FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care Managers and Educators articles from January 2000

FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care Managers and Educators archives from January 2000

IN YOUR CAREER...GIRD YOURSELF FOR CEASELESS CHANGE.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2000... During the early '90s, I watched a CEO launch a painful corporate change program by administering the cold water treatment to a group of employees. "I'm going to make a prediction," he said. "In a year, most of you won't have your current...

A PRIMER ON DISTANCE EDUCATION.
January 1, 2000... What is Distance Education? Within a context of rapid technological change and shifting market conditions, the American education system is challenged with providing increased educational opportunities without increasing budgets....

DEFINING THE DECADE... A Retrospective Review.
January 1, 2000... Happy New Year! Can you believe that the long-awaited moment has come and gone? Here we are, at the dawn of the new millennium and I'm struck by the wonder of it all. The year 2K is an symbolic one for me. Not just because I'm alive and...

CAN YOU PROVE YOUR WORK MAKES A DIFFERENCE?(Brief Article)
January 1, 2000... When you're totally absorbed in a job or up against unending crises, you may not see (or you may ignore) that you're in a rut; your usefulness to the organization is ebbing. You can be engaged in heavy mouse milking for years and not admit...

WHAT WOMEN COULD BRING TO THE WORKPLACE - and why they often don't...(Brief Article)
January 1, 2000... The other day, I was treating myself to a third reading of Maya Angelou's book, Wouldn't give nothin' for my journey now. What a phenomenal woman! And one who could teach us a lot about being an authentic person. In her chapter entitled "In...

PARTICIPATING IN RESPIRATORY HOME CARE UNDER MANAGED CARE.
January 1, 2000... Managed care has long been making inroads in the coordination and payment of health care. However, its impact on the home medical equipment sector has been fractured and minor in most parts of the country. As with many trends, the impact is...

LEGAL ISSUES AND ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN RESPIRATORY CARE.(Review)
January 1, 2000... The last century witnessed the rapid development of the respiratory care profession with regard to technology, therapy and acceptance by the medical and healthcare communities. Keeping pace were legal concerns and ethical situations every RCP...

Pet Peeves and New Years Resolutions.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2000... I would like to start off by wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year. I trust all survived the bogus Y2K bug. I was happy to see 1999 leave. I got to thinking about what I would like to see change in regard to our health care system and...

KEEP THOSE CALLS COMING IN!
January 1, 2000... At the end of a recent family gathering, my mother's parting words to me were "Oh, I am so glad we had a chance to talk. Once you leave I know I'll never be able to get a hold of you." Now, mind you, this was not the first time that my mother...

BECOME A PATIENT-CENTERED MANAGER.
January 1, 2000... Who, what and how should "managers" be managing in the "new millennium"? This is a question I regard as being not only valid but also necessary. As I reflect on this challenge I keep returning to the same answer. Respiratory Care Managers...

NEW CRASH CART.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2000... Since codes don't always occur within reach of an electrical, oxygen or suction outlet, our Du-O-Vac code cart is a lifesaver that can provide up to 350 mmHg of suction and 15 LPM of oxygen simultaneously. This non-electrical crash cart can...

EARN YOUR MASTERS DEGREE.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2000... Advance your career without attending on campus classes, with distance education from California College for Health Sciences (CCHS). Students can earn Master's Degrees in Health Services, Healthcare Administration or Public Health. Enjoy the...

SPECIALTY HEAT & MOISTURE EXCHANGERS.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2000... INTERSURGICAL introduces Hydro-Therm TM, the finest heat and moisture exchanger available on the market. It returns over 30 mg H20 at 500 ml Vt and has a CO2 port as a standard feature. Hydro-Therm IITM is a larger volume specialty HME with...

PROFICIENCY TEST PROGRAM.
January 1, 2000... Accutest's PT STAT[TM] proficiency program fulfills PT requirements and provides ABC labs with performance assessments in [lessthan]48 hrs. Peer group comparisons 3x/yr. Tests include pH, blood gases, electrolytes, metabolites, hematocrit,...

NEW PEAK FLOW METER.
January 1, 2000... Respironics HealthScan Asthma & Allergy Products introduces its new AsthmaMentor[TM] Peak Flow Meter. A peak flow meter and an Asthma Action Plan in one. Its built-in AutoZone[TM] System automatically calculates green, yellow, and red peak...

BREATHING SIMULATOR.
January 1, 2000... The New Hans Rudolph, Inc. Series 1101 Breathing Simulator models a spontaneously breathing patient for use in the development, testing and demonstration of respiratory therapy products. Airway resistance, lung compliance, breath rare and...

LEADING-EDGE SLEEP TECHNOLOGY.
January 1, 2000... The UltraSom in WindowsAE NT combines leading-edge sleep technology with 30 years of Nicolet's superior hardware and software design expertise. The result sets a new standard for the recording and analysis of sleep disorders. When your needs...

PROFESSIONAL STAFFING SERVICES.
January 1, 2000... RTTEMPS provides qualified Respiratory Therapy staff for short- or long-term assignments nationwide. Whatever your staffing needs, RTTEMPS can provide prescreened, fully licensed professionals when you need them, where you need them.., with...

INFANT/PEDIATRIC VENTILATOR SYSTEM.
January 1, 2000... The Thermo Respiratory Group introduces the V.I.P. Bird Gold and V.I.P. Bird Sterling. These ventilators offer nehanced monitoring features, and additional modes. Flow Synchronized Ventilation and Pressure Support, is available in all modes -...

NEW OLYMPIC MINI-PASTEURMATIC.
January 1, 2000... This edition to Olympic's Pasteurmatic line is ideal for low volume reprocessing needs, Its tabletop design requires no hard wiring or plumbing - just fill it with tap water and plug it in. Like all Pasteurmatics, the Mini uses only hot water...

COST-EFFECTIVE QC SOLUTIONS.
January 1, 2000... The Linear Tonometer provides 3 widely spaced levels of blood gas QC solutions on a continuous basis. Gases of known composition perfuse stable tonometry buffer at 37[drgees]C. Solutions are always ready and can be removed at any time by...

NEW NASAL WASH & SINUS SYSTEM.
January 1, 2000... RinoFlow[TM] is a drug-free home nasal irrigation treatment that helps relieve the pain and pressure associated with congested nasal or sinus passages. A small compressor unit and a hand-held chamber delivers a gentle saline mist into the...

BRONCHIAL PROVOCATION DEVICE.
January 1, 2000... The TURBOAIRE CHALLENGER from EQUILIBRATED BIO SYSTEMS, INC, is an excellent source of portable arctic air for bronchial provocation and Exercise Induced Asthma studies. Perform bronchial challenge testing using cold air, without the wait or...

SPONTANEOUSLY BREATHING LUNG SIMULATOR.
January 1, 2000... IngMar Medical's new Spontaneous Breathing (SB 2000[TM]) Module for its Adult/Pediatric Lung Model provides a realistic rendering of the spontaneously breathing patient for ventilator instruction and demonstration. Integrated directly into...

CLEANING/DISINFECTING PRODUCT.
January 1, 2000... CONTROL Ill Elite from Maril Products, Inc., is effective against a wide range of pathogens on hard surfaces. It also acts a cleaning agent on instruments and surfaces. Ten minute contact time controls TB, HIV-1 and a wide range of other...

POINT-OF-CARE-ANALYZER.
January 1, 2000... A fully automatic point-of-care analyzer, the AVL OPTITM Critical Care Analyzer utilizes single-use Cassettes with up to eight parameter configurations for measurement of a wide range of parameters, including pH, total hemoglobin, oxygen...

REMANUFACTURED EQUIPMENT.
January 1, 2000... GENERAL BIOMEDICAL SERVICE, INC. specializes in the sale of remanufactured respiratory care products such as ventilators, pulse oximeters, blood gas analyzers, anesthesia equipment and more. Only high quality brand name equipment is offered....

PULMONARY FUNCTION ANALYZER.
January 1, 2000... The Keystone from PDS Instrumentation is a comprehensive PF Analyzer with advanced software for automation of FRC and DLCO tests. Using a vertical dry rolling seal volume spirometer, FRC, TLC and RV are determined by the steady state helium...

NEONATAL NASAL CPAP.
January 1, 2000... ACKRAD LABORATORIES has been a manufacturer of unique respiratory products for over 10 years. Ackrad's Neonatal Nasal CPAP Systems provide a secure and user-friendly alternative for the neonate. They are designed to achieve maximum flow,...

ALBUTEROL UNIT DOSE SOLUTION.
January 1, 2000... Dey Albuterol Unit-Dose solution is the AN-rated, low-cost alternative to Proventil(R) and Ventolin(R) Solutions. Sterile-filled and BAC-free. Features easyopening, tamper-evident vials with twistFlex[TM] tops, color-coded packages and vial...

NASAL MOISTURIZING GEL.
January 1, 2000... Cann-Ease Nasal Moisturizing Gel[TM] is a clear, non-scented, water based topical treatment developed specifically for dryness and friction associated with the use of oxygen by nasal cannula and CPAP/BIPAP masks. The product is formulated to...

DIGITAL HAND-HELD PULSE OXIMETER.
January 1, 2000... The SIMS BCI, Inc. MiniCorr Hand-Held Pulse Oximeter provides SpO2 and pulse rate monitoring on patients from neonate to adult. Battery or AC powered. Adjustable alarm limits as well as visible and audible alarm signals. Incorporates Serial...

NEW OXYGEN MONITOR.
January 1, 2000... MSA is proud to offer its new portable MiniOX[R] 3000 Oxygen Monitor replacing our long-running MiniOX III Monitor. The MiniOX 3000 Monitor with large display features automatic calibration, battery strength indicator, alarm verification...

BAYER RAPIDLAB 800.
January 1, 2000... Blood gases, electrolytes, CO-oximetry, lactate and glucose. One instrument, one sample. Automatically aspirating a precise amount of blood to reduce exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Onboard information management manages patient, QC and...

NEW FULL FUNCTION SPIROMETER.
January 1, 2000... The sew Satellite/Base Station Spirometry System is the only full function, hand-held spirometer featuring a disposable sensor, extensive database capabilities, a high speed built-in printer, and completely cordless operation. This...

NEW 3-IN-1 AMBU BAG.
January 1, 2000... AMBU introduces its new MediBagTM Resuscitator, aprimary 02 delivery source, manual resuscitator and medication delivery service in one device. Incorporates a medication port that allows attachment of an MDI. it also incorporates the same...

VENTILATOR TESTING/TRAINING SYSTEMS.
January 1, 2000... The PenuView[R] Ventilator Testing and Training System realistically stimulates human pulmonary mechanics, ideal for evaluating, testing, or demonstrating mechanical ventilation devices, techniques, or phenomena. Real-time dynamic display of...

GRADUATE SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
January 1, 2000... OTTAWA UNIVERSITY KANSAS CITY is an accredited university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees through a flexible program that allows one to maintain current work and family responsibilities. A Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in the...

NEWLY UPDATED SPIROMETER.
January 1, 2000... Micro Direct, Inc. introduces the new MicroGP pocket spirometer. The battery operated MicroGP is the next generation of the award winning Micro Spirometer series. Provides 8 diagnostic parameters, including predicted and percent predicted...

DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR CEU STATUS IS?
January 1, 2000... Don't Panicl There is still time and opportunity to pick up CEUs 24 hours a day from any computer with Internet access. Institute for Continuing Education provides a low-cost, hassle-free way to earn vital continuing education credits without...

VALUE IN PRE-OWNED EQUIPMENT.
January 1, 2000... Save 30%-40% on quality, pre-owned equipment. Excellent values on ventilators, oximeters, PFT units, end tidal CO2 monitors, oxygen monitors, cardiac monitors, stress test equipment, defibrillators and more all backed with full warranties....

NEW AUTOMATED SPIROMETER.
January 1, 2000... Spirometics Medical Equipment Co., of Gray, Maine announces the FLOWMATE II PLUS fully automated spirometer. Features of the FLOWMATE II PLUS are the real-time graphics, simultaneously displaying the flow/volume loop, and the volume/time...

SAVE OXYGEN!
January 1, 2000... O2 Instant Flow Valves allow the immediate flow of 02 to your patient when the resuscitator bag is removed from the lever arm. In turn, the 02 instantly shuts off when replaced, saving oxygen. Pays for itself in less than three months....

POST-STERNOTOMY PAIN MANAGEMENT.
January 1, 2000... Heart Hugger[TM], by General Cardiac Technology Inc. of Santa Cruz, CA, is an adjustable support harness which lets the patient control pain management after thoracic surgery. When patients squeeze the handles, Heart Hugger lessens pain with...

Our 2000 Edition.
January 1, 2000... Dear Colleague, I'm happy to be sending you a copy of the sixth annual FOCUS Cardio-Respiratory Buyer's Guide. It was recently mailed to 13,700 managers and educators in Respiratory Care and, for the first time, to 2800 purchasing agents...

New Ambulatory Recorder.
January 1, 2000... Stellate Systems is proud to introduce the BIOSACA recording device for neurology, cardiology and sleep disorders. The BIOSACA is a unique, portable system for the recording and monitoring of up to 22 channels of data for sleep analysis....

Digital Hand-Held Pulse Oximeter.
January 1, 2000... The SIMS BCI, Inc. MiniCorr Hand-Held Pulse Oximeter provides SpO2 and pulse rate monitoring on patients from neonate to adult. The device is battery or AC powered, has adjustable alarm limits as well as visible and audible alarm signals. It...

Airflow Pressure Transducer.
January 1, 2000... Bio-logic's lightweight, Airflow Pressure Transducer works on the basis of pressure not temperature so it can detect shallow breathing where temperature related transducers remain substantially unchanged. This solid-state pressure transducer...

New WinDX Spirometer.
January 1, 2000... Creative MultiSPIRO, Inc., has added the WinDX spirometer to its family of spirometers. This Windows-based system includes customized printouts, test, and review screens. Custom test reports range from single test, pre-or post-med test, and...

Multi-Profile ABG Analyzer.
January 1, 2000... The ABL [TM] 700 measures 17 parameters on just 95 [micro]l of blood, pH/blood gas, oximetry, electrolytes, metabolites, bilirubin, and fetal hemoglobin, designed for near patient testing or in the lab. The modular design enables almost...

Anti-Tobacco Products.
January 1, 2000... State of Health Products is the nation's leading supplier of anti-tobacco products. We supply schools, health departments, and private organizations with products that help raise public awareness about the dangers of smoking. Products ranging...

Home Study Courses.
January 1, 2000... RC Educational Consulting Services, Inc., has been providing continuing education home study courses relating to the pulmonary patient since 1982. We offer 29 copyrighted courses (25 more in development) in four categories: General;...

Sleep Medicine Audio Tapes.
January 1, 2000... The School of Sleep Medicine, Inc. has developed audio tapes to provide information for health care professionals about sleep. Lectures include a review of normal human sleep, the sleep laboratory evaluation, sleep disorders diagnosis and...

Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic System.
January 1, 2000... Collins Medical, Inc. offers the new CPL System for cardiopulmonary diagnostic measurements. The CPL enables the measurement of the full complement of gases associated with PFT and Gas Exchange. In addition to measurement of Helium, Methane...

Versatile Ventilator.
January 1, 2000... The Breeze E150 Ventilator provides versatility and reliability in one cost effective, compact package. The Breeze offers precise control of breath delivery for neonates and a complete range of flow, volume and mode settings for adults. It...

Integral Blender-Monitor.
January 1, 2000... Maxtec[TM], Inc. (formally Ceramatec) introduces the MAXBlend[TM] 'HIGH FLOW' oxygen blender which incorporates the use of a battery powered oxygen monitor. This incredible blender provides precise mixing of oxygen and air, while the analyzer...

Customizable Spirometer.
January 1, 2000... The KoKo Spirometer is powered by the most comprehensive software available. Customizable design allows user to adapt performance to the level of sophistication required. Utilizes a brass "Fleish-Type" pnuemotach, proven to provide...

Equipment Repairs and Service.
January 1, 2000... With more than 25 years of experience, New Tech has been providing quality repairs and service to the respiratory equipment market. We are an authorized warranty and non-warranty service center for many types of respiratory equipment,...

Anatomical Teaching Aids.
January 1, 2000... American 3B Scientific is the world's leading manufacturer of anatomical and biological teaching aids for science, training and patient education. The excellent quality of 3B Scientific products and the extremely competitive value plus the...

Revolutionary Impulse Oscillometry.
January 1, 2000... MasterScreen IOS, Jaeger's Impulse Oscillometry is a revolutionary device providing greater detailed clinical results than simple spirometry measurements at an affordable cost. Utilizing sound waves to quickly determine airway resistance and...

Dual-valved Holding Chamber.
January 1, 2000... Thayer Medical introduces the LiteAire, an innovative dual-valved holding chamber for use with MDIs. The LiteAire, made from paperboard, has numerous advantages over existing chambers. LiteAire's exclusive dual-valve system allows patients to...

Heat and Moisture Exchangers.
January 1, 2000... Intersurgical introduces a completely new range of Heat and Moisture Exchanger Filters. The new Clear-Guard/Clear-Therm family of products offers bacterial and viral filtration capacities, as well as high heat and moisture output. The range...

State-of-the-Art Holter and More.
January 1, 2000... Rozinn's Holter for Windows[R] Software-based Holter Analysis Systems feature arrhythmia morphology templating, superimposition, paging, and multi-level editing. Holter for Windows[R] Systems can be configured for any size Holter application....

Specialty Carts.
January 1, 2000... Armstrong Medical brings customers the finest medical products at affordable prices. Quality selections for Emergency, Anesthesia, Education and EMS departments. We offer a comprehensive choice of medical products, including a new line of...

Family of "Lap Top" Ventilators.
January 1, 2000... Pulmonetic Systems, Inc. LTV Series of "laptop" ventilators for both institutional and home care use. With therapy flexibility, patient comfort and patient mobility in mind- the LVT1000 , LTV950 and the LTV900 are: Portable - 12x10x3 in.,...

Value in Pre-owned Equipment.
January 1, 2000... Save 30%-40% on quality, pre-owned equipment. Excellent values on ventilators, oximeters, pulmonary function units, end tidal CO2 monitors, oxygen monitors, cardiac monitors, stress test equipment, defibrillators and more! Anderson Medical...

Critical Care Analyzer.
January 1, 2000... AVL's fully automatic point-of-care instrument, the OPTI[R] Critical Care Analyzer, utilizes single-use cassettes for measurement of pH, blood gases, sodium, potassium, chloride, ionized calcium, total hemoglobin, and oxygen saturation. The...

Unit Dose Home Care Service.
January 1, 2000... American Respiratory Solutions (ARS) manages seven pharmacies located in the eastern US. ARS pharmacies supply Unit Dose Respiratory Medications to patients with chronic lung disease via UPS delivery to their home. ARS's excellent customer...

New HOPE Nebulizer.
January 1, 2000... A new continuous medication and Heliox Nebulizer that doesn't require blenders or expensive hard-to-locate pole clamps is now available from B&B Medical Technologies, Inc. The HOPE[TM] Nebulizer connects directly to the flowmeter and uses a...

Ventilator with Graphics Monitor.
January 1, 2000... The Hamilton AMADEUS [FT] Ventilator with LEONARDO Graphics Monitor combines performance, ease of use, quality, versatility and minimal cost of operation. Infant through adult application in all Volume Control and Pressure Control Modes. The...

Carbon Monoxide Detector.
January 1, 2000... Breathe E-Z System's CO Sleuth is a precision instrument for detecting carbon monoxide in exhaled breathe or in the environment. Simple, non-invasive test accurately correlates to the levels of COHb found in the blood. An excellent tool in...

Hepa Air Purification.
January 1, 2000... Air purifiers from Bemis Manufacturing eliminate unwanted allergens, irritants and carcinogens that disrupt the environment of your home or workplace. Bemis' AHAM certified true HEPA. Air Purification systems offer the ultimate air...

Equipment Brokering/Leasing.
January 1, 2000... Glenn Medical purchases, reconditions and resells pre-owned equipment such as CPAP, Bilevel PAP, Ventilators, Oximeters, Humidifiers, Concentrators, LOX, etc. We also repair all of the above items as well as oximeter probes. WE NEED YOUR USED...

Pharmacy Services.
January 1, 2000... Letco, the respiratory market's leading distributor, has provided the nation's leading pharmacies with the finest service, education, and products for over nine years. Letco is committed to the respiratory industry and we will continue to...

Saline Mist and More.
January 1, 2000... B.F. Ascher & Company offers: AYR Saline Nasal Mist, AYR Saline Nasal Drops, AYR Saline Nasal Gel, Baby AYR Nose Spray/Drops and the AYR Herbal Inhaler. Additionally they offer two cough lozenge brands containing dextromethorphan: HOLD [R]...

Masters Degree At Home.
January 1, 2000... California College for Health Sciences offers a Master's Degree in Community Health Administration and Wellness Promotion: Your Master's degree adds to your credibility and career potential in today's competitive job market. CCHS also offers...

Praxair's Grab'n Go[TM] Portable [O.sub.2].
January 1, 2000... Praxair produces, sells and distributes atmospheric, process, medical and specialty gases. We're also a leading supplier of medical equipment and services, including home care. Our line of equipment includes regulators, flowmenters, manifolds...

Electronic Stethoscope.
January 1, 2000... 3M introduces the new 3M[TM] Littmann[TM] Electronic Stethoscope Model 2000. Auscultation technology taken to a new level. It makes difficult sounds easier to hear with up to four times the amplification (15-20dB) of conventional stethoscopes...

[0] Equipment Repairs and Service.
January 1, 2000... With more than 25 years of experience, New Tech has been providing quality repairs and service to the respiratory equipment market. We are an authorized warranty and non-warranty service center for many types of respiratory equipment,...

High Level Disinfection Products.
January 1, 2000... Clear Medical is a world leader in providing health care facilities with High Level Disinfection systems for semi-critical devices commonly found in Respiratory Care, Anesthesia and Cardiopulmonary services. Clear has announced its entry into...

Resuscitator with Medication Port.
January 1, 2000... Introducing the AMBU[R] MediBag[TM]: When simple ventilation isn't enough. The AMBU[R] MediBag[TM] incorporates a medication port allowing attachment of a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) for delivery of medications used to treat Asthma and acute...

Infant/Pediatric Ventilator System.
January 1, 2000... Bird Products Corp. of the Thermo Respiratory Group is excited to introduce two new ventilators: the V.I.P. Bird Gold and V.I.P. Bird Sterling. The new ventilator systems offer enhanced ventilation and monitoring features, and additional...

Bayer Rapidlab 348.
January 1, 2000... Rapidlab 348 delivers maximum uptime, and fast, accurate results. This provides you with efficiency and value from a compact, easy-to-use system. With low maintenance and Bayer's comprehensive range of support services and information...

Sleep Monitoring Systems.
January 1, 2000... NCI Sleep Monitoring Systems offers a complete solution for networked monitoring and advanced sleep analysis. Our multi-tasking design allows you to simultaneously acquire, monitor, score and archive studies. Our networking environment, makes...