Category: Patient Care Equipment

Patient Care Equipment

FDA Clears SpydrBlade Flex for Endoscopic Procedures

The multi-functional device enables both cutting and coagulation via flexible endoscopy and is now cleared for US clinical use.

Patient Care Equipment

FDA Clears Olympus Endoscopes Designed for Improved Imaging Precision

The gastroscope and colonoscope use Extended Depth of Field technology to improve image clarity during GI procedures.

Patient Care Equipment

Medical Mission Trips 101

As a biomed, bringing your talent to a developing world hospital that is struggling for sound medical equipment can be an intensely satisfying experience. For those who are thinking about making a medical mission trip to the developing world for the first time, partnering with an organization that can help prepare supplies and contacts is key to a successful experience.

Infusion Therapy

INSPIRA Cardi-ART Gives Oxygen to Brain During Cardiac Arrest

Inspira Technologies introduced the INSPIRA Cardi-ART, a portable modular device that provides oxygen to the brain during cardiac arrest.

Life-Support

Masimo’s Radius VSM Piloted at Vanderbilt for Patient Monitoring

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is piloting Masimo’s Radius VSM and Patient SafetyNet in its emergency department, offering continuous wireless monitoring in areas like waiting rooms to enhance patient safety and reduce ER congestion.

Anesthesia

Masimo SedLine’s EEG Metrics Enhance Dexmedetomidine Assessment

A study evaluated the ability of Masimo SedLine brain function monitoring to assess sedation levels during a drug-induced procedure.

Ventilators

IMT Innovations Unveils ‘Box’ Ventilator Prototype

Swiss medical technology firm IMT Innovations has unveiled a new mechanical ventilator prototype, designed for critical care and sub-acute hospital environments.