New B-Sure Absorbent Pads are a thin and highly absorbent alternative to bulky diaper-like undergarments that provide a discreet and effective solution to light fecal incontinence associated with childbirth.The unique butterfly design conforms to body contours allowing the self-retaining B-Sure Absorbent Pads to stay in place during normal activity without the need for any kind of adhesive or binder. The soft pads absorb 13 times their weight in water and protect clothing from staining due to light fecal ...

Welch Allyn recently announced the launch of its new FlexiPort EcoCuff single-patient-use blood pressure cuff. As hospitals continue to fight the never-ending battles against both cross-contamination and rising costs, EcoCuff provides a solution for both issues while also having less environmental impact than other disposable blood pressure cuffs.The EcoCuff is designed to remain with one patient for the duration of the hospital stay and then be disposed of upon release. The Centers for Disease Control ...

Amplion's core product, Amplion Alert, is an in-room, wireless system that helps nurses know immediately what their patients need - whether that need arises from a device alarm, a scheduled care task or a nurse call request.Amplion Alert provides closed-loop care, ensuring that all patient care tasks are assigned to individual caregivers and tracking those tasks until completion.The closed-loop approach to care ensures: Patients' needs are communicated as a text message directly to their primary nurse ...

Innovative BioDefense Inc., the creators of the Zylast line of antimicrobial products, recently announced that independent testing has demonstrated that its Zylast products are 100 times more effective against Norovirus than alcohol based hand sanitizers on the market. Research at BioScience Laboratories demonstrated that the Zylast products destroyed 99.97% of the Norovirus on contact. Unlike other alcohol based personal sanitization products, Zylast has proven it can effectively kill the Norovirus ...

HeartMath recently launched a new solution to knock out stress and build resilience with the Inner BalanceTM app, now available for download on iTunes. Inner Balance works exclusively with its HeartMath Inner Balance sensor for iOS, available from major resellers and in the HeartMath online store.The 2012 American Psychological Association Stress in America report states that 60% of adults have tried to reduce their stress, yet more than half are still trying to meet this goal. Using advanced technology, ...

Precision Dynamics-St. John (PDC-St. John) recently announced the release of its new DuraSoft Laser Patient ID System, a lightweight, soft laser patient ID system that benefits both patients and caregivers by preventing misidentification. DuraSoft is an automated bar code solution designed for quick and effortless application to improve workflow efficiencies and allow caregivers more time for patient care. The DuraSoft Laser Patient ID System includes a patient ID wristband and labels on a single sheet ...

Electrolux Professional recently launched its new Evolution range of barrier washer-extractors, offering the healthcare industry, hospitals and nursing homes a laundry solution with ergonomics and user-friendly technologies. It provides a durable solution to help regain full control of laundry quality, maintenance and hygiene, while optimizing cost, safety and labor effectiveness.Electrolux Professional's new Evolution range of barrier washers is designed to meet the utmost hygiene standards in order to ...

NurseLine MD, a new communication system for doctors, nurses and patients, streamlines communication in a secure and simple format. Patients can log in to enter a message, and be notified immediately when a nurse replies. NurseLineMD is a secure patient communication system, ideal for today's medical environment. Many nurses spend a lot of valuable time listening to voicemail, writing down messages and returning phone calls. NurseLineMD streamlines the process, improves office efficiencies, and allows ...

Bluestar Silicones recently launched SILBIONE HC2 2011 and SILBIONE HC2 2031, two biocompatible skin adhesives for use on breached skin and open wounds.Both are tacky gels with excellent balance between skin adhesion and traumatic removal. Silicone dressings are a major development because they considerably reduce pain experienced by the patient: they are soft and do not strip hair and upper layers of the epidermis as do conventional adhesives. They also prevent the development of adherence between the ...

Ergotron Inc. has redesigned its StyleView cart portfolio to address the dynamics of hospital and caregiver workflow and preferences. The new modular StyleView design enables hospitals to purchase for today's information needs yet hahave a cost-effective and clear forward migration path for adding medication delivery systems and other options in the future.The new design incorporates an upgradable drawer system, a patent-pending new work surface and computer storage compartment designed to significantly ...

The Exergen Corporation has introduced The Virtual Classroom, a modern technological approach to training nursing and hospital staff on the clinical science and proper use of temporal artery thermometry. The Virtual Classroom is a computerized educational demonstration with avatars substituted for real people depicting familiar scenarios for clinicians.   Temporal artery thermometers (TAT) are utilized on a daily basis by millions of doctors, nurses and caregivers across the globe. In the past, ...

Jeron Electronic Systems has recently announced the workflow application options for its Provider 790 hospital nurse call communications system.   Provider 790 workflow options are designed to streamline hundreds of customizable events, alerting the designated staff member to an active workflow event via pocket pager, text messages, wireless phone or networked displays - all without noisy overhead pages or time-wasting manual phone calls and follow-up. If the event isn't addressed within a ...

A new chemical free way of killing lice is to use the Robi Comb product from LiceGuard. The Robi Comb is a non-invasive electronic lice comb powered by a single AA battery that detects and destroys lice on contact by combing it through dry hair. When the Robi Comb's metal teeth touch lice, the lice get zapped, die and then get combed away. Unlike chemical treatments, the Robi Comb can be used as often as you like and can be used repeatedly by the entire family. The Robi Comb lets you know by an audible ...

Wasp Barcode Technologies, a provider of small business productivity solutions, announced the launch of the WPL25 Desktop Barcode Printer and the WHC25 Desktop Wristband Printer. Both products use direct thermal technology to provide accurate images and barcodes of the highest quality. The thermal printing technology used in both printers uses heat as opposed to ink, making the printed label or wristband smudge proof and durable.Wasp's WPL25 Desktop Barcode Printer features a clamshell design that makes ...

Catheter Connections recently introduced the DualCap System, a family of user-friendly products designed to significantly reduce microbial contamination associated with IV catheter-related blood stream infections. The DualCap System includes DualCap, the only FDA-cleared device for disinfection and protection of both the IV catheter needleless luer access valve and the male luer connector. In addition, the system includes DualCap Duo and DualCap Solo. DualCap Duo is a sterile, single-use device containing ...