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Image: The NanoClave Needlefree Connector (Photo courtesy of ICU Medical).

Needle Free Connector Helps Manage Pediatric Patient Fluids

A new low-profile connector is designed to keep neonatal and pediatric patients safe by minimizing flush volumes, while providing a safe and effective microbial barrier. More...
31 Oct 2012

Bariatric Surgery Impacts Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Restrictive gastric banding and other types of gastric bypass can radically and swiftly reduce risk factors for heart disease and stroke, according to a new study. More...
31 Oct 2012

Emergency Departments Seldom Perform Pregnancy Testing of Adolescents Before Exposure to Radiation

A small number of teen-aged girls undergo pregnancy testing in the hospital emergency department, even when they complain of lower abdominal pain, or before they are exposed to radiation testing. More...
30 Oct 2012

POC Diagnostic Instrument Will Identify Blood Clotting Disorders

A point-of-care analyzer under development will provide critically needed data to guide the treatment of bleeding and blood clots in surgery, trauma, and intensive care settings. More...
30 Oct 2012
Image: The FinalCheck Recipient Safety System (Photo courtesy of Typenex Medical).

Identification System Prevents Blood Transfusion Errors

An easy-to-use physical barrier system helps reduce blood transfusion errors associated with patient identification. More...
29 Oct 2012

Reducing Chloride in IV Fluids May Improve Renal Outcomes

A new study suggests that chloride-restrictive intravenous fluid strategy could reduce acute kidney injury in the intensive care unit. More...
29 Oct 2012

Stroke Affecting More Middle-Age Patients

A new study suggests that stroke may be shifting from a disease of the elderly to a midlife health concern. More...
24 Oct 2012
New
Gold Member
Handheld Blood Glucose Analyzer
STAT-Site
Gold Member
SARS‑CoV‑2/Flu A/Flu B/RSV Sample-To-Answer Test
SARS‑CoV‑2/Flu A/Flu B/RSV Cartridge (CE-IVD)
New
Medical-Grade Display
HL2316SHTB
New
Blood Gas Analyzer
i-Check200


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