Medication dispenser
EPS, Inc., developed the Dispensing-Spike II Reconstitution Device for reconstituting medication from multiple-dose I.V. vials while providing sterile air filtration. The device has a large, 0.2-micron hydrophobic air filter to trap aerosoled medications 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. The product's luer lock port design maintains a secure closure between the device and the syringe, while the hinged cap and easy-gripping spike sheath help maintain sterilization before use, minimize "touch" contamination, and ensure a closed system for disposal.
For more information, contact EPS, Inc., at 1-800-523-8966 or http://www.medi-dose.com.
Skin refrigerant
Nonflammable Gebauer's Pain Ease is an instant topical anesthetic for use on skin, minor open wounds, and mucous membranes. Pain Ease skin refrigerant is nontoxic and temporarily controls pain associated with injections, minor surgery, sutures, starting I.V.s, and venipuncture.
Available in a mist or medium-stream spray application, Pain Ease can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 years. Unlike anesthetic creams that can take too long to work, Pain Ease is fast acting. Clinicians swab the affected area with an antiseptic, then spray Pain Ease on the treatment area immediately before beginning a procedure. The anesthetic effect lasts for up to 1 minute and can be reapplied as needed.
For more information, contact Gebauer at 1-800-321-9348 or http://www.gebauerco.com.
Medical calculator
Lexi-Comp, Inc., unveiled Lexi-CALC, a collection of medical calculators for personal digital assistants. Available to current On-Hand subscribers at no additional cost, Lexi-CALC includes calculators for estimating body mass index, body surface area, creatinine clearance, heparin dosing, ideal body weight (adult and pediatric), metric conversions, various drug infusions, and medication concentrations. Lexi-CALC is currently available for Palm OS devices, and will soon be available for Pocket PC and Lexi-Comp Online. It's built on Lexi-Comp's user-friendly interfaces, directly linking each dosing field under a drug monograph to the appropriate calculator. To further facilitate a smoother workflow for improved patient care, Lexi-CALC also includes a "Favorites" category for marking specific calculations, and a "History" category that provides a list of the 12 most recently used calculators.
For more information, contact Lexi-Comp at 1-800-837-5394 or http://www.lexi.com.
Wound dressing
Medline Industries, Inc., is the maker of SilvaSorb Site, which helps protect insertion site areas from dangerous bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and helps reduce the chance for infection. SilvaSorb Site dressing incorporates matrix technology, which absorbs excess fluid and delivers a silver antimicrobial that kills infection-causing germs for up to 7 days. Some site dressings contain antimicrobial chlorhexidine gluconate, which may cause irritation and other hypersensitivity reactions to the skin, making these products restricted from pediatric application. The antimicrobial silver used in SilvaSorb Site dressing is both nontoxic and nonirritating, safe to apply over wound areas, and can be used in pediatric care.
For more information, contact Medline Industries at 1-800-MEDLINE or http://www.medline.com.
Patient identification wristbands
General Data Company, Inc., launched its PersonalID Patient Identification Wristbands, designed specifically for error-free bar code and photo identification of patients in hospitals and other healthcare environments. They also provide a means for hospitals to greatly improve patient identification processes to help eliminate errors, reduce costs, enhance patient care, address regulatory requirements, and prevent fraud. Using a combination of bar code technology and high-resolution patient photos, PersonalID wristbands enable healthcare providers to implement a new level of positive patient identification. The wristbands are made of a durable latex-free material that's designed for both short- and long-term care.
For more information, contact General Data at 1-800-733-5252, ext. 2700, or http://www.generaldata.com/personalID.