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Neuchatel, Switzerland Masimo have announced that, in conjunction with its CE marking, the limited market release of the Spot-Check Rad-67™ Handheld Pulse CO-Oximeter®. Rad-67 offers Measure-through Motion and Low Perfusion™ SET® pulse oximetry and upgradeable rainbow®noninvasive monitoring technology in a compact, portable spot-check device. With the universal reusable rainbow® DCI®-mini sensor, Rad-67 features Next Generation SpHb® (noninvasive total hemoglobin) technology.
Next Generation SpHb technology offers improved motion tolerance and a faster time to display SpHb results (in as few as 30 seconds). In addition, field performance has been enhanced in lower hemoglobin ranges. The rainbow® DCI-mini sensor allows patients of all ages, from infants to adults, to be spot-checked using a reusable sensor. Next Generation SpHb, enabled when Rad-67 and the DCI-mini sensor are used together, significantly advances the forefront of noninvasive portable hemoglobin spot-checking.
Rad-67's ability to provide portable spot-check measurements of both oxygen saturation and SpHb, in addition to other noninvasive rainbow® measurements, makes it a useful single-device solution in multiple care areas and mobile environments, such as when screening patients during blood donation drives, emergency room screening, and in physicians' offices. In addition to a rechargeable battery with six-hour run time, Rad-67 features a high-resolution, HD color display with intuitive touchscreen navigation that automatically adjusts brightness to optimize visibility in a variety of settings, including outdoors. The slim-profile sensor connector port is designed to provide tactile feedback upon proper connection. Multiple parameters are simultaneously displayed, allowing for quick patient assessment.
Rad-67 provides convenient historical data review directly on the device, with unique patient identifiers to help improve organization of records and workflow. Using Bluetooth®, Rad-67 can connect wirelessly to portable printers. Rad-67 also includes built-in wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi. When used in conjunction with Masimo Iris Gateway™ or Patient SafetyNet™*, data from Rad-67 can be sent directly to the patient's electronic medical record (EMR). Automating data transfer with EMR integration may help reduce the possibility of human error when manually transferring data.
Dr. Aryeh Shander, Chief of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, noted that, "in the process of screening for anemia, having the ability to detect hemoglobin noninvasively is one of the greatest advances. Once low hemoglobin is reported, confirmation with a conventional laboratory test will further explore the possible causes."
Joe Kiani, Founder and CEO of Masimo, said, "We're proud to announce Rad-67 with Next Generation SpHb technology. Next Generation SpHb represents a significant enhancement to the noninvasive measurement we invented a decade ago – a measurement we look forward to continuing to improve."
Rad-67 has not received 510(k) clearance and is not available for sale in the United States.
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*The use of the trademark Patient SafetyNet is under license from University HealthSystem Consortium.
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A NORTH EAST manufacturer is continuing to help a global charity deliver healthcare services on-board the world’s largest hospital ship.
Rigel Medical, part of Seaward Group, supplies biomedical test equipment to Mercy Ships, an international charity.
The voluntary organisation delivers free medical care to some of the world’s poorest countries via a former passenger ship which has been converted into a hospital with five operating rooms, an intensive care unit and 80 ward beds.
The Africa Mercy has just returned from a 10-month field service to Cameroon – and is scheduled to arrive in Conakry, Guinea in August for its next service.The ship is fitted out with equipment to test the hospital’s syringe drivers, which deliver a consistent flow of injected medication, and its volumetric pumps for infusion of fluids – all manufactured at Rigel’s County Durham base.
The testers, Rigel’s Multi-Flo Infusion Pump Analysers, provide an essential service on board as they ensure patients are administered the correct doses at all times. Without them, patients are put at serious risk of receiving the wrong levels of medication – which can be fatal.
Rigel also provided a suite of essential testing devices, including a 288+ Electrical Safety Analyser, a portable tester designed to perform routine tests on medical electrical equipment, and a UniPulse defibrillator analyser which ensures defibrillators are working correctly.
Rigel Medical, soon to be rebranded as Seaward Medical, has a long standing commitment to supporting charitable organisations and overseas healthcare providers.
The firm has previously supplied equipment to be used in voluntary missions to Asia and Africa.
Jackie Abbott, corporate relations at Mercy Ships, said: “We’re extremely grateful for the support that Rigel Medical has given us.
“Our trip to Cameroon was our biggest venture yet and it wouldn’t have been possible without partners like Rigel.”
Jack Barrett, national business development manager at Rigel Medical, said: “We’re delighted to continue helping Mercy Ships carry out its important work.
“The work the team accomplishes is simply incredible and it’s a real honour to be able to contribute to the mission in such a vital way.”
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EBME Expo: 3rd & 4th April 2019
Venue: Arena MK, Milton Keynes
Please note that this is a UK based event.
Please do not register if you are unable to travel to the UK.
The EBME (Electronic and biomedical engineering) conference and exhibition started in 2009, as a way of improving healthcare through the sharing and application of knowledge from experienced professionals involved in the management of healthcare technology. This educational event has continued to grow both in delegate attendance and reputation, and remains a sponsored event, but independent of any one commercial company.
EBME Seminar & Expo. 10th. Anniversary
For our 10th anniversary, and after considering feedback from our delegates and exhibitors, we will be holding our annual event at a new larger venue - The Milton Keynes Arena.
This location will be familiar to previous visitors, as it is still at Stadium MK (home to the MK Dons Football Club), where we have held the seminar at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel for the last 7 years.
The EBME Expo 2019 will feature a conference and exhibition, with excellent speakers in the conference hall, and innovative and internationally respected companies in the exhibition hall. We will have a variety of exhibition space sizes to cater for all types of companies with innovative new products.
In addition to moving to a larger venue, the 2019 EBME Expo will be open for two days - the focus being on medical equipment and maintenance on day one, and medical equipment planning and connectivity on day two.
Our conference programme will feature six speakers each day, with two keynote speakers focussing on delivery of improved patient outcomes.
Besides this, we are planning workshops in break-out areas and some of our exhibitors will be providing technical demonstrations and training. There will be numerous opportunities for informal networking.
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The aim of the event is to share knowledge and improve awareness, thereby raising the profile of our profession.
Continuing Professional Development
Each attending conference delegate will receive a certificate for their continuing professional development (CPD) record.
This educational seminar meets CPD requirements for the NHS knowledge and skills framework (KSF): 'Core dimensions 2, 4 & 5; and specific dimensions IK1, IK2 & IK3'.
Central Location
Situated in Milton Keynes, within easy access of the M1 and Milton Keynes Train station, the MK Arena is an impressive venue built into Stadium MK, a 30,500 seat stadium, which is also home to MK Dons Football Club and the 304 bedroom DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes.
To assist us with our exciting new format, we have partnered with BtoB events.
More information about the 2019 EBME Expo can be found at: https://www.ebme-expo.com
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MEDICAL professionals are being offered the chance to improve patient safety thanks to a series of webinars delivered by biomedical testing experts at Rigel Medical.
The first free webinar in the series covered the basic principles of electrosurgical testing and includes a Q&A session, and is now available to watch online via Rigel Medical’s free webinar library.
The next webinar in the series will take place on Thursday 29 November at 10am, where Seaward’s medical testing specialists will explore vital signs monitoring and testing the performance of these monitors for patient safety.
Further sessions, due to take place throughout November and December, will cover a range of topics including defibrillator and infusion pumps – and how to ensure they’re correctly tested.
Michael Walton, senior application engineer at Rigel Medical, said: “Healthcare staff work hard saving lives 365 days a year – and clinical engineers provide essential support ensuring medical equipment functions correctly.
“Malfunctioning medical equipment can cause serious problems in healthcare organisations so it’s crucial that regular testing is performed to ensure its fit for purpose.”
The webinars are just the latest training offering from Rigel, which works closely with medical professionals to educate and train them on best practice in biomedical testing.
Michael continued: “Rigel has a longstanding commitment to training and upskilling our customers to help them make the most of their devices.
“These new webinars are a fantastic opportunity for medical professionals to learn more about biomedical testers and put questions to our expert team.”
Rigel, which has bases in the UK, North America and SE Asia, is one of the longest established names in the medical industry, dating back to the 1970s when it created the world’s first electrical safety analyser.
It now employs 160 people worldwide as well as supporting a global network of distributors across Europe, USA, the Middle East and ASEAN region.
To find out more and sign up to the next webinar in the series, visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2187862507643787010
Previous webinars, including ‘The Practical Approach to Electrical Safety Testing’ and ‘An Introduction to Electrosurgery’ are available to view here: http://www.rigelmedical.com/webinars/
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How would you like to have your say on electrical safety analyzers – and get your hands on a state-of-the-art device?
Rigel Medical is offering you the chance to have your say on electrical safety analyzers – and enter an exclusive competition to win its best-selling SafeTest 60, worth £1,434.
A world-leading manufacturer of biomedical testing equipment, Rigel has a well-deserved reputation for product innovation. And now the testing expert needs your help to shape the future of its devices.
One lucky winner will receive a SafeTest 60 – ideal for testing high volumes of medical equipment such as beds, hoists, infusion pumps and centrifuges. With an easy-to-use interface it’s perfect for busy professionals looking for an efficient and reliable device.
To be in with a chance to win, all you need to do is complete Rigel’s short survey and share on social media.
To find out more and enter, visit www.rigelmedical.com/win
