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Philips continues to improve access to treatment for common cause of death in the US with the delivery of its one-millionth AED
Bothell, Wash., U.S. - Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI), a pioneer in developing treatments to combat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), today announced it will donate the one-millionth HeartStart automated external defibrillator (AED) manufactured to Everett Mountain Rescue Unit (EMRU) of Snohomish, Wash. EMRU is a volunteer search and rescue organization serving Snohomish County, Wash., also the location of Philips? HeartStart headquarters.
The one-millionth AED marks a major milestone in Philips' more than 50 year legacy of cardiac resuscitation and innovations to combat the potentially fatal effects of SCA, a condition that claims the lives of approximately seven million people globally every year. Philips will also make AED donations to nine other local search and rescue organizations, including Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue (SCVSAR) and eight groups associated with the Washington Mountain Rescue Association (WMRA).
We pride ourselves on expanding public access to AEDs so that virtually anyone can have the power to help save a life, said Mike Mancuso, executive vice president and CEO, Philips Patient Care and Clinical Informatics. Experts at Philips have worked with community-based early defibrillation champions and resuscitation health care leaders to drive early defibrillation program best practices, and have helped establish defibrillation programs at the top U.S. airlines and the nation's busiest hospitals. We are dedicated to saving lives and overjoyed that so many HeartStart AEDs are now available across the globe for emergency situations.
Philips is the worldwide leader for AEDs, with a resuscitation legacy dating back to 1961. The introduction of the ForeRunner AED in 1996 was one of the main catalysts for the public access defibrillation movement that also included legislation to improve public access to AEDs in the U.S., Japan, France, the United Kingdom, Australia and many other countries. Philips has evolved its AEDs in response to the needs of the industry and its customers, and has continued to offer innovative solutions that reduce deployment time and are light, rugged and easy to use.
Most of the search and rescue organizations receiving the donated AEDs today have either never had one, or have earlier models which were not built for extreme conditions, said Richard Duncan, operations leader with EMRU and flight paramedic with SCVSAR helicopter rescue team. Our new Philips AEDs have a rugged, reliable construction, which will aid our rescues in difficult, outdoor conditions. Washington's mountains attract thousands of climbers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world each year. The donation from Philips will allow us to serve them and the community more confidently than ever before.
Nearly 300,000 lives are claimed each year in the U.S. from SCA, making it one of the leading causes of death in the country. In fact, SCA can happen to anyone, regardless of age or physical fitness and there are often no symptoms leading up to a collapse. The best chance of survival from the most common causes of SCA is defibrillation from an AED within the first few minutes of collapse. For every minute that passes without CPR and defibrillation, survival decreases by seven to 10 percent, making quick access to AEDs crucial in these emergency situations.
Philips also provides resources so more people like the volunteers at SCVSAR and WMRA can turn from a bystander to a life-saver by using a HeartStart AED. In addition to professional training offered by Philips experts, Philips also recently launched the Save Lives website (http://www.SaveLives.net), which helps inform people across the world about SCA and empower them to act in an emergency. The site provides user-friendly information on how to use an AED and what to do if someone is suffering from SCA.
The complete list of organizations receiving a Philips HeartStart AED donation includes:
- Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue (SCVSAR)
- Bellingham Mountain Rescue Council - part of the WMRA
- Central Washington Mountain Rescue Council - part of the WMRA
- Everett Mountain Rescue Unit - part of the WMRA
- Inland Northwest Search & Rescue (INSAR) - part of the WMRA
- North County Volcano Rescue Team - part of the WMRA
- Olympic Mountain Rescue - part of the WMRA
- Seattle Mountain Rescue - part of the WMRA
- Skagit Mountain Rescue - part of the WMRA
- Tacoma Mountain Rescue - part of the WMRA
To learn more about Philips HeartStart AEDs visit http://www.philips.com/aeds.
For further information, please contact:
Barbara Neate Tel: + 44 (0) 1483 293 071
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Trade up from CRT to LCD or OLED and save
Many theatre and endoscopy systems still use old CRT monitors which are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain and repair due to decreasing availability of spare parts
If you are considering the purchase of medical monitors, this is an exceptional opportunity to upgrade to the latest technology and get the best for less
As well as saving you money, Imotek will collect and dispose of your old Sony CRT monitors
under the WEEE regulations, saving you time, trouble and expense
Prices do not include shipping and vat This offer ends on 31st March 2013
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Eschmann launches new value range
Eschmann is pleased to announce the launch of its new Critical Care Division, developing strategic partnerships with global leader Philips Healthcare and its subsidiary Goldway.
With more focus on value creation and delivery in the marketplace, Eschmann is partnering with Philips to optimise their range of value-segment products. Its new division Eschmann Critical Care will be marketing their line of Goldway patient monitoring devices. As a result, customers will benefit from a variety of products with the renowned quality and performance of Philips.
Commenting on the development, Sean Brennan, UK Sales Director at Eschmann said, Users will have access to a good range of reliable yet cost effective products that provide them with all the functionality and usability they need.
Eschmann Critical Care is set to promote and sell an increasing range of value-segment products suitable for many healthcare applications; including cardiac, neonatal, general wards and emergency rooms. This will give clinical teams access to a value range which can cost effectively meet their needs for high performance and reliability.
Eschmann Critical Care was officially launched at last months Biomed conference at the National Motorcycle Centre in Birmingham and received immediate interest in its value segment range of Goldway patient monitors.
For more information please call 01903 875700 or visit www.eschmanncriticalcare.co.uk
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EBME Seminar - Wednesday 1st May 2013
The EBME seminar is an independent educational event bringing together healthcare professionals that are responsible for the management of medical equipment. These medical equipment healthcare professionals are involved in areas such as procurement, maintenance, user training, and managing inventories.
Thanks to the sponsorship of our exhibitors, this seminar is offered FOC to our delegates, and includes:
- Independent exhibition (45+ stands)
- Refreshments throughout the day
- Hot and cold fork buffet
- Each attending delegate will receive a certificate for their continuing professional development (CPD) record.
- Free entrance into the prize draw
Venue : DoubleTree Hilton, Stadium Way West, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom MK1 1ST
Following extremely positive feedback from the 2012 event, the EBME seminar will once again be held at the Milton Keynes DoubleTree Hilton Hotel. This larger venue allows more room for both delegates and exhibitors, is easily accessible by train or car and has 1800 free car parking spaces available.
Situated in Milton Keynes, within easy access of the Milton Keynes mainline train station and the M1, this impressive venue is integrated into the West stand of the new 22,000 seat stadium - home of the MK Dons.
If you are interested in speaking at this event, please send your details to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will contact you to discuss your proposed presentation.
Where required, speakers may be given an honorarium payment in respect of their travel and preparation time.
For more details including exhibitors, maps and topics for discussion - please visit the dedicated EBME seminar website: www.ebmeassociates.com
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Trade up from CRT to LCD or OLED and save
Many theatre and endoscopy systems still use old CRT monitors which are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain and repair due to decreasing availability of spare parts
If you are considering the purchase of medical monitors, this is an exceptional opportunity to upgrade to the latest technology and get the best for less
As well as saving you money, Imotek will collect and dispose of your old Sony CRT monitors
under the WEEE regulations, saving you time, trouble and expense
Prices do not include shipping and vat This offer ends on 31st March 2013
Please visit our website www.imotekshop.co.uk for full details and specifications
of all Sony Medical Monitors or contact us by phone or email
Tel: (01487) 843193
