The Raphael XTC offers non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV), full-featured invasive ventilation and easy switching between those two ventilatory modes. Its Swiss manufacturer, Hamilton Medical AG, also points out that the system is fully adapted for use in sub-acute care units, long-term care centres, intensive care departments, recovery rooms and during patient transit.
Two new ventilators - Carina and Carina home - were introduced at the 26th International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine in Brussels.
A report by Keith Halson, our correspondent in France.
Among ventilation advances demonstrated at this year's European Society of Intensive Care Medicine Congress, held in Barcelona, the combination of the SERVO-i ventilator with Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) provoked considerable interest because the system allows ventilation to be controlled by the patient's own respiratory centre in the brain. During a discussion with Daniela…
Working in tandem, two new technologies — SpiroDynamics and FRC INview — measure pressure and volume directly from a patient's lung.
From 'pyjama' concept to full-dress teleradiology Ten years ago, Professor Maximilian Reiser, of Munich University Hospital, Germany, caused a stir when he presented his (then) futuristic concepts for teleradiology. Today, this valuable service is not only a reality, but also a fairly widespread practice. By providing external radiological support to other hospitals and private practices, Munich…
The five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor, accused of intentional mass HIV infection, face their final court sitting on 31 October. A verdict is expected soon afterwards.
The ethics committee of the UK' s National Health Service (NHS) has cleared the way for the world's first full face transplant.
At RSNA, Agfa HealthCare introduced a range of functional extensions for digital mammography reading and reporting applications on its industry leading IMPAX™ PACS platform. The company launched IMPAX 6.2 integrated with CAD and MRS® Reporting as well as showing a work-in-progress of a new software application that addresses the growing need for digital mammography screening.
A new integrated medical video makes archiving quicker and easier.
Brandon Medical has launched a new range of video camera systems for the operating theatre using Sony Professional technology.
The French firm Sopro, a subsidiary of the Acteon Group, has acquired the German company Comeg.
Although the way adults react to drugs is often not the same for children, there are no special trials to check the suitability for smaller size patients.
Berchtold camerea systems delivers shadow-free images in all lightning situations
System enables ventilator to be controlled by the patient's brain.
Dräger Medical launched new space-saving OR light.
Like obesity it is harder to treat than high BP or cholesterol. Now Spanish cardiologists are urging a new approach to patients who smoke.
Dusseldorf Airport, 11th April 1996: During welding works, glowing cinders and metal pieces loosened then fell onto the false ceiling of the arrivals hall, which was coated with polystyrene. The smouldering fire turned into what must be the biggest airport fire in Europe.
Evacuation chairs and systems: The revision of evacuation and first-aid procedures are among the many side effects in the aftermath of the 9/11 events in New York.
corpuls.net is a database system that amalgamates recorded data and information for use by emergency medical services (EMS).
Visitors coming to MEDICA to purchase pre-hospital emergency equipment will not be disappointed. Specialist exhibitors are plentiful this year.
It's a new colour — but not a quality change for new products BOWA-electronic GmbH reports.
Cerament Spine Support, designed by the medical technology company BoneSupport to treat osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures, has achieved full patient enrolment in an open, multi-centre study which will investigate the product's efficacy, safety, and the beneficial quality of life outcome for the patients. The study, being carried out at six centres in Germany, involves 40 patients aged…
UK - Around 10 million people suffer from musculoskeletal ailments in England alone.
The IMS 2007 Pharmaceutical Market Forecast predicts a 5-6% international growth in the global pharmaceuticals market.