FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine articles from January 2005

FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine archives from January 2005

Notes from the dungeon.
January 1, 2005... Welcome to the Winter 2005 issue of FOCUS Journal. As you saw on the cover, this issue is our annual conference issue. Inside, you'll find the complete FOCUS Conference program highlighting all of the conference's lectures, entertainment and...

Supporting the NBRC.(National Board for Respiratory Care)
January 1, 2005... It's that time of year again. I just received my "annual renewal" notice from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and as in years past, I find myself questioning exactly what it is that I'm renewing. I'm unable to quickly come up...

Understanding the new overtime rules.(MANAGEMENT)
January 1, 2005... Who gets paid overtime? If you're like most employers that question has caused more than a few sleepless nights. After all, lots of money rides on the answer. Load up the hourly gravy train and you end up bloating your payroll and going way...

Cor pulmonale--heart failure due to lung failure.(RESPIRATORY CLINICAL KEEPER #11)
January 1, 2005... Cor pulmonale is defined as right ventricular failure caused by chronic pulmonary disease or dysfunction of the respiratory system. Cor pulmonale, a form of congestive heart failure, differs from right ventricular failure secondary to left...

Teen drug use & poor childhood sleep.(SLEEP MEDICINE)
January 1, 2005... Scientists have long noted a high incidence of sleep problems in people who abuse drugs. Often, sleep problems were attributed to either the drug use itself or as a withdrawal symptom from a drug. However, a recent study at the University of...

The seven essential principles of leadership.(MANAGEMENT KEEPER # 53)
January 1, 2005... There are seven essential principles for managing power and politics in organizations. They are based on the philosophy of Niccolo Machiavelli, the classic theorist in the field. Not even skilled and relatively sophisticated people can succeed...

Does work of breathing vary using T-piece versus CPAP without and with Continuous Flow?(RESPIRATORY RESEARCH)
January 1, 2005... For this issue of Focus, we will discuss a Respiratory Care Practitioner Performance Improvement (PI) project. This continues the format of alternating articles in each issue of Focus representing a PI research project with a research project...

Normal human sleep.(SLEEP MEDICINE)
January 1, 2005... The human sleep/wake cycle is an approximate 24-hour cycle of rest and activity ubiquitous in nature and present in all life forms. Knowledge of normal human sleep physiology and sleep modifiers is essential for the identification and treatment...

The role of patient education in compliance.(RESPIRATORY HOMECARE)
January 1, 2005... Compliance with prescribed medical treatment is an issue for not only the home respiratory care patient, but for all patients who have been diagnosed with a chronic disease. The home respiratory care professional is often called upon to address...

Variability standards for diffusing capacity.(PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING)
January 1, 2005... Test quality for all the basic pulmonary function tests (spirometry, diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide and lung volumes) involves getting a number of acceptable trials and meeting repeatability criteria. For example, the current spirometry...

When sleep is elusive.(SLEEP MEDICINE)
January 1, 2005... Sleep science has been a hot topic in the news lately. It seems the media has appreciated the impact sleep has on wellness. I can pick up a women's magazine, health journal or even a news journal and find statistics on the new research on sleep...

Notes on the clinical application of Evidence Based Medicine (EBM).(RESPIRATORY CLINICAL)
January 1, 2005... There has been a great deal of discussion of late concerning Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) and its clinical utility for Respiratory Therapy. Evidence based medicine is the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence...

Managing yourself under pressure.(ETHICS IN MANAGEMENT)
January 1, 2005... Constant talk about money (or the lack of it), public dissatisfaction with healthcare, hospital closures, disgruntled patients, physicians, administrators and personnel, meeting after meeting devoted to planning and/or reporting on...

You can learn from medical journals.(SLEEP MEDICINE)
January 1, 2005... Medical journals are commonly thought of as dry, technical and boring publications, the purpose of which is for researchers and reviewers to publicize their research. Peer-reviewed journals occupy an important place in the sciences, and...

Financial resolutions for the New Year.(PERSONAL FINANCE)
January 1, 2005... Martha Stewart has probably resolved to take fewer phone calls from her broker once she's released from jail. Insurance company executives likely promised themselves they'll delete all secret kickbacks from company policy and corporate...

Measuring and documenting outcomes in homecare: patient satisfaction.(FOCUS ON RESPIRARTORY HOMECARE)
January 1, 2005... Outcomes in home care are important to measure and document. Through such research, enormous variation in design of programs, populations served, level of consumer interest, and outcomes measured makes it difficult to identify best practices....

The BREAS PV 10i CPAP.(continous positive airway pressure)(Product/Service Evaluation)
January 1, 2005... In this issue of FOCUS we review the BREAS PV 10i CPAP device. With a history of use extending back to the early 1990's in Europe and Asia, the BREAS PV 10i represents the first of several ventilation and sleep products scheduled to enter the...

Wrong diagnosis? Or is it more than that?(RESPIRATORY CARE ON-LINE)
January 1, 2005... The Internet has made a world of health information accessible to the average consumer that was not available in the past. There has been a surge of Internet surfers looking for medical information, and the response to that surge has been the...

Compliance with respiratory medication management.(JCAHO NEWS)
January 1, 2005... The latest buzz amongst respiratory therapy managers and staff, hospital pharmacists, and JCAHO compliance officers is the challenge of meeting the JCAHO medication management standards as they apply to respiratory medications. The Joint...

The 5th anniversary FOCUS Conference program.(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... The 5th Anniversary FOCUS CONFERENCE Approved for 17-20 CEU's by the AARC & the APT Additionally approved for 20-24 Nursing CEU's by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation A National Conference...

Midlife changes in women's sleep.(SLEEP MEDICINE)
January 1, 2005... Forty to 50 million American women are currently making the menopausal life transition. Menopause, along with other midlife changes, affects sleep. Of course, menopause includes a variety of physical changes that can take several years to...

Academic department chairs--the middle managers of education.(FOCUS ON EDUCATION)
January 1, 2005... Most Focus readers know only too well the challenges faced by middle managers in the hospital workplace. Without a doubt, health care is a rapidly changing, highly regulated environment, with enormous pressure being brought to bear on its cadre...

Equipment Theory for Respiratory Care, 4th edition.(Book Review)
January 1, 2005... I hate to sound like Andy Rooney, but reviewing RC equipment textbooks makes me grumpy. I mean, how many RC equipment textbooks do we really need? How different can they be? Well, I have discovered that it all depends upon what you wish to use...

Health Literacy from A to Z: Practical Ways to Communicate Your Message.
January 1, 2005... Appropriate communication of health messages can make all the difference in effective patient care and education. Since health literacy has only come to the forefront in the past few years, there is a lot this book clears up on the topic....

Hyperbaric files: transcutaneous oxygen monitoring.(HYPERBARIC MEDICINE)
January 1, 2005... Imagine if you could place electrodes around a wound and measure the oxygen available in the skin to support healing. Well you can. The technology is called Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitoring (TCOM) and it measures transcutaneous (across the...

Practical uses of pressure-controlled ventilation.(MECHANICAL VENTILATION)
January 1, 2005... Volume-control ventilation (VCV) is considered by many to be "the" conventional ventilation. Although pressure-control ventilation (PCV) is another option available on most critical care ventilators today, many respiratory care practitioners...

Waste not, want not--how the Medicator[R] Maximizer Aerosol delivery device tackles an old problem.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Waste not, want not--or so the old proverb goes. It makes sense. But can this strategy be successfully applied to aerosol therapy? Recently, Healthline Medical, of Baldwin Park CA, released a new nebulizer designed to increase aerosol delivery...

Need sleep tech education? Go to the source!
January 1, 2005... NEW! Artifact & Troubleshooting Guide [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Full-color booklet with Polysomnographic recording samples designed to assist in troubleshooting during data acquisition, or as a reference during...

On a lighter side with Andy Rooney.
January 1, 2005... A lot of people enjoy cooking because it's a creative hobby that can turn the chore of getting dinner for the family into a good time for everyone. I cook on weekends and miss once in a while because I don't use a cookbook. If you need a...

"Front Office" from bio-logic.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Bio-logic Systems Corp introduces the Sleepscan "Front Office", a comprehensive information management system that allows you to manage everything from scheduling and resource management to reports and final archiving. The Sleepscan Patient...

Audio monitoring for the sleep lab.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Louroe Electronics manufactures audio monitoring systems; several of which are especially designed for sleep applications. The system delivers crisp, clear audio, allowing the technician to closely monitor the patient. The technician can listen...

O2 analyzers & replacement sensors.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... On May 1st, VTI, for two decades a leading manufacturer of oxygen and blood-flow monitoring products, moves from Lowell, MA to new offices and R & D and production facilities in Nashua, NH. "It's essential we move," says VTI's VP, David Regan....

New single lumen circuit.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... LIMBO-O[TM] (Vital Signs, Inc.) is a single lumen circuit designed with both the care giver and patient in mind. Thermally efficient by design, the semi-permeable smooth septum down the center allows for heat transfer from the expiratory to the...

New nasal pillows system.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... ResMed's Mirage Swift nasal pillows system is one of the lightest nasal pillow systems on the market. It weighs approximately 2.5 oz (70 g) and rests lightly at the entrance of the nostrils. The Mirage Swift air tube features interchangeable...

Versatile ECG/spirometry unit.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Futuremed America introduces the P8000 Power, an economically priced instrument that lets the user start with a resting ECG and add spirometry or exercise stress testing. The P8000 has a full keyboard and the unit's high resolution screen...

Automatic respiratory products.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... VORTRAN Medical Technology 1 manufactures a line of low cost, single patient, automatic respiratory products: VORTRAN Automatic Resuscitator--MRI safe, automatic resuscitator for transport or emergency ventilation for pediatric and adult...

Digital fingertip pulse oximeter[TM].(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Nonin's Onyx[R] 9500 brings portability and durability to a new level. Incorporating proven pulse oximetry and sensor into one unit, the Onyx provides a cost-effective solution for spot-checks and short-term monitoring. Used by clinicians...

Medtrade award winner.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... The DeVilbiss RPM[TM] bilevel CPAP permits independent pressure profile control of inspiratory and expiratory breathing cycles and a high level of monitoring choices to increase patient comfort and enhance clinical value. Features include:...

New Digital Peak Flow/FEV1 Meter.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... The Microlife Digital Peak Flow/FEV1 Meter for Spirometry is a handheld device for patient's at-home use. The device accurately measures peak flow and FEV1 and stores 240 measurements with time and data in the digital diary. Features include an...

New Transport Ventilator.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... The pNeuton Transport Ventilator (pronounced new-ton) provides adult/pediatric volume targeted ventilation and high performance CPAP for use in Hospital, MRI and EMS environments. Pure pneumatic technology eliminates the need for any batteries....

End tidal CO2 Detector.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Mercury Medical[R] is pleased to introduce the StatCO2[TM] and Mini StatCO2[TM], disposable, colorimetric CO2 Detectors. This device offers a quick visual breath by breath reading to detect the presence of CO2 by color comparison assisting in...

Home disinfection training kit.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... All Control III surface and instrument disinfectants have a pleasant odor, require no ventilation and are easily disposed. Control III Disinfectant Germicide--Concentrated formula. 10-minute contact time for disinfection. The mixed solution can...

Employment opportunities.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Spectrum Health operates nine nationally accredited hospitals that are setting the standard for health care throughout West Michigan. Not only are we one of the nation's "Best Hospitals" (Money[R] Magazine), one of the "Top 100 Integrated...

90[degrees] swivel adapter.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... At first glance this product looks like a simple 90[degrees] hose barb fitting. However, this patent pending fitting swivels a full 360 degrees! Imagine the possibilities! Hose assemblies that do not kink. Improved safety. More streamlined...

Modular blood gas system.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... 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...

Bronchial provocation device.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... 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...

Inspiratory training device.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... The InCheck DIAL from Alliance Tech Medical is an Inspiratory training device to teach proper Inspiratory flow techniques for aerosol delivery devices. InCheck DIAL enables the practitioner to set the unit to the aerosol device prescribed, and...

Continuous oxygen analyzer.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Portable and easy to use, the MiniOX 3000 Oxygen Monitor is perfect for "in line" oxygen monitoring in such applications as hospital and home ventilators, NICU, and anesthesia delivery equipment. The MiniOX 3000 Monitor features high and low...

New swiveling hose holder.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... B & G Steel Manufacturers introduces the BRO-GHO Hose Buddy designed to be used with CPAP, air supply and oxygen hoses. This unique device turns when your patient does and takes the drag out of air supply hose, often a problem encountered with...

Unique humidification system.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... The Medex humidification chamber system includes a unique auto-feed design for use with industry-standard heater bases during high frequency CPAP ventilation. Airway Management devices include the SecureEasy[R] endotracheal tube holder and the...

Trusted, full range HME.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... For 15 years, the ThermoFlo[TM] System from ARC Medical has been trusted to provide humidification to patients from intubation to extubation. ThermoFlo[TM] has earned a well deserved reputation for being the finest in its field of HME devices....

New ventilator introduced.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... The Newport e500 Ventilator is a critical care ventilator for infant/pediatric and adult application. It can be used for invasive and non-invasive ventilation and it provides comprehensive mode selection, including dual modes VTPC and VTPS,...

New desktop format Spirometer.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Ferraris Respiratory introduces the KoKo LEGEND, an intuitive color touch screen Spirometer. With all the performance of the KoKo Spirometer in a new desktop format, the KoKo LEGEND walks both physician and patient through standard testing...

EasyOne Spirometry System.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... ndd Medical Technologies offers the EasyOne Spirometry System which uses the company's patented ultrasonic flow measurement technology. This cutting edge highly configurable spirometer features FVC, FVL, SVC and MVV testing. The graphic curve...

Information management solution.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... AegisPOC is the new critical care and point-of-care connectivity and information management solution from Laboratory Data Systems. Provides connectivity to vendors, blood gas, glucose, coagulation and other devices while providing functionality...

New features on full face masks.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Former NFL running back Owen Gill & many other patients claim that the ALIZES[TM] Nasal Mask is the world's best nasal mask and that it has saved their life. They claim it is very comfortable and quiet. The newly upgraded ALIZES[TM] Nasal...

Cable rebuilding and replacement.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Beta Biomed offers cost effective repair, rebuild or replacement of all Pulse Ox Finger Sensor Cables and includes a one-year warranty to go with those repairs. We also repair fetal monitoring cables, ECG recording and monitoring cables, Holter...

Original inductive plethysmograph.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Ambulatory Monitoring, Inc. provides the Intuctotrace original inductive plethysmograph design--standard for monitoring respiratory volume changes from the chest/abdominal wall. Respiratory patterns reflecting intercostal/abdominal changes,...

New 3 in 1 handheld monitors.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Smiths Medical PM, Inc. offers Pulse, SpO2, and CO2 monitoring, in easy-to-use hand-held devices. The BCI[R] 3301 is an affordable pulse oximeter, while the BCI[R] 3303 provides pulse oximetry monitoring with alarms, rechargeable battery, and...

VIP[TM] Oro-Nasal CPAP Vmasks.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... The Hans Rudolph product line consists of: Full Face & Nasal Masks for CPAP & NPPV therapy, PF Testing, Stress/Exercise Testing, Anesthesia, Human & Animal Research and Sleep Studies. Directional Control Respiratory Valves made in manual...

CASS Suction Regulator.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... The clinical effort to reduce rates of ventilator-associated pneumonia includes removal of subglottic secretions. Boehringer Laboratories, Inc. proudly introduces the only suction regulator specifically designed to aid in the efficient...

Comfort Seal[TM] Foam on ALIZES[TM].(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... The 7600 Vmask[TM] is the only steam autoclavable, hot water pasteurizable & dishwasher safe Oro-Nasal(full face) CPAP Mask which fits under the patient's chin to maintain a leak free, comfortable fit and eliminating the mask riding up the...

Smiths to acquire Medex.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2005... Smiths Group will acquire Medex, Inc., which will enhance the presence of Smiths Medical in the US and internationally for devices used in critical care. Medex is a leading supplier of infusion equipment specializing in intravenous infusion...

New sleep products from SLP.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... SLP Inc. recently introduced the SleepSense[R] family of sensors for the recording of sleep studies. Included in the product line are sensors for respiratory effort (disposable and reusable), airflow, motion detection, body position and...

Servo ventilators from MAQUET.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... For 30+ years, SERVO ventilators have been recognized as the leading name in ventilation technology. From its non-invasive option on the SERVO-i, to the new SERVO-s for chronic care, SERVO is recognized for providing ventilation for neonatal,...

Sleep Medicine courses.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... The California Institute of Sleep Medicine, an internationally recognized school provides an ideal environment for learning. Learn the basics of Polysomnographic Technology from experienced staff. We offer a three day introductory course to...

Watch-like pulse oximeter.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Konica Minolta's PULSOX-3 series of pulse oximeters can be worn like a watch. Features range from basic pulse rate and SpO2 with pulse level bar to 24-hour memory, alarm functions, and a selection of sensors. Body movement is recorded with...

New electronic oxygen conserver.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... The newest addition to CHAD Therapeutics' best-selling line of oxygen conserving devices offers proven technology and reliable performance in a cutting edge design! In addition to the features you've come to depend on in the OXYMATIC[R] 400...

New Sleep Sensor line.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Sleepmate Technologies is excited to unveil the NEW LOOK of their Sleep Sensor line. The NEW Sensor Line incorporates the feedback they have received from you, the users of their products, through surveys, personal conversations and think...

New medication from Nephron.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Nephron Pharmaceuticals introduces the first and only FDA approved generic version of Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.042% individually foil wrapped and bar coded. Therapists or patients no longer have the exhausting task of using...

Full-range respiratory homecare.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Offering a comprehensive range of home respiratory medications and therapy, home infusion therapy & home medical equipment services. Apria Healthcare is America's leading provider of home healthcare products and services. Apria employs 9,700+...

Ventilator Management System.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... The Bernoulli Ventilator Management System from Cardiopulmonary Corp. provides continuous central station and remote ventilator alarm surveillance. Bernoulli is web based and uses state of the art wireless technology to interface with all...

Unique tubing support system.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Intersurgical Incorporated introduces the unique "Knucklehead" tubing support system designed to overcome the traditional problems associated with tubing support arms, such as high costs, breakage, and accidental extubation. "Knucklehead" has...

Sleep diagnostic system.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Medcare brings you Rembrandt and Somnologica, two powerful, flexible and easy to use diagnostic systems. The only company 100% devoted to sleep diagnostics, Medcare's solutions for both clinical and research applications are the systems of...

Manual jet ventilator.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... InnoMed Technologies markets Nasal-Aire[R] CPAP interfaces, with L-Flow[TM] technology for sleep apnea treatment in the Homecare setting and non-invasive ventilation in the Critical Care setting. Nasal Aire II and Nasal Aire Critical Care wear...

Transtracheal oxygen.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Transtracheal Systems specializes in the design and production of innovative oxygen therapy products. Each product in our line is designed to improve oxygenation, ambulation, and quality of life for patients requiring continuous supplemental...

Capnography / oximeter combo.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... CAS Medical Systems, Inc., Branford, CT, introduces the first capnography / oximeter combining Masimo SET[R] pulse oximetry and Oridion Microstream[R] EtCO2 technology--the CAS 750. A compact, mobile unit at 2 kg (4.4 lbs), the 750C can operate...

New version of The Vest[TM].(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Hill-Rom now offers a specially-designed version of its popular The Vest[TM] Airway Clearance System for use in busy hospital environments. The Vest[TM] system's automated high-frequency chest wall oscillation therapy has become an effective...

High efficiency Aerosol Maximizer.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Healthline Medical offers the Medicator[R] Aerosol Maximizer, a high-efficiency, environmentally protective aerosol drug delivery system for bronchodilators, antibiotics, morphine and experimental drugs. It's like a "holding chamber" for a...

Sleep diagnositics reusable sensors.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Dymedix Corporation of Minneapolis Minnesota, for years known as the world's only producer of a full line of both reusable and disposable sensors for sleep diagnostics, has now introduced RealFlo and RealSnor as reusable sensors for sleep...

J.H. Emerson CoughAssist.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Patients with neuromuscular weakness or other paralytic condition are often unable cough effectively. While vibratory techniques are often effective in mobilizing retained secretions, they require active coughing or tracheal suctioning to...

Education to advance your career.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... Education to advance your career on your schedule, 24/7. CCHS offers Master's, Bachelor's and Associate degree level programs for working healthcare professionals that need to keep their jobs while advancing their careers. CCHS has been helping...

Spirometer and PF Lab filters.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... The NAGEL Network, Inc. offers the four leading manufacturers of viral filters guaranteed to fit any spirometer or PF Lab. As the leading national distributor of filters we guarantee the lowest prices. Same day shipping. Overnight delivery also...

Rapidpoint 400/405 Series.(PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS)
January 1, 2005... The Rapidpoint 405 from Bayer is the first blood gas system designed for point of care testing to offer an integrated CO-oximetry module. Provides a more accurate assessment of the oxygenation status of critically ill patients, and allows for...