Anesthesia in Biological Technology

Brain Monitor Eliminates Need for Routine Oxygen With Propofol - Friedberg's Triad Unveiled

... in propofol detox between patients is why most anesthesia providers routinely give oxygen. Twelve years experience with custom PK anesthesia using a brain monitor has eliminated routine ... not improve your looks to your liking, but your anesthesia provider could kill you as quickly as Michael ...

Milestone Scientific to Report 2008 Year-End Results on Tuesday, March 17, 2009

... sales for the award-winning STA Single Tooth anesthesia System (TM) (STA System) for four ... a wide array of fluids. The STA Single Tooth anesthesia System (TM) , a computer-controlled local anesthesia delivery system, uses this technology to provide ...

Milestone Scientific to Showcase STA(TM) System at the Greater New York Dental Meeting in New York City

... standard of care for the delivery of local anesthesia in dentistry. -- ... System is a patented, computer-controlled local anesthesia delivery system that incorporates the "pressure ... Anesthesia) System, a computer-controlled local anesthesia delivery system, uses this technology to provide ...

Baxter Raises Full-Year 2008 Outlook Following Strong Second-Quarter Financial Results

... products and injectable drugs, as well as anesthesia products globally. Renal sales increased 8 ... 229 208 10% 5% anesthesia 122 96 ... 449 417 8% 3% anesthesia 221 185 ...

Baxter Reports Solid First Quarter Financial Results and Raises Full-Year Outlook

... significant growth in international sales of anesthesia products and injectable drugs. Renal sales ... 220 209 5% 1% anesthesia 99 89 ... 131 89 220 122 87 209 anesthesia 58 41 99 60 ...

Schering-Plough Announces New Drug Application for Sugammadex Assigned Priority Review Status by U.S. FDA

... Muscle relaxants are used as part of general anesthesia during surgical procedures. If approved, ... Corporation, has had a strong presence in the anesthesia market for over 35 years," said Robert ... the potential to change the way doctors practice anesthesia as it will allow anesthesiologists to rapidly and ...

Cadence Pharmaceuticals Announces Presentations at Upcoming Scientific Conferences

... acetaminophen), will be presented at the American Society of Regional anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) 34th Annual Regional anesthesia Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona on April 30, 2009 and at the Society of ...

MINRAD International, Inc. Announces Reduction in Workforce

... is an interventional pain management company with three focus areas: (1) anesthesia and analgesia, (2) real-time image guidance, and (3) conscious sedation. The Company's products are sold throughout the world. The anesthesia and analgesia business currently manufactures and sells generic inhalation ...

LI-COR Biosciences and Euthanex Corporation Provide Anesthesia System for Small Animal Imaging

... to connect to the Pearl Imager(TM) or Odyssey(R) MousePOD(TM). The anesthesia system, developed by veterinarians, is simple to operate, works safely ... Odyssey MousePOD's temperature regulation and easy connection to the gas anesthesia system. For more information go to: http://www.licor.com About ...

Oridion Launches its Fully Integrated Remote Monitoring System and SARA Software for Improved Patient Safety

... remote patient monitoring system that directly responded to the anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) recommendation for improved anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) recommendation for improved ventilation ...

Masimo Launches Patient SafetyNet and Showcases the Rainbow SET Upgradable Noninvasive Monitoring Platform at 2007 ASA Annual Meeting

... Joint Commission (JCAHO), the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement are ... may lead to death, and smokers with residual elevated COHb at the time of anesthesia are at cardiac ischemic risk. Also for the first time at the ASA, Masimo ...

Doctors in New Hampshire Now Treating Cancer with Non-Invasive Image-Guided Radiosurgery Using Novalis Tx(TM) Technology

... for me, there was another treatment option." Clinicians completed Bickford's full course of SBRT treatments in five days without the need for anesthesia or overnight hospital stays. On each of these days, Bickford was in and out of the hospital in a little more than an hour. Treatments were quick ...

Catalyst Biosciences Expands Scientific Advisory Board With Leading Experts in Protease Therapeutic Discovery and Development

... in cancer cells, or delay cell destruction in neurodegenerative diseases and stroke. Dr. Gregory Stahl is the Paul Allen Professor of anesthesia in the Center of Experimental Therapeutics and Reperfusion Injury (CETRI), Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Brigham ...

Masimo Initiates Full Market Release of First-Ever Noninvasive Continuous Hemoglobin Monitor

... the world who participated in the limited market release. Ronald Miller, MD, Chief of Anesthesia, Professor and Chairman of the Dept. of anesthesia and Perioperative Care at the University of California, San Francisco , stated, "Masimo SpHb is an impressive new tool that helps us to more safely ...

NeoStem Expands Stem Cell Collection Center Network Into New Jersey Led by Leading Plastic Surgeon and Anti-Aging Authority

... for a non-surgical complete facial rejuvenation procedure that involves the use of adult stem cells. The procedure can be accomplished under local anesthesia in an office setting and requires only about a week of recovery time. He is also a founder of Suracell Inc. ( www.suracell.com ), which formulates ...

MINRAD Receives Notice That NYSE Alternext Intends to File Delisting Application With Securities and Exchange Commission

... listing will be granted. About the Company The Company is an interventional pain management company with three focus areas: (1) anesthesia and analgesia, (2) real-time image guidance, and (3) conscious sedation. The Company's products are sold throughout the world. The anesthesia and ...

Oridion Announces Significant Medical Research to be Presented at AARC Congress

... concluded that EtCO2 measurement contributes significantly to the prediction of events during pediatric and adult endoscopy procedures under general anesthesia and conscious sedation. Two research studies, completed in cooperation between The Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston, MA) and The ...

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Results From a Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Sublingual Sufentanil NanoTabs(TM) in Treating Post-Operative Pain

... a significant challenge for healthcare providers. Current treatment methods include IV PCA, continuous epidural infusion, as well as other regional anesthesia techniques. IV PCA relies on a computerized pump that is attached to a patient's IV catheter. A variety of opioids, most frequently morphine, may ...

DURECT's Collaboration With Alpharma Clears HSR Review and Is Effective

... for relief of persistent pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). Bupivacaine is a long-acting, local anesthetic drug used in regional anesthesia for local tissue infiltration, nerve block, and epidural and intrathecal anesthesia. If ELADUR is the first bupivacaine product approved for PHN, ...

Five New Clinical Studies Show Value of Masimo PVI & PI

... and often fail to predict fluid responsiveness. PVI has been shown to predict fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients under general anesthesia during surgery, and may help clinicians optimize fluid administration and improve patient outcomes.(2-4) Also at ASA for the first time, Masimo ...

Small Animal Imaging Market: Biospace Lab Wins Frost & Sullivan Accolade for Its Successful Product Line Strategy

... Imager(TM), a real time bioluminescence and fluorescence system, dynamically detects and quantifies the optical signal. With the In Actio(TM) add-on, anesthesia is no longer required. The Photon Imager uses a technology developed for night vision and is faster and more sensitive than most of its competitors. ...

Oridion Expands its OEM Partnerships - New Agreement with Spacelabs Healthcare

... international developer, manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment and services including solutions for patient monitoring and connectivity, anesthesia delivery and ventilation, diagnostic cardiology and supplies and accessories selling to hospitals, clinics and physician offices. Additionally, the ...

UltraShape Appoints Assaf Eyal as President & CEO

... The UltraShape procedure is performed during a convenient, "walk-in, walk-out" session carried out in an office-based environment; it requires no anesthesia or sedation. After treatment, patients immediately resume their daily routines with no need for maintenance treatments. The UltraShape Contour I ...

FDA Approves ALOXI(R) (Palonosetron HCl) Capsules for Prevention of Acute Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting

... emetogenic chemotherapy. ALOXI injection 0.075 mg is also approved as a single intravenous dose administered immediately before the induction of anesthesia for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) for up to 24 hours following surgery. ALOXI is contraindicated in patients known to ...

John Grisham Joins Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation Board, Citing Novel Technology's Potential to Help 'Millions of Patients'

... a host of other disorders ranging from heart disease to diabetes. The procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis, does not require general anesthesia or incisions, results in minimal discomfort and few complications, and allows rapid recovery. MRgFUS is the result of the integration of two ...

MINRAD International, Inc. to Discuss 2008 First Quarter Financial Results on Tuesday, May 13, 2008

... About the Company MINRAD International, Inc. is an interventional pain management company with real-time image guidance and anesthesia and analgesia product lines. The real-time image guidance products facilitate minimally invasive surgery especially for pain management and have ...

MINRAD International, Inc. Announces $40.0 Million Private Placement

... http://www.minrad.com About the Company MINRAD International, Inc. is an interventional pain management company with real-time image guidance, anesthesia and analgesia, conscious sedation product lines. The real-time image guidance products facilitate minimally invasive surgery especially for pain ...

Anesiva Announces Expansion of Zingo Agreement in Europe

... About Zingo(TM) Zingo(TM) is an easy-to-administer, single-use, needle-free system that delivers sterile lidocaine powder to provide topical, local anesthesia to reduce the pain associated with peripheral IV insertions or blood draws. Zingo's rapid onset of action allows intravenous line placement ...

Anesiva Announces New Zingo Marketing and Distribution Agreement

... About Zingo(TM) Zingo(TM) is an easy-to-administer, single-use, needle-free system that delivers sterile lidocaine powder to provide topical, local anesthesia to reduce the pain associated with peripheral IV insertions or blood draws. Zingo's rapid onset of action allows intravenous line placement ...

MINRAD International, Inc. Announces Appointment of David T. DiGiacinto as President and Chief Operating Officer

... development. About the Company MINRAD International, Inc. is an interventional pain management company with real-time image guidance and anesthesia and analgesia product lines. The real-time image guidance products facilitate minimally invasive surgery especially for pain management and have ...

Mindray to Acquire Datascope's Patient Monitoring Business for US$202 million

... will enjoy leading market share in specific sub-segments of the US patient monitoring market, such as ambulatory surgery centers, the hospital anesthesia market and the vital signs monitoring market as well as significant strength in centralized monitoring systems. Commenting on the transaction, ...

ZARS Pharma Announces Marketing Authorization of Rapydan(R) in Europe

... European Union countries in early 2008. Rapydan is a topical local anesthetic patch approved for use on normal and intact skin to provide surface anesthesia of the skin in connection with needle punctures, in children from 3 years and above, and needle punctures and superficial surgical procedures in ...

Schering-Plough Announces Sugammadex New Drug Application Filed in Japan

... ZEMURON(R) and in Japan as ESLAX(R)), as well as vecuronium bromide (marketed in Japan as MUSCULAX(R)). Muscle relaxants are used as part of general anesthesia during surgical procedures. The company announced on January 2, 2008, that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has assigned priority review ...

Glass Lewis Recommends Datascope Shareholders Vote for Re-Election of the Board's Directors

... In June 2007, Datascope acquired Artema Medical AB, its most recent acquisition, continuing our expansion of product offerings in the anesthesia monitoring market. RE-ELECT DATASCOPE'S TWO HIGHLY QUALIFIED DIRECTORS VOTE THE BLUE PROXY CARD TODAY Your vote ...

CRi Announces Maestro 2, the Next Generation in Vivo Optical Imaging Systems

... 2 combines the sensitivity and features of the original Maestro in vivo imaging system with advanced animal handling features -- an integrated anesthesia system and temperature controlled stage and imaging chamber. Computer-controlled automation through a new, user-friendly interface provides easy zoom ...

Schering-Plough Completes Acquisition of Organon BioSciences

... for hot flashes in menopausal women; * Sugammadex (from Organon), for the reversal of neuromuscular blockade used as part of general anesthesia during surgical procedures; * Tablet-based sublingual immunotherapy, for allergies; * Thrombin receptor antagonist, for acute coronary syndrome ...

Cheetah Medical's NICOM Non-Invasive Cardiac Output Monitor Featured in a Presentation at the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) Annual Meeting

... and across a variety of body types. These features enable the device to be used in several important clinical applications, including intensive care, anesthesia and peri-operative settings, step down, emergency room, dialysis clinic, cardiac care unit, ECO(TM) (Exercise CO testing), CRT-pacemaker ...

GE Acquires Instrumentarium

... medical efficiency and patient safety. Combined, GE and Instrumentarium will offer a wide range of advanced medical imaging, patient monitoring, anesthesia delivery, critical care and information systems - putting pertinent information in the hands of clinicians and enabling faster, better and more ...

GE Medicals Acquisitions May Prompt More Purchases

... company spokesperson. On Oct. 9, GE Medical Systems division completed the acquisition of Finland-based Instrumentarium including Madison-based anesthesia equipment manufacturer Datex-Ohmeda . The transaction marked the second time Datex-Ohmeda was purchased in five years. But according to ...