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Pediatric Ear Tube Device Reduces Need for Full Anesthesia in Kids

The Children’s National Health System, Washington, DC, has announced the winners of its pediatric medical device competition. AventaMed of Cork, Ireland, won for a handheld pediatric ear tube device that does not require full general anesthesia, while Prospiria also won for a noninvasive device that uses optoacoustic imaging to monitor endotracheal tube positioning for pediatric life support patients.

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Transport Monitor Heightens Post-anesthesia Safety

Nihon Kohden recently introduced its BMS-1700 transport monitor, which addresses the safety challenges of transporting at-risk patients between points of care in the hospital setting. The BMS-1700 is particularly suited for post-anesthesia patients in transit from the operating room, but also works as a stand-alone monitor or input unit for Nihon Kohden’s BSM-6000 or BSM-9000 bedside monitors.

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“Minnesota Nice” Patient Monitoring: Steve Ziegenhagen, Gopher Medical

Husband and wife team Steve and Cathy Ziegenhagen founded their Minnesota-based company Gopher Medical in 2012. Focused on patient monitoring equipment, the third-party vendor specializes in a range of Philips and GE solutions. Steve recently spoke with 24×7 about starting his own company, the most in-demand features in patient monitoring equipment, and what steps biomeds can take to improve value at their facilities.

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James Mazurek: Leader, Diplomat, and Team Player

James Mazurek, a biomed for more than 30 years and a veteran of the US Air Force, has had a long and storied career, culminating in his selection in May as the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation’s 2015 BMET of the Year. Mazurek’s colleagues say he willingly shares his experience and expertise to serve as a mentor to junior biomeds.

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New Therapy System Delivers Nitric Oxide Produced from the Air

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a new efficient, cost-effective method of producing nitric oxide from the air by an electrical spark. The system could be beneficial for treating adults with pulmonary hypertension and infants suffering from persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN).