The Immersion Corp. LaparoscopyVRSurgical Simulation System provides a tool to assist in training of minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.

RemedyMD recently announced the launch of OutcomeTrack, designed to allow hospitals and clinics to easily expand the specificity of information collected in their existing electronic medical record system (EMR) through capture of data in real time at the point of care.

OutcomeTrack is integrated with myHealthManager, RemedyMD’s portal for electronic capture of patient reported data that reportedly facilitates patient reported data, delivers physician-created reminders and secure messages directly to patients.

The Mediware Information Systems Inc. MediREC is an automated medication reconciliation product for hospitals that enables healthcare facilities to document and reconcile medications taken by patients at home, prior to prescribing additional drug therapies within the hospital environment.

The process is mandated by the Joint Commission, which oversees the accreditation of hospitals, to avert potential drug interactions and adverse drug events when patients are admitted.

Picis Inc., a provider of high-acuity care information systems, will feature the CareSuite Extelligence OR version 3.0, an out-of-the-box business intelligence (BI) solution designed for analyzing and managing the business performance of the surgical care environment at ASA 2007.

This software integrates with CareSuite OR Manager, Picis’ operating room management system, allowing end-users to directly access and interpret the automatically-recorded data during the surgical continuum.

Anesiva Inc. recently announced the FDA has approved Zingo (lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate) powder intradermal injection system, which provides rapid, topical, local analgesia to reduce the pain associated with venous access procedures, such as IV insertions or blood draws, in children ages three to 18.

The Levitan FPS Scope is the first difficult airway device designed to be integrated into a first pass laryngoscopy strategy, providing fiberoptic visualization, as needed, within five seconds for every intubation.

Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics’ ADVIA 1800 chemistry system features an intuitive software interface and advanced chemistry testing capabilities to deliver optimized performance and reliable results, according to the manufacturer.

King Systems Corp. will feature its KING LT-D and KING LTS-D supraglottic airway devices at ASA 2007.

The KING LT-D, previously available in adult sizes only, is the industry’s first supraglottic airway device designed for positive pressure ventilation over 30cm H2O as well as for spontaneous breathing.

Cardinal Health introduced its Esteem Micro Powder-Free Synthetic Surgical Glove, a versatile solution for procedures that require a more refined touch or for use as an outerglove when double gloving.

A thinner version of the Esteem SMT glove, the Esteem Micro glove is made from a unique and proprietary polyisoprene formulation that is nearly identical to Natural Rubber Latex (NRL). It reportedly has the fit, feel and performance of NRL, without any of the protein allergens.

USCOM is a CW doppler-based hemodynamic monitor that provides real-time information from either the right or left side of the heart.

The technique is entirely noninvasive, with no patient risk and no proprietary disposables. USCOM has been validated against bench flow models, flow-probes, echo, PAC and artificial hearts in animals, pediatrics and adults.

The system provides information regarding preload, contractility and afterload and has numerous applications in the PICU, ED, MICU, burn and trauma units.

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