Thursday, March 4, 2010
MEDUMAT Easy CPR, an Emergency Ventilator with a Guiding Voice
German manufacturer Weinmann Geräte für Medizin GmbH + Co. KG, colloquially known as Weinmann, has created a portable voice-guided ventilator optimized for EMR and military personnel performing cardiopulmonary resuscitations in the field.
When you are carrying out life-saving measures, MEDUMAT Easy CPR operating in CPR mode supplies you with unmistakable spoken instructions and gives you the right timing of chest compressions with the help of its metronome. The ventilator also lets you manually generate a ventilated breath by activating MEDUtrigger on the mask. With the timing of the ventilated breath under your control, MEDUMAT Easy CPR can be integrated perfectly in the CPR process.Top features of MEDUMAT Easy CPR:
voice prompts and metronome function for support of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
spoken instructions help with detection and resolution of problems
simple and safe selection of settings for controlled ventilation:
-- rotary dial for setting of tidal volume and respiratory frequency
-- switch for setting of ventilation pressure limits (20 mbar/45 mbar)
visual and acoustic alarms (LED, alarm signals and voice prompts)
illuminated ventilation pressure display is ideal for use in the dark
small and light and therefore suitable for use at scene of emergency
Product page: MEDUMAT Easy CPR...
(hat tip: German Healthcare Export Group)
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Monday, March 1, 2010
S-CUT Slices Through Clothes, Belts, Zippers for Quick Access to Patient
Ivor Kovic, our former editor and an ER doc in Croatia, has been very fond of a new clothes removal tool his ambulance service has been using in the last few months. Ivor says that the S-CUT is faster than any scissors and it can slice just about any normal clothing people wear on a daily basis.
From the product page:
S-CUT replaces scissors, knifes and similar tools. Ordinary fabrics as well as leather belts, zippers and heavy outerwear can be easily cut. All you need is a free edge of the clothes where you can start the cut.S-CUT is designed for optimal ergonomics and provides an excellent grip. Using scissors in heavy materials will most often require a lot of effort. The S-CUT is used with a pulling action requiring minimal effort.
The circular cutting blade is recessed in order to protect the patient and user from injury. The cutting blade can be easily replaced without the need for any additional tools.
Model S-CUT 06-601 also has a slitting function. This extra feature eliminates the need for a free edge
to start the cut. Simply cut a slit into the material wherever you need it.
Product page: S-CUT ...
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
GE's Vscan, World's Smallest Portable Ultrasound, Now Available Worldwide
GE Healthcare is finally releasing the much awaited Vscan pocket sized ultrasound. Many in the industry hope that this device offers a chance for physicians to make a move from stethoscopes to portable imaging devices, bringing advanced visualization to any examination room. The unit weighs one pound and is only 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide and 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) long, offering both standard black and white imaging, as well as colored blood flow doppler. GE is touting Vscan's size and capabilities for cardiologists to transthoracically view myocardium, pericardium, and heart valves, and for primary care physicians, as well as OB, ER, and others, to scan the liver, kidney, 
aorta and peripheral vessels, babies in the womb, and anything else the transducer can penetrate.
Features from the product FAQ:
An online portal provides Vscan users with training tools for the product and basic clinical
applications with sections about imaging technique, anatomy and trouble shooting
Intuitive user interface that can be controlled using the thumb
Intelligent workflow enhancements
Battery charger station and battery life of one hour scanning - good for up to 30 patients based on
average of 2 minutes per scan
Voice annotation
USB docking station
Link to a PC for organization and export of data
Gateway software with services tools and remote diagnostics
Here's our video from a GE event introducing the Vscan:
Press release: GE Healthcare Introduces Vscan™ Pocket-sized Visualization Tool for Point-of-care Imaging
Product page: Vscan ...
Flashbacks: A Closer Look at GE's Vscan Pocket Ultrasound ; More Details About The New GE Vscan Ultrasound System; GE's New Ultra Small Ultrasound May Become as Ubiquitous as Stethoscope
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Friday, February 12, 2010
In Emergency, S-SCORT S3 Delivers Scoop, Suction, Sump
When emergency strikes and patient's airway fills up with a massive amount of gastric content, the regular Yankauer suction tip just can't handle the job. So to overcome the limitations, veteran firefighter and paramedic Jeff Rehman developed S-SCORT S3, a new oropharyngeal evacuation tool. Marketed by SSCOR, Inc., Sun Valley, CA firm, the device is described as a "rigid yet flexible large bore suction tip with a concave 'scooping' surface which allows for removal of solids and other material that will not travel through a large bore suction tube."
To learn about the device check out the following video released by SSCOR:
Product page: S3...
(hat tip: The Denver Post)
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Monday, February 1, 2010
UniTam for Intraosseous Administration of Tamiasyn
Here's an interesting new idea for an intraosseous Tamiasyn™ gun from designer Aimee Franco. VitalMedix, a Hudson, Wisconsin pharmaceutical startup has a drug candidate called Tamiasyn™, described as "biopharmaceutical that may potentially save thousands of lives annually by sustaining cellular function and protecting cells during and after hemorrhagic shock," which was initially developed at the University of Minnesota by researchers looking into biochemical pathways that animals use to survive stress (such as in deep-diving whales) and hibernation. Even though much of Tamiasyn technology is under wraps, we know the drug is probably based on biologically active ketones, such as β-hydroxybutyrate, thought to provide an organism with an energy boost at the time of hypoxemic or hypovolemic stress.
(Limited) Tamiasyn info from VitalMedix...
University of Minnesota: Discovery Could Save Thousands of Lives in Emergency Rooms and on Battlefield...
Duluth News Tribune: UMD scientists design blood-loss drug...
UPDATE: Over at FlightWeb forums, user "VMX", who claims to represent VitalMedix, offers more details about the drug...
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Virtual Iraq Computer Simulator Helps Tackle Combat Induced PTSD
The US military is famous for employing emerging technologies to assist or replace its professionals on battlefields and beyond. As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue, psychiatrists at the Department of Defense are now testing a virtual reality system as a therapy tool to address the causes of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Currently, psychiatrists use what is known as "exposure therapy" to have the soldiers repeatedly recall the events that led to the development of PTSD. Many of the soldiers, though, find it difficult to recall the events and to synthesize them in their imagination effectively during therapy sessions. To overcome this problem and to bring a bit of the original reality back, a program called Virtual Iraq is currently being trialed as an aid to traditional imagination based exposure therapy.
Army Medicine reports:
The congressionally-funded medical research study is the first randomized clinical trial that uses active-duty military diagnosed with combat-related PTSD to compare VRET results to traditional "imaginal" prolonged exposure therapy, and to a control group that waits five weeks for any type of treatment.The study's sample size is 120 servicemembers to complete the three types of treatment options. Treatment sessions for each type of therapy last about 90 minutes, said Dr. Greg Reger, the chief of T2's Innovative Technology Applications division.
Patients undergoing VRET still explain to the therapist what happened that caused the trauma, but are exposed to a variety of computer-generated stimuli with the program "Virtual Iraq." VRET is designed to promote a multi-sensory emotional connection to the memory, thus helping the patient be able to gradually face the traumatic experiences that underlie his or her distressing memories after a number of treatment sessions.
This connection is facilitated by having the patient put on a head-mounted display (over-the-eyes video glasses) and either ride or drive in a simulated convoy, and Reger matches the scenario to the event. Or a Soldier will be given a dummy M-4 with a mounted game controller and conduct a dismounted patrol, and Reger could simulate gunfire.
Reger can customize the simulation experience ensuring ample control of the exposure to the programmed situations - changing weather conditions, terrain, helicopter flyovers, types of attack; even add in Muslim prayer call.
Press release: Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy to combat PTSD...
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
ZOLL Emergency Defibrillator With CO Monitoring Gets FDA OK
The FDA has granted ZOLL Medical regulatory clearance to market the firm's new E Series defib that features Masimo's carbon monoxide detection technology. The ability to diagnose CO poisoning by distinguishing oxyhemoglobin from carboxyhemoglobin, and detecting drop in oxyhemoglobin saturation, is particularly relevant for paramedics when responding to fires where victims and firefighters may have potentially become poisoned.
Now with integrated Masimo® CO-Oximetry® carbon monoxide measurement, the E Series allows rescuers to easily and accurately diagnose CO poisoning with the simple push of a button. Recognition is the key to immediate on-scene treatment. With early detection, treatment for CO poisoning can begin immediately, which significantly reduces immediate and long-term health risks for both firefighters and the civilians whom they serve.ZOLL’s “Street Smart, Street Tough” E Series was designed by EMS professionals to meet the specific demands and extreme conditions that professional rescuers face every day. It features unique See-Thru CPR®, which filters out CPR artifact, allowing rescuers to see organized rhythms without interrupting chest compressions. Like all other ZOLL defibrillators, the E Series also provides Real CPR Help® which improves CPR quality by providing real-time feedback on the rate and depth of chest compressions. The E Series also offers wireless 12-lead transmission for improved STEMI (ST segment elevation myocardial infarction) management.
Press release: ZOLL RECEIVES FDA CLEARANCE TO MARKET E SERIES DEFIBRILLATORS WITH CARBON MONOXIDE MONITORING...
Zoll E Series Defibrillators...
Flashbacks: Easy Hemoglobin Monitoring Without Butterflies, Needles or Catheters ; Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximetry™; ZOLL R Series Defibrillator with WiFi Given US Green Light; ZOLL R Series Defibrillator for Hospitals
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Monday, December 21, 2009
Burnaid for Emergency Cooling of Burn Patients
Designer Frankie Ngan proposes an innovative new burn cooling pad that could be applied just about anywhere on the body. The Burnaid device would use electrical energy and the Peltier cooling effect to bring the unit quickly down to a temperature around 15°C.
Features of the design:
Temperature controlled cooling Flexible – wrap around different areas of body Autoclavable – for sterilization in high pressure steam at 134 degrees Celsius Thin and lightweight – for greater flexibility and reduce the weight load on the wound Re-usable – can be autoclaved and re-used To comply with AS/ISO10993 and AS/NZS3200 standards
Materials used in this product are:Aluminum Polyester Polythylene Foil – to act as insulators for Peltier cooler and artwork is able to be printed on the first layer
Polyamide film – a substrate with high thermal and electrical properties, used as a flexible printed circuit board which holds the Peltier cooler, Thingery MEC battery and circuitry
Polyethylene Shape retaining plastic – the ability to hold its shape after being flexed, to hold the device after being applied on the wound
Random Copolymer Polyproplene – film used in the water gel pack
Water Gel – to provide the patient with the cooling effect of water and soft cushioning
Xeroform Wound dressing – a non-aherant wound dressing to provide wound protection from physical damage and bacteria.
More from Yanko Design...
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Monday, December 14, 2009
X2 from Otto Bock Brings Smarts to Artificial Legs
The US Army is testing a new knee prosthesis from Otto Bock on 30 wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Medical Center. The X2 microprocessor knee was developed to provide more support and give the lower leg a more natural walking gait.
With the older C-Leg, many patients were dealing with knee and joint pain and once they began wearing the new X2, the patients saw relief almost immediately, said Adele Levine, a physical therapist at the center.Marine Gunnery Sgt. Marcus Wilson, one of patients at Walter Reed testing out the microprocessor knee, said “once I got the confidence to trust the leg, that it would do what it was supposed to do, I almost got immediate relief. No knee pain, hip pain, everything evened out.”
He shared that the leg has given him the ability to stand in any position and rest on the amputated side relieving pressure on his intact leg.
He also shared that the X2 has given him the ability to run again without having to switch to another leg.
The X2 microprocessor knee by Otto Bock HealthCare is the result of a project funded in support of the Military Amputee Research Program. The project is administered by the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center, or TATRC.
The project had the goal of developing "an electronically controlled prosthetic knee joint that meets the specific demands of military staff in real-world activity," said Troy Turner, Advanced Technology Research program manager at TATRC.
In 2005, the TATRC staff recognized that even the cutting-edge prosthetic devices weren’t good enough, Turner said.
“Otto Bock had the C-Leg, it was the best that was available, but not the best needed,” Turner said. He also said that they realized Soldiers needed a prosthetic knee with a longer battery life, the ability to walk and run backward and forward and go up stairs foot over foot.
Otto Bock developed a proposal that was later funded and has developed a new knee that has more durability and functionality, extended battery life, remote control functions and can handle higher weight limits.
Press release from Walter Reed: Patients at Walter Reed testing next-generation prosthesis
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Studying Brain Reaction to Develop Next Generation of Flight Simulators
European researchers are embarking on a project to improve the realism of flight simulators by studying how pilots perceive motion during critical situations. Their focus will be on discovering how the brain combines motion and visual information, so we can more precisely recreate dangerous maneuvers, to make pilots become better and safer.
One of the problems the interdisciplinary research team seeks to resolve is the lack of an appropriate algorithm to optimize the motion within the limited workspace of any simulator for such extreme conditions. Within the framework of the three-year SUPRA project (Simulation of Upset Recovery in Aviation), their goal is to improve the simulation of such complex flight manoeuvres and to develop a new generation of flight simulators.At first, relevant training scenarios must be chosen for the experiments. This will be done in close cooperation with professional test pilots, who have already acquired much experience with such extreme conditions. The scientists, under the direction of Heinrich H. Bülthoff at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, hope to discover how pilots perceive aircraft motion during the extreme situations and why they can become spatially disoriented. They are particularly interested in the interaction of vision and signals the brain receives from the balance organs in the inner ear. With the help of a robotic arm, test persons will be exposed to a variety of accelerations, while simultaneously viewing a computer-generated virtual environment. By using the appropriate stimulation of both the visual and balance systems, it is possible to "trick" the brain in such a way that the pilot perceives an actual flight manoeuvre, rather than the laboratory. For example, the scientists are able to give an impression of acceleration with purely visual stimulation, although not actually providing real motion. This perception can be enhanced by providing a suitable actual motion. This type of illusion of motion is used in flight simulators to produce a perception of motion that would not otherwise be possible due to the limited workspace.
More from Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science: A special kind of flight training
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Hemostatic "Shaving Cream" Wins Award
Remedium Technologies won first prize in the Most Promising Security Idea category of the Global Security Challenge 2009 for their shaving cream-like foam that can stop bleeding. The foam incorporates chitosan, a natural low-cost hemostatic substance derived from shellfish. It is designed to be sprayed into wounds where it expands and adheres to tissues in order to slow or stop bleeding. The company is also working on a novel chitosan-based wound dressing which uses "nano-hooks" in order to better adhere to bleeding tissues.
Press release: Remedium Technologies Wins Most Promising Security Idea at Global Security Challenge 2009 with Blood-Clotting Foam
Chitosan flashbacks: HemCon Receives U.S. Army Award, Preventing Slimy Biofilms, Synthetic/Natural Hybrid Material to Help With Nerve Repair
(Image: Dramatization, not actual product)
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
My Lab One Portable Ultrasound from Esaote Makes Debut
At the ongoing Medica 2009 in Düsseldorf, Esaote out of Genoa, Italy is releasing a new portable ultrasound system that features a 12 inch touch screen for manipulating settings without having to use buttons. The My Lab One can be worn on a shoulder strap and is designed for mobile applications such as ambulatory anesthesia, EMT, military and sports medicine.
From the press release:
The automatic rotation of the image according to the position of the system, an ergonomic probe equipped with controls, a long life battery, all add up to making this ultrasound an extraordinary innovation in the medical system arena.MyLab One is a “dedicated” ultrasound, which reflects perfectly today’s need for diagnostic capabilities in many different fields of application: from Radiology to Cardiology, from to Orthopaedics, Anaesthesia, Sports Medicine, etc… or in first-aid, emergency, vascular screening as well as in general practices.
Press release: Esaote presents “My Lab One” Innovative “wearable” ultrasound scanner ARM HELD
Product page: Esaote ultrasound...
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
PETMAN Humanoid Walking Robot
At Boston Dynamics out of Waltham, MA, engineers are building a robot that can walk naturally and simulate the motion of a real human. The PETMAN project is intended to develop a platform on which to test chemical protection suits for the US Army. With an ambitious schedule to develop the robot, the team already built the legs and torso that can walk on their own. We can't help but see an amazing set of prosthetic legs, as shown in this video:
Project page @ Boston Dynamics: PETMAN ...
(hat tip: MassDevice)
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Covidien Announces Global Launch of Mallinckrodt TaperGuard Line of ETTubes
Anesthesiologists, EMTs and other intubators, rejoice! Covidien has just announced the world wide release of a new line of endotracheal tubes called Mallinckrodt™ TaperGuard™. Designed to "substantially" reduce the risk of microaspirations thanks to its taper-shaped cuff, the tubes come in two models: TaperGuard™ and TaperGuard™ Evac (shown in the picture).
More details in the press release...
Product page: TaperGuard...
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Emergency Mobile Hospital System for Combat, Civilian Rescue Use
Via the Engineer Online we discovered that EADS North America, out of Russellville, 
Arkansas, makes innovative mobile hospitals, one of which was recently sold to the Royal Thai Air Force. The modular TransHospital system allows for the creation of a clinical facility from six beds up to just about any size imaginable. Each unit can be setup within four hours by a six man crew and can then function autonomously for 72 hours. Add a source of power and water and setup a supply line, and you've got yourself a real hospital during emergency situations.
Here's a couple videos showing the setup and some features of the TransHospital:
TransHospital shelters are designed for autonomous operations - equipped with self-contained air, water, gasses, communications systems, electrical wiring and medical equipment. EADS customizes and deploys turnkey shelter systems that allow for modular expansion to meet specific mission applications. Mobile shelter systems from EADS are conceived, and operationally field-proven, in a full range of climatic conditions, from hot and dry desert areas to humid tropical zones and extremely cold environments. EADS shelter systems are highly mobile, extremely adaptable and rugged - enabling them to be deployed for a wide variety of medical, command post and logistics uses.
Product page: TransHospital® Future Combat Support Hospital
(hat tip: The Engineer Online)
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Monday, October 5, 2009
Tiny Portable Ultrasound from SonoSite Gets US OK
SonoSite (Bothell, Washington) just announced that the company received FDA approval to market the firm's tiny NanoMaxx ultrasound system throughout the United States. Weighing in at only 6 pounds (2.7 kilo) and with a battery life of 2 operational hours, the system is truly portable for busy clinics, ambulances, emergency rooms, and elsewhere that ultrasound is needed.
The new ultra portable and one button design of the NanoMaxx system makes high quality ultrasound available to a much broader range of clinicians. The system incorporates SonoSite’s advanced proprietary imaging algorithms, including SonoMB™ and SonoAdapt™ to deliver superior image quality in a lightweight, rugged form factor.With a touch screen that responds easily to the tap of a finger, and one button optimization, clinicians can readily acquire high resolution images to increase clinical productivity at the point-of-care. A system boot-up time of less than 20 seconds and long battery life further enhance workflow when using the NanoMaxx system.
At introduction, the NanoMaxx tool is available with a complement of five transducers to support a wide range of examinations and procedures including thoracic assessment for pathology, vascular access, needle aspirations and injections, as well as abdominal, cardiac, nerve, OB/Gyn, musculoskeletal, small parts and vascular scanning.
For convenience and flexibility, the system can be wall mounted, placed on an exam table with kickstand attached, or used from a highly maneuverable stand. Physicians can easily carry the NanoMaxx tool from room-to-room, to a satellite office, to the operating room or to a field site for immediate use.
The NanoMaxx system’s highly integrated architecture and ruggedized design, including the industry’s first elastomeric bumper for extra durability, plus magnesium outer shell, allows it to be used in the most demanding and austere environments. Proving its reliability, the NanoMaxx system and its transducers successfully passed SonoSite’s standard three foot durability drop test.
In addition, to further reduce the risk of infection, the NanoMaxx system’s fluid-resistant user interface makes the system easy to clean and disinfect, helping to address the growing concern over infection control in the medical community.
Press release: SonoSite Announces FDA Clearance for Its New Nanomaxx Ultrasound Tool
Product page: NanoMaxx
Flashback: NanoMaxx Tiny 6 Lb. Ultrasound System Unveiled
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
NanoMaxx Tiny 6 Lb. Ultrasound System Unveiled
SonoSite announced this morning the release of a new portable ultrasound NanoMaxx system that weighs only 6 pounds. The company claims that this point-of-care ultrasound produces imagery similar in quality to the firm's flagship M-Turbo model. Designed for mobile applications (such as private offices, emergency rooms or EMRs, central line accesses on the floor, etc.), the system sports battery with two hour life. For this model the company offers a comprehensive line of transducers that deliver "high resolution diagnostic imaging across a range of clinical applications to support clinical diagnosis and to guide interventional procedures." Ready to be distributed internationally, the device still needs final approval from the FDA to be marketed in the US.
Features from the announcement:
One Button Technology Optimizes Workflow
Based on SonoSite’s 4th generation Turbo technology platform, the NanoMaxx system incorporates proprietary, advanced imaging algorithm technologies, including ColorHD™ to deliver exceptional image quality in a lightweight, rugged form factor.With a touch screen that responds easily to the tap of a finger, and one button optimization, clinicians can readily acquire high resolution images to increase clinical productivity at the point-of-care. A system boot-up time of less than 20 seconds and long battery life further enhance workflow when using the NanoMaxx system.
Designed to Help Hospitals Meet New Standards of Care
Clinical studies have proven that bedside ultrasound increases the accuracy of interventional procedures and it is now recommended by two government-based agencies1 and three US medical societies.2 At introduction, the NanoMaxx tool is available with a complement of five transducers to support a wide range of examinations and procedures including thoracic assessment for hemothorax, hydrothorax and pneumothorax, vascular access, needle aspirations and injections, as well as abdominal, cardiac, nerve, OB/Gyn, musculoskeletal, small parts and vascular scanning.The clinical capabilities of the NanoMaxx will help eliminate the risk and cost of transporting patients to the imaging lab for many examinations and procedures.
Mount it. Carry it. Or Use it on a Stand
The small footprint of the NanoMaxx system, along with its space-saving solutions, enables seamless integration with a variety of exam-room configurations. It can be wall mounted, placed on an exam table, or used from a highly maneuverable stand. Physicians can easily carry the NanoMaxx tool from room-to-room, to a satellite office, the operating room or to a field site for immediate use.Built to Last
The NanoMaxx system’s highly integrated architecture and ruggedized design, including the industry’s first elastomeric bumper for extra durability, allows it to be used in the most austere and demanding environments. A magnesium shell that is significantly stronger and lighter than plastic helps to protect the system against accidental droppage. As with all SonoSite systems, the NanoMaxx ultrasound tool and its transducers are built to withstand a one meter drop test.
Product page: SonoSite NanoMaxx...
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Monday, June 29, 2009
LUCAS 2 Automatic Chest Compressor Gets US Green Light
The LUCAS™ 2 chest compression system from Jolife AB, out of Lund, Sweden, has just been approved by the FDA. The battery powered unit can be taken directly to the patient without the need for a compressed air supply, unlike the last model. The system can then pump the chest for up to 45 minutes, saving paramedics' time and much needed energy once the patient is revived and rushed to the hospital.
From the announcement by Medtronic:
LUCAS 2 builds upon the well-proven LUCAS™ 1 technology, but differs from its predecessor in that it is an electric rather than a pneumatic device. LUCAS 2 can be powered either by battery alone or using a wall or car electricity outlet. The battery is the latest in rechargeable, Lithium Ion Polymer technology and operates for up to 45 minutes (typical) on a single battery. LUCAS 2 is equipped with Smart Restart functionality. When a battery needs to be replaced, LUCAS 2 does not have to be powered down, only put into the pause mode, and when the new battery is inserted, the start position will stay the same within 60 seconds from the pause. Operation can be quickly resumed, saving time for medical personnel. LUCAS 2 offers other new features such as alerts and pauses to aid ventilation during compressions with an unsecured airway (e.g. bag-valve-mask) and quieter operation.
LUCAS 2 weighs only 17.2 lbs (7.8kg) and fits into a compact backpack measuring just 25.6h x 13w x 19.8d inches (65h x 33w x 25d centimeters).Within the past month, LUCAS 2 has also received a CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark in Europe and marketing approval from Health Canada. Physio-Control plans to begin shipping to the U.S. markets in the fall.
Here's a video loop demonstrating the operation of LUCAS 2:
Product page: LUCAS™2 Chest Compression System...
Press release: FDA Grants LUCAS™ 2 Chest Compression System 510(k) Clearance in the United States...
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Friday, June 19, 2009
Voice Activated SonoSite Ultrasound System Keeps Hands Free to Perform Procedures
SonoSite just released their SonoRemote for controlling the company's M-Turbo and S Series ultrasounds during interventional procedures like joint injections or central line placements. In addition to traditional style buttons, the remote control features voice recognition and can be programmed to understand commands in any language. So now you can hold the probe in one hand and the syringe in the other, and not have to fiddle with reaching over to the unit to take snapshots or change parameters.
Voice or touch activated
Programmable to your voice and language
Adjust system controls from a radius of 10 meters
No need to break the sterile field
Drop-tested to 3 feet
Works with M-Turbo® and S Series™
Press release: SonoSite Begins Customer Shipments Of Ultrasound Remote Control
Product page: SonoRemote
Flashbacks: M-Turbo™: New Portable Ultrasound from SonoSite ; SonoSite S-ICU™ Ultrasound Tool; S-Nerve™ from SonoSite; The SonoSite® MicroMaxx™; Titan
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» Virtual Reality for PTSD (August 28, 2007)
» Nano-drugs On The Battlefield (August 10, 2007)
» LuboCollar Promises an Open Airway (July 26, 2007)
» Noninvasive Pneumothorax Detector (July 10, 2007)
» Arm Your Local Medical Militia with Double Action Dragon Drug Guns (June 14, 2007)
» DARPA's Stick-On Body Sensors (June 12, 2007)
» The BEAR: Battlefield Extraction-Assist Robot™ (June 8, 2007)
» 'Virtual Iraq' to Study, Treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (May 17, 2007)
» Plastic Hemoglobin May Help Save Trauma Victims, Soldiers (May 14, 2007)
» "Sparky;" the Ankle Prosthetic of the Future (May 2, 2007)
» Biosensor That Detects Thousands of Bioagents (May 1, 2007)
» Bionic Arm 2.0, Watch Out Dean Kaman (April 27, 2007)
» Quick, Cheap & Easy Bedside Diagnosis of Brain Injury (April 16, 2007)
» DARPA: Operation Jedi Skills (April 12, 2007)
» Another Entry into the Oxygen Bandage Market: Oxyzyme (April 2, 2007)
» Sulis Personal Water Purifier (March 22, 2007)
» Duke Patents Mind-Controlled Weapons (March 21, 2007)
» Scientists Test Cool Vests For Soldiers (March 19, 2007)
» Squirrels Teach Super Soldiers New Trick (March 15, 2007)
» CPR Glove A Potential Lifesaver (February 14, 2007)
» DARPA's Future Medical Breakthroughs (February 12, 2007)
» The TraumaTransfer™ (January 16, 2007)
» Halo Inspired Morphine Containers (January 15, 2007)
» DARPA Reminds You: Always Wear Your Self-Cleaning Underwear (January 8, 2007)
» Tactile Messaging: Reach Out And Touch Someone (January 5, 2007)
» Iraq War Medicine (December 29, 2006)
» ThermoTube for the Navy (December 18, 2006)
» Nanobandages Speed Up Healing (December 14, 2006)
» Terminator 2025 Battlefield Surgery Built Now (December 11, 2006)
» Clear and Disposable: A New Laryngoscope from Pentax (December 4, 2006)
» Microscopic Barcodes Identify Biological Weapons Quickly (December 1, 2006)
» New 'Quiet' Stethoscope Could Save Lives (December 1, 2006)
» Virtual Reality to Combat Phantom Limb Pain (November 15, 2006)
» EN-TACT™: Emergency Noninvasive Tissue and Compartment Testing (October 26, 2006)
» McGrath® Series 5 Portable Video Laryngoscope (October 17, 2006)
» GlideScope® Ranger (October 11, 2006)
» Stopping Bleeding in Seconds (October 11, 2006)
» MPH® Hemostatic Technology (October 3, 2006)
» We Hear That... (September 29, 2006)
» Better Body Armor and Field Medicine Create Market for Prosthetics (September 14, 2006)
» Can I Get that Diagnosis in Arabic, Please? (August 23, 2006)
» System for Wearable Audio Navigation (SWAN) (August 17, 2006)
» Scarier Than Your Average Lab: US Bioterror Facility (August 2, 2006)
» Ultrasonic Tourniquet (with HI-FU Grip) (July 27, 2006)
» The Mechanical Advantage Tourniquet (MAT) (July 21, 2006)
» Deep Bleeder Acoustic Coagulation, aka Autonomous Acoustic Hemostasis (July 19, 2006)
» Deep Bleeder Acoustic Coagulation (June 29, 2006)
» Combat Tourniquet One of Army's Top 10 Inventions for '05 (June 22, 2006)
» Military Careers, with 20/20 Vision (June 20, 2006)
» PDA Software to Help in a Mined Field (April 27, 2006)
» Oh, Mercy (April 19, 2006)
» Digital Medical Recording Available in Afghanistan for First Time (April 19, 2006)
» Hand-Held Lab-on-a-Chip to Simplify Blood Tests (April 13, 2006)
» Battlefield Clinicians on Military Anesthesiology and Critical Care (April 6, 2006)
» The EZ-IO® Product System Gets Energized (March 28, 2006)
» Fuel-Powered Artificial Muscles (March 22, 2006)
» The Heli-Basket (March 3, 2006)
» Soviet Technology Becomes High Tech Panacea (February 27, 2006)
» The BioGlue® (January 25, 2006)
» Handheld "Vein Finder" for Faster, More Accurate IVs (January 18, 2006)
» Cool Tech for the Modern Day Warrior (December 22, 2005)
» The I-Garment (December 5, 2005)
» Q-CPR™ Measurement and Feedback Talking Tool (December 2, 2005)
» ResQPOD Circulatory Enhancer® (December 2, 2005)
» The DynaTherm Technology (November 21, 2005)
» The Slurry Fury (November 15, 2005)
» The Athena Radar-Responsive Tag (October 31, 2005)
» Remote Biochemical Sensors for Soldiers, Athletes (September 14, 2005)
» Big Comfort for the Big Easy (September 2, 2005)
» ELAD Enters the Wound Dressing Fray (August 11, 2005)
» CPOD: A Personal "Black Box" (August 10, 2005)
» Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care (MC4) System (August 9, 2005)
» Bone Injection Gun™ (August 5, 2005)
» The Emergency Bandage (July 22, 2005)
» Point Blank Body Armor and the Amazing Story of an Army Medic (July 19, 2005)
» The Special Operations Forces Tactical Tourniquet (July 18, 2005)
» Zombie Dogs, or Hypoxic Journalism? (July 5, 2005)
» VRx for PTSD (June 22, 2005)
» The Tactical Medical Coordination System (June 21, 2005)
» The Air Force's New Bioweapon Detector (June 20, 2005)
» "Unauthorized" Medicine On The Battlefield (June 15, 2005)
» Floating Medgadget Heading Home (June 10, 2005)
» HemCon® Receives U.S. Army Award (June 1, 2005)
» Pointsec Encryption for PDAs (March 31, 2005)
» Army Develops Improved Tourniquet (March 24, 2005)
» The Evil American Killing Machine (March 7, 2005)
» Regional Anesthesia in the Field (February 9, 2005)
» The Odorscreen (February 9, 2005)
» SAM Pelvic Sling (February 4, 2005)
» Combat Casualty Care fabrics (February 1, 2005)
» Wanted: A Few Good... Programmers (December 27, 2004)
» Nintendo Surgeons (December 24, 2004)
