“By design, The SDS Vest allows caregivers and family members to become part of the rehabilitation process at home, reducing the patients’ risk of falling when walking, while also reducing the risk of injury to the caregiver,” stated Allan Thomas, President.

This FDA cleared device reminds the rescuer what to do before initiating CPR and coaches the rescuer with feedback during CPR. PocketCPR delivers ZOLL Medical Corporation’s proven Real CPR Help^® technology in a light, portable device that measures and provides real-time feedback about the rate and depth of chest compressions during CPR.

How To Use PocketCPR

Please click <here> to view a demonstration of the quick and easy steps for using PocketCPR during a rescue situation and as a CPR training aid.

Position PocketCPR on the victim’s chest, place hands directly on top of the device and follow the prompts for
CPR chest compressions.

PocketCPR instructs the user to: Stay calm Call for help Start CPR

PocketCPR features: Real-time verbal feedback Audible metronome Visual indicators Durable and reusable (requires one replaceable battery)

PocketCPR prompts the user with audible and visual feedback to perform CPR consistent with the American Heart Association (AHA) and International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) Guidelines – compression depth of
1.5 to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm). Real CPR Help^® technology, as used in ZOLL’s AED Plus^® and AED Pro^® defibrillators, accurately measures the rate and depth of each chest compression.

If good compressions are delivered, PocketCPR will respond with “good compressions” and flash four LED lights. If good compressions are not being delivered, PocketCPR will instruct the user to “push harder” and will flash just one LED. An audible metronome helps guide the proper rate of compression.

PocketCPR is the perfect device for use in an emergency rescue situation, for practice following CPR training, and as a training aid for CPR Instructors.

It is strongly recommended that users have training in CPR. PocketCPR is intended to assist in the performance of AHA/ILCOR Guidelines recommended CPR on victims 8 years of age or older.

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2. Warming the Puncture Site – Warming the site will increase blood flow up to seven times. CLSI guidelines recommend warming the skin puncture site for three – five minutes with a moist towel or commercially available warming device at a temperature no greater than 42°C.

3. Cleaning the Puncture Site – Allow the alcohol to air dry. Performing skin puncture through residual alcohol may be uncomfortable for the patient and cause hemolysis, which can adversely affect test results.

4. Wipe Away the First Drop of Blood – Immediately following skin puncture, platelets aggregate at the puncture site, initiating the clotting process. Without wiping away the platelet plug, bleeding may stop prior to completion of the blood collection. In addition, the first drop of blood contains tissue fluid, which can cause specimen dilution, hemolysis and clotting.

5. Avoid Milking, Scooping or Scraping of the Puncture Site –  It is recommended to touch the collector end of the container to the drop of blood. After collecting 2 or 3 drops, the blood will flow down the container wall to the bottom of the tube. Excessive squeezing (milking), scooping and scraping may cause hemolysis and/or tissue fluid contamination of the specimen. Using a “scooping” or scraping motion along the surface of the skin can also result in platelet activation, promoting platelet clumping and clotting.

6. Collect Specimen Quickly – Specimens must be collected quickly to minimize platelet clumping and microclot formation (hematology testing). Specimens also should be collected quickly to avoid exposure to air and light (blood gases and bilirubin testing).

7. Fill to the Correct Fill Volume – Fill containers to the recommended fill volume (if indicated). Underfilled containers will have higher concentrations of additives. Higher concentrations of K2EDTA may cause erroneous results for MCV and red cell indices and cause RBC and WBC morphological artifacts. Consequently, overfilled containers will have lower concentrations of EDTA and may result in clotting.

8. Mix Specimen – Microcollection tubes must be inverted the appropriate number of times to ensure that the blood and anticoagulant are sufficiently mixed. Mixing is essential to prevent the formation of microclots and platelet
clumps, which can cause inaccurate or erroneous test results.

The ADview is the result of collaboration between ADC and a world-class developer of innovative blood pressure technology that brings to the professional medical marketplace the first truly modular diagnostic station.

• Flexibility to grow with your customers needs. Add a temperature and/or Nellcor compatible SpO2 module to the blood pressure unit at any time.
• EMR ready option with long range BlueToooth connectivity
• Available in the three platforms – Wall Mount, Table Top or Mobile.

Mobilegs takes the design to the 21st century with modern materials and careful attention to ergonomic factors (which should come as no surprise given that their inventor helped design the Aeron chair). The new design provides better stability and reduces the type of secondary injuries—like nerve damage and wrist strain—associated with its predecessors. Better still, the lightweight crutches cost the same as the standard set.

Think how many boxes, cans and other heavy and bulky items get moved from receiving to other areas of your facility. Think about how far they travel. Do they go up or down sloped floors or ramps between buildings or over parking lots?

Now think about who is moving them and how. Are they doing it safely?

Studies show the average direct cost of a workers comp claim in material handling  is over $ 24,000. Indirect costs can be 4 to 5 times greater. If your healthcare facility is looking for ways to avoid these claims, adding powered transport carts makes financial sense.

Harloff’s Power-Move line of powered transport carts transforms the movement of material from a task to a breeze.

Adding powered transport carts to your material handling accomplishes the following important objectives:

• Injury Prevention avoiding workers compensation claims
• Achieving safety and ergonomic improvement goals
• Improving employee satisfaction

Harloff offers four sizes and capacities of transport carts to meet all handling needs (model HTP4025 shown above).  Features include:

• Delivered ready-to-use
• Intuitive controls with user-friendly variable speed control
• Non-marking, flat-free tires
• Two 12-volt maintenance-free batteries with smart charging system

For more information about Powered Transport Cart, please contact 4MD Medical Sales Staff 1-877-463-5818 or click www.4mdmedical.com.

The SofPull dispensing system features a completely enclosed roll, with sheet-by-sheet feeding of tissue pulled from a small opening in the front and leaving a minimal amount of tissue exposed. This contemporary design helps improve on the traditional pull-style of tissue dispensers because it allows for no-fuss, one-at-a-time dispensing. Since the tissues are previously  untouched, the tissue is more hygienic and helps reduce the chance of cross-contamination. Users also pull one tissue at a time, which has proven to help reduce usage.

“SofPull is the first single dispensing, center pull system in the U.S. and is a premier innovation in the tissue category because of its efficient design,” said Nick Trainer, vice president and general manager – Georgia-Pacific  Professional’s tissue and soap category. “The dispenser’s ability to help eliminate crosscontamination while also helping to reduce costs for the facility represents the next step in Georgia-Pacific Professional’s commitment to quality products that are better for the user, customer and environment.”

The SofPull dispenser is part of Georgia-Pacific Professional’s Green by Design™ Program for environmental sustainability. The system has 60 percent less packaging waste per case than Georgia-Pacific Professional’s jumbo bath tissue. It also has been well received in test markets because it eliminates overspinning and minimizes roll replacement. The tissue used in this dispenser is a soft, two-ply product that meets EPA standards for recycled content. Further, there is no outer carton or inner wrapping, which helps conserve paper use.

For more information about SofPull and other efficient, hygienic Georgia-Professional solutions, please visit www.4mdmedical.com or call 1-877-463-5818.

Sorbact General Wound Dressings:

• Can replace silver dressings and other dressings for general wound care
• Can save your customer money (up to 20%)
• Can increase your average gross product (25 – 30% typical)
• Can displace most other common wound dressings (less to stock)
• Can be used in all wound care applications in all markets

The appropriate Sorbact dressing is chosen and then applied to the wound.

Hydrophobic bacteria and fungi bind to Sorbact’s surface upon contact, resulting in a reduction of the microbial load and the release of extracellular toxins.

Upon removal of the Sorbact dressing, the bound hydrophobic bacteria and fungi are physically extracted and then disposed with the dressing.
As a result, wounds heal faster with fewer, and more comfortable dressing changes.

SORBACT® – Green Wound Healing
NO RESISTANCE DEVELOPMENT – NO ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS WHAT IS GREEN WOUND HEALING?
• The Sorbact method uniquely protects our environment by combating pathogenic resistance to antibiotics
• Sorbact is derived from natural elements like cotton, wood pulp, and fatty acids
• Sorbact reduces the use of topical agents such as silver, – a heavy metal classified as hazardous waste
• Sorbact has no disposal issues

Contact your 4MD Medical rep for more information.