Implantable pumps extend lives of patients too sick for transplant
Pumps implanted into the chest to maintain circulation can significantly extend the lives of the sickest patients in end-stage heart failure who are not candidates for heart transplantation, according to the results of a clinical trial led by Duke University Medical Center cardiologists. The pumps, known as left ventricular assistant devices (LVADs), are employed when the heart's left vent...T2-01 Diaphragm Pump from Parker Hannifin Corporation
Description:The T2-01 high-performance pump, available in a single and twin head, features T Squareds patented high efficiency dynamic valve design. With the most compact, lightweight package in its performance range, T2-01 is ideal for use in portable air and gas applications. Delivers 1.5 and 2.0 liters per Watt @ 1 psi (SH and TH...Infuse/withdraw PHD2000 pump, 4x140 syringe rack (702007) from Instech Solomon
Description:The PHD2000 syringe pump series combines Harvard Apparatuss best pump mechanism, a well thought out user interface and a wide range of configuration options. A lookup table in the pumps software contains the dimensions of syringes from all the major manufacturers. A bright, two line display lets you read all the pertinent information from across the lab. All models have RS-232 and TTL ports for e...Programmable PHD2000 pump, microliter syringe rack (702011) from Instech Solomon
Description:The PHD2000 syringe pump series combines Harvard Apparatuss best pump mechanism, a well thought out user interface and a wide range of configuration options. A lookup table in the pumps software contains the dimensions of syringes from all the major manufacturers. A bright, two line display lets you read all the pertinent information from across the lab. All models have RS-232 and TTL ports for e...Automatic Cuff Inflation Pump from IITC Life Science
Description:The IITC Model 20-NW cuff pump is a dedicated cuff pump for small animal noninvasive blood pressure testing. This cuff pump replaces manual inflation and can be used for all IITCs indirect blood pressure test systems for mouse and rat; from single up to multi-channel systems are available. The IITC Model 20-NW cuff pump has adjustable cut-off pressure in 50 mmHg increments, adjustable deflation r...dotLab System, Dual Pump from Axela Biosensors
Description:The dotLab System brings together two mature, well-understood technologies: grating-based light diffraction and immobilized capture surfaces. This combination produces a sensitive and very simple technique for the detection of molecular binding events without the use of fluorescent labels. Protein-specific capture molecules are immobilized on the dotLab Sensor surface in eight distinct l...Alfalight introduces new 25-watt pump module
The CPM-II is available with 25 watts of output power and a 200-micron (0.22 NA) output fiber for fiber laser applications. A version with 21 watts in a 6+1:1 pump/signal con...Self-Drying Vacuum Pumps... the solution for applications producing condensation
Where gases with high moisture content must be evacuated during vacuum drying operations, condensate may collect in the vacuum pump head. Consequently, the pump may not perform properly and may take more time to evacuate the designated volume. New, self-drying pumps...UW Hospital and Clinics install smart intravenous pumps
Errors like these occur every da...Pump up the Thiamine levels after gastric surgery
Another study proclaiming the importance of thiamine (vitamin B1) states that a deficiency in vitamin B1 could be very serious complication after a surgery to treat obesity//. This is based on a study published in Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study further elucidates that if untreated, vitamin B1 deficiency can lead to Wernicke’s encephal...Several helping of fruits and vegetables help the pressure off the pump- the heart!
Another study supports the mantra, “Be healthy, be vegetarian!” This is inferred by a new study that backs the efficacy of a diet rich in veggies, whole grains and fruits to promote good health. // This was revealed by a group of researchers of London's Imperial College. Their findings were that that people who eat their fill of plant foods are more likely to maintain better cardiovas...Funds Pumped In To Reduce Waiting List of Priority Patients
As the waiting list is growing day by day, the New South Wales (NSW) Government is planning to pump in more funds to reduce the queue//. It has decided to allocate to more money to the region's area health services. This step is thought to help cut elective surgery waiting lists. The Hunter New England and north coast area health services will get a funding boost of $500,000 e...Medtronic’s Insulin Pump Receives Regulatory Approva
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Medtronic's MiniMed Paradigm insulin pump, which is also a glucose monitor. This is the first device to deliver // insulin as well as monitor glucose levels in the blood. The MiniMed takes blood glucose every five minutes and gives 288 readings per day. It consists of two components, one of which is an electrode inserted under the skin....Death Pumps Up Aggressive Thoughts
A study was conducted by Tom Pyszczynski, professor, Psychology, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Abdolhossein Abdollahi, professor, Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Zarand, //Iran, Sheldon Solomon, professor, Psychology, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and Jeff Greenberg, professor, Psychology, University of Arizona, Tuscon. In this study both Iranian students...ACROBAT Mechanical Off-Pump System
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Description:The Hydroflex Arthroscopic Irrigation Pump is simple to transport, set-up and tear down. The pump is streamlined with a simple control panel an no transducers or electronics to control flow. It is compatible with all Arthroscopic systems....Continuous Wave II Arthroscopy Pump
Description:The Continuous Wave II Arthroscopy Pump provides pulse-free, continuous fluid inflow for joint distention when used in conjunction with a high flow sheath or separate inflow cannula....