On the fast track
Healthpoint, Ltd., introduces its Surgicept waterless surgical hand antiseptic. Surgicept goes on quickly, dries fast, and has received exceptional customer feedback and user acceptance-factors that can increase compliance with infection prevention protocols. It's designed to minimize sticky buildup and slipping under gloves while improving skin condition. This promotes better compliance in surgical hand asepsis, which could lead to a reduction in surgical site infections.
Information:http://www.nursingcenter.com/nmie/upfront
Just a scan away
IntelliDOT Corp. is partnering with Health Management Associates (HMA) to provide its CAREt System, a handheld, bedside medication administration bar-code scanning tool, to HMA hospitals. The CAREt System is the first nurse-centered workflow manager to connect caregivers with the information systems they need at the point of care. Built on a design that complements the way nurses work, the CAREt System provides a straightforward user interface in a variety of health care settings that supports a comprehensive approach to medication safety and documentation at the bedside. The nurse simply scans the patient's wristband and the handheld guides her through all required medication administration and documentation tasks that have accumulated for that patient. Information is clear, organized, and delivered right into the caregiver's hand, right when it's needed.
Information:http://www.nursingcenter.com/nmie/upfront
The convenience of disposable
EPS, Inc., has added six sizes of disposable beakers to its growing line of compounding and dispensing accessories. Ranging in size from 50 mL to 1,000 mL and constructed from durable, translucent polypropylene that's resistant to most acids and bases, the beakers are manufactured with a three-sided design and notched corners for easy pouring to minimize spillage. Easily-seen graduations, in both ounces and milliliters, are formed into the beaker so they won't deteriorate. Flat bottoms reduce the possibility of tipping and allow for simple stacking and storage.
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Oral care that hangs anywhere
Toothette Oral Care products by Sage Products, Inc., have new space-saving packaging that hangs virtually anywhere, such as walls, I.V. poles, or bed rails. For easier use, setup instructions are illustrated-large and in three simple steps-on every package. New, easy-burst packets premoisten tools with cleansing solution. The industry's only covered Yankauer has been redesigned for gentle suctioning with increased durability. And a new length of stay Yankauer holder mounts anywhere to eliminate storing Yankauer suction instruments on areas of potential contamination, such as under pillows.
Information:http://www.nursingcenter.com/nmie/upfront
Safety first
Cardinal Health, Inc., offers the Texium closed male luer to help health care workers safely handle hazardous drugs when partnered with a SmartSite needle-free valve. The Texium closed male luer improves safety by providing the following features: no-drip-tip technology that helps prevent drips, spillage, and surface contamination; lock-and-go design that provides a fast and easy connection to the SmartSite needle-free valve to achieve a closed system; a passive safety system that closes when disconnected to help prevent exposure and protect against free-flow; and an automatic safety lock that allows for safe transport of hazardous drugs when attached to a syringe.
Information:http://www.nursingcenter.com/nmie/upfront
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In our September/October issue, we alerted you to the growing concern about the risk of heart attack associated with rosiglitazone maleate (Avandia). A U.S. advisory panel has since reviewed the data and suggested that Avandia stay on the market, even though the drug may increase the risk of heart attack in some patients. Most of the panel recommended that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ask for strong new warning labels, and some urged a black box warning, the strongest type of warning for a prescription drug. The panel voted 20 to 3 that Avandia may increase the risk of heart attack in patients with heart failure or significant cardiovascular disease and in those taking nitrates or insulin; it voted 22 to 1 to keep Avandia on the market. The FDA usually adopts the recommendations of advisory panels.