Conferences Preview
MMT 2010 Volume: 14 Issue: 5 (August)
2010 ATACCC Conference Preview
Editor’s Note: MMT will be present at the 2010 ATACCC. The conference is a DoD scientific meeting that addresses critical advances in trauma medicine and the unique medical needs of the warfighter. This year’s conference will focus on growing and changing operational issues and the technologies available today and in the future that can be used to meet these increasingly complex goals. Some exhibitors provided an overview of the products attendees will see at their booths.
Hemostasis Stacked in Your Favor
ChitoGauze by HemCon Medical Technologies Inc. is a z-folded hemostatic chitosan impregnated gauze dressing specifically designed for the battlefield to quickly control severe hemorrhaging and save lives. The dressing provides localized clotting which is independent of the clotting cascade, significantly reducing time to hemostasis and minimizing blood loss. Highly flexible and ideal for a variety of wound surfaces, ChitoGauze is easily applied and removed from a wound without tissue damage. Unlike other hemostatic gauzes, ChitoGauze offers antibacterial properties against a wide range of microorganisms, including MRSA and Acinetobacter baumannii.
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New 510(k) FDA Approved Propaq MD
With its recent 510(k) FDA approval Zoll is happy to welcome the Propaq MD to its family of military products. A new ultra-lightweight compact device that combines the well-accepted and proven features of the Propaq monitors with the clinically superior therapeutic capabilities of Zoll defibrillation and non-invasive pacing. It is two pounds lighter than the current military vital signs monitor, the Propaq 206, even with defibrillation and pacing added. The system can monitor all physiological parameters, including three invasive pressures and two temperature channels, for over six hours on a single battery charge. Stop by booth 68 at ATACCC and find out more.
Allan Parker: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
LUCAS Chest Compression System
LUCAS Chest Compression System is designed to provide effective, consistent and uninterrupted compressions according to AHA Guidelines, on adult patients in both field and hospital settings. Maintaining high-quality handsfree compressions frees transporting medical personnel to focus on other lifesaving therapies and enables them to wear seat belts during transport. In the hospital, LUCAS is wellsuited for crash cart use, in the emergency department or in the cardiac cath lab. Available in both air-powered and battery powered versions. For more information, visit our website at www.physio-control.com or stop by and get a demo in Booth 55 at ATACCC Conference.
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Combat Proven Pulse Oximetry
Nonin Medical announced the new, extended 7-year warranty on the Onyx II Model 9550 and Onyx 9500 fingertip pulse oximeters exclusively for the U.S. military. Made in the U.S., Nonin’s Onyx II Model 9550 and Onyx 9500 are the only two fingertip pulse oximeters to achieve U.S. military approval with U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force airworthiness certifications.
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Portable Light
Aseptico Inc., the recognized leader in military portable field dental equipment, introduces the ALU-40LED Portable Light. Features include a compact, light-weight design, intensity and aperture adjustments, and tripod. Powerful LED bulb is rated for thousands of hours of reliable use, resulting in significant cost savings. Globalvoltage compatible (100 to 240 VAC); may also be operated form a 12 or 24 VDC power source or battery for additional versatility in any environment. Padded carrying case is included for convenient transportation and storage. The product is regulatory compliant and made in the U.S. For information, please contact
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2010 VHA, VeHU Conference Preview
Editor’s Note: MMT will be present at the 2010 Veterans Health Administration (VHA), eHealth University (VeHU) conference in Las Vegas, August 10-12. The VeHU highlights innovations towards patient care through its numerous training sessions and provides education on the VHA Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS), Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA), and VHA clinical informatics products. The 2010 training conference offers classes, poster presentations, exhibits, networking opportunities and other events including a VA Health Information Management (VA-HIM) day and a Medical Informatics Workshop. Some of the technologies and solutions attendees will see at the conference are provided below.
Drug-Free Laser Pain Management
Litecure LLC has introduced the LCT1000, a drug-free, surgery-free, immediate and effective laser pain management system. Designed and manufactured in the U.S., the LCT1000 provides military physical therapists, chiropractors, orthopedic and pain physicians the option of deep tissue laser therapy.
The LCT1000 is a Class IV therapeutic laser that offers advanced pain relief and expedited healing times through a process known as photobiostimulation. Laser therapy gives medical professionals a surgery-free, drug-free, non-invasive method for reducing pain and inflammation and increasing microcirculation. The immediate relief laser therapy provides and the high energy output of the LCT-1000 will make deep tissue laser therapy an integral component of treatment and a valuable resource for medical professionals who treat pain and inflammation.
Charles Vorwaller: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
RTLS Solution
Ekahau Inc. (Booth 725) is the worldwide leader in high performance Wi-Fibased Real Time Location Systems (RTLS). At the 2010 VeHU conference, Ekahau will be showcasing how Ekahau’s Wi-Fi-based RTLS solution can leverage Cisco wireless LANS. Ekahau is a Cisco CDN and CCX partner as part of the VA and Cisco national wireless program. Demonstrations of Ekahau RTLS include tracking/managing assets at a single hospital and region-wide; improved clinical/engineer/maintenance/ housekeeping workflow using badge tags; staff safety applications; patient tracking; and sensor solutions for managing temperature and humidity in climate-controlled areas of a hospital, such as freezers/refrigerators, cold storage areas and operating suites.
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Simple, Secure and Compliant IT Solutions
Streem offers the VA simple, secure and compliant solutions that scale to meet each VA’s growing needs. Streem Alert provides secure broadcast messaging and alert notifications, Streem Fax brings compliant email to fax directly to desktops, Streem Print installs print to fax capabilities on individual work stations, and Streem Connect integrates fax and alerting functionality into existing Xerox devices, creating communication hubs throughout the VA.
Key VA applications use Streem solutions. Patient reminder notices now feature a multi-touch, personalized approach to reminders—significantly reducing the high costs associated with no-shows. Surveys, lab result notifications, in-hospital paging, optimal scheduling and health emergency notifications can all be done using Streem and can be applied to many VA initiatives to create lean workflows, enabling the highest-quality patient care.
Brett Resh: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Harris is Implementing Technologies and Processes
“Harris is focused on implementing technologies and processes to transform the way health care and benefits are administered at the VA. From process and data modeling to retrofitting legacy code to support emerging portal development, we effectively support the entire Health IT life cycle by providing an enterprise vision and strategy. We develop the Bi-directional Health Information Exchange between the VA and DoD. Our innovative imaging solutions extend the reach of VA clinicians into other agencies, driving evidenced-based medicine through more direct and rapid exchange of information at the point of care. Harris is helping the VA realize its goal of a seamless transition for veterans from active duty to civilian life through the lifetime electronic health record system and integrated clinical environments,”said Jim Traficant, Vice President and General Manager, Harris Healthcare Solutions.
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Real-time Locating System, Versus Advantages
“Using our Real-time Locating System, Versus Advantages, we are able to apply workflow and automation rules for situational awareness. So, we not only provide the power to locate patients, staff and equipment at all times, we also automate a variety of clinical tasks. This means that a number of functions and interactions that are happening simultaneously throughout the facility can be captured and communicated to the right caregivers. Staff have the information they need to provide quality patient care—delivered where they need it, when they need it. Many of our VA customers are using this solution to automate patient flow, reducing patient wait times while increasing patient throughput. They’re accomplishing greater efficiency, something that has enhanced both patient and staff satisfaction,” said HT Snowday, CTO, Versus Technology Inc.
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