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

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

DON'T WORRY AT WORK, GET HAPPY.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2000... A recent study confirmed what many have felt for some time: 25 percent of the people at work are unhappy. I think the time is right to get happy - not just by smiling, but by diagnosing the problem and doing something about it. I'm not...

IS YOUR CAREER A HOSTAGE TO CONVENIENCE?(Brief Article)
March 22, 2000... Last year Anne took a three-month parental leave to settle her parents into a nearby retirement community. When she returned to the company, she was welcomed and she quickly fell into her normal work routine. At year-end she got a raise, but no...

THE BALANCED BUDGET ACT AND THE RC DEPT.
March 22, 2000... I am amazed at the people in healthcare who are not aware of both the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 and the Budget Revision Act of 1999. Since I work at a teaching hospital, these items correspond to a SIGNIFICANT reduction of federal dollars to...

CHANGING THE WORLD BY CHANGING YOURSELF...(Brief Article)
March 22, 2000... I have heard quite enough about change in the last few years. How we have to accept it. How we either go with it or get run over by it. I've also read altogether too much about it. How to initiate it, evaluate it and so forth. So much so, in...

THE PERILS OF PER DIEM.(part-time medical personnel)
March 22, 2000... Sadly, new graduates aren't finding full-time jobs any more. The prospects of the secure, full-time employment they had hoped to find upon graduation are for the most part dim. The future just doesn't look as rosy as they thought it would. ...

SUCCESSFULLY PARTICIPATING IN RESPIRATORY HOME CARE UNDER CAPITATED MANAGED CARE.
March 22, 2000... In my winter 2000 article, I discussed the dynamics that have led to the managed care environment. The focus of this segment is with managed care that is paid for on a per member per month (PMPM) basis, i.e. capitation, though many of the...

FOOD FOR THOUGHT - COOKIES!(cookie files)(Brief Article)
March 22, 2000... Ask anybody their favorite cookie and they will say it without thinking. I love chocolate chip. Oatmeal raisin is a big favorite. You've already thought of yours. Ask any e-commerce executive what their favorite cookie is and the answer is...

LUNG FUNCTION TESTS - PHYSIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS.(Review)
March 22, 2000... Lung Function Tests - Physiological Principles and Clinical Applications edited by J.M.B. Hughes and N.B. Pride, is one of those books helping to build a bridge across the Atlantic Ocean regarding the mutual understanding of and appreciation...

RCCONSULTING IN ALTERNATE SITES.(respiratory care provider consultants)
March 22, 2000... Those that can't do teach and those that can't teach; consult. My husband often recites that little ditty and it is particularly funny when he does because he both teaches and consults. Even though there is much truth said in jest, when it...

RC MANAGERS AND THE ARDS SYNDROME.(respiratory care managers; Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
March 22, 2000... I trust that by this time my readers are well aware that I am an advocate of leadership by example. I like a manager who is clinically knowledgeable, skilled in current therapeutic regiments and comfortable at the patient's bedside. It is with...

HOW TO CONTROL ANGER IN THE WORKPLACE.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2000... As a manager you might wonder why anger in the workplace concerns you. Perhaps you think that everyone gets angry, or it's not your place to "butt in." Perhaps you think that anger means yelling, screaming, and general rage, and since this...

NO 401(K)? NO PROBLEM NANETTE BURNS-TEITELBAUMS.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2000... Two pertinent facts about the 401(k): The first is that means of saving for retirement, the 401(k) is hard to beat. It allows you to use pretax dollars, often matched by your employer, to invest in assets, typically mutual funds, that grow...

WORLD'S ONLY HO2LTER+ [TM] RECORDER.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2000... The NEW Digital Ho2lter+ [TM] Recorder from Rozinn Electronics allows you to capture SpO2 data, while simultaneously recording 2-channel Holter data. Ambulatory Pulse Oximetry provides the ability to better monitor oxygen usage / requirements...

BLOOD GAS/ELECTROLYTE CONTROLS.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2000... RNA Medical, supplies blood gas, electrolyte, glucose, lactate, BUN, and CO-oximetry materials and services. QC materials for the blood gas laboratory include aqueous, bovine blood-based and calibration products. The EQUIL [R]/EQUILibrator [R]...

[0] BLOOD GAS/ELECTROLYTE CONTROLS.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2000... The Puritan-Bennett [R] 760 [TM] Ventilator joins the 740 [TM] Ventilator in Mallinckrodt Inc.'s 700 Series [TM] Ventilator line. The 760 provides pressure control ventilation (PCV) in addition to volume control ventilation (VCV) for mandatory...

PROFICIENCY TEST PROGRAM.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2000... Accutest's PT STAT [TM] proficiency program fulfills PT requirements and provides ABG labs with performance assessments in [less than]48 hrs. Peer group comparisons 3x/yr. Tests include pH, blood gases, electrolytes, metabolites, hematocrit,...

NEW OLYMPIC MINI-PASTEURAMATIC.(Brief Article)
March 22, 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...

RC PRODUCTS/SERVICES.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2000... Vision Medical, Inc. is a full service provider of: Medical Gas Equipment, Airway Management Systems, Stress Test Systems and Medical Gas Systems. Vision Medical also provides repair and restoration service on equipment employed within these...

PROFESSIONAL STAFFING SERVICES.
March 22, 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 no...

LEADING-EDGE SLEEP TECHNOLOGY.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2000... The UltraSom in Windows/E 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...

NEW RESEARCH PNEUMOTACH SYSTEM.
March 22, 2000... The Hans Rudolph Research Pneumotach System Instrumentation Module with Windows [TM] software is available in two models - RSS 100HR and RSS 100. It is a complete flow measurement system including pressure transducers and the electronics with...

NEW CRASH CART.
March 22, 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 be...

POCKET PROTOCOL CARDS.
March 22, 2000... Simon & Kolz Publishing offer THE protocol resources for today's busy RRTs. Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Pocket Card and the User's Protocol Manual (by Patricia Beck Koff, RRT and Terry DesJardins, RRT) cover common neonatal and pediatric...

SPECIALTY HEAT & MOISTURE EXCHANGERS.
March 22, 2000... INTERSURGICAL introduces Hydro-Therm [TM], the finest heat and moisture exchanger available on the market. It returns over 30 mg H2O at 500 ml Vt and has a CO2 port as a standard feature. Hydro-Therm II [TM] is a larger volume specialty HME...

INFANT VENTILATOR.
March 22, 2000... Bear Medical Systems, of Thermo Respiratory Group, introduced the Bear Cub 750PSV in 1999. In addition to enhanced Volume Limit [TM], Bear Cub 750PSV offers Flow Cycled Modes of ventilation and Pressure Support as well as expanded monitoring...

EDUCATIONAL TOOLS.
March 22, 2000... F.A. Davis Company Publishers provides resources and educational tools for today's health care professionals while preparing them for tomorrow's changing health care world. Check out our latest publications: The Multiskilled Respiratory...

NEW POCKETPEAK FLOW METER.
March 22, 2000... The popular POCKETPEAK has been redesigned to incorporate durable, sliding zone indicators. These colorful markers allow patients to easily monitor changes in airflow. Healthcare professionals can recommend a treatment plan with actions to take...

ALBUTEROL UNIT DOSE SOLUTION.
March 22, 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 easy-opening, tamper-evident vials with twistFlex [TM] tops, color-coded packages and vial...

NEW HEPA MINI COMPACT FILTER.
March 22, 2000... New, DAR [R] HEPA Mini Compact Filter Offers Low Volume And High Efficiency. This compact filter is ideal for use where high efficiency, low dead space and low weight are desirable. It features a pleated, ceramic fiber membrane with a large...

DIGITAL HAND-HELD PULSE OXIMETER.
March 22, 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. Incorporates Serial Autocorrelation (SAC) Technology which enhances...

NEW NASAL WASH & SINUS SYSTEM.
March 22, 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.
March 22, 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...

SPQNTANEOIJSLVBRE.4 THING LUNG SI M ULATOR.
March 22, 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 the...

CLEANING/DISINFECTING PRODUCT.
March 22, 2000... CONTROL III 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.
March 22, 2000... A fully automatic point-of-care analyzer, the AVL OPTI[TM] 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.
March 22, 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....

COMPLETE HANDHELD SPIROMETER.
March 22, 2000... Futuremed's hand-held Discovery is designed for the respiratory professional. This compact spirometer is convenient for bedside PFT testing or for screenings within or outside your facility. Despite its small size, Discovery displays real-time...

PULMONARY FUNCTION ANALYZER.
March 22, 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...

NEW SIMS PORTEX CATALOG.
March 22, 2000... The new SIMS Portex Inc. product catalog is now available. This comprehensive 212 page full-color catalog contains updated product and technical data pertinent to today's anesthesia, respiratory care, critical care, infection control, and...

NEW OXYGEN MONITOR.
March 22, 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.
March 22, 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.
March 22, 2000... The new 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 convenience...

NEW 3-IN-1 AMBU BAG.
March 22, 2000... AMBU introduces its new MediBagTM Resuscitator, a primary 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.
March 22, 2000... The PneuView(R) Ventilator Testing and Training System realistically stimulates human pulmonary mechanics, Ideal for evaluating, tenting, or demonstrating mechanical ventilation devices, techniques, or phenomena. Real-time dynamic display of...

GRADUATE SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
March 22, 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...

ULTIMATE HAND-HELD SPIROMETER.
March 22, 2000... Micro Direct, Inc. introduces the release of the newly updated MicroLoop hand-held spirometer. It's features include a high resolution graphic display with real time flow-volume loop or volume-time curve, pre and post bronchodilator comparison,...

DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR CEU STATUS IS?(Brief Article)
March 22, 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.
March 22, 2000... Save 30%-40% on quality, pre-owned equipment. Excellent values on ventilators, oximeters, PFT units, end tidal C02 monitors, oxygen monitors, cardiac monitors, stress test equipment, defibrillators and more all backed with full warranties....

WESTMED RECEIVES CERTIFICATION.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2000... Westmed, Inc. Tucson, Arizona, a manufacturer of proprietary aerosol medication delivery devices, has announced that it has received a quality system certification upgrade to 1S09001/EN 46001 for its products. Wesmed is a leader in the...

SAVE OXYGEN!(Brief Article)
March 22, 2000... 02 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. Accepts...

NASAL MOISTURIZING GEL.(Brief Article)
March 22, 2000... Cans-Ease Nasal Moisturizing GeITM 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 be...