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 Safer Stitches
According to the American College of Surgeons, suture-needle sticks occur in as many as 15 percent of all surgeries, threatening OR nurses, surgeons and staff with blood-borne pathogen exposure. SuturTek® Incorporated's new suturing tool, the 360° Fascia Closure Device, was developed to ensure safety when suturing fascia, during which 59 percent of suture needle injuries occur. The 360° Fascia Closure Device is the only suturing solution with an FDA cleared claim that it “aids in the prevention of suture needle sticks,” complying with OSHA regulations and reducing cost, risk and liability exposure. The device is reusable, ergonomic, can be sterilized and delivers high quality stitches. For more information, visit www.suturtek.com.
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Rx Info at Your Fingertips
Nurses and doctors are increasingly using mobile technology, such as Palm® handhelds and other personal digital assistants (PDAs), to access medical information efficiently and at the bedside. Thanks to Skyscape®, a leading source of medical information software for PDAs, the complexity of prescribing drugs according to health plans just got a little easier. Skyscape's new RxPlan program contains formularies for over 4,700 health plans, including those used by Medicare Part D and Medicaid participants. It continuously updates the status of over 12,000 drugs, allowing physicians and advanced practice nurses to offer prescription choices based on a patient's health plan coverage. For more information on this and other mobile device medical information programs, visit www.skyscape.com.
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Copious Hands-Free Notes
Tired of taking notes for every meeting, class and conference you attend? Panasonic's newest digital voice recorder just made life a little easier. Whether you are dictating a patient's treatment plan for easy reference, or recording a seminar in a busy conference hall, the Panasonic RR-US500 will capture clear, crisp recordings for more than 30 hours. Its advanced microphone can amplify the voice of a specific person, even in a group setting and its slim, compact shape is ideal for travel, easily slipping into a scrubs pocket or purse. Additional functions include conversion capabilities from sound to text with included software, translation of sound files to and from six languages, and the ability to email audio files to co-workers or business associates. For more information, or to purchase the RR-US500, visit www.panasonic.com.
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Personalize Your Workspace
Accessorize your workspace with a personalized mouse pad from Atlas Mouse Pads. The mouse pads are available in a wide selection of sizes and designs, and are customizable with a photo or logo. Just e-mail or mail the company the image you'd like to use and within a week they'll ship you your personalized pad. Price varies depending on the number of mouse pads ordered, but in-stock mouse pads are $4.99 each.
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