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)

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

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

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.

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.

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