MediNotes Corp. released its latest version of its Web-based integrated electronic medical record (EHR) practice management (PM) solution MediNotes Clinician Spring R2.

MediNotes offers e-prescribing, patient portals, patient kiosks, image management. Among the new upgrades to MediNotes include payment links, electronic billing of secondary claims, an inventory control module, and a lab report sorting function.

RES-Q Healthcare Systems demonstrated its Patient Waiting Room View at AONE 2008. Similar to airline flight displays at airports, it shows an abbreviated patient identifier (first two letters of the last name and first name initial), the surgeon’s name, the procedure, surgery start and completion times and current status (patient in OR, surgery in process, patient in recovery).

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. introduced the next generation of MAYFIELD titanium skull pins designed for use with the MAYFIELD cranial stabilization system to maintain the stability of a patient’s head during brain surgery. The skull pins have FDA clearance and CE Mark Certification in Europe.

eVent Medical recently said it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Heliox gas delivery system for use with its Inspiration ventilator system.

Anthro Corp. Technology Furniture introduced the customizable Convoi mobile computer cart in February 2008.

Convoi is a small sturdy cart with excellent mobility on 5-inch directional locking casters. With various widths and heights and adjustable shelf height within the unit, the company says it provides flexibility in creating a cart for smaller spaces as a lab, equipment or computer cart anywhere a heavy duty, small cart is needed.

A new line of functional and comfortable tracheostomy tube holders that are offered with designs for babies, kids and teens was introduced this week by Dale Medical Products Inc. of Plainville, MA.

With the Seca 763, both the height and weight of a patient can be found in one step; both values are indicated on two LCD displays integrated into the display panel, and the system automatically calculates the BMI of the patient. This value provides information on the general nutritional condition of the patient on the basis of the recognized WHO standard. With its capacity of 250 kilograms, the measuring station can handle heavyweight patients, said Seca.

The Health o meter PRO PLUS Electronic Wheelchair Scale has a capacity of 800 pounds and for stable access includes a 10-inch high folding ramp.
The scale features a customizable 1-inch backlit LCD, which can produce numbers in fractions and decimals and contains wheels for portability. The system also boasts keypad entry, body mass index and operates on six D batteries and a 120V A/C adapter. The scale includes a three-year limited warranty.

SR Scales recently introduced the SR463 Series In-Floor Scale System, which has a maximum capacity of 1,000 pounds.
The SR463 is constructed of aluminum with a stainless steel top surface. It is available with platform sizes of 32 by 36 inches and 32 by 50 inches and features one button auto zero and a hold button. Optional handrails and internal wall-mounted display and printers are also available.

April 9, 2008 - Engineers at Purdue University are creating a wireless device designed to be injected into tumors to tell doctors the precise dose of radiation received and locate the exact position of tumors during treatment.

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