NEEDLELESS I.V. SYSTEMS
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The SmartSite Needle-free System, by ALARIS Medical Systems, offers a comprehensive product line that includes administration, gravity and extension sets, and components for a variety of clinical needs. The latest edition, the SmartSite Plus Valve, features a positive bolus to help clear catheter lumens and prevent retrograde flow. Designed to enhance patient and clinician safety by providing needle-free access to I.V. systems, the product provides a higher level of compliance with needle-free legislation.
For more information, contact ALARIS Medical Systems at 1-800-854-7128 or http://www.alarismed.com.
CATHETER HOLDER
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The Dale Foley Catheter Holder, by Dale Medical Products, features a patented Velcro locking device that securely anchors the catheter in place, helps to minimize patient tampering, facilitates catheter traction, encourages mobility, and moves easily from leg to leg. The catheter holder is latex-free and includes a soft, cotton-lined leg band with special stretch material that distributes compression evenly.
For more information, contact Dale Medical Products at 1-800-343-3980 or http://www.dalemed.com.
LATEX-FREE EXAM GLOVES
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Medline Industries, Inc., offers the Aloe touch Ultra - the first vinyl, latex-free, medical exam glove coated on the inside with natural aloe vera gel to help moisturize and soothe caregivers' hands. Latex-sensitive health care workers can use the Aloe touch Ultra. Medline's exam glove line includes the original powder-free latex exam glove, Aloe touch Nitrile, and the new Ultra.
For more information, contact Medline Industries, Inc., at 1-800-633-5463 or http://www.medline.com.