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NEW PRODUCTS Disposable Electrodes Cambridge disposable elec- trodes eliminate the danger of cross-contamination between patients, and do not need gels since they can be applied directly to the patient's skin. They have a shelf-life of three years and cost 9.5 cents apiece. Contact: Cambridge Medical Instruments, Inc., 73 Spring Street, P.O. Box 958, Ossining, NY 10562; 800/892-0012. ? Stethoscope With its variable filter, the EM-1 reduces external noise interference and is recommended for rescue units and other high- noise environments. It provides excellent amplification for the hearing-impaired. Contact: Alpha International, Ltd., 4416 Russell Road, Lynwood, WA 64120; 800/521-0714. Searchlight Highly versatile, this dual- beam security searchlight oper ates from a vehicle electrical system, a portable 12V power pack or aLl0V adapter. It con- verts from spot to flood or flood • spot with the flick of a switch. Features include a nine-foot coiled cord, a portable power pack, a belt clip, a shoulder str~ a recharger and a shock-resista case. Contact: Direct Safety Co: pany, 7815 S. 46th St., Phoenix, AZ 85044; 602/968-7009. Flight Log The Medical Crew Flight Log by MedAero was designed specifi- cally for airborne medical personnel. The pages include flight time and patlent-care time. These categories are divided into columns for type-of-aircraft, day- or-night flight, scene-or-hospital transfer and type-of-patient cared for. Contact: MedAero, P.O. Box 2114, Clarksville, IN 47131; 812/948-2448. ATTENTION ALL PROVIDERS OF AEROMEDICAL TRANSPORT: YOU'RE INVITED TO FLY WITH ASHBEAMS NOW join America's largest air medical services association and get the inside track on emergency safety in the sky- plus so much more! • Share information nationwide with operators of emergency air medical services. • Tap into ASHBEAMS' extensive central data bank. • Attend the annual ASHBEAMS seminar (at special membership rates) for a first look at the latest techniques. • Find out how your peers have handled complex situations. • Receive the AeroMedical Journal every other month and track critical industry trends. • Play a key role in guiding the future of this vital community service. Assist in the development of national standards for the new ALS, BLS, and Specialty divisions. Program, individual & associate memberships are now available. Take flight in good company. Join ASHBEAMS before your next call! For immediate information, complete this coupon and mail it to: ASHBEAMS, 35 S. Raymond Ave. #205, Pasadena, CA 91105 Attn: Nina Merrill, Executive Director Telephone 818/793-1232 [] Yes! I want to be counted among the esteemed members of America's largest emergency air medical services association. [] Program Membership [] Individual Membership [] Associate Membership $450 $50 $225 NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE _ ASHBEAMS AMJ JANUARY/FEBRUARY1988 29
