In modern anesthesia, precise neuromuscular monitoring is critical for patient safety, cost efficiency, and optimized workflow. The Stimpod 450X+ neuromuscular monitor by Xavant Technology has emerged as the leading choice for quantitative train-of-four (QTOF) monitoring, offering best-in-class electromyography (EMG) and acceleromyography (AMG) capabilities. The Stimpod 450X+ delivers superior functionality, cost savings, and EMR integration—making it … Read more
The ASA Guideline recommends Quantitative Train of Four or QTOF monitoring when administering a paralytic. The ASA Guideline indicates that you should only use Neostigmine when the patient has a TOF ration >40%. A QTOF monitor is required to know when you are >40% so Quantitative TOF monitoring is needed to continue using Neostigmine as … Read more
The Quantitative Train of Four vs Subjective or Qualitative TOF neuromuscular monitoring study attached shows Quantitative TOF monitoring promoting a positive clinical practice change. Quantitative TOF monitoring may be the greatest tool to use to safely monitor paralytic and reverse anesthesia patients safely. The study tables show when using a traditional Peripheral Nerve Stimulator or … Read more
The linked study was released 10/2/2023 and validates the Xavant Stimpod 450X for neuromuscular blockade monitoring, proven in a recent study to match the gold standard in QTOF accuracy as having the most accurate EMG tested to date. The study compared the Stimpod 450X EMG or Electromyography to MMG or Mechanomyography. The results stated: “The … Read more
DART, DART Reach, and EZ Spray Why pay more for MAD? Up to 40% Savings! DART provides safe, painless intranasal medication delivery• Soft, conical shape applicator for a quality nostril seal• Maximum atomization and ease of use while preventing liquid expulsion• Spray atomizes to a fine mist of 30-100μm in size• Excellent for anesthesia, pediatrics, … Read more
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA have adopted the Warrior Blood and Fluid Warmer for use in their Operating Rooms. They ordered 10 AC Units along with Extension Cables and Bed Attachments. The installing reps are Jim Bloor and Jeannine Sullivan.
Quantitative Neuromuscular Monitoring in Clinical Practice: A Professional Practice Change Initiative. Wade Weigel, MD at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA https://pubs.asahq.org/anesthesiology/article-abstract/doi/10.1097/ALN.0000000000004174/135637/Quantitative-Neuromuscular-Monitoring-in-Clinical?redirectedFrom=fulltext Key Takeaways: Background: Virginia Mason Medical Center has 28 anesthetizing locations. A total of 20,181 electronic charts and 2,807 manually reviewed charts were examined over a 4 year period (2016-2020) History of Nerve Stimulator installations at … Read more
Bell Medical has received a purchase order for 7 WellAir Novaerus 900 for Gates Ventures (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation). The Novaerus system is the only system that destroys airborne viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens at the DNA level. It uses patented plasma technology to be 99.99% effective. Call us at 314-772-5600 or email customerservice@bellmedical.com … Read more
Joanna Blondeau, CRNA, Staff CRNA, MedStream Anesthesia, Hilton Head Island, S.C. Most airway management for anesthesia providers and airway experts is routine, predictable, uneventful and straightforward. However, when a challenging airway occurs in a clinical situation, it can lead to adverse effects and life-threatening consequences for the patient and anxious moments for the provider. The … Read more
Selecting the right blood/fluid warmer for your organization is a critical decision. Nowadays, due to multiple recent recalls of aluminum warmers — that according to the FDA’s warning their aluminum leaching levels “may cause serious adverse events including death”– decisionmakers should be fully aware of what’s inside their warmers of choice. The last thing you … Read more
