New doctors, teaching physicians disagree about essential medical procedures to learn
...ents learn." Interestingly, Fitch said, the procedures rated as "must know" by new doctors were more invasive spinal taps, incisions and drainage, intubation and inserting a central line, for example, than the more basic procedures identified as "must know" by the experienced, faculty physicians. The study ...Water method for unsedated colonoscopy; interval between prep and colonoscopy predicts prep quality
...cement of the scope into the cecum is termed cecal intubation and is mandatory for colonoscopy to be effective. ...ed that the novel water method would enhance cecal intubation and increase the proportion of patients willing to...ns were examined using the water method. The cecal intubation rate with the air method was 76 percent, while the...Colonoscopy Quality Critical Factor to Thorough Exam and Best Colon Cancer Detection
...n the data from the non-peer reviewed single-center study are excluded, only 4,929 procedures are available for analysis, and in these cases the cecal intubation rate was 83.5 percent, more than 10 percent lower than the recommended 95 percent threshold. Furthermore, other data indicate that primary care p...ORSupply.com Unveils Largest Selection of Otoscopes Available Anywhere
... well-known as the Internet’s largest source for anesthesia supplies, intubation supplies and surgical supplies – has not always had such a focus on d...tor, Jason Rezvanian. “We offer thousands of products for anesthesia, intubation and surgical supplies . Diagnostic instruments were just the next logical...Two Asthma Meds May Be Too Risky, FDA Panel Says
...se of rescue medications. For Advair, there was no evidence of increased risk for asthma-related death, asthma-related hospitalization, asthma-related intubation and all-cause death in any database. Therefore, no regulatory action is necessary for this product." And Novartis noted, "Given the benefits associ...FDA Panel Mulls Safety of Asthma Meds
...se of rescue medications. For Advair, there was no evidence of increased risk for asthma-related death, asthma-related hospitalization, asthma-related intubation and all-cause death in any database. Therefore, no regulatory action is necessary for this product." A third company, Novartis, noted that "given t...Schering-Plough Announces European Launch of BRIDION(R) (Sugammadex)
... relaxant plays several critical roles in general anesthesia. Anesthesiologists use muscle relaxation to improve surgical conditions and to facilitate intubation and mechanical ventilation. Reversal agents reverse the effects of muscle relaxants, enabling patients to regain normal muscle function sooner and bre...European Union's CHMP Issues Positive Opinion on Sugammadex
...e vice president and president, Schering-Plough Research Institute. Muscle relaxants play several critical roles in general anesthesia: facilitating intubation (the insertion of a tube to assist a patient with breathing during surgery); improving surgical conditions; and reducing the risk of complications dur...Discovery's KL-4 Surfactant Technology Demonstrates Novel Anti-Inflammatory Properties
... developed for other neonatal and pediatric indications. Aerosurf, Discovery's aerosolized SRT, is being developed to potentially obviate the need for intubation and conventional mechanical ventilation and holds the promise to significantly expand the use of surfactants in respiratory medicine. For more informa...Surfaxin (Lucinactant) Long-Term Survival Advantage vs. Comparators Published in Pediatrics
...ped for other neonatal and pediatric indications. Aerosurf(tm), Discovery Labs aerosolized SRT, is being developed to potentially obviate the need for intubation and conventional mechanical ventilation and holds the promise to significantly expand the use of surfactants in respiratory medicine. For more informa...Self-Retaining Bicanaliculus Intubation Set
Description: Nicknamed the SRS, this new and innovative stent allows the physician to intubate the canaliculi in the office right at the chair with just topical anesthetic drops. The SRS is made of medical grade silicone and is available in three lengths 25mm, 30mm and 35mm (disposable sizers sold separat...Bivona® Intubation Stylet - Small
Description: Bivona® stylets are manufactured of malleable stainless steel wire. The length can be adjusted by sliding the attached silicone stopper. The Blue Line® tracheal tube introducer (bougie) is designed to assist with difficult intubations....Bivona® Intubation Stylet - Large
Description: Bivona® stylets are manufactured of malleable stainless steel wire. The length can be adjusted by sliding the attached silicone stopper. The Blue Line® tracheal tube introducer (bougie) is designed to assist with difficult intubations....Blue Line® Intubation Stylet 7.5 mm 10 mm
Description: All endotracheal accessories are designed to ensure your technique. The Blue Line® intubation stylets feature a satin-smooth coating and are available in three sizes....Blue Line® Intubation Stylet 5.0 mm 7.0 mm
Description: All endotracheal accessories are designed to ensure your technique. The Blue Line® intubation stylets feature a satin-smooth coating and are available in three sizes....Blue Line® Intubation Stylet 2.5 mm 4.5 mm
Description: All endotracheal accessories are designed to ensure your technique. The Blue Line® intubation stylets feature a satin-smooth coating and are available in three sizes....GlideScope® Video Intubation System
Description: GlideScope is an innovative intubation system. Providing an unobstructed view of the vocal cords, the GlideScope is ideal for many types of intubations. A high resolution video camera is embedded within the patented Glidescope blade. Clear images are captured by the camera and displayed on a mon...Lacrimal Intubation Set w/Retrieval Device
Description: Lacrimal Intubation Set w/Retrieval Device. Size: Probes 23g x 4-1/4"....More Info Lacrimal Intubation Set w/Retrieval Device
Description: More Info Lacrimal Intubation Set w/Retrieval Device. Size: Probes 23g x 4-1/4"....More Info Lacrimal Intubation Set
Description: More Info Lacrimal Intubation Set. Size: Probes 23g x 7"....New Report Just Published: World Endoscopy Systems Market Report
...d Throat (ENT) II-30 Laryngoscopy II-30 Respiratory Tract II-30 Bronchoscopy II-30 Thoracic Laparoscopy II-31 Blebectomy II-31 intubation Endoscopes II-31 Otoscopy II-31 Sinoscopy II-31 Pharyngolaryngoscopy II-31 Obstetric/Gynecology II-32 Fallopian & Ovarian Lapa...Presenters Announced For MichBio Expo's Emerging Business Showcase
...ill continue with nine-minute company presentations. Presenting companies include: AI Medical Devices, Inc. - Medical devices emphasizing improved intubation procedures. Armune BioScience, Inc. - High-value, protein signature-based diagnostic/prognostic tests for certain cancers. Aursos, Inc. - Drugs ...Schering-Plough Announces Sugammadex New Drug Application Filed in Japan
...y used during surgeries that require profound muscle relaxation. Anesthesiologists use muscle relaxation to improve surgical conditions, to facilitate intubation and mechanical ventilation, and to reduce the chance of complications. In clinical trials to date, sugammadex has demonstrated the ability to rapidl...