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Key component of world’s smallest all-in-one vital signs solution
Rigel Medical has introduced a new simulation finger which combined with its advanced hand-held UNISIM simulator, provides the world’s smallest, high performance all-in-one vital signs solution.
The compact Rigel PULS-R universal SpO2 simulation finger can produce accurate SpO2 simulations in 1% resolution from as low as 30% using the pre-programmed manufacturer specific R-curves. It can also be configured to meet customer specific R-curves via a simple-to-use configuration tool. This improves the detection of degrading and inaccurate SpO2 probes, reducing incidences of failure and providing the user with peace of mind.
When linked with the UNISIM vital signs simulator - capable of undertaking NIBP, SpO2, ECG, temperature, IBP and respiration functionality tests simultaneously - it provides improved and customised vital signs simulation and measurement. Administration time is also reduced as the data recording and storage is undertaken directly and automatically.
The PULS-R is part of a range of advanced analysers, simulators, testers and accessories from Rigel Medical.
Also available is the free in-depth guide to measuring and simulating vital signs.
A copy is available at www.rigelmedical.com
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Distance Learning Diploma in Medical Equipment Technologies
"This qualification meets a real need for a structured route to develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge, and I have already enrolled two of my trainees on to this course.”
EBME Manager, West Midlands, September 2014
This qualification is accredited by the Open College Network and is listed on the Qualification Credit Framework (QCF), harmonising with the Modernising of Scientific Careers framework which seeks to address the training and education needs of the whole healthcare workforce of the NHS.
Learning takes place predominantly in the workplace, mainly through the completion of workbooks, web-based activities and tests and via direct practice with supervision by the workplace mentor. Course materials, study support and resources are available online. This distance learning programme thus provides the flexibility for candidates who work full-time to study whilst minimising disruption to their setting/employer. Modules are taught sequentially rather than concurrently, obviating the need for students to complete and submit multiple assessments at any one time.
Students will come together at Avensys’ dedicated Training Academy in the West Midlands for one weekend of teaching/practical sessions and assessments per module, led by highly skilled experts in medical engineering and training. This facility is a fully-equipped training environment designed to simulate a hospital, dental, or other clinical situation. The price of the course also includes high quality overnight accommodation for the weekend sessions, should it be required, at the 4 star Stourport Manor Hotel.
Candidates have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of IHEEM Membership for the duration of the course, and advice will be given by professional IHEEM staff on engineering registration.
The Diploma course lasts 18 months and the full cost is £7,995.00. Flexible payment options are available – candidates may pay for Levels 4 and 5 separately at £3997.50 each or per module £1000 All prices are exclusive of VAT.
The Diploma launch date is the 12th January 2015, cohorts will then be at 6 month intervals. On completion of the course, top up will be available onto a BSc in Medical Equipment Technologies; this will be launched in October 2016 with a partner university.
For further information and an application form please go to our website here or contact us; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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A new booklet from Rigel Medical provides guidance for people involved in testing medical infusion devices and highlights the benefits of the Multi-Flo analyser used to verify the performance of infusion devices.
The illustrative ‘An Introduction to Infusion Pump Testing’ booklet covers the history of infusion and features an easy-to-follow explanation of the different types of devices available to deliver an accurate, predetermined rate over a set period of time.
The main section provides advice and guidance on the various methods for testing infusion devices and a clear definition of the common flow measuring principles: volumetric, mass, bubble tracking, pressured based and displacement of syringe plunger.
Details are included about Rigel’s Multi-Flo high performance analyser, which doubles infusion pump test capacity, saving time and delivering productivity improvements through instantaneous high accuracy flow measurements.
A free copy of the full version of the guidance booklet is available to download as a PDF at www.rigelmedical.com/infusion-guide
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Welch Allyn is supporting the drive to improve patient safety and reduce error rates with the addition of electronic Early Warning Score (EWS) functionality to its Connex® Vital Signs Monitor (CVSM).
With National Early Warning Score (NEWS) Guidelines being adopted nationwide, this premium functionality will be provided at no extra charge for customers purchasing new CVSM devices for a limited period.
With documentation error rates using paper observation charts as high as 54.4% the the Connex® Scoring App™ can help to drastically reduce inaccuracies on patient charts - improving safety and clinical outcomes.
The Connex® Scoring App™ calculates early warning scores in line with NEWS Guidelines and can be interfaced with all leading electronic medical record systems. – eliminating paper charting all together if desired.
The App however is not limited to just NEWS, it can be customised to any early warning scoring system. This allows Trusts who use modified early warning scores to decide which parameters should be scored, what the clinical boundaries for each parameter are, and even set 'required action' messages for the caregiver. Another example of Welch Allyn’s commitment to offering maximum flexibility and cost effective operation to customers.
With patient safety and care a top priority within the NHS, healthcare professionals need access to user-friendly tools which combine flexibility and accuracy, and help ensure best practice, points out Jan McMeekin, Regional Manager at Welch Allyn.
‘Hospitals are trying to balance budgets without compromising patient care – and the pressures can only intensify,’ she says. ‘Our new Connex® Scoring App™ gives them an incredibly powerful tool, reducing the need for manual note-taking and calculations, and helping them meet the NEWS Guidelines.’
Building on Welch Allyn’s trademark combination of innovation, reliability and flexibility in meeting the needs of frontline medical staff, which stretches back almost 100 years, the new App combines straightforward operation with easy to understand and interpret data.
Results are calculated instantly, ensuring that clinicians are kept immediately informed, urgent and potentially lifesaving decisions on patient care can be swiftly made and delays minimised, while the CVSM’s optional remote monitoring allows up to 48 patients to be simultaneously tracked, even when a clinician is off-site.
Using a fully customisable colour coding system, clinicians can instantly see which individual patient parameters are outside the expected range and where to focus their attention. In line with the NEWS Guidelines, the CVSM customer scoring App also provides an aggregate score and customised message informing the user what action needs to be taken.
In addition to providing an overall score, the App also flags up red flag issues where one or more individual scores suggest cause for concern, and is also fully configurable by the customer, allowing additional measurements to be recorded and assessed.
Electronic Early Warning Scores can help improve reliability and speed over paper-based systems, which frees up hospital staff to spend additional time with patients and also provides a clear audit trail, essential should hospital record-keeping subsequently be called into question.
‘With public scrutiny focused on patient care as never before, we believe that the App has the potential to become an essential tool for frontline medical staff, offering timely, accurate and potentially life-saving information,’ says Jan McMeekin.
[1] Early warning system determination accuracy and action plan compliance, 2012, Barts Health Munro, PA & Padala, A.
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Rigel Medical's Multi-Flo high performance analyser doubles infusion pump test capacity, saving time and delivering productivity improvements through instantaneous high accuracy flow measurements.
Available in single or multi-channel configuration, the Multi-Flo channels can be tested simultaneously across a range of 10 μL (microlitre) to 1,500 mL per hour and the results stored in the instrument's large internal memory. With a sampling rate of 1Hz, the Multi-Flo can accurately detail any variations in flow or pressure, providing a real-time picture of the quality of infusion.
Fast, accurate and instantaneous flow measurements are provided, even at low rates, enabling the user to test twice as many infusion devices within the same time period when compared to other volumetric-based analysers.
The direct flow measurements, are directly comparable with tests using the traditional scales method but without the manual handling and evaporation problems associated with it. The Multi-Flo also offers faster set-up times and improved data recording - tests have shown that on typical low flow rates, users can cut testing times by up to 50%, providing significant annual cost savings.
The easy-to-use stand-alone analyser enables manufacturer specific test routines to be programmed and automatically executed, with readings stored automatically in a large internal memory. This removes the need for manual recording of data, reduces duplication of work and cuts the risk of manual data errors.
To meet the requirements of IEC 60601-2-24, the Multi-Flo also provides accurate back pressure simulations, occlusion alarm monitoring and bolus (PCA) measurements. A large colour screen presents the data in both numerical and graphical format, giving the user the flexibility to monitor acquired volume, flow delivery profiles, pressure changes and bolus volumes.
A remote control interface is available via Rigel's proprietary test solution software Med-eBase, allowing the complete control of the Multi-Flo's features from the comfort of a PC. Requiring just a single USB connection per Multi-Flo, users can connect as many multi-channel Multi-Flo's to a PC as they have USB ports, increasing the test capacity in high volume test environments.
Med-eBase software also provides an easy way to create default templates, producing real time and high resolution graphs including trumpet curves, and storage of test data. Thanks to its database structure, the software builds a complete history of each asset including functional and electrical safety test results along with user definable visual inspections. Customised PDF test certificates can be included to form a corporate identity on each individual certificate.
Ideal for testing in the field, thanks to its rugged and compact all-in-one housing, the Multi-Flo is also ideally suited for use in a bench mounted or laboratory environment and is part of a range of advanced analysers, simulators, testers and accessories from Rigel Medical.
More at http://www.rigelmedical.com/userfiles/multi-flo-infusion-pump-analyzer.php?gmsource=EBME
