FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care Managers and Educators articles from September 2001

FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care Managers and Educators archives from September 2001

How to Deal with a Grieving Employee.
September 22, 2001... Picture yourself in the following predicament: You arrive at work one morning to discover that Paula, one of your most dependable employees, is absent. Although you expect a call from her hourly, you hear nothing. By ten o'clock you're angry....

Addressing Frivolous Internet Activity. (Keeper Article #40).
September 22, 2001... Like most executives, Craig Cothern's bosses worry about what their employees are doing on line. Employees, after all, have better things to do than surf the web. Then again, Cothern has better things to do than keep an eye on them. So...

What you Should know and ask, about Severance. (Food for Thought).
September 22, 2001... The lifetime employment arrangement between employer and employee is long gone. Today, it's sensible to negotiate your severance package with your signing bonus. But if you've never had an opportunity to discuss severance or needed to do so,...

The Public Image of our Friends, the Nurses. (Curtin Calls).
September 22, 2001... The year was 1983, and it was impossible to find an October issue of Playboy magazine. Why? Because it featured a 10page display on "Women in Nursing." Each 'nurse,' you'll be happy to learn, was wearing a cap and a stethoscope - and nothing...

A College Community Twenty Five Miles From Ground Zero. (Focus on Education).
September 22, 2001... It all began with the usual flurry of activity that accompanies the first week of a new academic year. I would be meeting with my newly admitted class of respiratory therapy students at 2:00 pm that afternoon. Handouts were piled high. My first...

The Internet Classroom for Respiratory Care. (Respiratory Care On-Line).
September 22, 2001... A dult educators and students with all types of backgrounds are discovering a new learning environment whose adaptability is more and more appealing to both learner and educator. It is an environment where instructional technology flourishes...

Compliance Issues in Homecare. (Focus on Homecare).
September 22, 2001... Health care has many complex issues to deal with in the twenty first century. Over the years, the federal government has developed many regulations to insure that fraud and abuse does not occur within the system. Compliance with Department of...

Why your Department should Implement the Ards Low Tidal Volume Protocol. (Clinical Corner for Managers).(Statistical Data Included)
September 22, 2001... The implementation of a low tidal volume or lung saving strategy should be the essential concern and utmost priority of every Respiratory Care Department. This strategy dramatically increases survival rates, preserves primary lung architecture...

Developing Pediatric Sleep Services: Finding the patients is the easy part. (The World of Sleep).
September 22, 2001... We've all heard it, "kids are not just small adults". Their psyche is different and age dependent. And they have parents who must be assessed and "treated" along with the child. No new news to a good respiratory therapist or nurse. But when...

A Review of the Pulmonetic Systems LTV[TM] 1000 Ventilator. (University of Kansas Equipment Reviews).
September 22, 2001... The Pulmonetics LTV[R] 1000 ventilator series are compact, lightweight, turbine-powered ventilators designed for transport and long-term support. These ventilators were designed to be powered by AC or DC current using wail outlets or batteries...

On the text...Primary Pediatric Pulmonology.
September 22, 2001... Nestled in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State, near Saranac Lake, is an exhibit honoring the work of Dr. Trudeau for his exhaustive work with tuberculosis patients during the latter half of the nineteenth and early part of the twentieth...

The Trickle Down Effect. (Alternate Site Management).(Brief Article)
September 22, 2001... In the wake of the tragic events that befell our country on September 11, 2001, the countless lives of thousands of people were directly altered. Our economy, which was already in decline, also suffered a devastating blow. In the weeks...

It's all About Affordability. (The Focus Conference).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 22, 2001... For 30 years Bob Miglino RRT and Mike Aiello RRT, the producers of the 2nd annual FOCUS on Respiratory Care Conference (April 25-27 in St. Louis), have been attending RC conferences. In fact they've attended hundreds over the years, eating more...

Neonatal/Adult Breathing Simulator. (Product Highlights).(IngMar Medical's ASL 5000)
September 22, 2001... IngMar Medical's ASL 5000 represents a new class of breathing simulator for research, product development, ventilator and spirometer evaluation and teaching. Cutting edge technology allows you to configure the spontaneously breathing or passive...

Home Disinfection Training Kit. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... An introductory training package is now available for CONTROL III(r) surface and instrument home disinfecting products. This package includes educational patient materials describing product applications and usage. Product samples with patient...

Pulmonary Function Analyzer. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... 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...

Bronchial Provocation Device. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... 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...

Sleep Disorder Services. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Leaders in sleep disorder, diagnostic & treatment services in the TriState/Metropolitan area (CT-NJNY). We partner with healthcare providers to design and manage full-service hospital-based and free-standing sleep centers that meet all American...

O2 Analyzers & Replacement Cement Sensors. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... VTI manufactures [O.sub.2] analyzers, monitors, and replacement [O.sub.2] sensors. Our monitor is a full feature unit that remains outside of the capital budget. Our [O.sub.2] analyzer has been developed for "spot checks in instances where...

Affordable Pulse Oximeters. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Palco Laboratories, Inc. Model 120 features memory, print capability and PC data storage. The Model 300 and the Model 305 are intended for spot-checks. The pulse rate and oxygen saturation can be monitored visually and audibly. The Model 400 is...

Neonatal Nasal CPAP. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... 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,...

Valve In Pre-Owned Equipment. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... 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....

W.T. Farley, Inc. Products. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... W.T. Farley, Inc. is a manufacturer of durable oxygen cylinder holders, carts, I.V. poles, manifolds, regulators, MRI equipment, emergency suction and oxygen supply, hoses, oxygen tanks, walkers, newborn warmers, post-operative suction pumps,...

New Nasal Cannulas. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Intersurgical introduces a full range of adult and pediatrics nasal cannulas. As expected these product a meet the highest standards of quality. Adult styles include straight, curved, flared and flared/curve prongs. All cannulas come with crush...

Professional Staffing Services. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... RTTEMPS and RNTEMPS provide qualified Respiratory Therapy and Nursing staff for short-term or long-term assignments nationwide. Founded and operated by healthcare professionals, RTTEMPS and RNTEMPS are dedicated to meeting the staffing needs of...

LO2 Alert - Low Pressure Gauge. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... The LO2 ALERT is a standard pressure gauge with a built in audio and visual alarm. When your tank pressure reaches 500 PSI or less the gauge triggers an audible buzzer and a flashing red light. The L02 ALERT is suitable for hospital, transport,...

New Resistive Breathing Training. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... VMI ANNOUNCES...The Breather[R] a compact, two-piece, assembly providing inspiratory and expiratory actions for a variety of therapies including: Lung Exercises, PEP Therapy, an aid to Aerosol Inhalation or to aid Smoking Cessation. This...

CO Monitor for Smoking Cessation. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... The EC50 Micro III "Smokerlyzer" is a user-friendly, accurate and rapid lung-breath Carbon Monoxide (CO) and bloodstream Carboxyhemoglobin monitoring system. The Smokelyzer motivates smokers to stop, and the patients smoking status can be...

New Vibratory PEP Therapy Unit. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... The new Acapella[TM] DHD Healthcare provides vibratory PEP therapy which is easier to tolerate than CPT and takes less than half the time of a conventional CPT session. The Acapella[TM] can be used with a wide range of individuals, from active...

Noninvasive Cough Machine. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... J.H. Emerson Co., has released the CoughAsaisr[TM] for patients with ineffective cough. This latest version of the InExuofflator Cough Machine (aka Cofflator) is easy to use and features a sleek new design, quieter operation, adjustable...

Repair and Replacement Services. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Beta Biomed Services, Inc. offers high quality, cost effective, repair, rebuild or replacement of all major manufacturer's PULSE OX SENSOR CABLES. We have a family of probes for a variety of applications. We also repair, rebuild or replace...

Point of Care Testing. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... The i-STAT[R] System is a hand-held battery operated system that allows critical care tests to be performed in about two minutes at the bedside. Tests are automatically stored for printing or transmission into the LIS or HIS. Tests include...

Cool Pass-Over Humidifier. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Tiara Medical Systems introduces the Velocity[TM] Humidifier. With its patented baffling system Velocity[TM], a cool pass-over humidifier, has greater humidity output than all other cool pass-over style units available and greater relative...

Renaissance[R] II Spirometry System. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... The Renaissance[R] II Spirometry System by Puritan Bennett offers a range of sophisticated, yet user-friendly features for diagnosing respiratory disease in a variety of clinical settings. Clinicians will appreciate its intuitive design and...

New Tabletop Mini-Pasteurmatic. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... 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...

Modular Blood Gas System. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... AVL OMNI Systems offer optional menu additions for centralized and decentralized hospital testing. High volume blood gas testing, full automated quality control, touch-and-go operation, maintenance-free electrodes, liquid calibration, extensive...

Ambulatory Monitoring. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Data Examiner enhances the Inductotrace System, providing an interface to Windows 9X/NT via a RS-232 serial port from which the device is powered, (no batteries or power connection). Included software provides an effective method to capture...

New Oxygen Monitor. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... 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...

Digital Hand-Held Pulse Oximeter. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... 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...

Christmas Gifts for your Staff. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... The greatest Christmas gifts for your staff are the newest editions of our classic texts. The famous pocket guides to respiratory care, neonatal and pediatric respiratory care and hemodynamic monitoring by Dana Oakes RRT, fit comfortably in a...

Manual Jet Ventilator. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Instrumentation Industries, Inc.'s Manual let Ventilator and Transtracheal Catheter may be the emergency intervention of choice for the patient with facial trauma, partial airway obstruction, upper airway bleeding, or otherwise difficult airway...

New Oxygen Sensors. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Maxtec, Inc. announces the distribution of its newest line of Galvanic Oxygen Sensors. Our MAX[TM] 3-250 and MAX[TM] 7-250 sensors have been designed to meet the specific needs of respiratory care providers. Previously this sensor design was...

[0] Noninvasive Cough Machine. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... J.H. Emerson Co., has recently released the CoughAssist[TM] for patients with an ineffective cough. This latest version of the In-Exsufflator Cough Machine (aka Cofflator) is easy to use and features a sleek new design, quieter operation, and...

New Hand-Held Spirometer. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... The new generation MicroGP spirometer from Micro Direct, Inc. offers exceptional features at an exceptional price. The affordable MicroGP offers a high degree of accuracy with simplicity of operation and is available in two versions. The basic...

Knightstar[TM] 330 Ventilator. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... The KnightStar[TM] 330 Ventilator by Puritan Bennett is a blower-based, bilevel positive pressure ventilator system designed to non-invasively treat spontaneously breathing patients weighing 30 kg or more. A compact, quiet and convenient...

Infant Apnea Monitor. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... The Ami[R] Plus infant apnea monitor brings innovation to monitoring. It has a built-in modem capable of bi-directional communication for immediate and cost effective remote data retrieval. The monitor also provides enhanced data collection...

New Blood Gas & Analyzer. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Nova Biomedical announces the addition of lactate to the menu of its series of Stat Profile" pHOx" Analyzers. The new Stat Profile pHOx Plus L Analyzer incorporates a unique eleven test point-of-care menu, including pH, [pCo.sub.2], pO2, SO2%...

Holster for Windows[R]. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Features arrhythmia templating, multiple editing modes plus bi-directional superim-position and paging. Ambulatory Pulse Oximetry and 12-Lead ECG analyses plus Pacer, QTd, and HRV reports. New Recorders provide keypads, large LCD displays in 13...

New Valve Holding Chamber. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... OptiChamber[R] Advantage Valved Holding Chamber has a clear mouthpiece and low-resistance valve. Caregivers can see the valve move, which helps coordinate proper timing of medication actuation. Detachable masks allow children to switch to using...

The Secretion Solution. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Reducing ICU Heated Water Bath costs to near zero is the goal of ARC Medical, Inc. The ThermoFlo [TM] System provides optimal humidification so that sputum characteristics are unchanged when compared to heated water baths. The ThermoFlo [TM]...

Latex-Free Tape. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... The Original Pink Tape[R] from Hy-Tape has been the medical tape of choice for hospitals, nursing homes, home healthcare and long-term care facilities since 1948. Like the orginal, HyTape, Latex-Free has a gentle adhesive perfect for extended...

3M[TM] Littmann[TM] Stethoscope. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Now outstanding acoustics and the versatality of an adult-and pediatric-sided chest-piece are combined in one stethoscope. Two patented tunable diaphragms allow for monitoring both low and high frequency sounds with either chest-piece side. The...

Quality Respiratory Equipment. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... RC Medical is a distributor for Western Medica and many other quality respiratory care equipment manufacturers. Please give us a call at (888) 431-2727 for our complete catalog or visit us and shop online at our brand new website located at...

Affordable PFT Filter that Works. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... CDX's PULMOGUARD[TM] filter protects patients and healthcare workers from cross-contamination. The CDX PULMOGUARD[TM] Filter #35-0124-30 is clearly the answer. 99.50% virus filtration efficiency, 99.70% bacterial filtration efficiency....

New Nasal CPAP Mask & Foam. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... The Hans Rudolph Nasal CPAP/BiLevel Mask & Comfort Seal Foam solves the CPAP compliance issue for patients with OSA and resulting in improved patient care for Hospitals and increased sales and profitability for Home Health Care Dealers. The...

Medilinks Series Information System. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... The MediLinks Series from MediServe Information Systems automates and integrates clinical and management tasks for ancillary services including: Automated Charting at Bedside, Patient-Driven Protocols with Integrated Branching Logic & Scoring,...

What's Your CEU Status? (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Don't Panic! There is still time to pick up CEUs 24 hours a day from any computer with Internet access. ICE Provides a low-cost, hassle-free way to earn vital CE credits without leaving your home or office. Self-paced, easy-to-understand,...

Inspiratory Flow Meter. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Ferraris Medical, Inc. introduces the In-Check [TM] Dial Inspiratory Flow Meter, a new training device that offers an easy solution to wondering if your patients are receiving the optimum benefits from their inhaled medications. By selecting...

Save $$ with Refurbished Equipment. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Glenn Medical is three companies: Brokering, Leasing and Systems, Inc. Glenn Medical Brokering Inc., purchases, reconditions and re-sells pre-owed equipment such as CPAP, Bilevel PAP, Ventilators, Oximeters, Humidifiers, Concentrators, LOX,...

Intouch[TM] Remote Oximetry System. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... The Nellcor [R] Intouch [TM] Remote Oximetry Notification System enhances pulse oximetry monitoring in noncritical care areas, such as the general care floor. When the oximeter alarms at the bedside, the clinician is alerted via the pager...

Complete Handheld Spirometer. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Futuremed's hand-held Discovery is convenient for bedside PFT testing or for screenings within or outside your facility. Despite its small size, Discovery displays real-time curves. Reports can be printed internally or on a full-page external...

Vortran Products. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... VORTRAN Medical Technology 1 manufacturer of a unique line of inexpensive, single patient use, respiratory products: VORTRAN Automatic Resuscitator (VAR) - a MRI compatible, hands-free automatic resuscitator for transport. PercussiveNEB[TM] - a...

High Flow Therapy System. (Product Highlights).
September 22, 2001... Vapotherm Inc.'s FDA approved high flow therapy system delivers breathing gas at 5-40 lpm via nasal cannula. Patented technology delivers molecular vapor with nearly 100% relative humidity at body temperature, the only system that can make this...