Biodex’s Surgical C-Arm Table 840 features an extra-large radiolucent area, free-float X-Y tabletop, motorized control of height, lateral roll, Trendelenburg motions and a catheter tray extension, making this table ideal for cardiovascular procedures. The 840 Table will accommodate patients up to 500 pounds.

The Cmax operating table by STERIS is designed to support advancements in surgical procedures and imaging techniques. The Cmax table accommodates a wide variety of surgical positions, including Lithotomy, park bench, supine, sitting, shoulder arthroscopy, urology and gynecology. The table features a moveable tabletop, a dual-power system, leg section safety lock options, a control device to prevent sectional articulation conflict, and a compact and motorized elevator mechanism.

The Skytron Hercules 6701 Surgical Table provides 1,200 pounds lift and 1,000 pounds articulation and full body imaging capability for general purpose and bariatric procedures, reportedly reducing the need for multiple support accessories and optimizing ease of patient set-ups. Additional features include 210-degree top rotation, a 23-inch table height, 30-degree patient articulation with full table functions, removable back and leg sections and durable back-lit, one touch pendant control.

he Trio Mobile Surgery Platform allows physicians to care for their patients throughout their entire stay at the facility. Designed specifically for the surgical environment, Trio eliminates transfers because patients remain on the same surface for pre-op, procedure and post-op. This versatility allows Trio to replace the traditional fleet of stretchers and operating room tables.

Smiths Medical PM’s most popular medical grade quality pulse oximeter, the BCI 3301, is a portable pulse oximetry monitoring system compatible with personal computers or commercially available printers. Designed for simple, accurate spot-checking, it is ideal for use in outpatient clinics, emergency rooms, during emergency transport or for home care, said the company.

The Nellcor Oximax pulse oximetry system reportedly allows clinicians to more effectively monitor a broad range of patients. This oximetry platform comprises a variety of hand-held and stand-alone monitors that reportedly deliver accurate, reliable readings even during low perfusion and signal interference. The new sensors feature several models with Losat expanded accuracy range, and also include the Max-Fast forehead sensor and Softcare nonadhesive sensors.

Nonin Medical Inc. recently unveiled one of the first fingertip oximeters to use Bluetooth wireless technology at the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) meeting in Seattle, WA.

The Onyx II, Model 9560 fingertip pulse oximeter is designed for interoperability, meeting the requirements of the emerging Medical Device Profile (MDP), IEEE11073 and Continua compliance standards.

MDA TransQuest is a real-time, wireless, PDA-based patient transport dispatch system that automatically prioritizes and schedules transport requests.

Patient transportation requests are entered into the hospital’s existing intranet via a Web interface, and are then prioritized and delivered to the next available transporter with accurate, detailed information regarding equipment, locations and handling requirements for each patient.

June 2008

The new Philips HD7 ultrasound system draws upon an array of features and capabilities available on high-end Philips systems and puts them into an affordable, mobile unit designed for a wide variety of clinical settings.

The system provides gray-scale and color Doppler imaging with simple one button optimization, as well as tissue harmonic imaging. In addition, the HD7 features a wide array of transducers, an adjustable flat panel monitor, proven system architecture and software and advanced imaging, measurement and quantification technologies.

The VersaStep PLUS 15mm Bladeless Trocar is a bladeless laparoscopic access system that has a radially expandable sleeve to minimize the fascial defect and reduce the downward insertion forces associated with normal trocar insertion.

It offers the benefits of Covidien’s proprietary Step technology, designed to enhance patient safety, saves time in surgery and is proven to reduce the likelihood of complications, including vascular and visceral injuries, the maker said.

June 2008

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