Latest Medical equipment Stories
“MyVoice” Program Communicates Critical Medical Information in Emergency Situations McLean, VA (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 For those faced with life-threatening anaphylaxis, communicating the severity of a medical emergency quickly is critical. Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) and the MedicAlert Foundation are pleased to announce their partnership and the “MyVoice” program, designed to help protect individuals with food allergies with life-saving services. In an...
DUBLIN, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9rwvs2/north_america) has announced the addition of the "North America Injectable Drug Delivery Market - by Formulations [Liposomes, Microspheres, & Nanoparticles], Devices [Disposables & Reusable, Fillable & Prefilled, Pen, Needle Free & Auto Injectors] & Therapeutics- Forecasts to 2017" [http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9rwvs2/north_america ]...
Foot & Ankle Devices Market report analyzes and studies the major market drivers, restraints, and opportunities in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. (PRWEB) June 16, 2013 The “Foot & Ankle Devices Market (2012 - 2017) by Products, Application Area (External Fixation, Internal Fixation, Joint Replacement, Forefoot, Midfoot, Hindfoot, Prosthesis, Bracing) - Global Trends and Competitive Analysis” analyzes and studies the major market drivers,...
Exploring the Latest Advancements in Medical Technology Saginaw, MI (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 The Standing Company announced today that they will be featured in an upcoming episode of Health Heroes, airing later this year via Discovery Channel. In this episode of Health Heroes, viewers will learn about The Standing Company's SuperStand wheelchair. This very unique piece of equipment allows for a person who would otherwise be seated in a traditional wheelchair to stand up and stretch out...
OHK Medical Devices Ltd., manufacturer of the HemaClear® single-use, sterile, exsanguinating tourniquet device, announced today that it has entered an exclusive agreement with Japan Medicalnext Co.,Ltd., a Mitsubishi Corporation company, to introduce HemaClear® to the Japanese market. Haifa, Israel (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 OHK Medical Devices Ltd., manufacturer of the HemaClear® single-use, sterile exsanguinating tourniquet device, announced today that it has entered an...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Inogen, Inc., a manufacturer and accredited homecare provider of oxygen therapy equipment and services, today announced that the 4.8 pound Inogen One® G3 portable oxygen concentrator (POC) was reviewed as the top performer in many categories among four portable oxygen concentrators in a recent report by an independent third party testing service with expertise in respiratory products, administered by Strategic Dynamics Inc....
EZUltrasound offers ultrasound therapy device for drastically less than MSRP to individuals with a range of medical conditions. Mobridge, SD (PRWEB) June 12, 2013 EZUltrasound, a leading provider of ultrasound therapy devices, recently announced it will offer the UltraCure PRO, a personal ultrasound machine available for use at home or on-the-go, to customers for 36% off its suggested manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). The machine will temporarily retail for $139.99 versus...
MOSS, Norway and ALLENTOWN, Pa., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Handicare AS, headquartered in Moss, Norway, has announced the promotion of Hans Sigvardsson to president of Handicare USA, a leading provider of complete safe patient handling solutions. Sigvardsson previously served as President of Romedic, a Handicare company, and Sr. Vice President of Sales, North America, for Handicare USA. In his new role, Sigvardsson assumes an expanded executive leadership role and will be...
Spencer Aronfeld, a Miami lawyer who investigates claims against pharmaceutical manufacturers, calls for the FDA to recall Medtronic's InFuse artificial bone generator. Miami, FL (PRWEB) June 11, 2013 Miami attorney Spencer Aronfeld believes that InFuse (a man made version of human protein to stimulate bone growth) which was originally approved by the FDA to treat degenerative disc disease in the lower spine as well as for oral and dental procedures should be recalled in light of the...
ONTARIO, Calif., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Solutions, a leading dealer of ultrasound equipment, is pleased to announce the launch of their brand new Website, www.ultrasolutions.com. The new Website features a beautiful new design with cutting-edge graphics and top-of-the-line navigability which allows visitors to browse the site quickly and easily. Brand new navigation tools on the site help users to browse new and used ultrasound machines by manufacturer or by application,...
Latest Medical equipment Reference Libraries
Tracheal intubation (commonly known as intubation) is the placement of a flexible plastic tube into the trachea in order to maintain an open airway or to serve as a conduit through which to administer oxygen or other drugs. It is commonly performed in emergency situations and critically ill or injured patients, but intubation is also used in patients who will be undergoing a lengthy surgery that requires them to be under anesthesia for a significant number of hours. In order to intubate,...
Intravenous therapy, commonly known as IV therapy, is known as the administration of a liquid substance directly into a vein. It is also known as drip therapy, because most often the liquid is suspended above the IV site by an infusion pump, and runs through a drip chamber, which prevents air from entering the line. IVs are the preferred method of drug administration in hospital settings because they are the fastest known route of getting medication to the body. Intravenous therapy can also...
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, also known as ECMO, is best described as long term life support occurring outside the patient’s body. It should be noted, however, that ECMO is temporary and typically lasts three to ten days on average. ECMO is a means of oxygenating blood without it having to circulate inside the body, and thus allows time for essential recovery of the heart and lungs. ECMO comes with many serious risks and is only used in severe cases of cardiac or respiratory failure...
Oxygen therapy is known as the administration of oxygen as a medical intervention. It is indicated in patients whose oxygen supply is compromised due to both acute and chronic health conditions and can be administered in many different ways. Oxygen therapy can be administered virtually wherever the patient is. Most commonly, oxygen is delivered to patients in an ambulance, hospital, or doctor’s office. These medical facilities carry oxygen in the form of a compressed gas. It is stored...
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is the noninvasive treatment of kidney stones, stones in the gallbladder as well as calcium build ups in the liver using acoustic pulses. Procedure A lithotriptor breaks up the calcium stones without damage being done to the patient through the use of high-intensity, externally-applied, focused acoustic pulses. By laying the patient down on their back and placing a water-filled coupling device under the back at the level of the kidneys, the...
