Saturday, June 30, 2007

Ambu Silicone Face Masks

Description
The Ambu Silicone Face Mask is designed for use with manual and automatic resuscitators and ventilators.
Features
Ambu Silicone Face Masks are self-inflating for an easy and tight seal. The cuff pressure may be regulated.The mask size 0 with boring impedes ventilation pressures higher than approx. 40 cm H2O, enabling ventilation with an Ambu Mark lll Resuscitator on small children with a body weight down to approx. 15 kg. (approx. 3 years).

The transparent dome of the Ambu Silicone Face Mask enables you to check the patient's condition, e.g. bleeding, vomit, spontaneous breathing and cyanosis. The transparent dome (sizes 6, 5, 4, 2 and 0) is made of unbreakable plastic (polysulphone).
The texture of the surface of the Ambu Silicone Face Mask ensures that the cuff does not slip, and makes it comfortable to hold during use.

The dome has been designed to allow a soft rest for the thumb, thus creating an easier grip and ensuring a tight fit on the face (sizes 6, 5, 4 and 2). SpecificationsThe Ambu Silicone Face Masks are made of latex free material. Mask dome and cuff are made of polysulphone and silicone, respectively.

The buttoned-on cuff enables easy removal for cleaning. The mask can be autoclaved repeatedly at 134°C.

The Ambu Silicone Mask is available in 6 sizes: sizes 6, 5, 4, 2, 0, and 0 with boring.

Monday, June 25, 2007

ACUSON P10

Last week, at the 18th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) in Seattle, Siemens demonstrated its ACUSON P10 hand-held ultrasound unit, a "system... intended primarily for triage and screening applications in acute care settings." Currently undergoing clinical trials in the US, the device, designed for the medical lab coat pocket, has been 510(K)'ed by the FDA since January 2007.

Here's a list of ACUSON P10 features, taken from the product brochure:

# Hand-held personal imaging tool
# Fits in a lab coat pocket
# Visual reinforcement of exam findings improves patient communication
# Optimized form factor, functionality, and price to complement the physical exam
# 1.6 lbs total weight
# ~ 5-second power-up
# Excellent image quality
# Easy to use -- simple, intuitive user interface
# Stores images and video clips for permanent record-keeping
# Improved interaction with patients
# 4-2 MHz phased array transducer ideal for trauma and cardiac applications

Press release: Siemens Demonstrates New Methods of Cardiovascular Risk Assessment at the American Society of Echocardiography ...

Product page: ACUSON P10: Seeing is Believing ...

Product brochure (.pdf)

Smart Capnoline Plus

The Smart CapnoLine® EtCO2 sampling lines offer unique, precise, and accurate sampling with improved performance for CO2 monitoring for the non-intubated patient.

The patented Uni-junction design guarantees correct sampling, especially for patients who are oral and/or nasal breathers. This is enhanced by the larger surface area of the Smart CapnoLine® Plus.

Smart CapnoLine® products include:

Smart CapnoLine® Plus

* For use in procedural sedation including GI procedures, critical care, ED and EMS

Smart CapnoLine® H Plus

* Specially designed to provide longer duration use
* Recommended for monitoring CO2 during pain management therapy
* One-size fits both large and medium-sized patients

Smart CapnoLine®

* For pediatric patient sampling
* For use in procedural sedation including GI procedures, critical care, ED and EMS

Smart CapnoLine® H

* For pediatric patient sampling
* For longer duration use
* Recommended for monitoring CO2 during pain management therapy

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Smart BiteBloc

The two-piece Microstream® CO2 Smart BiteBloc™, with detachable cannula, enables O2 delivery and CO2 monitoring during upper endoscopy as well as in the pre- and post-operative settings.

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The advantages of the new Smart BiteBloc™ include:

Enhanced patient safety during upper endoscopic procedures requiring a bite block. Continuous CO2 monitoring is now possible, without compromise of patient position or endoscopic technique.

Cost Effectiveness and Value with no need for a second cannula to be used prior to, or after the procedure. The Smart BiteBloc™ system provides a detachable cannula for continued O2 delivery and CO2 monitoring for as long as you need it. Three functions are performed with the Smart BiteBloc™ system: monitors CO2, delivers O2, and protects the endoscope. Additionally, the adjustable strap allows one size to fit all patients.

High performance qualities of the Smart BiteBloc™ include maintaining exceptional scope maneuverability and bite block stability throughout the procedure. Additionally, the Smart BiteBloc™ system delivers up to 5 liters of O2 without waveform dilution.

Capnostream 20

The Capnostream™ 20 is the latest Microstream® capnograph to enable effective, proven airway management by providing the earliest indication of airway compromise. The superior Microstream® measurement technology provides an accurate and reliable assessment of your patient's breathing quality, whether intubated or non-intubated.

Capnostream™20

Features and Benefits

* Dual parameter monitor
Supports the current standard of care providing CO2 and SpO2 measurements

* Simple user interface with color screen
Routine functions are accessed with 2 clicks

* 72 hour trends
Review patient history

* Event marking
Compare events and medication administration to changes in patient status

* Nurse call
Keeps you in touch with the status of your patients

* Internal printer
Convenient bedside documentation

Sunday, June 24, 2007

Ambu Res-Cue Mask

Description

The Ambu Res-Cue Mask is designed to provide protected rescue breathing for any patient (any age group) and may also be used with a resuscitator. The Ambu Res-Cue Mask helps protect rescuers in an emergency situation.

Features

Prevents direct contact with patient's mouth, nose and face and helps overcome hesitation to start resuscitation.
Transparent dome allows rescuer to visually check for patient's lip colour and vomitus.

Oxygen inlet (optional) facilitates increased oxygen delivery to patient.

Made of durable plastics for easy cleaning and long product life.

Private labelling available.

Specifications

Measures 13.5 x 11 x 4.5 cm.

Made from 100% latex free material.

Available in hard case, soft case or plastic bag.

Ambu Blue Sensor L

Description
The large Ambu Blue Sensor L features highly conductive wet gel and a combination of instant and long-term adhesives for excellent contact and stable signals throughout the monitoring period. Thanks to the low-profile microporous material, skin is able to breathe so the electrode remains comfortable to wear over long periods.

Features
Highly conductive wet gel

* Combination of instant and long-term adhesives
* Breathable microporous material
* Unique offset concept
* High-quality Ag/AgCl sensor

Specifications
See datasheet for more specifications of this product

Ambu Man

Description
The Ambu Man is an adult-sized training manikin that provides an exceptionally lifelike representation of the human anatomy, particularly those features important to training in modern resuscitation techniques.

Features

Ambu's patented hygienic system protects the student and makes internal cleaning entirely unnecessary. The stiffness of the chest is infinitely variable, allowing students to train on different body builds. The Ambu Man is ACD CPR-compatible. When fitted with a base board, it can be used for ACD CPR training. Airways open only when head is correctly hyperextended. A carotid pulse can be activated manually by the instructor. It is also activated during chest compressions. The lifelike anatomy makes it suitable for training of correct placement of defib pads in training use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED).


AmbuMan has the tried and tested mechanical monitoring instrument that gives you instant feedback on ventilation volume, stomach inflation, chest compression depth and wrong hand position. PC connection is possible on model C, allowing connection of Ambu CPR Software Kit. The I.V. Trainer arm can be mounted on all Ambu manikins. In addition, an upgrade kit can be purchased so that your BLS manikin can also function as an early defibrillation manikin.

Specifications
The Ambu Man is available in 9 different models. The monitoring instrument included in model C is available according to Guideline 2000 (AHA, ARC, ERC, CLAR, NZRC and RCSA)recommendations.

All manikins are delivered with 5 face pieces and 100 head bags in a soft carry bag that can be used as a training mat. The torso and full-body manikin with carry case/ training mat weigh a total of 12 and 17 kg, respectively.

Friday, June 22, 2007

Masimo Announces Continuous Noninvasive Functional Hemodynamic Monitoring With Plethysmograph Variability Index (PVI)

Symposium presentation during the 2007 European Society of Anaesthesia Congress in Munich, Germany cites independent research showing the potential value of this new noninvasive diagnostic tool

Irvine, California June 20, 2007 - Masimo, the inventor of Pulse CO-Oximetry and Read-Through Motion and Low Perfusion pulse oximetry, reported that new independent studies presented at a symposium during the European Society of Anaesthesia in Munich, Germany last week indicated that Masimo's Plethysmograph Variability Index (PVI), a noninvasive measurement that quantifies changes in the plethysmographic waveform derived from pulse oximetry, can provide clinicians with a noninvasive way to monitor functional hemodynamics in their patients.

Clinicians who have evaluated PVI believe this technology will prove to be a valuable clinical tool with significant advantages over currently available indicators of changes in functional hemodynamics that are invasive, operator dependent, often inaccurate, and expensive. PVI displays a numeric representation of the changes to the pleth waveform on the pulse oximeter and allows clinicians to track and trend these changes over time as well as a Diagnostic Plethysmograph that maintains the morphology of the true pleth for clinicians to view.

In his presentation in Munich, Maxime Cannesson, MD from the Claude Bernard University and Louis Pradel Hospital in Lyon, France cited research he co-authored entitled Ability of a Novel Algorithm for Noninvasive Automatic Estimation of the Respiratory Variations in the Pulse Oximeter Waveform to Detect Changes in Ventricular Preload scheduled for publication in the journal Anesthesiology later this year that indicates Masimo's PVI method of quantifying changes in ventricular preload, and therefore the ability of the heart to pump adequate blood to the tissues, correlated well with invasive methods.1

Dr. Cannesson said the authors had demonstrated in an earlier study that a change in the beat to beat amplitude of the oximeter waveform of greater than 15% predicted whether a patient was able to adapt to fluid restoration with an appropriate physiological response.2

Dr. Cannesson said that it was his belief that "Pleth Variability Index can automatically and noninvasively detect changes in ventricular preload in mechanically ventilated patients in the operating room. PVI shows great promise for use in perioperative fluid optimization which will have both clinical and economical impact. Other clinical applications for PVI are in the areas of fluid depletion/restriction, mechanical ventilator settings/adjustments, detection of changes in myocardial contractility."

Other clinicians have concurred with these observations and feel that the ability of Masimo Rainbow SET oximeters to display PVI may provide them with a useful clinical data point in the management of their patients.

Dr. Mitchell Goldstein of Loma Linda University Children's Hospital said "Trending of PVI may be useful in monitoring critical care and surgical patients, both intraoperatively and postoperatively, for appropriate hydration and ventilation status."

Dr. Dan Redford of the University of Arizona, University Medical Center added "PVI may be useful in monitoring surgical patients, for appropriate intravascular volume status. For example, a rising PVI may indicate developing hypovolemia, and a falling PVI post-fluid resuscitation is evidence of an appropriate fluid responsiveness, and important measure in the critical care/OR environment."

About Masimo
Masimo develops innovative monitoring technologies that significantly improve patient care-helping solve "unsolvable" problems. In 1995, the company debuted Read-Through Motion and Low Perfusion pulse oximetry, known as SET and with it virtually eliminated false alarms and increased pulse oximetry's ability to detect life-threatening events. More than 100 independent clinical studies have confirmed that Masimo SET technology allows clinicians to accurately monitor blood oxygen saturation in critical care situations-establishing the technology as the "gold standard" pulse oximetry and substantially contributing to improved patient outcomes. In 2005 Masimo introduced Masimo Rainbow SET Pulse CO-Oximetry, which, for the first time, noninvasively monitors the level of carbon monoxide and methemoglobin in the blood, allowing early detection and treatment of potentially life-threatening conditions. Masimo, founded in 1989, has the mission of "Improving Patient Outcomes and Reducing Cost of Care by Taking Noninvasive Monitoring to New Sites and Applications." Additional information about Masimo and its products may be found at www.masimo.com.

1 "Ability of a Novel Algorithm for Noninvasive Automatic Estimation of the Respiratory Variations in the Pulse Oximeter Waveform to Detect Changes in Ventricular Preload", Maxime Cannesson, Bertrand Delannoy, Antoine Morand, Pascal Rosamel, Jean-Jacques Lehot. Anesthesiology 2007 (In Press).
2 "Relation Between Respiratory Variations in Pulse Oximetry Plethysmographic Waveform Amplitude and Arterial Pulse Pressure in Ventilated Patients", Maxime Cannesson, Cyril Besard, Pierre G. Durand, Julien Bohe, and Didier Jacques. Critical Care 2005.

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Radical

Radical is the most advanced, yet flexible pulse oximeter in the world. In addition to being the most feature-packed, stand-alone pulse oximeter available, Radical can operate in two additional modes. The front module of Radical can be removed, creating a fully featured handheld pulse oximeter, ideal for transport. Radical can also be used to upgrade existing equipment through the sensor connector, thus not requiring additinal hardware or software upgrades to improve the performance of your current multiparameter monitor to Masimo SET.

* Masimo SET is the proven gold standard in reading through motion & low perfusion to reduce false alarms and detect true eventsThe Radical is a fully featured Standalone pulse oximeter
* The Radical is a fully featured Handheld pulse oximeter
* The Radical interfaces to validated multiparameter patient monitors to replace the existing conventional pulse oximetry with Masimo SET pulse oximetry.
* Unprecedented specificity and sensitivity. Essentially eliminates false alarms and detects virtually all true alarms.
* Accurate during most patient movement, including shivering, combativeness, neonatal movement, and seizures. Motion and Low Perfusion Study
* Accurate during low perfusion.
* Accurate during intense ambient light and resists electrocautery interference.

Diamond Fibrelight Laryngoscopes

Brighter light, premium quality and performance for life†

The Diamond Range is a fully interchangeable, internationally compatible laryngoscope system that sets the standards by which all others are judged

* Excellent fibreoptics and gold switch contacts - able to withstand repeated autoclave treatment
* Five year guarantee on light guide, and lifetime guarantee† on all blades and handles
* Removable light guide design - extends blade life, and allows easier cleaning and polishing
* Quality you can trust
* Superior polished finish - easy to clean and sterilise
* Xenon lamp mounted in handle - no problems
with electrical contacts between blade and handle
* Cool, bright light - no chance of tissue burns from hot lamps during lengthy intubations
* Convenient single size standard Penlon lamp for all handle sizes

MRI Applications

* Standard handle only (plus any blade)
* Important - use a paper covered 3 volt lithium battery and non-magnetic spacer to hold the single battery in place

CAREvent Automatic Transport Ventilators

The CAREvent® Automatic Transport Ventilators are lightweight, portable, durable and simple to use, control module style, automatic time/volume cycled ventilators. They are completely pneumatic (no batteries required) and deliver breath by breath consistency in delivered tidal volume, frequency, inspiratory/expiratory times and flow rates. This consistency is not achievable with a bag-valve-mask resuscitator and prevents gastric inflation and high intrathoracic pressure.

Designed primarily for the demands of emergency rescue, resuscitation and critical care patient transports, the CAREvent® ventilators provide functionality normally only found in high end electronic ventilators.

Five models are available to meet the various functionality and budgetary needs. Features available include:

* “Demand Breathing” for the spontaneously breathing patient
* Manual Override Ventilation to supplement automatic ventilations if required and activate delayed cycling when a 30:2 CPR protocol is being performed.
* Flexibility in breath volume and frequency delivery to ventilate patients from 5 kg. to large adults (note ALS+ suitable for patients from 15 kg.)
* CPAP to provide non-invasive treatment for patients with CHF, COPD and PE. This provides one space saving device for oxygen therapy, CPAP treatment, resuscitation and ventilation (ALS+, ATV+ and MRI).
* Auto Cycling Shut-Off and Re-Start to synchronized ventilation for patients moving in and out of respiratory arrest. Note: In the child settings the inspired flow rate of the patient may be insufficient to cause the Automatic Circuit Shut off to function.
* Airway Pressure Gauge to provide visual monitoring of the patient and ventilator settings.
* An Audible and Visual Low Gas Supply Warning.
* Audible and Visual Indicator for a circuit disconnect or when delivered tidal volumes are insufficient (ATV+ and MRI)
* Guideline 2000 and Guideline 2005 Versions Available

Oximeter sensors

Seamless Nellcor Alternative connects directly to your existing Nellcor patient cable.

Ambient Light Protection- recessed photodetector minimizes ambient light interference even in intense light situations.

Durable Construction- tear-resistant materials and an 18-inch cable pigtail with DB-9 connector.


The genuine Ambu bag has become even better

The genuine Ambu bag was introduced in Denmark 50 years ago. Dr. Holger Hesse, founder of Ambu, designed it in collaboration with professor Henning Ruben. The double wall concept revolutionized manual resuscitation and changed the way healthcare providers responded to emergency breathing conditions forever.

Immediately recognized as a milestone in emergency medical care, the genuine Ambu bag became an international sensation. Today, genuine Ambu bags are used for manual resuscitation in hospitals, by ambulance services – in fact in all kinds of emergency environments all over the world.

The double wall concept has evolved over the years, and the Mark III generation is still by many considered the best resuscitator in the world. After listening to the needs of critical and emergency respiratory care providers around the world, we have now redesigned the genuine Ambu bag.

The new and improved Mark IV resuscitators are easier to hold, easier to use, completely autoclavable for reuse and even more effective at what Ambu bags have been especially designed to help you do for more than fifty years - keep patients breathing.

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Lifepak 12

The most dynamic and diverse device of its kind

* Available with ADAPTIV™ biphasic technology.
* Compact and portable.The 12 weighs just 14.5 pounds.
* Paddle preference. Your choice of standard paddles, pediatric paddles, and/or sterilizable internal and external paddles.
* Compatible with QUIK-COMBO™ pacing/ defibrillation/ECG electrodes.
* Easy, simple, and affordable upgrades. Add new features and enhancements as systems change.
* Guidance for compliance with HIPAA Security Standards for a Covered Entity available.

Multiparameter Monitoring

* Masimo SET® pulse oximetery offers accurate and stable oxygen saturation monitoring.
* Oscillometric noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) monitoring, with artifact rejection and automatic measurement modes.
* End-tidal CO2 (EtCO2) monitor for both intubated and nonintubated patients, with patented Microstream™, capnography technology and FilterLine™ accessories that operate smoothly even in high humidity.
* GE Marquette 12SL™ ECG analysis program provides industry-standard interpretation so you can make treatment decisions with confidence.
* Vital signs trending allows for rapid evaluation of changes in patient condition.
* Cardiac condition and risk are easily tracked. ST-segment deflection is measured every 30 seconds.
* Two channels of invasive pressure monitoring with waveforms and numerics displayed. Interfaces with a variety of transducers.
* Bluetooth wireless communication for transmission of 12-lead ECG and patient data.

Complete Customization

* Select AED, manual defibrillation or both, depending on users’ skills and comfort level. Add noninvasive pacing, pulse oximetry (SpO2), 12-lead ECG, EL or LCD display, capnography and noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP).
* Take your pick of 50mm or 100mm printers, accessories and power options.

Welch Allyn to Employ Oridion’s Microstream® Capnography

Jerusalem/Boston – April 10, 2007 – Oridion Systems Ltd. (SWX: ORIDN) and Welch Allyn, Inc. announced that they have signed an agreement that provides for Welch Allyn to employ Oridion Microstream® EtCO2 sampling technology (capnography) in its next generation patient monitoring products.

Microcap Plus

From the EMS unit to the Emergency Room, from the PACU to the ICU, from verifying intubation to continuously monitoring ventilatory status on all patients, the Microcap® Plus allows you to continuously monitor EtCO2 and SpO2 in any environment, any time, for any application.
These convenient portable monitors employ Microstream® technology with proven Nellcor O2 saturation technology to provide accurate, continuous capnography on intubated and non-intubated patients from neonate to adult and proven pulse oximetry. Combined with our patented FilterLine® circuits, and Nellcor’s wide range of SpO2 sensors, the Microcap® Plus allows for simultaneous "hassle free" EtCO2 and SpO2 monitoring.

Features & Benefits

Microstream® - 3rd generation CO2 technology - used with all patients, all applications, all environments

* CO2 specific light source - No routine user calibration, gas compensation for O2 or N2O, He zeroing required

* Full featured capnography - All the features of a bedside unit in a convenient portable design

* Full featured pulse oximetry - Provides continuous monitoring for SpO2 and pulse rate

* Small sample cell - Prevents mixing of non-C02 gases and supports high RR

* 50cc/min flow rate - Allows for use with neonates without competing for tidal volume. Assists in moisture / secretions handling (less occlusion issues). Non-intubated applications are easy and accurate

* Dual numeric display for numeric values for EtCO2 and respiration rate values with CO2 capnographic waveforms and on screen trends. Enables user to quickly assess airway integrity, ventilation and perfusion status

* Backlit LCD display - Monitor easily read in any lighting condition

* On screen trending - Provides historical view of changing patient condition

* Adjustable alarm limits for hi / low EtCO2, high FiCO2 respiration rate, SpO2 and pulse rate - Increases patient safety

* Alerts for FilterLine® disconnect, FilterLine® blockage and monitor status- Increases patient safety

* User selectable default settings - User customization for instrument settings: language, alarms, mmHg/%vol/KPa readings

* FilterLine® circuits - Widest range of patient dedicated circuits for all types of patients / all clinical applications offering superior moisture handling

* Nellcor SpO2 sensors - Widest range of patient dedicated SpO2 sensors; accurate, durable and versatile

* AC line / battery operation - For use in all short and long term clinical applications. Up to 6-hour "quick change" NiMH battery pack for extended transport

* Data management - Up to 14 hours internal trend memory at 5-sec resolution. RS232 output to printer, PC or Digital to Analog Converter

Powerheart AED G3 Automatic

The revolutionary Powerheart AED G3-Automatic simplifies the rescue process by eliminating the need to press a shock button. All that you have to do is attach the device to a person in cardiac arrest. Once the defibrillation pads are attached to the patient, the device detects the person's heart rhythm, analyzes the rhythm using the patented RHYTHMx® software, and if a life-threatening rhythm is detected, instructs the user to stand clear and automatically delivers a defibrillation shock.



With the Powerheart AED G3-Automatic, Cardiac Science offers the latest advancements in automated external defibrillation technology.

Ease-of-use

* Lift the lid and attach the defibrillation pads.
* Automatically detects, analyzes, and delivers life-saving defibrillation shock(s) to a cardiac arrest victim.

RescueReady® Reliability

* Patented RescueReady technology includes daily, weekly, and monthly self-tests of Intellisense lithium battery, internal electronics, software, and defibrillation pads, which assures first time, every time shock delivery.

Innovative Technology

* The new Powerheart AED G3-Automatic incorporates the Company's patented RHYTHMx analysis software and STAR® biphasic defibrillation energy waveform.

Ambu AuraFlex Disposable Laryngeal Mask

Ambu AuraFlex is a disposable, flexible laryngeal mask which is specially designed for ENT, ophthalmic, dental and other head and neck surgeries.

Features
The challenge of a flexible laryngeal mask is the combination of needs:
The ease of insertion and security of the airway needed by the anesthesiologist, the flexibility and room to work needed by the surgeon and the need to protect the patient from residual proteins.

Ambu® AuraFlex™ combines these needs in an innovative, single-use solution.

Flexible
Ambu® AuraFlex™ is so flexible that it can easily be taped well away from the surgical field, improving surgical access without any loss of seal. The flexible tube is also reinforced with kink-free wire, which eliminates the risk of airway tube occlusion.

Integrated pilot tube
Furthermore, the integration of pilot tube in the airway tube makes handling and insertion easy and dramatically reduces the risk of cutting the pilot tube during surgery.

Includes the Aura family features
Also, Ambu® AuraFlex™ includes some of the same well-known features as the rest of the Aura family, such as the reinforced tip for fast and accurate positioning, extra soft, thin cuff with easy glide surface for a quick and smooth insertion and teeth marks for a visual check of the mask position.

Single use
And finally, the single-use concept eliminates the risk of cross-contamination and at the same time eliminates all costs and hassle of cleaning and sterilization.

AuraFlex - the new standard in disposable flexible laryngeal masks.

Here is an overview of the key features:

* High flexibility of the reinforced airway tube enables positioning away from the surgical field without loss of seal
* Integrated pilot tube eases the surgeons work and reduces the risk of cutting the pilot tube during surgery
* Kink-free wire-reinforced airway tube eliminates the risk of airway tube occlusion
* Full range from size 2 through size 6 - widest range of possible uses
* Thin and soft feel of the cuff with EasyGlide surface for easy and smooth insertion and removal
* Reinforced tip eases insertion and prevents folds during insertion - easy, fast, and accurate positioning
* Depth marks for visual control of correct positioning of the mask
* Packaged sterile and ready for use
* Colour-coded packaging with directions for use

Specifications:

Bone Injection Gun

Intraosseous Infusions (IO) were introduced in the early 1920's. Since then a lot of research took place and it is now a well known fact that Adult intraosseous (IO) is the alternative in emergencies when an IV access cannot be established.

The BIG (Bone Injection Gun) was developed to help caregivers save lives, while using a fast and safe device. This product has been distributed since 2001, and is constantly making a difference in the Emergency field.

Applications

BIG- Bone Injection Gun, is a novel, automatic intraosseous infusion device that provides rapid, safe and easy intravascular access through the bone marrow. The BIG is an effective answer to unsuccessful intravenous access during adult Trauma and Emergencies, which dramatically increases the caregiver's ability to save lives.
The BIG (Bone Injection Gun) Intraosseous Injection device completely eliminates delays in IV access. For administering fluids and medications under field conditions in the Military scene, BIG (Bone Injection Gun) provides the perfect solution.

In addition to the prehospital application the BIG offers a good solution for in hospital Anasthesia.

Rad-57

Noninvasive Measurement of Methemoglobin, Carboxyhemoglobin, Oxyhemoglobin and Pulse Rate in seconds!

Masimo is proud to introduce the next breakthrough in noninvasive patient monitoring; Masimo Rainbow™ SET Pulse CO-Oximetry™. Rainbow technology combines the latest in system theory, adaptive signal processing and a revolutionary sensor that employs 7+ wavelengths of light to collect and analyze an extraordinarily rich stream of physiological data. Sophisticated processing of this data permits Rainbow SET’s unique ability to accurately measure carbon monoxide (SpCO™), methemoglobin (SpMet™) and potentially other future parameters.

Rad-57 Features:

* Revolutionary hardware and software analyzes 7+ wavelengths of light simultaneously to accurately measure Carboxyhemoglobin (SpCO) and Methemoglobin (SpMet) percent levels in the blood within seconds, noninvasively
* Designed for continuous or spot check applications
* User configurable power up default settings
* Four AA alkaline batteries deliver over 8 hours of continuous monitoring of SpCO, SpMet, SpO2, Pulse Rate and Perfusion Index
* Perfusion Index (PI) indicates arterial pulse signal strength and may be used as a diagnostic tool during low perfusion**
* Low Signal IQ® (SIQ) indicator highlights conditions of low signal quality
* FastSat® tracks rapid changes in arterial O2 with unmatched fidelity
* SmartTone™ beeps in sync with pulse, even under patient motion conditions
* Up to 72 hours of trending memory of SpCO, SpMet, SpO2, Pulse Rate and Perfusion Index
* Sensitivity options: APOD, Normal, and MAX
* Protective boot covers and carrying cases available in multiple colors