DRY ERASE NOTES
Alert staff with new color-coded Magnetic Dry Erase Notes from Carstens, Inc. Magnetic Dry Erase Notes-which can be written on with a dry erase marker, cleaned off, and reused-adhere to any metal surface. Uses of the notes include flagging the contents of wall-mounted workstations, cabinets, doorjambs, and any other areas needing quick and efficient identification. The 2.5-inch square magnets are available in six colors: black, blue, green, red, white, and yellow. Each package includes ten magnets of the same color.
For more information, contact Carstens, Inc., at 800-782-1524 or http://www.carstens.com.
DISPENSING SPIKE
EPS, Inc., has developed a Dispensing-Spike II Reconstitution Device for reconstituting medication from multiple-dose I.V. vials while providing sterile air filtration. The Dispensing-Spike II device has a large, 0.2-micron hydrophobic air filter to trap aerosoled meds and minimize blowback. Its streamlined construction creates short venting and fluid pathways. The sharp, thin, piercing spike minimizes coring and permits easy penetration of rubber-stoppered vials.
For more information, contact EPS, Inc., at 800-523-8966 or http://www.medi-dose.com.
WATER DISPENSER
Follett Corporation offers a SensorSafe infrared dispensing option in its line of ice and water dispensers to increase on-floor sanitation and reduce the risk of cross-contamination. On dispensers equipped with SensorSafe, dispensing begins when a container is placed below the ice and water chute and stops cleanly when the container is withdrawn. Because there's no lever for the container to touch, the potential for one container contaminating the next is reduced. More than 30 models of SensorSafe dispensers are available in countertop, floor, and wall-mount configurations storing 12, 25, 50, or 90 pounds of ice.
For more information, contact Follett Corporation at 800-523-9361 or http://www.follettice.com.
IDENTIFICATION WRISTBANDS
General Data Company, Inc., introduced the Personal ID AC patient identification wristband, which combines the features, durability, and print resolution of General Data's original Personal ID wristband with a new adjustable adhesive closure. The Personal ID line of patient identification wristbands are designed to help hospitals enhance their patient identification efforts using a combination of bar-code technology and patient photos on a durable, easy-to-print wristband. As a result, hospitals can eliminate errors, reduce costs, enhance patient safety and care, address regulatory requirements, and prevent fraud.
For more information, contact General Data Company at 800-733-5252, ext. 2700, or http://www.general-data.com.
SECUREMENT DEVICES
According to a clinical trial, Venetec International 's StatLock I.V. Ultra reduced total complications related to short peripheral I.V. devices by 42% and unscheduled restarts by 63%. The independent clinical trial took place at Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle and Tacoma, Wash. StatLock safety securement devices are designed to replace tape and suture for securing catheters and tubes. Custom StatLock designs are available for peripheral I.V.s, central venous, PICC, Foley and arterial catheters, and virtually all other medical catheters and tubes.
For more information, contact StatLock at 800-833-3895 or http://www.statlock.com.
MEDICAL BOOM
CompView Medical announced the launch of NuBoom, the next generation of integrated OR equipment management solution. NuBoom provides significant cost and ergonomic benefits over traditional ceiling-mounted equipment boom solutions. By incorporating a new, patent pending, pedestal and boom design, it provides a precise, ergonomic, 360-degree operating field positioning capability for displays, medical equipment, and services.
For more information, contact CompView Medical at http://www.compviewmedical.com.