July 2017 Product Picks

June 27, 2017
In-floor dialysis scales

DETECTO’s new Solace series in-floor dialysis scales are flush-mounted platform scales that feature stainless steel decks and include a pit frame, trim ring, and interface cable to the multi-color, touchscreen LCD indicator and printer. These clinical scales easily accommodate patients with walkers, canes, wheelchairs, or seated in dialysis chairs. The flush surface eliminates tripping hazards and hallway accessibility issues. The scales feature 1,000 lb x 0.2 lb / 450 kg x 0.1 kg capacity, with 8 standard models to choose from, stainless steel anti-corrosion weighing platform and trim ring, multi-color touchscreen indicator/printer combo (included), and handrails are available for patient stability while weighing.

DETECTO

Compliance toolkit for handling hazardous drugs

In response to the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) revised guidance on how to handle hazardous drugs in healthcare settings, Joint Commission Resources and BD developed an online self-assessment toolkit to help hospitals and healthcare facilities track their compliance with the new guidelines. This free toolkit provides an opportunity for hospitals and health facilities to log-in and evaluate their adherence levels or gaps to USP. Upon completion, a report is generated specifying gaps of compliance, as well as recommendations to reach full compliance. In this partnership with BD, the Joint Commission Resources toolkit also provides other national standards and leading best practices.

Joint Commission Resources

Lateral patient transfer system

Sage Products just launched the Prevalon Mobile Air Transfer System (MATS) to help laterally transfer patients from one surface to another with significantly less exertion and without the need for lifting. The system uses a cushion of air to simultaneously inflate and cradle the patient a process that keeps the patient comfortable and properly positioned. The system, which significantly reduces the cumulative effects of multiple patient transfers throughout a routine shift, can also remain with the patient and provide transfer assistance throughout the hospital stay, whether in the ER, OR, Cath Lab or patient care rooms.

Sage Products

Airway clearance technology for CF patients

Launched in April, Hill-Rom’s Monarch Airway Clearance System is a mobile device that provides high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) therapy in a mobile vest with a customizable, personalized fit. The Monarch system uses Pulmonary Oscillating Discs (PODs) that provide targeted kinetic energy and HFCWO to the lungs to thin mucus and generate airflow, moving mucus up and out of the lungs. The battery-powered Monarch system allows a patient to be active and productive while receiving therapy. It also incorporates LTE or WiFi technology to keep patients wirelessly connected to their care team using Hill-Rom’s VisiView Health Portal, a secure, cloud-based system that automatically receives information from respiratory care devices in a patient’s home.

Hill-Rom

Vein locator

The Veinlite from Mason Tayler Medical Products helps clinicians easily locate hard-to-access veins, providing fewer IV access failures and needle sticks, fewer wasted supplies and less pain and anxiety for patients. Using LED technology, veins can be mapped to avoid valves or bifurcations while the C-shaped design helps secure the vein and provides traction on the skin, facilitating easy needle insertion. The products come in several models to accommodate different types of patients: Veinlite EMS PRO for general vein access in adults and kids; Veinlite PEDI for infants and neonates; Veinlite EMS for mobile medical responders, and others.

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Mason Tayler Medical Products

Radiation protection

Infab Corporation’s Revolution Lead and Lead-Free Aprons with KIARMOR, Infab’s proprietary bi-layer radiation protection core material, provide radiation protection during procedures. The aprons have the only core material currently certified to IEC61331-1:2014 standards and the only lead-free core material to pass the stringent DIN standards. Revolution Aprons are available in a wide variety of colors and styles, including full wrap, front protection, and vest and skirt combinations. In addition, a partial overlap increases protection, a back flap offers better weight support and a built-in ‘Black Belt’ option provides better lumbar support. Every Revolution Apron comes with Cool Wear moisture-wicking fabric.

Infab Corporation

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