Warming And Cooling Critical For Temperature Management
July 7, 2010 7:30 am | by Andy Fleishacker, Director of Business and Market Development and Xia Luo, M.D., Director of Clinical for Zoll Medical Corporation | Zoll Medical Corp. | Articles | CommentsManaging patient temperature in the operating room has always been a critical part of any surgical procedure. When patients undergo large open surgical procedures, such as liver, cardiovascular, burn or any large abdominal incision, heat loss is common due to the patient being exposed to the cold OR temperature and the cooling effect of the anesthesia and mechanical ventilation.
LISTED UNDER: Temperature MonitorsIntravascular Temperature Technology
July 2, 2010 6:41 am | Zoll Medical Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsZOLL’s Intravascular Temperature Management (IVTM™) technology is used to regulate the core body temperature by precisely cooling and warming critically ill and surgical patients suffering from a variety of medical conditions. According to the company, the technology provides cooling and warming from a catheter inserted into the patient’s vein.
LISTED UNDER: Temperature MonitorsTemperature Management Brainstorm
June 28, 2010 6:54 am | by Allyson Bower-Willner, Sr. Product Manager for Temperature Management, Kimberly-Clark Healthcare | Kimberly-Clark Health Care | Articles | CommentsWhat should surgical professionals consider when purchasing temperature management equipment in order to achieve adequate temperature in the OR for both patients and surgeons? Patients and surgeons are both interested in the same goal – the best possible outcome. According to several studies, patients who successfully maintain normothermia (36C – 38C) during surgery require fewer transfusions, experience less post-operative bleeding, spend less time on mechanical ventilators, require less time in intensive care and go home sooner.
LISTED UNDER: Temperature MonitorsRainbow Acoustic Monitoring
June 22, 2010 7:35 am | Masimo Corp | Product Releases | CommentsMasimo announces the full market release of its latest medical technology breakthrough—Masimo Rainbow Acoustic Monitoring™— providing continuous and noninvasive respiration rate (RRa™) that is accurate, easy-to-use, and enhances patient tolerance. With full commercial availability to hospitals worldwide, Masimo Rainbow Acoustic Monitoring is expected to have a significant impact on the general care floor and during procedural sedation by helping clinicians detect respiratory compromise and patient distress earlier.
LISTED UNDER: Remote Monitoring SystemsTemperature Management In The OR
June 21, 2010 7:02 am | by Troy Bergstrom, Marketing Communications Manager, www.arizant.com | Arizant Healthcare Inc. | Articles | CommentsWhat should surgical professionals consider when purchasing temperature management equipment in order to achieve adequate temperature in the OR for both patients and surgeons? June 21, 2010 With the CMS normothermia measure (SCIP-Inf-10) now a reality, hospitals will likely be warming patients that, in previous years, may have gone unwarmed.
LISTED UNDER: Temperature MonitorsSurgical Radiation Detection
May 19, 2010 8:07 am | Care Wise Medical Products | Product Releases | CommentsCare Wise Medical Products offers a new product in surgical radiation detection, the C-Trak® Galaxy System. According to the company, the system is designed to increase effectiveness and efficiency in identifying sentinel nodes and other radiation sources. Features include: Touch screen interface to enhance visibility and allow the surgeon to view radiation counts from a distance.
LISTED UNDER: Radiation MonitorsProbes For Temperature Monitoring
May 7, 2010 6:50 am | Deroyal | Product Releases | CommentsDeRoyal offers general purpose probes for temperature monitoring. The company offers both nasopharyngeal probes and nasal probes. The Nasopharyngeal Probe features: A very soft sheath for atraumatic insertion to minimize epistaxis. An 18” sheath on a 30” wire that provides additional flexibility.
LISTED UNDER: Temperature MonitorsWireless Remote Temperature Monitoring
May 3, 2010 6:57 am | Shafer Enterprises, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsShafer Medical Devices, a division of Shafer Enterprises, introduces the Normothermia Monitoring and Management System (NMAMS) for monitoring patient temperature. According to the company features include: The ability to monitor up to 1,000 patients at one time.
LISTED UNDER: Temperature MonitorsTotal Knee Arthroplasty Using Electrosurgical Cutting/Coagulation Tool
April 13, 2010 9:24 am | Videos | CommentsPEAK Surgical has developed a family of disposable surgical cutting and coagulation tools to ensure that orthopedic surgeons have the technology they need for a variety of procedures: The PlasmaBlade 4.0, which is designed to be used to cut through all types of soft tissue, including skin, fat and muscle.
LISTED UNDER: ElectrodesRF Tissue And Vessel Instrument Used In Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve
April 13, 2010 9:23 am | Videos | CommentsNirmal Jayaseelan, MD of Forest Park Medical Center in Dallas, TX uses Aragon Surgical's Lektrafuse™ CAIMAN™ in a laparoscopic gastric sleeve procedure. The Lektrafuse CAIMAN combines unique mechanics and sophisticated energy delivery to assure a precise, durable seal with every pass.
LISTED UNDER: ElectrodesNext-Generation Radiofrequency Electrode
April 12, 2010 11:53 am | Depuy Mitek, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsDePuy Mitek, Inc. introduces the VAPR® Premiere90, a new low-profile, small-diameter radiofrequency electrode that provides fast and efficient soft tissue ablation and coagulation with enhanced visualization during arthroscopic surgery. According to the company, features include: A low profile design (3.
LISTED UNDER: ElectrodesPTFE-Coated Laparoscopic Electrodes
April 12, 2010 10:41 am | Megadyne Medical Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsE-Z Clean® electrosurgical instruments from Megadyne provide dissection and coagulation for a variety of surgical applications, rendering procedures cleaner, safer and faster. They have a non-stick surface, which resists eschar buildup and last an entire case—saving both time and money.
LISTED UNDER: ElectrodesReusable Return Electrode
April 12, 2010 8:26 am | Megadyne Medical Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Mega Soft from Megadyne is set on the operating room table, eliminating the small disposable sticky pad that can damage the patient’s skin. According to the company, the Mega Soft pad is large—extending at least half the length and full width of an adult patient’s torso.
LISTED UNDER: ElectrodesAdvanced Blood Pressure Monitors
March 12, 2010 4:18 am | Graham Field, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsGraham-Field introduces the Lumiscope® Advanced Upper Arm and Wrist Blood Pressure Monitors. According to the company, features include: A World Health Organization 6-color LED risk indicator. An automatic time and date stamp. 4-user memory with averaging (396 total; 99-reading memory for each user) 5 average modes: hour, day, week, month and total.
LISTED UNDER: BP MonitorsEndoVue™ HD Display
March 2, 2010 6:10 am | NDS Surgical Imaging | Product Releases | CommentsAs part of NDSsi’s value segment, the EndoVue is a high-definition display that features digital and analog HD video inputs and many other key benefits. Its compact and lightweight design allow for easy installation on a cart or boom. The new EndoVue™ is an affordable alternative to a full-featured surgical display but can still accommodate high-definition signals from a variety of medical imaging sources, including endoscopes, ultrasound, PACS, and vital signs.
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