Atmosphere-monitoring system detects incontinence events
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 22, 2020
Sensor Technologies’ new remote-sensing product, WREN, continuously monitors the atmospheric conditions of a room to detect incontinence events. Short for Watch, Respond, Evaluate and Notify, WREN continually...
Dressing helps reduce infection rates
Apr 13, 2010
ConvaTec announced that its recently-launched Aquacel Ag Surgical cover dressing reduces post-operative surgical site infection, skin blistering and delayed discharge when compared to non-woven dressing...
Coloplast launches SenSura Mio ostomy product in the United States
Sep 19, 2012
SenSura Mio addresses challenges by adjusting to the curves of the patient’s body.
Non-contact thermometer
Aug 04, 2010
Sanomedics will be introducing its Talking Non-Contact and Professional Non-Contact thermometers at the upcoming National Association of County and City Health Officials Annual Conference. The handheld...
AMT introduces UriCap for patients in long-term care
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 04, 2019
American Medical Technologies, a provider of wound care solutions for post-acute environments, has partnered with TillaCare to introduce an innovative external urine collection device for managing female...
GOJO signs distribution deal with HealthTrust
Jan 30, 2013
GOJO Industries recently announced a new contract with HealthTrust. Under the deal, long-term care facilities that are members of this group purchasing organization will be able to purchase the full line...
Scanner will aid early pressure ulcer detection
Sep 14, 2011
Bruin Biometrics LLC and researchers at UCLA have developed a device for measuring the risk of pressure ulcer formation. The SEM scanner is designed to detect early pressure damage before it becomes visible...
Another reason you might be itching to replace your Blackberry
Nov 14, 2012
Some providers may literally be itching to replace their Blackberry smartphones. Cobalt and nickel — two metals found in about a third of Blackberry phones — can cause a variety of allergic reactions,...
New pain-relief pad available without prescription
Sep 04, 2013
HoMedics has introduced the Rapid Relief Electronic Pain Relief Pad, an over-the-counter portable Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device.
Joerns unveils its Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation System
Oct 31, 2012
Joerns Healthcare recently launched its Dolphin Fluid Immersion Simulation system.The new approach to wound care works by simulating the effect of floating in water.