PRODUCTNEWS

New Products for the Flight Crew Innovative products have been devel-

oped to make the operations of medical flight programs easier and more effec- tive. The following listings include the latest offerings.

AMPUL TOP GRIPPER RNA Medical (Acton, MA) has in-

troduced the Snapper, a pliable polyvi- nyl sheath for gripping the top of a

glass ampul when breaking it off to help protect per- sonnel from being cut and infected. Reusable and washable. Fifty per box; sizes to fit 1-20 ml ampuls.

RNA Medical 800/533-6162

VITAL SIGN MONITOR Pace Tech, Inc. (Clearwater, FL)

has introduced the VITALMAX 800 non-invasive vital sign monitor and

pulse oxi- meter. Al- lows im- m e d i a t e and contin- uous deter- mina t ions

of SaO2, pulse, temperature and respi- ration while pressing a button, plus non-invasive monitoring of systolic and diastolic blood pressure, mean ar- terial pressure, oxygen saturation, and more. Fully automatic and program- mable with hands off, manual, auto- matic and stat modes of operation.

Pace Tech, Inc. 813/442-8118

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WEATHER MAPPING SYSTEM OPTION

3M Aviation Safety Systems (Columbus, OH) has introduced the Navaid Option for its Stormscope

brand Series II Weather Map- ping Systems. The system al- lows a pilot to simultaneously view both real- time thunder-

storm information and navigational in- formation on the same display.

Now, in the WX-1000+ Stormscope Series II systems, an expandable inter- face board (CRS-232C communication port) allows the Navaid Option. The option enables data generated by Loran or Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to be presented on a Stormscope Series II display.

3M Aviation Safety Systems 614/885-3310

COMMUNICATION CONTROL UNIT

Baker Audio/Telecom (Norcross, GA) has introduced the RDI-7000 Communication Control Unit, the

heart of its integrated AGRIS Air to Ground Radio Inter- c o n n e c t S y s t e m

communications system. AGRIS en- ables air medical programs to use the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN) or company telephone net- work as the backbone of their voice and/or data networks, thus allowing for cost effective on-ground communi- cation coverage as well as en route coverage between aircraft, dispatch, and/or maintenance.

Baker Audio/Telecom 404/441-2000

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PRODUCTNEWS

COMPACT SUCTION UNIT Laerdal Medical (Armonk, NY) has

introduced the Laerdal Compact Suc- tion Unit (LCSU) with a totally dispos-

able collection system. Typical vacuum levels to 550 mm Hg and airflows of 30 LPM. Small (6.5 x 9 x 9 inches) and l i g h t w e i g h t (under 5 lbs.).

High capacity collection bottle is grad- uated and holds 1200+ ml of material.

Laerdal Medical 800/431-1055

GUIDE SYSTEM Elicotteri S.R.L. (Albizzate, Italy)

has introduced its Heli-Guide system designed to light landing sites for safe helicopter operation.

The system consists of a locator beacon and center l ine markers

(highly visible, frequently flashing strobe lights), an electronic control box, pad markers (not used in perma- nent installations), and an optional vi- sual approach slope indicator. Portable, lightweight. Self-contained or can be integrated into a permanent heliport installation or used in fixed wing operations at small airports or landing strips.

Elicotteri S.R.L. 39-331-993322

AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM Egan Aviation (Milwaukee, WI) has

introduced the Vent Air Supply System (VAS) for air medical use in both rotor- craft and fixed wing aircraft. The sys- tem provides one cubic foot per minute of filtered air at a minimum constant pressure of 52 pounds per square inch. Operates on 24VDC and fixed with a muffler to keep noise down.

Egan Aviation Inc. 800/367-663 7

EXTRICATION COLLAR Rockford Medical & Safety

Company (Rockford, IL) has intro- duced the Ferno Cervi VII Disposable

Extrication Col- lar designed for single use ei- ther in normal everyday oper- ations or for mass casualty situations. Con-

structed of water-resistant corrugated material; comes in small, medium and large sizes. Radiolucent and compati- ble with CT Scanners and MRI.

Rockford Medical & Safety 800/435-9451

Information on new products for the air medical industry is welcomed. Send photographs and brief descriptions for consideration to: New Products, The Journal of Air Medical Transport, 270 W. Center, Orem, UT84057.

Conference Team Training, Composition & Mode of Transport Karin A, McCIoskey, MD Children's Hospital of Birmingham, Alabama

ECMO: Implications for Transport Marleta Reynolds, MD Children's Memorial Medical Center Chicago, Illinois

Ethical Decision-Making in Transport Arthur Derse, MD, JD Medical College of Wisconsin

Stabilization & Diagnosis of C-Spine Trauma Mary Ann Radkowski, MD Children's Memorial Medical Center Chicago, Illinois

Head Injury & ICP Management Bruce Storrs, MD Children's Memorial Medical Center Chicago, Illinois

For Details Call:

Little People, Big Problems: Issues in Neonatal and

Pediatric Transport March 21 & 22, 1991

Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago, IL Sponsored by:

Children's Memorial Medical Center Chicago, IL

Highlights: When Disaster Strikes: Mass Casualty Triage Alasdair Dow, MD MIEMSS Shock Trauma Center

The Ups & Downs of Flight Physiology Therese Harms, MD University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics

Stabilization & Treatment of the Neonate with Respiratory Failure Edward Ogata, MD Children's Memorial Medical Center Chicago, Illinois

Special Session: AHA/AAP Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course Offered to interested parties-- March 23 & 24.

Many more exciting topics!

(312) 880-3817

ARE WE BLOWING A LOT

OF HOT AIR? YES! The problem with most ventilator air supply systems is they don't supply enough air. Oh, they work fine during one cycle, but have the tendency to set off the low-air warning alarm during another.

Not the new VAS (Ventilator Air Supply) system. The VAS supplies an ample 1 cubic foot of air at 53 PSi to power a standard ventilator during all breathing cycles, even when oxygen flow rates are as low as 3 Ipm. This new system operates on a standard 24 VDC aircraft voltage in both fixed wing and rotorcraft.

For additional information, call 1-800-367-6637 or (414) 544-9266. Also, ask about our aircraft conversions, quick change EMS aircraft litters, and oxygen systems.

Egan Aviation, Inc. Aeromedical

Equipment Manufacturer

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