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Anesthesiology

Masimo PVI Tool Validated

A study published in last month's issue of the British Journal of Anaesthesia indicates that that the new PVI measurement proposed by Masimo can predict the fluid responsiveness of patients undergoing surgery. The researchers note that this system has clinical applications for anaesthesiologists. more...

July 11, 2008 Related topics: New Technology & Innovation, Monitoring, Quality, Safety, Errors, Surgery, Anesthesiology

Datascope Anaesthesia System Cleared

The new AS3000 anaesthesia delivery system was approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The product was designed by Datascope Patient Monitoring, a subsidiary of Mindray Medical International. more...

June 12, 2008 Related topics: Product Approval & Certification, Anesthesiology

Vertical Ultrasound for Anaesthesiology Showcased

The S-Nerve is a new tool for anaesthesiologists that was recently launched at the American Society of Anaesthesiologists...

Topical Analgesia Product for Children Approved

Anesiva, Incorporated received FDA approval for their powder intradermal injection system, Zingo. The needle-free system provides children with...

B. Braun Introduces Regional Anaesthesia Device

The 2007 American Association of Nurse Anaesthetists annual meeting was the site of B. Braun’s introduction of their...

Perioperative Tool Deployed at St. Elizabeth’s

New technology tools to improve patient safety during the perioperative period were recently implemented at Caritas St. Elizabeth...

Pain Therapy System Introduced, Accessory Approved by FDA

A new system to treat patients with both acute and chronic pain was developed, in cooperation, by Rich-Mar...

Neurostimulator from Medtronic Approved

The RestoreULTRA neurostimulation system, designed and manufactured by Medtronic, received approval from the Food and Drug Administration. This...

Long-Term Consequences of Mechanical Ventilation

New research being published this month in Anesthesiology indicates that alternative approaches to ventilation protocols may soon become...

Laser Device Approved for Pain Treatment

The TerraQuant device was approved by the FDA, a laser device that uses biostimulation to treat patients with...

Silver-Coated Endotracheal Tube from C.R. Bard Approved

A new tube for endotracheal placement was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for marketing. The Agento...

Continuous Central Station Monitoring Technology Launched

The American Society of Anaesthesiologists Annual Meeting this week included the introduction of a new wireless technology (pdf)...