
Inspired work, inspiring vision.

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The rise of wireless sensors, pocket ultrasound devices and AI-enabled tools

AI in Anesthesia & Critical Care: Temptations & Pitfalls

Intraoperative blood pressure: Could less be more?

The impact of underdamping on the maximum rate of the radial pressure rise during systole (dP/dtMAX)

Pulse contour techniques for perioperative hemodynamic monitoring: A nationwide carbon footprint and cost estimation

Smartphone-based automatic assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction with a silicon-chip ultrasound probe
lectures

YouTube video

ESICM 2022 video

YouTube Video

IFAD 2022 video

YouTube video

YouTube video
events

to discuss monitoring without wires

to discuss AI in Anesthesia & Critical Care

to discuss AI in Anesthesia & Critical Care

to discuss wireless wearables on the wards

to discuss affordable solutions for advanced hemodynamic monitoring

to discuss hemodynamic and postoperative monitoring
about
MiCo helps medtech companies, digital health startups, and life science investors to
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make the right strategic moves
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create innovative solutions
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build clinical & economic evidence
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develop credible value propositions
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bring visibility to their products and organization.
MiCo is located in the heart of the Health Valley* (aka Swisslicon Valley) and is proud of its worldwide clinical & research network.
* 700+ Medtech & biotech firms + 2 University hospitals (Lausanne & Geneva) + 1 world-renowned engineering school (EPFL)
http://www.republic-of-innovation.org/HealthValley
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MiCo was founded and is led by Frédéric Michard, MD, PhD
Visionary critical care doctor ​
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who trained in Paris and Boston @ MGH-Harvard Medical School
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who co-developed with D Chemla and JL Teboul the Pulse Pressure Variation (PPV), a parameter now displayed on most bedside and hemodynamic monitors
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who demonstrated the value of PPV to guide fluid therapy & to improve the outcome of surgical patients
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who designed graphical displays & visual decision support tools to transform the way physiologic information is delivered to clinicians
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who envisioned the value of pulse contour methods for individualized fluid management & joined Industry to promote this concept worldwide - less complications for patients, less costs for hospitals, double digit growth for industry
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who created the MERCI equation to help hospitals assess the return on investments of medtech innovations
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who founded MiCo Sàrl in 2016 to actively participate in the digital revolution which is now transforming medicine and physiologic monitoring
Former Chef de Clinique at Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris, France
Former Vice President, Global Medical Strategy, at Edwards LifeSciences, a California-based medtech company with >$3B annual revenues
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MiCo is specialized in
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physiologic monitoring (cardiac, respiratory, and metabolic monitoring)
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graphical displays
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the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT),
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and wearable technologies.
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Services provided by MiCo include
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Discovery & Business Development. MiCo helps you identify disruptive technologies that will transform health care and your business.
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Product Development. MiCo helps you develop innovative and differentiated products meeting real clinical needs. MiCo is expert in graphical displays.
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Clinical Evidence. MiCo helps you define your clinical strategy, find the right partners, as well as present and publish your findings in a scientific, comprehensive, and impactful manner.
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Education. MiCo helps you develop customized material (from slide decks to serious games) suitable for both internal and professional audiences.
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Marketing. MiCo helps you to correctly position your products and develop credible value propositions.
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Health Economics. MiCo helps you build models demonstrating the economic value of your products and solutions.
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Communication & Copywriting. MiCo is expert in medical communication and helps you design clear presentations and brochures, with a scientific yet accessible content, and simple, impactful take home messages.
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Visibility. Thanks to its worldwide clinical network and participation in international congresses, MiCo quickly brings visibility to your products and organization.
