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The face mask that could end the pandemic

By Keri Enriquez Updated 10:24 AM ET, Sat January 23, 2021  (CNN)Getting Americans masked up is a top priority for the Biden administration. Biden, who calls wearing masks “a patriotic act,” signed an executive order Wednesday — his very first as President — to ask Americans to wear masks of their choice for the first … Read more

Novaerus Defend 1050 air purifier approved by FDA as 510(k) Class II Medical Device

Novaerus Defend 1050 Air Purifier cleared by FDA as 510(k) Class II Medical Device to inactivate and filter out airborne virus and bacteria for medical purposes Defend 1050 uses patented NanoStrike® technology to damage and inactivate airborne micro-organisms. Dublin, Ireland and Stamford, CT – Novaerus, a WellAir company that delivers clean air solutions to help … Read more

Xavant Technology Announces First Dual-Sensor Neuromuscular Patient Monitor

The Stimpod NMS450X NMT monitor for Anesthesia first to feature both AMG and EMG modalities in one single, portable patient monitoring system.   Pretoria, South Africa, October. 15, 2019 – Xavant Technology, a pioneer in neuromuscular monitoring and innovative neuromodulation modalities, announced an addition to the company’s newest generation of Stimpod neuromuscular transmission monitor – the … Read more

Novaerus NanoStrike Airborne Disinfection Technology

Novaerus NanoStrike Airborne Disinfection Technology Table Top for Smaller Rooms ~120 sq. ft., NV200 delivers 50 CFM(Cubic Feet per Minute) airflow. Wall Mountable, Pedestal Mounted or Roll Stand Mounted options for Medium Rooms ~900 sq. ft., NV900 delivers 150 CFM(Cubic Feet per Minute) airflow at fan speed 1 and 180 CFM at fan speed II. … Read more

The Eyes are the Window to Your Soul

We all know this quote, but its origin is a little unclear. It has been attributed to William Shakespeare, Leonardo Da Vinci, the philosopher Cicero and even the bible. Whatever the origins of this well-known quote, throughout history we have been aware that our eyes are incredibly precious organs. Not only do they allow us … Read more

Measures to Control the Transmission of Covid-19

Ever since the first reports of Covid-19 in China (1) there has been a great deal of focus on how the virus spreads.  It is now clear that, the virus causing COVID-19, is primarily transmitted between people through respiratory droplets and contact routes. Droplet transmission occurs when a person is in close contact (within 1 … Read more

Why Quantitative NMT Monitoring is Critical in Surgical Patients and How Best to Do It

Some sort of assessment of neuromuscular transmission (NMT) is necessary in surgical patients by clinicians and anesthetists to get a feel for the depth of anesthesia. This assessment can be done using simple yet subjective clinical parameters or through more advanced and objective monitoring devices. NMT monitoring is required to ascertain that anesthesia is appropriate … Read more

The Cost of Postoperative Respiratory Adverse Events

Respiratory impairment following general anaesthesia can pose a significant problem. Adverse and critical respiratory events (AREs and CREs) have been responsible for increased morbidity and mortality. The main cause of AREs after surgery is related to the use of neuromuscular blockers (NMBAs) during general anaesthesia. The action of NMBAs might not cease completely at the … Read more

Increased PACU Length of Stay – A Costly Matter

Postoperative residual curarization (PORC), also known as residual neuromuscular blockade, refers to the residual muscle paralysis that occurs after emergence from general anesthesia. PORC stems from the use of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs). It is defined as a Train-of-Four (TOF) ratio of <0.9 and may occur in around 41% of patients who receive intermediate-acting neuromuscular … Read more