Respironics/Infant Phototherapy System Children's Medical Ventures BiliTx bilirubin phototherapy system for jaundice management in infants features compact
Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Respironics/Infant Phototherapy System

Children's Medical Ventures BiliTx

  • bilirubin phototherapy system for jaundice management in infants features compact design, multiple therapy configurations and blue LED photon engine light source
  • one-button operation, no-maintenance technology and phototherapy panel that allows a family-centered approach to phototherapy
  • small size allows device to fit into a mother's or caregiver's hand, or into an over-the-shoulder sling while delivering treatment; fiber-optic panel and long cord enable a mother to nurse, hold and even carry baby without interrupting phototherapy

Call 800/345-6443. Web site: www.respironics.com

American TeleCare/Telehealth System

inLife/LifeView

  • combines intelligent patient monitoring (customized for individual patients) with interactive video for televisits
  • compact patient stations gather patient-reported information and objective clinical data from integrated FDA-approved medical peripherals; provider stations connect over standard telephone lines to any number of patient stations
  • Quick Notes feature enables provider station users to post messages and reminders that patients see on the screen when they sign on at home

Call 800/323-6667. Web Site: www.americantelecare.com

Pride Mobility/Lift

Silver Star Lifts and Ramps Backpacker MV

  • engineered to fit a wide variety of vehicles including SUVs
  • 350-pound lifting capacity; all-steel construction; industrial-rated 12 volt motor and battery pack
  • controls designed to be easy to use

Call 800/800-8586. Web site: www.pridemobility.com

Blueair/Air Purifier

MD Professional

  • for use in homes, apartments/condos, retirement homes, and health care facilities
  • helps remove harmful pathogens and common allergens from the air including smoke, pollen, dust mites, chemical pollutants and other impurities
  • can serve as a compliment to existing ventilation system

Call 888/258-3247. Web site: www.blueair.com

Caplugs/O2 Valve Sleeve

Sleeves for valves with washers

  • protective plastic sleeve for oxygen post valves that need to accommodate a washer
  • allows filler to attach washer to valve and slide sleeve over it to hold washer while protecting valve from damage until cylinder reaches the end user
  • large pull-tab for quick and easy removal by end user

Call 888/227-5847. Web site: www.postvalvesleeve.com

AliMed/Sanitizing Spray

Touchstone Silver

  • hand sanitizer
  • soft on hands but eliminates more than 240 pathogens
  • effective killing power designed to last up to 150 minutes

Call 800/225-2610. Web site: www.alimed.com

Medline/Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program

PUPP

  • product bundle, education and training and program support
  • designed to help reduce and prevent pressure ulcers, incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) and skin tears
  • product bundle includes Medline's Remedy line of products: moisturizers, cleansers, protectants and antifungals

Call 800/633-5463. Web site: www.medline.com

Colonial Medical Assisted Devices/Dining Aid

Napkleen

  • disposable
  • attaches to clothing using an adhesive strip
  • waterproof lining and “pocket” to catch dropped food

Call 800/323-6794. Web site: www.colonialmedical.com

Liko/Lifting Straps

Multi-Strap

  • for lifting limbs, turning patients and holding patients in side-lying positions
  • helpful for poor accessibility or problems with holding the patient or limb
  • sizes from narrow to ultra, in both polyester and disposable materials

Call 888/545-6671. Web site: www.liko.com

Quantum Rehab/Seating System

Tru-Comfort Plus

  • 0.5-inch more of viscoelastic foam in seat cushion than original Tru-Comfort
  • four-way stretch outer covering
  • cover is fluid-resistant

Call 800/800-8586. Web site: www.quantumrehab.com

Sroufe Healthcare/Urethane Wedge Block

Sher 5513B E-Z Form

  • solid molded block made from E-Z Form that is designed not to compress or collapse, holding foot in desired position
  • less than 5 percent compression on the foundation layer; high-rebound features similar to other medical urethanes
  • small, medium and large sizes

Call 260/894-4171. Web site: www.sroufe.com

Swede-O/Lumbar Support

AP Rigid

  • designed to help maintain correct posture and stabilize lower spine; also provides heat therapy
  • rigid panels in front and back provide support to back and abdomen and help control pelvic tilt and rotation while providing compression
  • latex-free

Call 800/525-9339. Web site: www.swedeo.com

Virtuox/Home Sleep Testing Program

VirtuOx HST

  • latest generation of overnight oximetry testing software; utilizes the Respironics Stardust Level III recording device, which measures and records oximetry, heart rate, respiration and chest movement; Stardust devices are owned by Virtuox, which incurs ownership, shipping and receiving costs
  • customized physician marketing flyers for oximetry and home sleep testing provided
  • Web-based platform hosted on secureHIPAA-compliant server; toll-free, 24/7 customer support

Call 877/337-7111. Web site: www.virtuox.net

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