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2007 Congress exhibitors' product listings
2007 Congress exhibitors’ product listings Tuesday, March 13, to Thursday, March 15, 2007
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he following Congress booth descriptions are furnished as a courtesy to Congress attendees. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, AORN is not responsible for errors or omissions. Only exhibitors who provided and paid for descriptions or logos by the Oct 16, 2006, deadline are included.
ACORN ENGINEERING/WHITEHALL MFG 15125 PROCTER AVE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744 BOOTH 1100 Whitehall provides the health care industry with quality products. Our full line of hospital equipment and accessories are the standard in critical care facilities. ACRA-CUT, INC 989 MAIN ST ACTION, MA 01720 BOOTH 2146 Manufacturer of cranial perforators, Xpress 120, which combines a disposable perforator and a battery-powered drill, cranioblades, wire pass drills, dura separators, kits, distraction screws, and scalp clip system. ACTION PRODUCTS, INC 954 SWEENEY DR HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740 BOOTH 3173 Manufacturer of reusable Action® OR patient positioners for all surgical procedures. 100+ products made of unique Akton® dry polymer; which provides shear protection and pressure reduction. Offers continuing education programs on positioning of patients in the OR; evaluations and studies available.
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ADVANCE MEDICAL DESIGNS, INC 1241 ATLANTA INDUSTRIAL DR MARIETTA, GA 30066 BOOTH 1209 Manufacturer of sterile disposable equipment covers for the OR, such as microscope drapes, C-arm drapes, camera/laser drapes, probe covers, knob and handlebar covers, light handle covers, cassette drapes, general equipment covers, decanters, custom drapes, “ART” Custom OR Room Turnover Systems, and the ASC Lap Sponge Counting System. ADVANCED MEDICAL INNOVATIONS 9410 DESOTO AVE, BLDG J CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 BOOTH 2964 Innovative safety products including sharps passing trays, retractable safety scalpels, sharps safety station, instrument and suture organization systems, and irrigation towers. ADVANCED MEDICAL OPTICS (AMO) 1700 E ST ANDREW PL SANTA ANA, CA 92799 BOOTH 1583 Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) is an ophthalmic medical device leader focused on the discovery and delivery of innovative vision technologies that optimize quality of life. ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS 33 TECHNOLOGY DR IRVINE, CA 92618 BOOTH 1611 Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), a Johnson & Johnson company, is a leading provider of innovative sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning technologies. ASP is dedicated to
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protecting the safety of health care workers, patients, and the environment by offering pioneering products, including the STERRAD® Sterilization System and the CIDEX® Family of Products. ADVANTAGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC 2876 S WHEELING WAY AURORA, CO 80014 BOOTH 2365 General surgery tables that go lower for laparoscopic procedures and high enough for open procedures and ergonomic surgeon’s chairs. AESCULAP 3773 CORPORATE PKWY CENTER VALLEY, PA 18034 BOOTH 1047 Aesculap, Inc, is a member of the B. Braun family of health care companies and the world’s largest manufacturer of surgical instrumentation. For more than 138 years, Aesculap has provided customers with surgical instrumentation and implants for neurosurgery, ENT, plastic and reconstructive, thoracic, microvascular, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and laparoscopic surgery. AMERICAN HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS 3220 S HANFORD ST SEATTLE, WA 98144 BOOTH 749 Maintain normothermia with PRN ThermalCare™, a surgical pad that warms and provides pressure reduction. New: IV irrigation fluids and patient warming in a single unit. AMERICAN MOBILE HEALTHCARE 12400 HIGH BLUFF DR SAN DIEGO, CA 92130 BOOTH 2476 With thousands of available positions across all 50 states, American Mobile Healthcare is considered the best in the travel health care industry, with more opportunities in more locations. By traveling with American Mobile Healthcare, you’ll receive competitive pay rates, great benefits, deluxe housing accommodations, generous rewards/incentive programs, and much more. AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER (ANCC) 8515 GEORGIA AVE, SUITE 400 SILVER SPRING, MD 20910 BOOTH 3292 American Nurses Credentialing Center: the nation’s leading nursing credentialing organi-
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zation. Provides certification in 35+ specialty areas. Offers continuing education contact hours and certification exam review resources. Accredits organizations that offer and approve nursing continuing education courses. Magnet Recognition Program® promotes excellence in nursing services. Sponsors official National Magnet Conference, workshops, and consulting. http://www.nurse credentialing.org. ANSELL HEALTHCARE 200 SCHULZ DR RED BANK, NJ 07701 BOOTH 1855 Ansell Ltd is a global leader in health care barrier protective products and in 2005, celebrated 100 years in its field. Ansell conducts business in three main segments; holds operations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia; and maintains leading positions in the natural, latex-free glove and condom markets. APPLIED FIBEROPTICS 100 E CHESTNUT AVE WESTMONT, IL 60559 BOOTH 1610 Gemini Headlight’s low-profile design does not interfere with loupes. The 300-watt sunbeam light source brings the clarity of sunlight into the OR—lighted retractors. ARMSTRONG MEDICAL INDUSTRIES, INC 575 KNIGHTSBRIDGE PKWY LINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069 BOOTH 1334 Carts—lightweight aluminum, rust-proof, in many colors and sizes for the OR—will be displayed, along with AC/DC suction devices and educational products. ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS 10232 SOUTH 51ST ST PHOENIX, AZ 85044 BOOTH 873 Ascent Healthcare Solutions provides technically superior medical device reprocessing services that deliver guaranteed maximum supply-cost savings to leading health care organizations. Ascent is differentiated by a steadfast commitment to our partners, clinical implementation teams, and total account management and dedicated field associates, which together ensure that we exceed our partners’ goals and expectations.
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ASPEN SURGICAL 6945 SOUTHBELT DR SE CALEDONIA, MI 49316 BOOTH 945 Aspen Surgical is the manufacturer of RichardAllan surgical specialties, Sterion® brand products, Dr Fog® Endoscopic Anti-Fog, Oxboro™ brand products, Surgidyne® wound drainage products, and more. ASSOCIATION FOR PROFESSIONALS IN INFECTION CONTROL AND EPIDEMIOLOGY (APIC) 1275 K STREET NW, SUITE 100 WASHINGTON, DC 20005 BOOTH 3483 APIC’s mission is to improve health and patient safety by reducing risks of infection and other adverse outcomes. APIC invites you to log on to http://www.apic.org for free educational materials, real-time global infectious disease news, career services, legislative alerts, and much more. ATRIUM MEDICAL 5 WENTWORTH DR HUDSON, NH 03051 BOOTH 1535 Ocean™, Oasis™, and Express™ chest drains, Pneumostat™ and Express™ Mini 500 mobile chest drains, Advanta™ and Ultramax™ vascular grafts, Prolite™, Prolite™ Ultra, and ProLoop™ surgical mesh, PVC and silicone thoracic catheters. AVID MEDICAL, INC 9000 WESTMONT DR TOANO, VA 23168 BOOTH 1575 AVID Medical, the custom procedure tray company, distinguishes itself as a brand-neutral custom procedure tray supplier that delivers exactly what the customer requests, on time, every time.
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Infectious Waste Management Systems, now capable of draining large-volume canisters. BERCHTOLD CORP 1950 HANAHAN RD CHARLESTON, SC 29406 BOOTH 1033 Berchtold is a world leader in the design and manufacture of CHROMOPHARE® surgical lights, TELETOM® equipment management systems, OPERON® surgical tables, and SUPERSUITE® custom surgical environments. With our focus on the OR, we deliver best-inclass products, experienced planning, service and project management, and service with a personal touch. BFW, INC 2307 RIVER RD #103 LOUISVILLE, KY 40206 BOOTH 2265 BFW, Inc, provides fiber-optic headlights and xenon or quartz halogen light sources known for comfort, quality, brilliance, and durability and customer service that is second-to-none. BIODEX MEDICAL SYSTEMS 20 RAMSAY RD SHIRLEY, NY 11967 BOOTH 728 Biodex offers surgical C-arm tables for vascular and cardiac imaging, pain management, urology, and brachytherapy procedures. The tables are completely mobile and versatile, providing continued revenue-generating operations.
BAYLOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 2001 BRYAN ST, SUITE 2200 DALLAS, TX 75201 BOOTH 2678 Find the career of a lifetime. You never fail to feel inspired in one of our 14 hospitals and 88 health centers in Dallas/Ft Worth.
B-K MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC 250 ANDOVER ST WILMINGTON, MA 01887 BOOTH 2788 For more than 30 years, B-K Medical has enjoyed a solid reputation as an innovative leader in medical ultrasound. Through technological excellence and an in-depth knowledge of our core areas, B-K Medical demonstrates a serious commitment to helping medical practitioners by providing tailor-made products with unique features.
BEMIS HEALTH CARE 300 MILL ST SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WI 53085 BOOTH 465 Increase safety, reduce waste, and cut costs at your facility with Quick-Drain™ Liquid
BLICKMAN, INC 39 ROBINSON RD LODI, NJ 07644 BOOTH 1954 “Blickman-Built” means quality you can feel with your own hands: rock-solid construction
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and seamless finishes across an entire range of products engineered for health care facilities. Select from among 12 digital warming cabinets, or equip entire OR suites with “Blickman-Built” cabinets, tables, stands, and seating—all supported by Blickman’s lifetime limited warranty. BOVIE/AARON MEDICAL 7100 30TH AVE N ST PETERSBURG, FL 33710 BOOTH 2047 Bovie Medical manufactures full-featured, high-quality electrosurgical generators for the hospital market. Utilizing all digital output, Bovie generators meet the needs of the demanding OR with a cost-effective solution. BRIGHAM & WOMEN’S HOSPITAL 75 FRANCIS ST BOSTON, MA 02115 BOOTH 1989 Brigham and Women’s Hospital has 42 ORs; 100 to 300 cases daily; advanced thoracic, orthopedic, MRI suite for breast, prostate, and neurology; and an expanded cardiovascular center opening in 2008. http://www.brighamandwomens.org/nursing. Email: [email protected]. CARDINAL HEALTH 1450 WAUKEGAN RD MCGAW PARK, IL 60085 BOOTH 2445 Cardinal Health manufactures, packages, and distributes medical supplies; offers a range of clinical services; and develops automation products that improve the management and delivery of supplies and medication for hospitals, physician offices, and pharmacies. This diverse offering delivers integrated health care solutions to help customers reduce their costs, improve efficiency, and deliver better care. CARDINAL HEALTH PYXIS PRODUCTS 3750 TORREY VIEW CT SAN DIEGO, CA 92130 BOOTH 2344 Cardinal Health, the leading provider of products and services supporting the health care
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industry, is focused on improving medication safety, efficiency, and use. By combining the businesses of Pyxis® and Alaris® products along with pharmacy services, Cardinal Health delivers comprehensive solutions that help health care facilities reduce harm, increase operational efficiencies, and lower costs. CARDINAL HEALTH, V. MUELLER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 1450 WAUKEGAN RD MCGAW PARK, IL 60085 BOOTH 2354 V. Mueller® Products and Services offers the most comprehensive selection of specialty, minimally invasive, plastic, and general surgery instruments and instrument processing supplies and services available in the industry today, including Snowden-Pencer® and Genesis™ products, IMPRESS® instrument management, and OnSiteSM repair services. CARE-TECH LABORATORIES, INC 3224 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD ST LOUIS, MO 63139 BOOTH 3064 Care-Tech® is the global leader in nontoxic, antiseptic technology for the prevention or treatment of topical infection. Solutions to bariatric patient maladies are also available. CERNER CORP 2800 ROCKCREEK PKWY KANSAS CITY, MO 64117 BOOTH 319 Cerner Millennium SurgiNet® helps ensure accurate and safe care through scheduling, documentation, reporting, case tracking, and supply chain automation tools to • share patient information and • comply with regulatory initiatives. COMPRESSION THERAPY CONCEPTS, INC 1750 BRIELLE AVE, UNIT B6 WANAMASSA, NJ 07712 BOOTH 1173 Worldwide manufacturer of Vasopress DVT System, providing a full range of quality and cost-effective garments for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis.
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CONMED CORP 525 FRENCH RD UTICA, NY 13502 BOOTH 856 A leading global provider of integrated systems and solutions serving the spectrum of health care: arthroscopy, electrosurgery, endoscopy imaging, endosurgery, integrated systems, powered surgical instruments. CONMED ELECTROSURGERY 14603 E FREMONT AVE CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 BOOTH 856 CONMED Electrosurgery offers the industry’s most advanced electrosurgical accessories and generators, including the popular System 5000™, to provide reliable clinical outcomes and surgical efficiencies. CONMED ENDOSURGERY 525 FRENCH RD UTICA, NY 13502 BOOTH 856 CONMED EndoSurgery specializes in the development and supply of endomechanical products such as trocars, clip appliers, scissors, and surgical staplers used in laparoscopic surgical procedures worldwide. CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773 BOOTH 856 CONMED Linvatec specializes in the arthroscopy, endoscopy, and powered instrument markets with instruments and implants for arthroscopic sports medicine; powered instruments for orthopedics, ENT, and neurosurgery; and image capture equipment. CRYOLIFE, INC 1655 ROBERTS BLVD NW KENNESAW, GA 30144 BOOTH 345 CryoLife®, Inc, is a leader in the development and implementation of advanced technologies associated with allograft processing and cryopreservation. Additionally, CryoLife continues
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to expand its protein hydrogel technology platform, which currently includes BioGlue® surgical adhesive. CUSTOM ULTRASONICS 144 RAILROAD DR IVYLAND, PA 18974 BOOTH 729 The System 83 Plus™ is the only automated washer/disinfector approved by the FDA that offers a standardized, validated, and documented process for reprocessing endoscopes. Custom Ultrasonics offers a complete line of products including a preprocessing sink and a drying/storage cabinet, along with instrument washers for the OR. CYTYC SURGICAL PRODUCTS 250 CAMPUS DR MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752 BOOTH 1082 NovaSure Impedance Controlled Endometrial Ablation System is a patented, next generation technology that treats excessive menstrual bleeding due to benign causes. The NovaSure system provides a superior clinical solution to other treatment options as it is quick (averaging only 90 seconds), extremely easy to use, reliable, safe, and effective. DAVOL, INC 100 SOCKANOSSETT CROSSROAD CRANSTON, RI 02920 A COMPANY BOOTH 811 Davol offers solutions for hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and arthroscopic irrigation and surgical access. Davol will also feature biologic, mesh, and fixation products for hernia repair. DUPACO 4144 AVENIDA DE LA PLATA OCEANSIDE, CA 92056 BOOTH 1359 ProneView Protective Helmet and Mirror System, ProneView Positioning Packs, OPTI-GARD Patient Eye Protector, Laser OPTI-GARD, CHIN-UP airway maintenance support for monitored anesthesia care cases. AORN JOURNAL •
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DUPONT MEDICAL FABRICS 1002 INDUSTRIAL RD OLD HICKORY, TN 37138 BOOTH 2765 DuPont™ Suprel® medical fabrics for surgical gowns and drapes offer superior fluid protection and comfort. DuPont™ Tyvek® medical packaging and DuPont™ RelyOn® antiseptics and disinfectants are also available to meet your needs for infection prevention. ECOLAB, INC 370 WABASHA ST N ST PAUL, MN 55102 BOOTH 1101 Ecolab provides a total solutions approach to infection prevention in the OR. Endure® 450 waterless surgical scrub is preferred by OR staff members for its superior skin health and efficacy. We offer hard-surface disinfectants and decontamination products, featuring the Asepti-Solid® system—safety, simplicity, and support for cleaning surgical instruments. ENCISION, INC 6797 WINCHESTER CIR BOULDER, CO 80301 BOOTH 842 Encision’s Active Electrode Monitoring technology continuously monitors laparoscopic instruments during surgery. AEM® protects patients from thermal injury and eliminates the risk of stray energy burns. ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS, INC 100 ENDO BLVD CHADDS FORD, PA 19317 BOOTH 127 Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc, is a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company with market leadership in pain management. Endo researches, develops, produces, and markets a broad product offering of branded and generic pharmaceuticals, meeting the needs of health care professionals and consumers alike. ENTHERMICS MEDICAL SYSTEMS W164 N9221 WATER ST MENOMONEE FALLS, WI 53051 BOOTH 1264 Fluid and blanket warming cabinets. Blanket warmers can be optimally heated with adjustable temperatures. Fluid warmers have thermostat modes for precise temperatures for irrigation or intravenous fluids.
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ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, A JOHNSON & JOHNSON CO 4545 CREEK ROAD, ML 20 CINCINNATI, OH 45242 BOOTH 1501 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc, develops and markets advanced medical devices for minimally invasive and open surgical procedures, focusing on procedure-enabling devices for the interventional diagnosis and treatment of conditions in general and bariatric surgery, as well as gastrointestinal health, gynecology, and surgical oncology. More information can be found at http://www.ethiconendo.com. FASTAFF TRAVEL NURSING 6501 S FIDDLERS GREEN CIR, SUITE 200 GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111 BOOTH 2380 FASTAFF® offers registered nurses nationwide travel assignments, which range from eight to 13 weeks. We offer the highest hourly rates, guaranteed overtime hours, and unparalleled benefits. FEATHER SAFETY RAZOR CO LTD FEATHER BUILDING, 5TH FL 5-2, DOJIMA 1-CHOME KITA-KU, OSAKA 530-0003 JAPAN BOOTH 772 Feather is a manufacturer of high-precision surgical blades and scalpels. The SafeShield scalpel is the newest addition to the FEATHER product line. FIRST ASSIST, INC 4720 MONTGOMERY LN, medical staffing sin SUITE 300 BETHESDA, MD 20814 BOOTH 1877 More than just OR, since 1986, First Assist has specialized in the temporary and permanent placement of all types of nurses, therapists, and technologists. FLORIDA HOSPITAL 900 WINDERLEY PL #1500 MAITLAND, FL 32751 BOOTH 2484 With seven campuses and 1,776 beds in central Florida, Florida Hospital employees enjoy high-tech equipment, breakthrough programs, and visionary leadership in a balanced, spiritual setting.
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FLORIDA HOSPITAL WATERMAN 1000 WATERMAN WAY TAVARES, FL 32778 BOOTH 2480 Florida Hospital Waterman is proud to be #3 in Orlando Sentinel’s “Top 100 Companies for Working Families” in central Florida, and consecutive recipient of the JD Power and Associates “Distinguished Hospital” award. Located in Lake County, we feature all private patient rooms. We have been part of the Adventist Health System since 1992. GAYMAR INDUSTRIES, INC 10 CENTRE DR ORCHARD PARK, NY 14127 BOOTH 1109 Gaymar is a leader in the development of innovative temperature management technology, offering both air and water-based systems as well as blood and fluid warming. GEISINGER HEALTH SYSTEM 100 N ACADEMY AVE DANVILLE, PA 17822 BOOTH 2289 Geisinger Health System is a level one trauma center rooted in excellence and committed to growth. Located in northeastern and central Pennsylvania, our technologically advanced operating suite offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to grow professionally. Join our surgical staff, where you can work in multispecialty PODS and advance your nursing career. GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 3800 RESERVOIR RD NW NURSE RECRUITMENT WASHINGTON, DC 20007 BOOTH 2181 Georgetown University Hospital is the first and only Magnet hospital in Washington, DC. Our mission is to provide expert, compassionate care with dedication to the highest quality education and first-class research. GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP ALLIANCE 4500 COOPER RD, SUITE 101 CINCINNATI, OH 45242 BOOTH 2689 Global Scholarship Alliance (GSA) is a leading provider of nursing scholarships and careers to nurses and nurse recruitment and workforce development programs to hospitals. http://www .globalscholarship.net.
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GLOBESTAR SYSTEMS 7 KODIAK CRESCENT NORTH YORK, ONTARIO M3J 3E5 BOOTH 683 Designed by OR nurses for OR nurses, GlobeStar Systems’ ConnexAll OR workflow communications software improves quality of patient care and increases surgical process efficiency in a cost-effective manner. GOJO INDUSTRIES, INC ONE GOJO PLAZA, SUITE 500 AKRON, OH 44311 BOOTH 1384 Dedicated to improving the well-being of patients and patient care professionals, GOJO Industries, Inc, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hand washing, hand sanitizing, moisturizing, and patient bathing systems. PURELL® and PROVON® products and programs offer infection control initiatives and skin care solutions for today’s changing health care needs. HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER 325 9TH AVE BOX 359732 SEATTLE, WA 98114 BOOTH 1976 Located in beautiful Seattle, we are the region’s only level one trauma center. Upcoming expansion will add eight new OR suites. Opportunities exist for day, evening, and night shift positions. For more information visit http://www.harborview .org or call nursing recruitment at (800) 443-6793. Visit Booth #1976 at AORN Congress 2007. HEALTH FIRST 1350 S HICKORY ST MELBOURNE, FL 32901 BOOTH 2381 Operating three not-for-profit hospitals and offering total care services on Florida’s Space Coast, Health First is dedicated to integrating quality health care with state-ofthe-art technology. HEALTHSOUTH CORP ONE HEALTHSOUTH PKWY BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243 BOOTH 2679 With more than 100 state-of-the-art ASCs nationwide, HealthSouth offers flexible scheduling opportunities with no weekends and no call, competitive salaries, and benefit packages.
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HEALTHSTREAM 209 10TH AVE S, SUITE 450 NASHVILLE, TN 37203 BOOTH 2570 HealthStream provides online education to over one million health care professionals throughout the United States, keeping clinicians current with the latest medical technologies and delivering quality education for better patient outcomes. HEALTHTRONICS 1301 CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY, SUITE 200B AUSTIN, TX 78746 BOOTH 325 HealthTronics markets a line of imaging and therapeutic equipment including intraoperative imaging systems, lithotripters, and surgical lasers. All equipment is supported by a comprehensive service maintenance organization. HILL-ROM 1069 SR 46 E BATESVILLE, IN 47006 BOOTH 3264 Hill-Rom’s NaviCare® Patient Flow System’s customized software displays real-time patient location, status, and case milestones to improve flow, utilization, and capacity in perioperative departments.
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health care professionals to compliment a full range of patient care services for service excellence. HRN has earned the Health Care Staffing Services Certification from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations through June 2008. IC MEDICAL, INC 2002 QUAIL AVE PHOENIX, AZ 85027 BOOTH 2671 Automatic smoke evacuation and accessories for open and laparoscopic procedures. Multifunctional telescopic electrosurgical pencil with smoke evacuation PenEvac™ ESU smoke evacuation attachments. Laser accessories for smoke evacuators, laparoscopic surgery, and more. IMS INTEGRATED MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC 1823 27TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209 BOOTH 514 IMS is an instrument-ready company, helping to ensure your instruments and equipment are ready when the surgical team is. IMS specializes in flexible and rigid endoscope systems, general/specialty/minimally invasive surgical instruments, power and video equipment, and ophthalmic instrumentation. IMS helps increase surgical cases, maximizes instrument performance, and simplifies the OR/central sterile workplace.
HOVERTECH INTERNATIONAL 513 S CLEWELL ST BETHLEHEM, PA 18015 BOOTH 2982 HoverTech international’s product portfolio is designed to reduce patient handling injuries while assuring the safety and comfort of patients. The HoverMatt® System reduces transfer/repositioning injuries using a cushion of air to move patients. The HoverJack™ Lift is designed to lift a patient, in a supine position, from the floor to transfer height.
INDA, ASSOCIATION OF THE NONWOVEN FABRICS INDUSTRY PO BOX 1288 CARY, NC 27512 BOOTH 1280 INDA is a trade association for the nonwovens industry representing companies that manufacture beneficial and cost-effective single use drapes and gowns. INDA offers education materials for OR professionals.
HRN SERVICES, INC 8383 WILSHIRE BLVD, SUITE 258 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 BOOTH 2276 HRN Services, Inc, provides coast-to-coast travel, tailored staffing models, and competent
INNOVATIVE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC 87 SPRING LN PLAINVILLE, CT 06062 BOOTH 312 Innovative Medical Products—the operative word in patient positioning. We sell patient
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positioners for surgery, radiology, anesthesiology, and home care. We are your partners in patient care with our new line of Tuffease gel pads. INSTRUMED, INC 19495 144TH AVE NE #B-210 WOODINVILLE, WA 98072 BOOTH 400 SmartPump® tourniquets are the only tourniquet systems offering OR connectivity, superior performance, and intuitive controls. SmartPumps support today’s “paper chart” environment with a Tourniquet Report Printer that documents intraoperative tourniquet data. They are compatible with integrated ORs and clinical information systems. InstruMed offers a complete selection of tourniquet cuffs. INSTRUMENT SPECIALISTS, INC 32390 IH-10 WEST BOERNE, TX 78006 BOOTH 1511 ISI manufactures surgical products designed exclusively for upper extremity surgeries. Specialty tables, hand immobilizers, traction items, finger traps, and more will be on display. Visit ISI at Booth 1511 for more information and free samples. INTELISTAF HEALTHCARE ONE LINCOLN CENTRE 18 W 140 BUTTERFIELD RD, SUITE 600 OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL 60181 BOOTH 2081 InteliStaf Healthcare is the company dedicated to you. We manage the details, so you can focus on what’s important. InteliStaf offers excellent pay, the best assignments, and a flexible schedule. You can choose from local per diem, direct placement, nationwide travel opportunities, and much more. Call us today at (888) 801-WORK. INTUITIVE SURGICAL 1266 KIFER RD, BUILDING 101 SUNNYVALE, CA 94086 BOOTH 100 Intuitive Surgical, Inc, is the global technology leader in robotic-assisted, minimally in-
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vasive surgery. The company’s da Vinci® Surgical System offers breakthrough technology designed to enhance surgical capability, improve clinical outcomes, and drive operational efficiencies. JAI SURGICALS LTD B-3 INFOCITY, SEC 33-34 GURGAON, HARYANA INDIA BOOTH 1085 JAI Surgicals is introducing a revolutionary design of safe, reusable, metal scalpel handles and compatible scalpel blades. • Safer to fit on and remove from handle. • No more broken blades—save on expensive, reinforced-back blades. • Fantastic cutting action. Also available are safety disposable scalpels and stitch cutters. THE JILSON GROUP 20 INDUSTRIAL RD LODI, NJ 07644 BOOTH 781 Jilson provides premium quality casters and wheels to manufacturers of mobile medical equipment. Mobility solutions for surgical, bariatric, and transport applications. KADLEC MEDICAL CENTER 888 SWIFT BLVD RICHLAND, WA 99352 BOOTH 2077 No state income tax. No long commutes. Great Pacific Northwest location without the rain. Need we say more? Kadlec Medical Center: http://www.kadlecmed.org. Booth 2077. KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY 600 CORPORATE POINTE CULVER CITY, CA 90230 BOOTH 1201 Karl Storz, an international leader in endoscopic equipment and instruments for minimally invasive surgery, offers more than 8,000 different products encompassing 13 different surgical specialties.
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KEM MEDICAL PRODUCTS 75 PRICE PKWY FARMINGDALE, NY 11735 BOOTH 1807 Safety products and vapor monitors associated with toxic chemicals used in health care (eg, anesthesia vapors, formaldehyde, acetic acid): neutralizers/toxic spill kits, education software for surgical instruments, and sterile processing professional training. KINGMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 3269 STOCKTON HILL RD KINGMAN, AZ 86409 BOOTH 2487 Kingman Regional Medical Center—not just a career choice but a lifestyle choice. Northwest Arizona’s leader in health and wellness services. This is a 213-bed, private, nonprofit, acute care, state-of-the-art facility. Experience the aspects unique to health care in a rural setting facility. http://www.azkrmc.com. Email: hrrecruit@ azkrmc.com. (800) 678-3884. KOROS USA, INC 610 FLINN AVE MOORPARK, CA 93021 BOOTH 783 Manufacturer and distributor of Black Belt, Super Slide, ALIF, Swift, IMA, mitral valve and Pro Retractors; sternum and rib spreaders; anterior, ejector, and osteo punch rongeurs. KOVEN TECHNOLOGY, INC 12125 WOODCREST EXECUTIVE DR, SUITE 320 ST LOUIS, MO 63141 BOOTH 1104 Visit us to learn how Koven/Hadeco surgical Dopplers can significantly reduce your Doppler costs in vascular and reconstructive, surgery and in the CVOR. The Surgical MiniDop® and SmartDop® Dopplers accept a wide variety of durable, interchangeable probes, including single-use, pre-sterile. L’ATHENE 494-B WANDO PARK BLVD MT PLEASANT, SC 29464 BOOTH 1188 L’Athene pure, anti-aging, cosmeceutical skin treatments were created by nurses who worked with burn patients. Sold in doctor’s
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offices, hospitals, and exclusive spas. Come to booth 1188 for a sample. LAKESIDE MFG, INC 4900 W ELECTRIC AVE WEST MILWAUKEE, WI 53219 BOOTH 471 Lakeside Manufacturing is the benchmark for stainless steel distribution carts and equipment in the health care industry. Fifty plus years of manufacturing experience is represented in our medical distribution carts, case carts, instrument chests, accessory products, and blanket warmers. Lakeside offers you a superior product along with the best lead times. LEICA MICROSYSTEMS 90 BOROLINE RD ALLENDALE, NJ 07401 BOOTH 1735 Featuring surgical microscopes and digital video equipment for neurosurgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and plastic surgery. Also featured is the S.O.S. web site, for online customer support. LIFELINK TISSUE BANK 8170 WOODLAND CENTER BLVD TAMPA, FL 33614 BOOTH 3487 LifeLink Tissue Bank, the largest not-for-profit tissue bank in the Southeast, is an industry leader in providing allografts recovered and processed with the most stringent safety standards. LifeLink offers a complete range of traditional grafts, sports medicine grafts, and milled LifeGraft spinal allografts—all with an emphasis on cost. LINEMASTER SWITCH CORP 29 PLAINE HILL RD WOODSTOCK, CT 06281-0238 BOOTH 2869 Linemaster’s new FDA-approved, IR-Wireless footswitch eliminates the nuisance of wires in the OR, allows for easy cleaning, and can be retrofitted to existing equipment. LIONVILLE SYSTEMS, INC 501 GUNNARD CARLSON DR COATESVILLE, PA 19320 BOOTH 2165 Lionville designs carts for anesthesia and other
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OR applications, and iPoint™ workstations for mobile computing. Lionville accessory options include keyless unlocking and a variety of storage options. LOGIQUIP LLC 2775 W DICKMAN RD BATTLE CREEK, MI 49015 BOOTH 3056 LogiQuip is the single source for wire storage and carts; stainless case carts; sinks; warmers and cabinets; crash carts; and closed, modular, task-specific specialty storage. LUXTEC CORP 99 HARTWELL ST WEST BOYLSTON, MA 01583 BOOTH 1291 Luxtec offers illumination and visualization systems: light sources; headcamera systems; head-up display (ie, Viewer); headlights; fiberoptic cables; digital video recorders; Sony monitors/ printers; surgical loupes; and carts. MARSH AFFINITY GROUP SERVICES 1440 RENAISSANCE DR PARK RIDGE, IL 60068 BOOTH 1270 Marsh Affinity Group Services is the only AORN-approved provider of professional liability and life and health insurance plans. MCKESSON 5995 WINDWARD PKWY ALPHARETTA, GA 30005 BOOTHS 2051 AND 2057 Achieving surgical excellence requires striking the right balance between quality of care and financial performance. McKesson gives you the power to achieve OR operational excellence by supporting productivity demands of surgeons and anesthesiologists, optimizing OR resources, providing performance benchmarks, and ensuring patient safety. Call (800) 981-8601 or visit http://www.mckesson.com/surgical. MEDCOM TRAINEX 6060 PHYLLIS DR CYPRESS, CA 90630 BOOTH 484 Publishes self-paced online and print modules covering surgical specialties and management
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concerns to meet JCAHO requirements that assist with cross-training, staff development, and documentation of competencies. MEDICAL ACTION INDUSTRIES, INC 800 PRIME PL HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788 BOOTH 2142 Serving health care for three decades, Medical Action Industries is your resource for high-quality, disposable medical products. Focused on health care with a leadership position in OR supplies, medical waste collection systems, and specialty bags, MAI’s ability to supply high-quality products and solution-based services supports cuttingedge health care delivery. MEDICAL DESIGN SYSTEMS 10035 LAKEVIEW AVE LENEXA, KS 66219 BOOTH 1167 MASS™ Storage Systems—a new and unique approach to surgical supply storage. Custom designs without custom pricing— eliminate the wasted space of traditional shelving. Modular storage carts move supplies where they are needed, eliminating the need to stock several rooms—scope storage cabinets, procedure and equipment carts, wall storage cabinets. MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, INC 3901 CENTERVIEW DR, SUITE L CHANTILLY, VA 20151 BOOTH 3242 Medical Solutions’ fluid warming systems assist hospitals in improving patient safety, satisfying regulatory requirements, and reducing the clinical costs associated with inadvertent hypothermia. Make Medical Solutions’ fluid warming systems a part of your hospital’s protocol for maintaining normothermia. MEDIFLEX SURGICAL PRODUCTS 250 GIBBS RD ISLANDIA, NY 11749 BOOTH 2370 Since 1969, when the original Flexbar® Flexible Arm was introduced, Mediflex has been the world leader in surgical holders and positioners. Please stop by to determine which is best for your hospital. AORN JOURNAL •
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MEDISAFE AMERICA LLC 4710 EISENHOWER BLVD, SUITE B-4 TAMPA, FL 33634 BOOTH 313 Medisafe manufactures and distributes unique “sonic irrigation” equipment designed for cleaning your toughest cannulated, small lumen, or robotic surgical instrumentation inside and out. As your surgical instrument-cleaning specialist, we also supply 3E-Zyme triple enzyme cleaning solution, New-Enzyme SprayFoam, more than 40 different surgical instrument cleaning brushes, protective eye shields, and more. METRO—INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORP 651 N WASHINGTON ST WILKES-BARRE, PA 18705 BOOTH 565 Metro® manufactures a complete line of wire and polymer shelving, open and closed carts, and modular mobile work centers for clinical environments, including procedure carts, case carts, polymer products with Microban® antimicrobial protection, and specialty storage for sutures, IVs, scopes, and catheters. Metro will also feature Flo™ mobile computerized workstations. MICROTEK MEDICAL, INC 13000 DEERFIELD PKWY, SUITE 300 ALPHARETTA, GA 30004 BOOTH 3042 Offers a full line of high-quality infection and fluid-control products for the OR, including equipment and patient drapes, medi-plast decanters, Isolyser Lts-Plus®, Clean-Op®, and Venodyne®. MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE 5500 PEACHTREE PKWY, SUITE 500 NORCROSS, GA 30092 BOOTH 801 Committed to offering premium-quality protection while responding to the needs of health care workers, Biogel® powder-free surgical gloves support a latex-safe environment. Product lines include Biogel® latex gloves, Biogel®
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Eclipse™ deproteinized natural rubber latex (DPNRL) gloves, Biogel® Skinsense non-latex gloves, Hibiclens® and Hibistat® skin antiseptics, and BARRIER® protective apparel. NEW WEST CONSULTING 32256 NE 88 ST CARNATION, WA 98014 BOOTH 1809 New West Consulting specializes in perioperative information systems including anesthesia, system upgrades, redeployments, and implementation for users and vendors. Ask about our Dashboard or Daily Statistics. http://www .new-west-consulting.com. (866) 286-3993. NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM 675 W SULPHUR RD, SUITE 200 GAINESVILLE, GA 30501 BOOTH 2577 Northeast Georgia Health System is a notfor-profit, community health system dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of the people of northeast Georgia. Our surgical services division offers outstanding services, ranging from bariatric to open heart. You’ll make a difference, a good living, and a great life. NORTHWESTERN SYSTEMS CORP 1388 DERWENT WAY DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA V3M 6C4 BOOTH 1277 Northwestern Systems Corp manufactures the BetterBuilt brand instrument washer/ decontaminator and cart washer for CS/SPD applications. We also offer warming cabinets and surgical scrub sinks for OR use. Our equipment is designed with simple operation and durability in mind. NURSING ON THE NET 12400 HIGH BLUFF DR SAN DIEGO, CA 92130 BOOTH 2377 Nursing on the Net represents four of the most well-respected and informative nursing web sites on the Internet today—NurseZone.com, RN.com, TravelNursing.com, and NursingJobs.com.
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NURSING SPECTRUM/NURSEWEEK 2353 HASSELL RD, SUITE 110 HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 BOOTH 2271 Nursing Spectrum is the leading source of nursing news, CE, and career opportunities. Our magazines and innovative products reach more nurses, more ways, more often. NUVO, INC 5368 KUHL RD ERIE, PA 16510 BOOTH 971 Nuvo, Inc, is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of the highest quality surgical equipment. Specializing in surgical lights, video control systems that feature our patented controls within the sterile field, integrated flat panel monitors, procedure cameras, surgical tables, and equipment management systems. We also offer a full line of procedure lights. OLSEN MEDICAL 3001 W KENTUCKY ST LOUISVILLE, KY 40211 BOOTH 1235 Olsen Medical offers high-quality, single-use and reusable bipolar forceps, electrosurgical pencils, cords, and accessories. We introduced our Olsen Medical® Anterior Cervical Vertebrae Plating System to provide a flexible and efficient approach to spinal surgery. We have a time-honored tradition of quality and service since 1880. OLYMPUS SURGICAL AMERICA ONE CORPORATE DR ORANGEBURG, NY 10962 BOOTH 1565 Olympus Surgical America is responsible for the sales and marketing of surgical endoscopy equipment, providing knowledge and solutions that enable health care professionals to achieve excellent clinical and financial outcomes. OMNICELL 1201 CHARLESTON RD MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043 BOOTH 364 Omnicell provides patient safety solutions preferred by nurses for the medication-use process
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and supply chain management. More than 1,500 health care facilities rely on Omnicell’s solutions to help reduce medication errors, operate more efficiently, and decrease costs— ultimately contributing to improved clinical and financial outcomes. For more information, please visit http://www.omnicell.com. O.R. SOLUTIONS, INC 3901 CENTERVIEW DR, SUITE L CHANTILLY, VA 20151 BOOTH 1773 O.R. Solutions’ line of irrigation solution warmers improves patient safety, surgical outcomes, cost containment, and regulatory compliance by allowing the surgical team to administer warmed solution to the patient at a known temperature. ORS automated HUSH SLUSH® saves nursing time and produces “soft velvet slush” that helps ensure patient safety. OR SPECIFIC, INC BOX 1669 WINDERMERE, FL 34786 BOOTH 1730 OR Specific manufactures a unique “two-tiered” back table, which eliminates the need for stacking of instrument trays during arthroplasties, spinal fusions, and other procedures. ORLANDO REGIONAL HEALTHCARE 1414 KUHL AVE, MP-113 ORLANDO, FL 32806 BOOTH 2491 Our facilities, advanced medical treatments and procedures, and highly qualified staff have distinguished us as a health care leader. Visit our web site at http://www.orlandoregional.org. OSI 30031 AHERN AVE UNION CITY, CA 94587 BOOTH 1351 OSI develops, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive range of radiolucent surgical tables and positioning systems for spinal, orthopedic, neurosurgical, and vascular procedures. Exclusive to OSI are Tempur-Med® Surgery Pads, which provide pressure management AORN JOURNAL •
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Tempur-Pedic® technology and are available for a wide variety of general surgery tables and stretchers. PATIENT CARE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS 27261 LAS RAMBLAS, SUITE 200 MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691 BOOTH 580 Amelior ORTracker® is an automatic tracking system designed to improve the efficiency of your perioperative department. It provides up-to-the-minute patient location and care status, equipment location, room availability, and staff member assignments without manual updates and repeated phone calls. Information is captured automatically and is displayed on screen in real-time. PDI®—THE HEALTHCARE DIVISION OF NICE-PAK PRODUCTS, INC 2 NICE-PAK PARK ORANGEBURG, NY 10962 BOOTH 2564 For more than 20 years, PDI® has pioneered the development, testing, manufacturing, and marketing of pre-moistened wipes as the optimum delivery system for infection prevention and patient care. PEDIGO PRODUCTS 4000 SE COLUMBIA WAY VANCOUVER, WA 98661 BOOTH 1343 Pedigo is a leading manufacturer of health care equipment, including case carts, warming cabinets, tables, seating, IV stands, cabinets, transport stretchers, surgical lounge stretchers, and pediatric stretchers and cribs. PENN STATE MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER 600 CENTERVIEW DR, BOX 855, A590 HERSHEY, PA 17035 BOOTH 1993 Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine is a 497-bed facility with 21 OR suites, a transplant center, a level one trauma center, new heart and vascular and neuroscience ICUs, and a level three neonatal ICU. Quality patient care through excellence in nursing. PER-SE TECHNOLOGIES 1145 SANCTUARY PKWY #200 ALPHARETTA, GA 30004 BOOTH 1017 Per-Se’s ORSOS One-Call coordinates all patients, staff, equipment, and inventory for
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complex procedures in the OR, as well as across the enterprise. It manages the entire perioperative documentation process from admission to discharge. PERSONNA MEDICAL 1 RAZOR BLADE LN VERONA, VA 24482 BOOTH 1724 Personna Plus® Safety Scalpel System is designed for health care workers’ safety. Metal handle scalpels with the weight and feel of traditional scalpels are used in conjunction with blade/cartridge. PHYSICIAN SALES AND SERVICE, INC 4345 SOUTHPOINT BLVD JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216 BOOTH 1584 Physician Sales and Service is the country’s leading national distributor of medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals to physicians and surgery centers. Please visit http://www.pssd.com. PICIS 100 QUANNAPOWITT PKWY, SUITE 405 WAKEFIELD, MA 01880 BOOTH 1716 Picis software automates high-quality care in the emergency department, OR, and ICU. Picis’ systems are installed in 1,000+ medical centers and integrated delivery networks worldwide. PRECEPT MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC 370 AIRPORT RD ARDEN, NC 28704 BOOTH 671 Precept® manufactures a complete line of protective apparel consisting of facemasks, gowns, scrubs, headwear, shoe covers, warmup jackets, lab coats, coveralls, and surgical drapes and gowns. QUANTA TECHNOLOGIES LLC 7620 N HARTMAN LN, SUITE 186 TUCSON, AZ 85743 BOOTH 678 Quanta Technologies specializes in laser technology—sales, service, and education. As a nationwide distributor of laser systems, laser fibers, eyewear, smoke evacuation products, specialty replacement lamps, medical batteries, video printers and paper, video monitors, diagnostic instruments, and
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scalpel blade removal devices, Quanta prides itself in providing outstanding customer service. RES-Q HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS 26500 W AGOURA RD, #210 CALABASAS, CA 91302 BOOTH 1265 RES-Q® is a complete system for perioperative resource management. Features include surgery scheduling and wait listing, complete “end-to-end” perioperative and PACU charting, PNDS-based care planning, patient tracking, staff credentialing, surgeon profiles, preference cards, implant registries, inventory control, equipment maintenance records, case costing, management reporting, and employee scheduling. RIBBEL INTERNATIONAL LTD 5A/4A ANSARI RD DARYAGANJ NEW DEHLI, 110002 INDIA BOOTH 585 Ribbel International Ltd is the leading manufacturer of premium quality surgical blades and scalpels. Launching safety-engineered blade cartridges and latex-free disposable syringes in various sizes. RICHARD WOLF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP 353 CORPORATE WOODS PKWY VERNON HILLS, IL 60061 BOOTH 1117 Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp offers the highest quality optics, instrumentation, and trays for all specialties including laparoscopy, ENT, arthroscopy, gynecology, urology, spine, and video systems. RIEGEL/MOUNT VERNON MILLS, INC 51 RIEGEL RD JOHNSTON, SC 29832 BOOTH 227 As a leader in health care, Riegel is synonymous with quality. We offer Huck and ABS, low-lint, American-made surgical towels, mattress pads, and infant receiving blankets. ROCKINGHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 235 CANTRELL AVE HARRISONBURG, VA 22801 BOOTH 2079 Rockingham Memorial Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit hospital serving more
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than 200,000. Check out our open heart program for 2007. RUHOF HEALTHCARE 393 SAGAMORE AVE MINEOLA, NY 11501 BOOTH 821 Ruhof Healthcare is an innovator and leading manufacturer, world renowned for offering reliable solutions and individualized service to help you meet your decontamination and materials management challenges. RYCOR MEDICAL, INC 2053 ATWATER DR NORTH PORT, FL 34288 BOOTH 2565 Rycor manufactures a large selection of hand surgery tables and related traction equipment including finger traps. Stop by and see our new, patented, legless hand table. SAGE PRODUCTS, INC 3909 THREE OAKS RD CARY, IL 60013 BOOTH 1080 Introducing the first alcohol-free, CHG skin prep in a full-size applicator cloth. For easier patient preoperative skin preparation, Sage 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths reduce microorganisms on the skin, a known risk factor for SSIs. SAMMONS PRESTON ROLYAN 4 SAMMONS CT BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 BOOTH 880 Sammons Preston Rolyan, a Patterson Medical Company, offers a wide variety of exercise and work-hardening equipment; treatment furniture; and therapeutic, orthopedic, pediatric, and ADL products. SANDEL MEDICAL INDUSTRIES LLC 19736 DEARBORN ST CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 BOOTH 1971 To bee or not to bee safe is no longer an option. Stop for a safety bee. Anti-Fatigue mat, Cord Alert, Ergo-Step™ Stool, Ergo-Slider™, medication and specimen labeling, neutral zone, markers, weighted safety scalpels, sharps safety, and Time Out® Kit. Sandel is the original, exclusive sponsor of AORN’s Patient Safety First program.
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SCANLAN INTERNATIONAL, INC ONE SCANLAN PLAZA ST PAUL, MN 55107 BOOTH 1009 Highest quality surgical products designed and manufactured by the Scanlan family since 1921—stainless steel and titanium instrumentation, Tip Guard™ Instrument Protectors, micro sterilization trays, repair/ modification. THE SCOPE EXCHANGE, INC 4210 TUDOR LN GREENSBORO, NC 27410 BOOTH 2065 The Scope Exchange is a comprehensive source for sales, purchase, and repair of your endoscopes, light sources, processors, instrumentation, and support equipment. SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS 51 VALLEY STREAM PKWY MALVERN, PA 19355 BOOTH 864 Siemens Medical Solutions is one of the largest suppliers to the health care industry in the world. The company is known for bringing together innovative medical technologies, health care information systems, management consulting, and support services to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes. SMITH & NEPHEW ENDOSCOPY DIVISION 150 MINUTEMAN RD ANDOVER, MA 01810 BOOTH 2143 Smith & Nephew Endoscopy is the global leader in arthroscopy, specializing in techniques that reduce patient trauma, reduce health care costs, and get people moving again. SOYRING CONSULTING 880 21ST AVE N ST PETERSBURG, FL 33704 BOOTH 2182 Soyring Consulting is a nurse-owned and operated firm that offers customized health care consultation (departmental or hospital-
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wide) and management assistance while promoting the unique goals/objectives of your hospital. Our professional staff has provided assistance to more than 600 hospitals nationwide over the past 20 years. Learn more at http://www.soyringconsulting.com. SPARCO, INC 2605 OCEANSIDE BLVD, SUITE F OCEANSIDE, CA 92054 BOOTH 1005 Sparco provides Flash-Guard® flash sterilization containers for hospitals and surgery centers. Flash-Guard enables users to flash sterilize materials in either a gravity displacement or pre-vac autoclave in full compliance with current flash sterilization standards and then safely transport the materials in a closed container from the autoclave to point of use. ST MARY’S HOSPITAL PO BOX 1628 GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81502 BOOTH 2676 St Mary’s Hospital, a regional trauma center in Grand Junction, Colo, boasts 10 ORs including DaVinci and Stealth technology. We are proud to have Carol Applegeet, former AORN president, as our perioperative director. An exciting building project featuring new surgical suites will break ground in 2007. STACKHOUSE-VIASYS MEDSYSTEMS 100 CHADDICK DR WHEELING, IL 60090 BOOTH 3165 Stackhouse introduces FreedomAire 2 Surgical Helmet. Lightweight helmet with powerful airflow allows for personal comfort. FreedomAire TOGA provides barrier protection. VitalVac Smoke Evacuator with ULPA IntelliFilter tracks remaining air filter life. Only smoke evacuator with separate mode for LAP procedures. STANFORD HOSPITAL AND CLINICS 1510 PAGE MILL RD PALO ALTO, CA 94304 BOOTH 2383 At Stanford Hospital and Clinics, you’ll discover
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the exceptional training, technology, and expertise you’d expect from one of US News & World Report’s “America’s Best Hospitals.” STERIS CORP 5960 HEISLEY RD MENTOR, OH 44060 BOOTH 3148 STERIS provides hospitals with a combination of equipment, consumables, and services that allow them to improve the safety, quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of their surgical environments. STRYKER 4100 E MILHAM AVE KALAMAZOO, MI 49001 BOOTH 2744 Stryker, a global leader in innovative medical products and services, delivers results through a wide range of capabilities including powered surgical instruments, surgical navigation systems, endoscopic products, patient handling and emergency medical equipment, as well as joint replacements, trauma, spine, and micro implant systems. SUNOPTICS SURGICAL 6018 BOWDENDALE AVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216 BOOTH 830 Sunoptics Surgical offers a complete line of illumination and video products for the OR. The illumination portfolio consists of the SolarMaxx Lightsources, SolarPlus Headlights Systems, and a complete line of fiberoptic/ endoscopic cables. The video system features the SolarDMD DVD Recorder, SunMicro Camera System, SolarMaxx Xenon, monitor and video cart. SURGICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3650 MANSELL RD, #300 ALPHARETTA, GA 30022 BOOTH 3345 Surgical Information Systems is a comprehensive, completely integrated surgery management solution that combines automated business intelligence with all administrative and
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clinical processes across the entire perioperative continuum of care. The result is enhanced decision support for improved clinical, operational, and financial outcomes. SURGICAL SERVICES, INC 5776 HOFFNER AVE, SUITE 200 ORLANDO, FL 32822 BOOTH 1184 Surgical Services provides comprehensive services focusing on the OR. Services include endoscopy management, CSPD staffing, and surgical instrumentation sterilization. Visit http://www .surgicalservices.com, or call (800) 349-4374. SURGICOUNT MEDICAL, INC 27555 YNEZ RD, SUITE 330 TEMECULA, CA 92591 BOOTH 748 SurgiCount Medical introduces the safetysponge™ the only FDA 510(k)-cleared, computer-assisted sponge counting system. An easyto-use, turn-key system of pre-labeled surgical sponges and a line-of-sight scanning counter and printer, integrated together to give staff members reassurance that their sponge count is correct. SURGI-SOLUTIONS BY GOLDA 24050 COMMERCE PARK BEACHWOOD, OH 44122 BOOTH 2666 Surgi-Solutions™ offers abdominal binders, Surgi-bra®, and Surgi-vest® for unique support solutions following plastic, general OR procedures, OB/GYN, and more. SUTURTEK INCORPORATED 51 MIDDLESEX ST NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 01863 BOOTH 207 SuturTek’s 360° Fascia Closure Device helps protect surgeons, nurses, staff members, and patients against suture needle sticks and is significantly faster and easier than hand suturing. SuturTek has FDA 510(k) clearance to make the important safety claim that the 360° Fascia Closure Device “aids in the prevention of suture needle sticks.” AORN JOURNAL •
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SYNTHES 1302 WRIGHTS LN E WEST CHESTER, PA 19380 BOOTH 3048 Synthes is the world leader in skeletal internal fixation devices and develops, manufactures, and markets the AO ASIF system of orthopedic, craniomaxillofacial, and spinal implants and instruments.
TRANSMOTION MEDICAL, INC PO BOX 302 SHARON CENTER, OH 44274 BOOTH 602 TransMotion Medical features its Transcend Series, the most versatile, full-function, multipurpose treatment stretcher-chair line available. Safe and effortless, battery motorized, infinite positioning, 500 lb capacity.
TECHLEM MEDICAL CORP 6890 PACIFIC CIR MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L5T 1N8 BOOTH 3279 Techlem Medical is a respected manufacturer of stretchers, including our transport, procedural, bariatric, OB/GYN multipurpose, extended stay, transfer-stretcher/lift, cadaver stretchers, and more.
TRULIFE WASDALE HOUSE, RATHFARNHAM RD TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W IRELAND BOOTH 1485 The TruLife Pressurecare Ranges offer the widest selection of pressure relief and positioning products in the OR today for patients in all surgical procedures.
TEDDY-TECH, INC 2016 YALE AVE CAMP HILL, PA 17011 BOOTH 2467 “Cough Buddy” is a totally unique postoperative pillow, completely washable, dryable, flame retardant, hypoallergenic, and child safe for children over the age of three years. TENTE CASTERS, INC 2266 SOUTHPARK DR HEBRON, KY 41048 BOOTH 980 TENTE SMILES (cow, airplane, cat, bear) casters bring fun to juvenile medical equipment. Central locking and total lock caster also available. THOMPSON SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS 10170 E CHERRYBEND RD TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 BOOTH 2865 Thompson Surgical is the original maker of the table-mounted retractor. The Thompson Retractor is the only system where you can use one frame for any procedure for all surgical specialties. Our innovations make our retractors and laparoscopic instrument holders easier, quicker, and more versatile for you. The best is now better.
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UCSD MEDICAL CENTER 200 W ARBOR DR SAN DIEGO, CA 92103 BOOTH 1978 UCSD Medical Center, the only universitybased health care system in the region, provides leadership in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community services. http://www.ucsdhcjobs.org. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS—MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, UNIT 68 HOUSTON, TX 77030 BOOTH 2485 As one of the top cancer centers in the nation according to US News & World Report and a Magnet-recognized nursing facility, we are always looking for the industry’s best nurses to pioneer advancements in cancer research, education, care, and prevention. Join a community of exceptional nurses engaged in extraordinary practice. VERATHON MEDICAL 21222 30TH DR SE, SUITE 120 BOTHELL, WA 98021 BOOTH 1376 Verathon™ Medical, formerly Diagnostic Ultrasound Corp, provides reliable instruments engineered to meet the exacting
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expectations of health care professionals. Verathon’s GlideScope® Video Laryngoscope offers a consistently clear airway view, enabling quick intubation. The BladderScan® bladder volume instrument is a handheld ultrasound device that helps health care professionals quickly, accurately, and noninvasively assess bladder volume.
WHITE STAR MEDICAL, INC 10836 VANDALE ST SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216 BOOTH 2469 Featuring latex-free polymer patient pads and positioners. Angel Plus™ Pads, OR table, stretcher, and armboard pads designed to offer the highest quality and affordability.
VITALCOR, INC/APPLIED FIBEROPTICS 100 E CHESTNUT AVE WESTMONT, IL 60559 BOOTH 1610 Introducing the reusable Bulldog/Dingo clamp. Titanium specialty instruments, a reusable stabilizer for beating-heart surgery, latex-free coronary artery balloon cannulae with balloon, and axiom wound drains.
WORLD MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC 3915 152ND ST NE MARYSVILLE, WA 98271 BOOTH 2665 WME provides high-quality, refurbished and new surgery tables, lights, autoclaves, anesthesia machines, monitors, microscopes, and stainless items with complete warranties and expert customer service. ❖
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atients with chronic heart failure who dance for exercise achieve functional improvements similar to patients who perform aerobic exercise, and patients who dance experience a higher increase in quality of life, according to a Nov 12, 2006, news release from the American Heart Association. Previous research has found that dancing—specifically slow and fast waltzing—was safe for patients with heart disease or who had suffered previous heart attacks, and also improved functional capacity and quality of life. Researchers studied 110 patients with stable chronic heart failure (ie, the heart’s pumping ability was less than 40%). Three times a week for eight weeks, 44 participants performed supervised exercise training (eg, cycling, walking on a treadmill) and 44 participants danced the waltz, alternating between slow and fast waltzes for 21 minutes; 22 participants did not exercise. Participants’ heart rates were monitored during exercise and dancing sessions, and all participants underwent cardiopulmonary exercise testing to gauge functional ability and imaging tests on their arteries at the start of the study and after eight weeks. Patients also completed a questionnaire to rate their quality of life, which included questions on sleeping ability; participation in hobbies and housework; sexual activity; level of worry; depres-
sion; and other aspects of daily life. After eight weeks, participants who did exercise training and those who danced showed improvement in functional capacity and quality of life, but participants who did not exercise showed no improvement. Cardiopulmonary fitness and ventilatory response increased at similar rates in participants who exercised and those who danced, with the dancing group experiencing slightly greater increases. In addition, participants who exercised and danced had arteries with a greater capacity to dilate and cardiac fibers that became more elastic compared to participants who did not exercise. Quality of life improved significantly in the dancing group compared to the exercise group, with scores improving an average of 15 points in the dancing group compared to an average of 10 points in the exercise group. No participants withdrew from the study because of adverse events, indicating that dancing is a safe form of exercise for patients with heart failure, according to the researchers. Heart Failure Patients Can Waltz Their Way to Healthier Hearts [news release]. Chicago: American Heart Association; November 12, 2006. Available at: http://www.ameri canheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3043386. Accessed December 4, 2006.
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ACORN ENGINEERING/WHITEHALL MFG 15125 PROCTER AVE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744 BOOTH 1100 Whitehall provides the health care industry with quality products. Our full line of hospital equipment and accessories are the standard in critical care facilities. ACRA-CUT, INC 989 MAIN ST ACTION, MA 01720 BOOTH 2146 Manufacturer of cranial perforators, Xpress 120, which combines a disposable perforator and a battery-powered drill, cranioblades, wire pass drills, dura separators, kits, distraction screws, and scalp clip system. ACTION PRODUCTS, INC 954 SWEENEY DR HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740 BOOTH 3173 Manufacturer of reusable Action® OR patient positioners for all surgical procedures. 100+ products made of unique Akton® dry polymer; which provides shear protection and pressure reduction. Offers continuing education programs on positioning of patients in the OR; evaluations and studies available.
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ADVANCE MEDICAL DESIGNS, INC 1241 ATLANTA INDUSTRIAL DR MARIETTA, GA 30066 BOOTH 1209 Manufacturer of sterile disposable equipment covers for the OR, such as microscope drapes, C-arm drapes, camera/laser drapes, probe covers, knob and handlebar covers, light handle covers, cassette drapes, general equipment covers, decanters, custom drapes, “ART” Custom OR Room Turnover Systems, and the ASC Lap Sponge Counting System. ADVANCED MEDICAL INNOVATIONS 9410 DESOTO AVE, BLDG J CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 BOOTH 2964 Innovative safety products including sharps passing trays, retractable safety scalpels, sharps safety station, instrument and suture organization systems, and irrigation towers. ADVANCED MEDICAL OPTICS (AMO) 1700 E ST ANDREW PL SANTA ANA, CA 92799 BOOTH 1583 Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) is an ophthalmic medical device leader focused on the discovery and delivery of innovative vision technologies that optimize quality of life. ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS 33 TECHNOLOGY DR IRVINE, CA 92618 BOOTH 1611 Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), a Johnson & Johnson company, is a leading provider of innovative sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning technologies. ASP is dedicated to
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protecting the safety of health care workers, patients, and the environment by offering pioneering products, including the STERRAD® Sterilization System and the CIDEX® Family of Products. ADVANTAGE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC 2876 S WHEELING WAY AURORA, CO 80014 BOOTH 2365 General surgery tables that go lower for laparoscopic procedures and high enough for open procedures and ergonomic surgeon’s chairs. AESCULAP 3773 CORPORATE PKWY CENTER VALLEY, PA 18034 BOOTH 1047 Aesculap, Inc, is a member of the B. Braun family of health care companies and the world’s largest manufacturer of surgical instrumentation. For more than 138 years, Aesculap has provided customers with surgical instrumentation and implants for neurosurgery, ENT, plastic and reconstructive, thoracic, microvascular, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and laparoscopic surgery. AMERICAN HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS 3220 S HANFORD ST SEATTLE, WA 98144 BOOTH 749 Maintain normothermia with PRN ThermalCare™, a surgical pad that warms and provides pressure reduction. New: IV irrigation fluids and patient warming in a single unit. AMERICAN MOBILE HEALTHCARE 12400 HIGH BLUFF DR SAN DIEGO, CA 92130 BOOTH 2476 With thousands of available positions across all 50 states, American Mobile Healthcare is considered the best in the travel health care industry, with more opportunities in more locations. By traveling with American Mobile Healthcare, you’ll receive competitive pay rates, great benefits, deluxe housing accommodations, generous rewards/incentive programs, and much more. AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER (ANCC) 8515 GEORGIA AVE, SUITE 400 SILVER SPRING, MD 20910 BOOTH 3292 American Nurses Credentialing Center: the nation’s leading nursing credentialing organi-
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zation. Provides certification in 35+ specialty areas. Offers continuing education contact hours and certification exam review resources. Accredits organizations that offer and approve nursing continuing education courses. Magnet Recognition Program® promotes excellence in nursing services. Sponsors official National Magnet Conference, workshops, and consulting. http://www.nurse credentialing.org. ANSELL HEALTHCARE 200 SCHULZ DR RED BANK, NJ 07701 BOOTH 1855 Ansell Ltd is a global leader in health care barrier protective products and in 2005, celebrated 100 years in its field. Ansell conducts business in three main segments; holds operations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia; and maintains leading positions in the natural, latex-free glove and condom markets. APPLIED FIBEROPTICS 100 E CHESTNUT AVE WESTMONT, IL 60559 BOOTH 1610 Gemini Headlight’s low-profile design does not interfere with loupes. The 300-watt sunbeam light source brings the clarity of sunlight into the OR—lighted retractors. ARMSTRONG MEDICAL INDUSTRIES, INC 575 KNIGHTSBRIDGE PKWY LINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069 BOOTH 1334 Carts—lightweight aluminum, rust-proof, in many colors and sizes for the OR—will be displayed, along with AC/DC suction devices and educational products. ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS 10232 SOUTH 51ST ST PHOENIX, AZ 85044 BOOTH 873 Ascent Healthcare Solutions provides technically superior medical device reprocessing services that deliver guaranteed maximum supply-cost savings to leading health care organizations. Ascent is differentiated by a steadfast commitment to our partners, clinical implementation teams, and total account management and dedicated field associates, which together ensure that we exceed our partners’ goals and expectations.
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ASPEN SURGICAL 6945 SOUTHBELT DR SE CALEDONIA, MI 49316 BOOTH 945 Aspen Surgical is the manufacturer of RichardAllan surgical specialties, Sterion® brand products, Dr Fog® Endoscopic Anti-Fog, Oxboro™ brand products, Surgidyne® wound drainage products, and more. ASSOCIATION FOR PROFESSIONALS IN INFECTION CONTROL AND EPIDEMIOLOGY (APIC) 1275 K STREET NW, SUITE 100 WASHINGTON, DC 20005 BOOTH 3483 APIC’s mission is to improve health and patient safety by reducing risks of infection and other adverse outcomes. APIC invites you to log on to http://www.apic.org for free educational materials, real-time global infectious disease news, career services, legislative alerts, and much more. ATRIUM MEDICAL 5 WENTWORTH DR HUDSON, NH 03051 BOOTH 1535 Ocean™, Oasis™, and Express™ chest drains, Pneumostat™ and Express™ Mini 500 mobile chest drains, Advanta™ and Ultramax™ vascular grafts, Prolite™, Prolite™ Ultra, and ProLoop™ surgical mesh, PVC and silicone thoracic catheters. AVID MEDICAL, INC 9000 WESTMONT DR TOANO, VA 23168 BOOTH 1575 AVID Medical, the custom procedure tray company, distinguishes itself as a brand-neutral custom procedure tray supplier that delivers exactly what the customer requests, on time, every time.
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Infectious Waste Management Systems, now capable of draining large-volume canisters. BERCHTOLD CORP 1950 HANAHAN RD CHARLESTON, SC 29406 BOOTH 1033 Berchtold is a world leader in the design and manufacture of CHROMOPHARE® surgical lights, TELETOM® equipment management systems, OPERON® surgical tables, and SUPERSUITE® custom surgical environments. With our focus on the OR, we deliver best-inclass products, experienced planning, service and project management, and service with a personal touch. BFW, INC 2307 RIVER RD #103 LOUISVILLE, KY 40206 BOOTH 2265 BFW, Inc, provides fiber-optic headlights and xenon or quartz halogen light sources known for comfort, quality, brilliance, and durability and customer service that is second-to-none. BIODEX MEDICAL SYSTEMS 20 RAMSAY RD SHIRLEY, NY 11967 BOOTH 728 Biodex offers surgical C-arm tables for vascular and cardiac imaging, pain management, urology, and brachytherapy procedures. The tables are completely mobile and versatile, providing continued revenue-generating operations.
BAYLOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 2001 BRYAN ST, SUITE 2200 DALLAS, TX 75201 BOOTH 2678 Find the career of a lifetime. You never fail to feel inspired in one of our 14 hospitals and 88 health centers in Dallas/Ft Worth.
B-K MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC 250 ANDOVER ST WILMINGTON, MA 01887 BOOTH 2788 For more than 30 years, B-K Medical has enjoyed a solid reputation as an innovative leader in medical ultrasound. Through technological excellence and an in-depth knowledge of our core areas, B-K Medical demonstrates a serious commitment to helping medical practitioners by providing tailor-made products with unique features.
BEMIS HEALTH CARE 300 MILL ST SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WI 53085 BOOTH 465 Increase safety, reduce waste, and cut costs at your facility with Quick-Drain™ Liquid
BLICKMAN, INC 39 ROBINSON RD LODI, NJ 07644 BOOTH 1954 “Blickman-Built” means quality you can feel with your own hands: rock-solid construction
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and seamless finishes across an entire range of products engineered for health care facilities. Select from among 12 digital warming cabinets, or equip entire OR suites with “Blickman-Built” cabinets, tables, stands, and seating—all supported by Blickman’s lifetime limited warranty. BOVIE/AARON MEDICAL 7100 30TH AVE N ST PETERSBURG, FL 33710 BOOTH 2047 Bovie Medical manufactures full-featured, high-quality electrosurgical generators for the hospital market. Utilizing all digital output, Bovie generators meet the needs of the demanding OR with a cost-effective solution. BRIGHAM & WOMEN’S HOSPITAL 75 FRANCIS ST BOSTON, MA 02115 BOOTH 1989 Brigham and Women’s Hospital has 42 ORs; 100 to 300 cases daily; advanced thoracic, orthopedic, MRI suite for breast, prostate, and neurology; and an expanded cardiovascular center opening in 2008. http://www.brighamandwomens.org/nursing. Email: [email protected]. CARDINAL HEALTH 1450 WAUKEGAN RD MCGAW PARK, IL 60085 BOOTH 2445 Cardinal Health manufactures, packages, and distributes medical supplies; offers a range of clinical services; and develops automation products that improve the management and delivery of supplies and medication for hospitals, physician offices, and pharmacies. This diverse offering delivers integrated health care solutions to help customers reduce their costs, improve efficiency, and deliver better care. CARDINAL HEALTH PYXIS PRODUCTS 3750 TORREY VIEW CT SAN DIEGO, CA 92130 BOOTH 2344 Cardinal Health, the leading provider of products and services supporting the health care
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industry, is focused on improving medication safety, efficiency, and use. By combining the businesses of Pyxis® and Alaris® products along with pharmacy services, Cardinal Health delivers comprehensive solutions that help health care facilities reduce harm, increase operational efficiencies, and lower costs. CARDINAL HEALTH, V. MUELLER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 1450 WAUKEGAN RD MCGAW PARK, IL 60085 BOOTH 2354 V. Mueller® Products and Services offers the most comprehensive selection of specialty, minimally invasive, plastic, and general surgery instruments and instrument processing supplies and services available in the industry today, including Snowden-Pencer® and Genesis™ products, IMPRESS® instrument management, and OnSiteSM repair services. CARE-TECH LABORATORIES, INC 3224 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD ST LOUIS, MO 63139 BOOTH 3064 Care-Tech® is the global leader in nontoxic, antiseptic technology for the prevention or treatment of topical infection. Solutions to bariatric patient maladies are also available. CERNER CORP 2800 ROCKCREEK PKWY KANSAS CITY, MO 64117 BOOTH 319 Cerner Millennium SurgiNet® helps ensure accurate and safe care through scheduling, documentation, reporting, case tracking, and supply chain automation tools to • share patient information and • comply with regulatory initiatives. COMPRESSION THERAPY CONCEPTS, INC 1750 BRIELLE AVE, UNIT B6 WANAMASSA, NJ 07712 BOOTH 1173 Worldwide manufacturer of Vasopress DVT System, providing a full range of quality and cost-effective garments for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis.
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CONMED CORP 525 FRENCH RD UTICA, NY 13502 BOOTH 856 A leading global provider of integrated systems and solutions serving the spectrum of health care: arthroscopy, electrosurgery, endoscopy imaging, endosurgery, integrated systems, powered surgical instruments. CONMED ELECTROSURGERY 14603 E FREMONT AVE CENTENNIAL, CO 80112 BOOTH 856 CONMED Electrosurgery offers the industry’s most advanced electrosurgical accessories and generators, including the popular System 5000™, to provide reliable clinical outcomes and surgical efficiencies. CONMED ENDOSURGERY 525 FRENCH RD UTICA, NY 13502 BOOTH 856 CONMED EndoSurgery specializes in the development and supply of endomechanical products such as trocars, clip appliers, scissors, and surgical staplers used in laparoscopic surgical procedures worldwide. CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773 BOOTH 856 CONMED Linvatec specializes in the arthroscopy, endoscopy, and powered instrument markets with instruments and implants for arthroscopic sports medicine; powered instruments for orthopedics, ENT, and neurosurgery; and image capture equipment. CRYOLIFE, INC 1655 ROBERTS BLVD NW KENNESAW, GA 30144 BOOTH 345 CryoLife®, Inc, is a leader in the development and implementation of advanced technologies associated with allograft processing and cryopreservation. Additionally, CryoLife continues
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to expand its protein hydrogel technology platform, which currently includes BioGlue® surgical adhesive. CUSTOM ULTRASONICS 144 RAILROAD DR IVYLAND, PA 18974 BOOTH 729 The System 83 Plus™ is the only automated washer/disinfector approved by the FDA that offers a standardized, validated, and documented process for reprocessing endoscopes. Custom Ultrasonics offers a complete line of products including a preprocessing sink and a drying/storage cabinet, along with instrument washers for the OR. CYTYC SURGICAL PRODUCTS 250 CAMPUS DR MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752 BOOTH 1082 NovaSure Impedance Controlled Endometrial Ablation System is a patented, next generation technology that treats excessive menstrual bleeding due to benign causes. The NovaSure system provides a superior clinical solution to other treatment options as it is quick (averaging only 90 seconds), extremely easy to use, reliable, safe, and effective. DAVOL, INC 100 SOCKANOSSETT CROSSROAD CRANSTON, RI 02920 A COMPANY BOOTH 811 Davol offers solutions for hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and arthroscopic irrigation and surgical access. Davol will also feature biologic, mesh, and fixation products for hernia repair. DUPACO 4144 AVENIDA DE LA PLATA OCEANSIDE, CA 92056 BOOTH 1359 ProneView Protective Helmet and Mirror System, ProneView Positioning Packs, OPTI-GARD Patient Eye Protector, Laser OPTI-GARD, CHIN-UP airway maintenance support for monitored anesthesia care cases. AORN JOURNAL •
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DUPONT MEDICAL FABRICS 1002 INDUSTRIAL RD OLD HICKORY, TN 37138 BOOTH 2765 DuPont™ Suprel® medical fabrics for surgical gowns and drapes offer superior fluid protection and comfort. DuPont™ Tyvek® medical packaging and DuPont™ RelyOn® antiseptics and disinfectants are also available to meet your needs for infection prevention. ECOLAB, INC 370 WABASHA ST N ST PAUL, MN 55102 BOOTH 1101 Ecolab provides a total solutions approach to infection prevention in the OR. Endure® 450 waterless surgical scrub is preferred by OR staff members for its superior skin health and efficacy. We offer hard-surface disinfectants and decontamination products, featuring the Asepti-Solid® system—safety, simplicity, and support for cleaning surgical instruments. ENCISION, INC 6797 WINCHESTER CIR BOULDER, CO 80301 BOOTH 842 Encision’s Active Electrode Monitoring technology continuously monitors laparoscopic instruments during surgery. AEM® protects patients from thermal injury and eliminates the risk of stray energy burns. ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS, INC 100 ENDO BLVD CHADDS FORD, PA 19317 BOOTH 127 Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc, is a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company with market leadership in pain management. Endo researches, develops, produces, and markets a broad product offering of branded and generic pharmaceuticals, meeting the needs of health care professionals and consumers alike. ENTHERMICS MEDICAL SYSTEMS W164 N9221 WATER ST MENOMONEE FALLS, WI 53051 BOOTH 1264 Fluid and blanket warming cabinets. Blanket warmers can be optimally heated with adjustable temperatures. Fluid warmers have thermostat modes for precise temperatures for irrigation or intravenous fluids.
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ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, A JOHNSON & JOHNSON CO 4545 CREEK ROAD, ML 20 CINCINNATI, OH 45242 BOOTH 1501 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc, develops and markets advanced medical devices for minimally invasive and open surgical procedures, focusing on procedure-enabling devices for the interventional diagnosis and treatment of conditions in general and bariatric surgery, as well as gastrointestinal health, gynecology, and surgical oncology. More information can be found at http://www.ethiconendo.com. FASTAFF TRAVEL NURSING 6501 S FIDDLERS GREEN CIR, SUITE 200 GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111 BOOTH 2380 FASTAFF® offers registered nurses nationwide travel assignments, which range from eight to 13 weeks. We offer the highest hourly rates, guaranteed overtime hours, and unparalleled benefits. FEATHER SAFETY RAZOR CO LTD FEATHER BUILDING, 5TH FL 5-2, DOJIMA 1-CHOME KITA-KU, OSAKA 530-0003 JAPAN BOOTH 772 Feather is a manufacturer of high-precision surgical blades and scalpels. The SafeShield scalpel is the newest addition to the FEATHER product line. FIRST ASSIST, INC 4720 MONTGOMERY LN, medical staffing sin SUITE 300 BETHESDA, MD 20814 BOOTH 1877 More than just OR, since 1986, First Assist has specialized in the temporary and permanent placement of all types of nurses, therapists, and technologists. FLORIDA HOSPITAL 900 WINDERLEY PL #1500 MAITLAND, FL 32751 BOOTH 2484 With seven campuses and 1,776 beds in central Florida, Florida Hospital employees enjoy high-tech equipment, breakthrough programs, and visionary leadership in a balanced, spiritual setting.
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FLORIDA HOSPITAL WATERMAN 1000 WATERMAN WAY TAVARES, FL 32778 BOOTH 2480 Florida Hospital Waterman is proud to be #3 in Orlando Sentinel’s “Top 100 Companies for Working Families” in central Florida, and consecutive recipient of the JD Power and Associates “Distinguished Hospital” award. Located in Lake County, we feature all private patient rooms. We have been part of the Adventist Health System since 1992. GAYMAR INDUSTRIES, INC 10 CENTRE DR ORCHARD PARK, NY 14127 BOOTH 1109 Gaymar is a leader in the development of innovative temperature management technology, offering both air and water-based systems as well as blood and fluid warming. GEISINGER HEALTH SYSTEM 100 N ACADEMY AVE DANVILLE, PA 17822 BOOTH 2289 Geisinger Health System is a level one trauma center rooted in excellence and committed to growth. Located in northeastern and central Pennsylvania, our technologically advanced operating suite offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to grow professionally. Join our surgical staff, where you can work in multispecialty PODS and advance your nursing career. GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 3800 RESERVOIR RD NW NURSE RECRUITMENT WASHINGTON, DC 20007 BOOTH 2181 Georgetown University Hospital is the first and only Magnet hospital in Washington, DC. Our mission is to provide expert, compassionate care with dedication to the highest quality education and first-class research. GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP ALLIANCE 4500 COOPER RD, SUITE 101 CINCINNATI, OH 45242 BOOTH 2689 Global Scholarship Alliance (GSA) is a leading provider of nursing scholarships and careers to nurses and nurse recruitment and workforce development programs to hospitals. http://www .globalscholarship.net.
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GLOBESTAR SYSTEMS 7 KODIAK CRESCENT NORTH YORK, ONTARIO M3J 3E5 BOOTH 683 Designed by OR nurses for OR nurses, GlobeStar Systems’ ConnexAll OR workflow communications software improves quality of patient care and increases surgical process efficiency in a cost-effective manner. GOJO INDUSTRIES, INC ONE GOJO PLAZA, SUITE 500 AKRON, OH 44311 BOOTH 1384 Dedicated to improving the well-being of patients and patient care professionals, GOJO Industries, Inc, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hand washing, hand sanitizing, moisturizing, and patient bathing systems. PURELL® and PROVON® products and programs offer infection control initiatives and skin care solutions for today’s changing health care needs. HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER 325 9TH AVE BOX 359732 SEATTLE, WA 98114 BOOTH 1976 Located in beautiful Seattle, we are the region’s only level one trauma center. Upcoming expansion will add eight new OR suites. Opportunities exist for day, evening, and night shift positions. For more information visit http://www.harborview .org or call nursing recruitment at (800) 443-6793. Visit Booth #1976 at AORN Congress 2007. HEALTH FIRST 1350 S HICKORY ST MELBOURNE, FL 32901 BOOTH 2381 Operating three not-for-profit hospitals and offering total care services on Florida’s Space Coast, Health First is dedicated to integrating quality health care with state-ofthe-art technology. HEALTHSOUTH CORP ONE HEALTHSOUTH PKWY BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243 BOOTH 2679 With more than 100 state-of-the-art ASCs nationwide, HealthSouth offers flexible scheduling opportunities with no weekends and no call, competitive salaries, and benefit packages.
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HEALTHSTREAM 209 10TH AVE S, SUITE 450 NASHVILLE, TN 37203 BOOTH 2570 HealthStream provides online education to over one million health care professionals throughout the United States, keeping clinicians current with the latest medical technologies and delivering quality education for better patient outcomes. HEALTHTRONICS 1301 CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY, SUITE 200B AUSTIN, TX 78746 BOOTH 325 HealthTronics markets a line of imaging and therapeutic equipment including intraoperative imaging systems, lithotripters, and surgical lasers. All equipment is supported by a comprehensive service maintenance organization. HILL-ROM 1069 SR 46 E BATESVILLE, IN 47006 BOOTH 3264 Hill-Rom’s NaviCare® Patient Flow System’s customized software displays real-time patient location, status, and case milestones to improve flow, utilization, and capacity in perioperative departments.
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health care professionals to compliment a full range of patient care services for service excellence. HRN has earned the Health Care Staffing Services Certification from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations through June 2008. IC MEDICAL, INC 2002 QUAIL AVE PHOENIX, AZ 85027 BOOTH 2671 Automatic smoke evacuation and accessories for open and laparoscopic procedures. Multifunctional telescopic electrosurgical pencil with smoke evacuation PenEvac™ ESU smoke evacuation attachments. Laser accessories for smoke evacuators, laparoscopic surgery, and more. IMS INTEGRATED MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC 1823 27TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209 BOOTH 514 IMS is an instrument-ready company, helping to ensure your instruments and equipment are ready when the surgical team is. IMS specializes in flexible and rigid endoscope systems, general/specialty/minimally invasive surgical instruments, power and video equipment, and ophthalmic instrumentation. IMS helps increase surgical cases, maximizes instrument performance, and simplifies the OR/central sterile workplace.
HOVERTECH INTERNATIONAL 513 S CLEWELL ST BETHLEHEM, PA 18015 BOOTH 2982 HoverTech international’s product portfolio is designed to reduce patient handling injuries while assuring the safety and comfort of patients. The HoverMatt® System reduces transfer/repositioning injuries using a cushion of air to move patients. The HoverJack™ Lift is designed to lift a patient, in a supine position, from the floor to transfer height.
INDA, ASSOCIATION OF THE NONWOVEN FABRICS INDUSTRY PO BOX 1288 CARY, NC 27512 BOOTH 1280 INDA is a trade association for the nonwovens industry representing companies that manufacture beneficial and cost-effective single use drapes and gowns. INDA offers education materials for OR professionals.
HRN SERVICES, INC 8383 WILSHIRE BLVD, SUITE 258 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 BOOTH 2276 HRN Services, Inc, provides coast-to-coast travel, tailored staffing models, and competent
INNOVATIVE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC 87 SPRING LN PLAINVILLE, CT 06062 BOOTH 312 Innovative Medical Products—the operative word in patient positioning. We sell patient
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positioners for surgery, radiology, anesthesiology, and home care. We are your partners in patient care with our new line of Tuffease gel pads. INSTRUMED, INC 19495 144TH AVE NE #B-210 WOODINVILLE, WA 98072 BOOTH 400 SmartPump® tourniquets are the only tourniquet systems offering OR connectivity, superior performance, and intuitive controls. SmartPumps support today’s “paper chart” environment with a Tourniquet Report Printer that documents intraoperative tourniquet data. They are compatible with integrated ORs and clinical information systems. InstruMed offers a complete selection of tourniquet cuffs. INSTRUMENT SPECIALISTS, INC 32390 IH-10 WEST BOERNE, TX 78006 BOOTH 1511 ISI manufactures surgical products designed exclusively for upper extremity surgeries. Specialty tables, hand immobilizers, traction items, finger traps, and more will be on display. Visit ISI at Booth 1511 for more information and free samples. INTELISTAF HEALTHCARE ONE LINCOLN CENTRE 18 W 140 BUTTERFIELD RD, SUITE 600 OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL 60181 BOOTH 2081 InteliStaf Healthcare is the company dedicated to you. We manage the details, so you can focus on what’s important. InteliStaf offers excellent pay, the best assignments, and a flexible schedule. You can choose from local per diem, direct placement, nationwide travel opportunities, and much more. Call us today at (888) 801-WORK. INTUITIVE SURGICAL 1266 KIFER RD, BUILDING 101 SUNNYVALE, CA 94086 BOOTH 100 Intuitive Surgical, Inc, is the global technology leader in robotic-assisted, minimally in-
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vasive surgery. The company’s da Vinci® Surgical System offers breakthrough technology designed to enhance surgical capability, improve clinical outcomes, and drive operational efficiencies. JAI SURGICALS LTD B-3 INFOCITY, SEC 33-34 GURGAON, HARYANA INDIA BOOTH 1085 JAI Surgicals is introducing a revolutionary design of safe, reusable, metal scalpel handles and compatible scalpel blades. • Safer to fit on and remove from handle. • No more broken blades—save on expensive, reinforced-back blades. • Fantastic cutting action. Also available are safety disposable scalpels and stitch cutters. THE JILSON GROUP 20 INDUSTRIAL RD LODI, NJ 07644 BOOTH 781 Jilson provides premium quality casters and wheels to manufacturers of mobile medical equipment. Mobility solutions for surgical, bariatric, and transport applications. KADLEC MEDICAL CENTER 888 SWIFT BLVD RICHLAND, WA 99352 BOOTH 2077 No state income tax. No long commutes. Great Pacific Northwest location without the rain. Need we say more? Kadlec Medical Center: http://www.kadlecmed.org. Booth 2077. KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY 600 CORPORATE POINTE CULVER CITY, CA 90230 BOOTH 1201 Karl Storz, an international leader in endoscopic equipment and instruments for minimally invasive surgery, offers more than 8,000 different products encompassing 13 different surgical specialties.
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KEM MEDICAL PRODUCTS 75 PRICE PKWY FARMINGDALE, NY 11735 BOOTH 1807 Safety products and vapor monitors associated with toxic chemicals used in health care (eg, anesthesia vapors, formaldehyde, acetic acid): neutralizers/toxic spill kits, education software for surgical instruments, and sterile processing professional training. KINGMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 3269 STOCKTON HILL RD KINGMAN, AZ 86409 BOOTH 2487 Kingman Regional Medical Center—not just a career choice but a lifestyle choice. Northwest Arizona’s leader in health and wellness services. This is a 213-bed, private, nonprofit, acute care, state-of-the-art facility. Experience the aspects unique to health care in a rural setting facility. http://www.azkrmc.com. Email: hrrecruit@ azkrmc.com. (800) 678-3884. KOROS USA, INC 610 FLINN AVE MOORPARK, CA 93021 BOOTH 783 Manufacturer and distributor of Black Belt, Super Slide, ALIF, Swift, IMA, mitral valve and Pro Retractors; sternum and rib spreaders; anterior, ejector, and osteo punch rongeurs. KOVEN TECHNOLOGY, INC 12125 WOODCREST EXECUTIVE DR, SUITE 320 ST LOUIS, MO 63141 BOOTH 1104 Visit us to learn how Koven/Hadeco surgical Dopplers can significantly reduce your Doppler costs in vascular and reconstructive, surgery and in the CVOR. The Surgical MiniDop® and SmartDop® Dopplers accept a wide variety of durable, interchangeable probes, including single-use, pre-sterile. L’ATHENE 494-B WANDO PARK BLVD MT PLEASANT, SC 29464 BOOTH 1188 L’Athene pure, anti-aging, cosmeceutical skin treatments were created by nurses who worked with burn patients. Sold in doctor’s
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offices, hospitals, and exclusive spas. Come to booth 1188 for a sample. LAKESIDE MFG, INC 4900 W ELECTRIC AVE WEST MILWAUKEE, WI 53219 BOOTH 471 Lakeside Manufacturing is the benchmark for stainless steel distribution carts and equipment in the health care industry. Fifty plus years of manufacturing experience is represented in our medical distribution carts, case carts, instrument chests, accessory products, and blanket warmers. Lakeside offers you a superior product along with the best lead times. LEICA MICROSYSTEMS 90 BOROLINE RD ALLENDALE, NJ 07401 BOOTH 1735 Featuring surgical microscopes and digital video equipment for neurosurgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and plastic surgery. Also featured is the S.O.S. web site, for online customer support. LIFELINK TISSUE BANK 8170 WOODLAND CENTER BLVD TAMPA, FL 33614 BOOTH 3487 LifeLink Tissue Bank, the largest not-for-profit tissue bank in the Southeast, is an industry leader in providing allografts recovered and processed with the most stringent safety standards. LifeLink offers a complete range of traditional grafts, sports medicine grafts, and milled LifeGraft spinal allografts—all with an emphasis on cost. LINEMASTER SWITCH CORP 29 PLAINE HILL RD WOODSTOCK, CT 06281-0238 BOOTH 2869 Linemaster’s new FDA-approved, IR-Wireless footswitch eliminates the nuisance of wires in the OR, allows for easy cleaning, and can be retrofitted to existing equipment. LIONVILLE SYSTEMS, INC 501 GUNNARD CARLSON DR COATESVILLE, PA 19320 BOOTH 2165 Lionville designs carts for anesthesia and other
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OR applications, and iPoint™ workstations for mobile computing. Lionville accessory options include keyless unlocking and a variety of storage options. LOGIQUIP LLC 2775 W DICKMAN RD BATTLE CREEK, MI 49015 BOOTH 3056 LogiQuip is the single source for wire storage and carts; stainless case carts; sinks; warmers and cabinets; crash carts; and closed, modular, task-specific specialty storage. LUXTEC CORP 99 HARTWELL ST WEST BOYLSTON, MA 01583 BOOTH 1291 Luxtec offers illumination and visualization systems: light sources; headcamera systems; head-up display (ie, Viewer); headlights; fiberoptic cables; digital video recorders; Sony monitors/ printers; surgical loupes; and carts. MARSH AFFINITY GROUP SERVICES 1440 RENAISSANCE DR PARK RIDGE, IL 60068 BOOTH 1270 Marsh Affinity Group Services is the only AORN-approved provider of professional liability and life and health insurance plans. MCKESSON 5995 WINDWARD PKWY ALPHARETTA, GA 30005 BOOTHS 2051 AND 2057 Achieving surgical excellence requires striking the right balance between quality of care and financial performance. McKesson gives you the power to achieve OR operational excellence by supporting productivity demands of surgeons and anesthesiologists, optimizing OR resources, providing performance benchmarks, and ensuring patient safety. Call (800) 981-8601 or visit http://www.mckesson.com/surgical. MEDCOM TRAINEX 6060 PHYLLIS DR CYPRESS, CA 90630 BOOTH 484 Publishes self-paced online and print modules covering surgical specialties and management
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concerns to meet JCAHO requirements that assist with cross-training, staff development, and documentation of competencies. MEDICAL ACTION INDUSTRIES, INC 800 PRIME PL HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788 BOOTH 2142 Serving health care for three decades, Medical Action Industries is your resource for high-quality, disposable medical products. Focused on health care with a leadership position in OR supplies, medical waste collection systems, and specialty bags, MAI’s ability to supply high-quality products and solution-based services supports cuttingedge health care delivery. MEDICAL DESIGN SYSTEMS 10035 LAKEVIEW AVE LENEXA, KS 66219 BOOTH 1167 MASS™ Storage Systems—a new and unique approach to surgical supply storage. Custom designs without custom pricing— eliminate the wasted space of traditional shelving. Modular storage carts move supplies where they are needed, eliminating the need to stock several rooms—scope storage cabinets, procedure and equipment carts, wall storage cabinets. MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, INC 3901 CENTERVIEW DR, SUITE L CHANTILLY, VA 20151 BOOTH 3242 Medical Solutions’ fluid warming systems assist hospitals in improving patient safety, satisfying regulatory requirements, and reducing the clinical costs associated with inadvertent hypothermia. Make Medical Solutions’ fluid warming systems a part of your hospital’s protocol for maintaining normothermia. MEDIFLEX SURGICAL PRODUCTS 250 GIBBS RD ISLANDIA, NY 11749 BOOTH 2370 Since 1969, when the original Flexbar® Flexible Arm was introduced, Mediflex has been the world leader in surgical holders and positioners. Please stop by to determine which is best for your hospital. AORN JOURNAL •
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MEDISAFE AMERICA LLC 4710 EISENHOWER BLVD, SUITE B-4 TAMPA, FL 33634 BOOTH 313 Medisafe manufactures and distributes unique “sonic irrigation” equipment designed for cleaning your toughest cannulated, small lumen, or robotic surgical instrumentation inside and out. As your surgical instrument-cleaning specialist, we also supply 3E-Zyme triple enzyme cleaning solution, New-Enzyme SprayFoam, more than 40 different surgical instrument cleaning brushes, protective eye shields, and more. METRO—INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORP 651 N WASHINGTON ST WILKES-BARRE, PA 18705 BOOTH 565 Metro® manufactures a complete line of wire and polymer shelving, open and closed carts, and modular mobile work centers for clinical environments, including procedure carts, case carts, polymer products with Microban® antimicrobial protection, and specialty storage for sutures, IVs, scopes, and catheters. Metro will also feature Flo™ mobile computerized workstations. MICROTEK MEDICAL, INC 13000 DEERFIELD PKWY, SUITE 300 ALPHARETTA, GA 30004 BOOTH 3042 Offers a full line of high-quality infection and fluid-control products for the OR, including equipment and patient drapes, medi-plast decanters, Isolyser Lts-Plus®, Clean-Op®, and Venodyne®. MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE 5500 PEACHTREE PKWY, SUITE 500 NORCROSS, GA 30092 BOOTH 801 Committed to offering premium-quality protection while responding to the needs of health care workers, Biogel® powder-free surgical gloves support a latex-safe environment. Product lines include Biogel® latex gloves, Biogel®
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Eclipse™ deproteinized natural rubber latex (DPNRL) gloves, Biogel® Skinsense non-latex gloves, Hibiclens® and Hibistat® skin antiseptics, and BARRIER® protective apparel. NEW WEST CONSULTING 32256 NE 88 ST CARNATION, WA 98014 BOOTH 1809 New West Consulting specializes in perioperative information systems including anesthesia, system upgrades, redeployments, and implementation for users and vendors. Ask about our Dashboard or Daily Statistics. http://www .new-west-consulting.com. (866) 286-3993. NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM 675 W SULPHUR RD, SUITE 200 GAINESVILLE, GA 30501 BOOTH 2577 Northeast Georgia Health System is a notfor-profit, community health system dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of the people of northeast Georgia. Our surgical services division offers outstanding services, ranging from bariatric to open heart. You’ll make a difference, a good living, and a great life. NORTHWESTERN SYSTEMS CORP 1388 DERWENT WAY DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA V3M 6C4 BOOTH 1277 Northwestern Systems Corp manufactures the BetterBuilt brand instrument washer/ decontaminator and cart washer for CS/SPD applications. We also offer warming cabinets and surgical scrub sinks for OR use. Our equipment is designed with simple operation and durability in mind. NURSING ON THE NET 12400 HIGH BLUFF DR SAN DIEGO, CA 92130 BOOTH 2377 Nursing on the Net represents four of the most well-respected and informative nursing web sites on the Internet today—NurseZone.com, RN.com, TravelNursing.com, and NursingJobs.com.
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NURSING SPECTRUM/NURSEWEEK 2353 HASSELL RD, SUITE 110 HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 BOOTH 2271 Nursing Spectrum is the leading source of nursing news, CE, and career opportunities. Our magazines and innovative products reach more nurses, more ways, more often. NUVO, INC 5368 KUHL RD ERIE, PA 16510 BOOTH 971 Nuvo, Inc, is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of the highest quality surgical equipment. Specializing in surgical lights, video control systems that feature our patented controls within the sterile field, integrated flat panel monitors, procedure cameras, surgical tables, and equipment management systems. We also offer a full line of procedure lights. OLSEN MEDICAL 3001 W KENTUCKY ST LOUISVILLE, KY 40211 BOOTH 1235 Olsen Medical offers high-quality, single-use and reusable bipolar forceps, electrosurgical pencils, cords, and accessories. We introduced our Olsen Medical® Anterior Cervical Vertebrae Plating System to provide a flexible and efficient approach to spinal surgery. We have a time-honored tradition of quality and service since 1880. OLYMPUS SURGICAL AMERICA ONE CORPORATE DR ORANGEBURG, NY 10962 BOOTH 1565 Olympus Surgical America is responsible for the sales and marketing of surgical endoscopy equipment, providing knowledge and solutions that enable health care professionals to achieve excellent clinical and financial outcomes. OMNICELL 1201 CHARLESTON RD MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043 BOOTH 364 Omnicell provides patient safety solutions preferred by nurses for the medication-use process
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and supply chain management. More than 1,500 health care facilities rely on Omnicell’s solutions to help reduce medication errors, operate more efficiently, and decrease costs— ultimately contributing to improved clinical and financial outcomes. For more information, please visit http://www.omnicell.com. O.R. SOLUTIONS, INC 3901 CENTERVIEW DR, SUITE L CHANTILLY, VA 20151 BOOTH 1773 O.R. Solutions’ line of irrigation solution warmers improves patient safety, surgical outcomes, cost containment, and regulatory compliance by allowing the surgical team to administer warmed solution to the patient at a known temperature. ORS automated HUSH SLUSH® saves nursing time and produces “soft velvet slush” that helps ensure patient safety. OR SPECIFIC, INC BOX 1669 WINDERMERE, FL 34786 BOOTH 1730 OR Specific manufactures a unique “two-tiered” back table, which eliminates the need for stacking of instrument trays during arthroplasties, spinal fusions, and other procedures. ORLANDO REGIONAL HEALTHCARE 1414 KUHL AVE, MP-113 ORLANDO, FL 32806 BOOTH 2491 Our facilities, advanced medical treatments and procedures, and highly qualified staff have distinguished us as a health care leader. Visit our web site at http://www.orlandoregional.org. OSI 30031 AHERN AVE UNION CITY, CA 94587 BOOTH 1351 OSI develops, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive range of radiolucent surgical tables and positioning systems for spinal, orthopedic, neurosurgical, and vascular procedures. Exclusive to OSI are Tempur-Med® Surgery Pads, which provide pressure management AORN JOURNAL •
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Tempur-Pedic® technology and are available for a wide variety of general surgery tables and stretchers. PATIENT CARE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS 27261 LAS RAMBLAS, SUITE 200 MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691 BOOTH 580 Amelior ORTracker® is an automatic tracking system designed to improve the efficiency of your perioperative department. It provides up-to-the-minute patient location and care status, equipment location, room availability, and staff member assignments without manual updates and repeated phone calls. Information is captured automatically and is displayed on screen in real-time. PDI®—THE HEALTHCARE DIVISION OF NICE-PAK PRODUCTS, INC 2 NICE-PAK PARK ORANGEBURG, NY 10962 BOOTH 2564 For more than 20 years, PDI® has pioneered the development, testing, manufacturing, and marketing of pre-moistened wipes as the optimum delivery system for infection prevention and patient care. PEDIGO PRODUCTS 4000 SE COLUMBIA WAY VANCOUVER, WA 98661 BOOTH 1343 Pedigo is a leading manufacturer of health care equipment, including case carts, warming cabinets, tables, seating, IV stands, cabinets, transport stretchers, surgical lounge stretchers, and pediatric stretchers and cribs. PENN STATE MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER 600 CENTERVIEW DR, BOX 855, A590 HERSHEY, PA 17035 BOOTH 1993 Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine is a 497-bed facility with 21 OR suites, a transplant center, a level one trauma center, new heart and vascular and neuroscience ICUs, and a level three neonatal ICU. Quality patient care through excellence in nursing. PER-SE TECHNOLOGIES 1145 SANCTUARY PKWY #200 ALPHARETTA, GA 30004 BOOTH 1017 Per-Se’s ORSOS One-Call coordinates all patients, staff, equipment, and inventory for
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complex procedures in the OR, as well as across the enterprise. It manages the entire perioperative documentation process from admission to discharge. PERSONNA MEDICAL 1 RAZOR BLADE LN VERONA, VA 24482 BOOTH 1724 Personna Plus® Safety Scalpel System is designed for health care workers’ safety. Metal handle scalpels with the weight and feel of traditional scalpels are used in conjunction with blade/cartridge. PHYSICIAN SALES AND SERVICE, INC 4345 SOUTHPOINT BLVD JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216 BOOTH 1584 Physician Sales and Service is the country’s leading national distributor of medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals to physicians and surgery centers. Please visit http://www.pssd.com. PICIS 100 QUANNAPOWITT PKWY, SUITE 405 WAKEFIELD, MA 01880 BOOTH 1716 Picis software automates high-quality care in the emergency department, OR, and ICU. Picis’ systems are installed in 1,000+ medical centers and integrated delivery networks worldwide. PRECEPT MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC 370 AIRPORT RD ARDEN, NC 28704 BOOTH 671 Precept® manufactures a complete line of protective apparel consisting of facemasks, gowns, scrubs, headwear, shoe covers, warmup jackets, lab coats, coveralls, and surgical drapes and gowns. QUANTA TECHNOLOGIES LLC 7620 N HARTMAN LN, SUITE 186 TUCSON, AZ 85743 BOOTH 678 Quanta Technologies specializes in laser technology—sales, service, and education. As a nationwide distributor of laser systems, laser fibers, eyewear, smoke evacuation products, specialty replacement lamps, medical batteries, video printers and paper, video monitors, diagnostic instruments, and
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scalpel blade removal devices, Quanta prides itself in providing outstanding customer service. RES-Q HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS 26500 W AGOURA RD, #210 CALABASAS, CA 91302 BOOTH 1265 RES-Q® is a complete system for perioperative resource management. Features include surgery scheduling and wait listing, complete “end-to-end” perioperative and PACU charting, PNDS-based care planning, patient tracking, staff credentialing, surgeon profiles, preference cards, implant registries, inventory control, equipment maintenance records, case costing, management reporting, and employee scheduling. RIBBEL INTERNATIONAL LTD 5A/4A ANSARI RD DARYAGANJ NEW DEHLI, 110002 INDIA BOOTH 585 Ribbel International Ltd is the leading manufacturer of premium quality surgical blades and scalpels. Launching safety-engineered blade cartridges and latex-free disposable syringes in various sizes. RICHARD WOLF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS CORP 353 CORPORATE WOODS PKWY VERNON HILLS, IL 60061 BOOTH 1117 Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp offers the highest quality optics, instrumentation, and trays for all specialties including laparoscopy, ENT, arthroscopy, gynecology, urology, spine, and video systems. RIEGEL/MOUNT VERNON MILLS, INC 51 RIEGEL RD JOHNSTON, SC 29832 BOOTH 227 As a leader in health care, Riegel is synonymous with quality. We offer Huck and ABS, low-lint, American-made surgical towels, mattress pads, and infant receiving blankets. ROCKINGHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 235 CANTRELL AVE HARRISONBURG, VA 22801 BOOTH 2079 Rockingham Memorial Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit hospital serving more
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than 200,000. Check out our open heart program for 2007. RUHOF HEALTHCARE 393 SAGAMORE AVE MINEOLA, NY 11501 BOOTH 821 Ruhof Healthcare is an innovator and leading manufacturer, world renowned for offering reliable solutions and individualized service to help you meet your decontamination and materials management challenges. RYCOR MEDICAL, INC 2053 ATWATER DR NORTH PORT, FL 34288 BOOTH 2565 Rycor manufactures a large selection of hand surgery tables and related traction equipment including finger traps. Stop by and see our new, patented, legless hand table. SAGE PRODUCTS, INC 3909 THREE OAKS RD CARY, IL 60013 BOOTH 1080 Introducing the first alcohol-free, CHG skin prep in a full-size applicator cloth. For easier patient preoperative skin preparation, Sage 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths reduce microorganisms on the skin, a known risk factor for SSIs. SAMMONS PRESTON ROLYAN 4 SAMMONS CT BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440 BOOTH 880 Sammons Preston Rolyan, a Patterson Medical Company, offers a wide variety of exercise and work-hardening equipment; treatment furniture; and therapeutic, orthopedic, pediatric, and ADL products. SANDEL MEDICAL INDUSTRIES LLC 19736 DEARBORN ST CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 BOOTH 1971 To bee or not to bee safe is no longer an option. Stop for a safety bee. Anti-Fatigue mat, Cord Alert, Ergo-Step™ Stool, Ergo-Slider™, medication and specimen labeling, neutral zone, markers, weighted safety scalpels, sharps safety, and Time Out® Kit. Sandel is the original, exclusive sponsor of AORN’s Patient Safety First program.
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SCANLAN INTERNATIONAL, INC ONE SCANLAN PLAZA ST PAUL, MN 55107 BOOTH 1009 Highest quality surgical products designed and manufactured by the Scanlan family since 1921—stainless steel and titanium instrumentation, Tip Guard™ Instrument Protectors, micro sterilization trays, repair/ modification. THE SCOPE EXCHANGE, INC 4210 TUDOR LN GREENSBORO, NC 27410 BOOTH 2065 The Scope Exchange is a comprehensive source for sales, purchase, and repair of your endoscopes, light sources, processors, instrumentation, and support equipment. SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS 51 VALLEY STREAM PKWY MALVERN, PA 19355 BOOTH 864 Siemens Medical Solutions is one of the largest suppliers to the health care industry in the world. The company is known for bringing together innovative medical technologies, health care information systems, management consulting, and support services to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes. SMITH & NEPHEW ENDOSCOPY DIVISION 150 MINUTEMAN RD ANDOVER, MA 01810 BOOTH 2143 Smith & Nephew Endoscopy is the global leader in arthroscopy, specializing in techniques that reduce patient trauma, reduce health care costs, and get people moving again. SOYRING CONSULTING 880 21ST AVE N ST PETERSBURG, FL 33704 BOOTH 2182 Soyring Consulting is a nurse-owned and operated firm that offers customized health care consultation (departmental or hospital-
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wide) and management assistance while promoting the unique goals/objectives of your hospital. Our professional staff has provided assistance to more than 600 hospitals nationwide over the past 20 years. Learn more at http://www.soyringconsulting.com. SPARCO, INC 2605 OCEANSIDE BLVD, SUITE F OCEANSIDE, CA 92054 BOOTH 1005 Sparco provides Flash-Guard® flash sterilization containers for hospitals and surgery centers. Flash-Guard enables users to flash sterilize materials in either a gravity displacement or pre-vac autoclave in full compliance with current flash sterilization standards and then safely transport the materials in a closed container from the autoclave to point of use. ST MARY’S HOSPITAL PO BOX 1628 GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81502 BOOTH 2676 St Mary’s Hospital, a regional trauma center in Grand Junction, Colo, boasts 10 ORs including DaVinci and Stealth technology. We are proud to have Carol Applegeet, former AORN president, as our perioperative director. An exciting building project featuring new surgical suites will break ground in 2007. STACKHOUSE-VIASYS MEDSYSTEMS 100 CHADDICK DR WHEELING, IL 60090 BOOTH 3165 Stackhouse introduces FreedomAire 2 Surgical Helmet. Lightweight helmet with powerful airflow allows for personal comfort. FreedomAire TOGA provides barrier protection. VitalVac Smoke Evacuator with ULPA IntelliFilter tracks remaining air filter life. Only smoke evacuator with separate mode for LAP procedures. STANFORD HOSPITAL AND CLINICS 1510 PAGE MILL RD PALO ALTO, CA 94304 BOOTH 2383 At Stanford Hospital and Clinics, you’ll discover
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the exceptional training, technology, and expertise you’d expect from one of US News & World Report’s “America’s Best Hospitals.” STERIS CORP 5960 HEISLEY RD MENTOR, OH 44060 BOOTH 3148 STERIS provides hospitals with a combination of equipment, consumables, and services that allow them to improve the safety, quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of their surgical environments. STRYKER 4100 E MILHAM AVE KALAMAZOO, MI 49001 BOOTH 2744 Stryker, a global leader in innovative medical products and services, delivers results through a wide range of capabilities including powered surgical instruments, surgical navigation systems, endoscopic products, patient handling and emergency medical equipment, as well as joint replacements, trauma, spine, and micro implant systems. SUNOPTICS SURGICAL 6018 BOWDENDALE AVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216 BOOTH 830 Sunoptics Surgical offers a complete line of illumination and video products for the OR. The illumination portfolio consists of the SolarMaxx Lightsources, SolarPlus Headlights Systems, and a complete line of fiberoptic/ endoscopic cables. The video system features the SolarDMD DVD Recorder, SunMicro Camera System, SolarMaxx Xenon, monitor and video cart. SURGICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3650 MANSELL RD, #300 ALPHARETTA, GA 30022 BOOTH 3345 Surgical Information Systems is a comprehensive, completely integrated surgery management solution that combines automated business intelligence with all administrative and
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clinical processes across the entire perioperative continuum of care. The result is enhanced decision support for improved clinical, operational, and financial outcomes. SURGICAL SERVICES, INC 5776 HOFFNER AVE, SUITE 200 ORLANDO, FL 32822 BOOTH 1184 Surgical Services provides comprehensive services focusing on the OR. Services include endoscopy management, CSPD staffing, and surgical instrumentation sterilization. Visit http://www .surgicalservices.com, or call (800) 349-4374. SURGICOUNT MEDICAL, INC 27555 YNEZ RD, SUITE 330 TEMECULA, CA 92591 BOOTH 748 SurgiCount Medical introduces the safetysponge™ the only FDA 510(k)-cleared, computer-assisted sponge counting system. An easyto-use, turn-key system of pre-labeled surgical sponges and a line-of-sight scanning counter and printer, integrated together to give staff members reassurance that their sponge count is correct. SURGI-SOLUTIONS BY GOLDA 24050 COMMERCE PARK BEACHWOOD, OH 44122 BOOTH 2666 Surgi-Solutions™ offers abdominal binders, Surgi-bra®, and Surgi-vest® for unique support solutions following plastic, general OR procedures, OB/GYN, and more. SUTURTEK INCORPORATED 51 MIDDLESEX ST NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 01863 BOOTH 207 SuturTek’s 360° Fascia Closure Device helps protect surgeons, nurses, staff members, and patients against suture needle sticks and is significantly faster and easier than hand suturing. SuturTek has FDA 510(k) clearance to make the important safety claim that the 360° Fascia Closure Device “aids in the prevention of suture needle sticks.” AORN JOURNAL •
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SYNTHES 1302 WRIGHTS LN E WEST CHESTER, PA 19380 BOOTH 3048 Synthes is the world leader in skeletal internal fixation devices and develops, manufactures, and markets the AO ASIF system of orthopedic, craniomaxillofacial, and spinal implants and instruments.
TRANSMOTION MEDICAL, INC PO BOX 302 SHARON CENTER, OH 44274 BOOTH 602 TransMotion Medical features its Transcend Series, the most versatile, full-function, multipurpose treatment stretcher-chair line available. Safe and effortless, battery motorized, infinite positioning, 500 lb capacity.
TECHLEM MEDICAL CORP 6890 PACIFIC CIR MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L5T 1N8 BOOTH 3279 Techlem Medical is a respected manufacturer of stretchers, including our transport, procedural, bariatric, OB/GYN multipurpose, extended stay, transfer-stretcher/lift, cadaver stretchers, and more.
TRULIFE WASDALE HOUSE, RATHFARNHAM RD TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W IRELAND BOOTH 1485 The TruLife Pressurecare Ranges offer the widest selection of pressure relief and positioning products in the OR today for patients in all surgical procedures.
TEDDY-TECH, INC 2016 YALE AVE CAMP HILL, PA 17011 BOOTH 2467 “Cough Buddy” is a totally unique postoperative pillow, completely washable, dryable, flame retardant, hypoallergenic, and child safe for children over the age of three years. TENTE CASTERS, INC 2266 SOUTHPARK DR HEBRON, KY 41048 BOOTH 980 TENTE SMILES (cow, airplane, cat, bear) casters bring fun to juvenile medical equipment. Central locking and total lock caster also available. THOMPSON SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS 10170 E CHERRYBEND RD TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 BOOTH 2865 Thompson Surgical is the original maker of the table-mounted retractor. The Thompson Retractor is the only system where you can use one frame for any procedure for all surgical specialties. Our innovations make our retractors and laparoscopic instrument holders easier, quicker, and more versatile for you. The best is now better.
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UCSD MEDICAL CENTER 200 W ARBOR DR SAN DIEGO, CA 92103 BOOTH 1978 UCSD Medical Center, the only universitybased health care system in the region, provides leadership in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community services. http://www.ucsdhcjobs.org. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS—MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, UNIT 68 HOUSTON, TX 77030 BOOTH 2485 As one of the top cancer centers in the nation according to US News & World Report and a Magnet-recognized nursing facility, we are always looking for the industry’s best nurses to pioneer advancements in cancer research, education, care, and prevention. Join a community of exceptional nurses engaged in extraordinary practice. VERATHON MEDICAL 21222 30TH DR SE, SUITE 120 BOTHELL, WA 98021 BOOTH 1376 Verathon™ Medical, formerly Diagnostic Ultrasound Corp, provides reliable instruments engineered to meet the exacting
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expectations of health care professionals. Verathon’s GlideScope® Video Laryngoscope offers a consistently clear airway view, enabling quick intubation. The BladderScan® bladder volume instrument is a handheld ultrasound device that helps health care professionals quickly, accurately, and noninvasively assess bladder volume.
WHITE STAR MEDICAL, INC 10836 VANDALE ST SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216 BOOTH 2469 Featuring latex-free polymer patient pads and positioners. Angel Plus™ Pads, OR table, stretcher, and armboard pads designed to offer the highest quality and affordability.
VITALCOR, INC/APPLIED FIBEROPTICS 100 E CHESTNUT AVE WESTMONT, IL 60559 BOOTH 1610 Introducing the reusable Bulldog/Dingo clamp. Titanium specialty instruments, a reusable stabilizer for beating-heart surgery, latex-free coronary artery balloon cannulae with balloon, and axiom wound drains.
WORLD MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC 3915 152ND ST NE MARYSVILLE, WA 98271 BOOTH 2665 WME provides high-quality, refurbished and new surgery tables, lights, autoclaves, anesthesia machines, monitors, microscopes, and stainless items with complete warranties and expert customer service. ❖
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atients with chronic heart failure who dance for exercise achieve functional improvements similar to patients who perform aerobic exercise, and patients who dance experience a higher increase in quality of life, according to a Nov 12, 2006, news release from the American Heart Association. Previous research has found that dancing—specifically slow and fast waltzing—was safe for patients with heart disease or who had suffered previous heart attacks, and also improved functional capacity and quality of life. Researchers studied 110 patients with stable chronic heart failure (ie, the heart’s pumping ability was less than 40%). Three times a week for eight weeks, 44 participants performed supervised exercise training (eg, cycling, walking on a treadmill) and 44 participants danced the waltz, alternating between slow and fast waltzes for 21 minutes; 22 participants did not exercise. Participants’ heart rates were monitored during exercise and dancing sessions, and all participants underwent cardiopulmonary exercise testing to gauge functional ability and imaging tests on their arteries at the start of the study and after eight weeks. Patients also completed a questionnaire to rate their quality of life, which included questions on sleeping ability; participation in hobbies and housework; sexual activity; level of worry; depres-
sion; and other aspects of daily life. After eight weeks, participants who did exercise training and those who danced showed improvement in functional capacity and quality of life, but participants who did not exercise showed no improvement. Cardiopulmonary fitness and ventilatory response increased at similar rates in participants who exercised and those who danced, with the dancing group experiencing slightly greater increases. In addition, participants who exercised and danced had arteries with a greater capacity to dilate and cardiac fibers that became more elastic compared to participants who did not exercise. Quality of life improved significantly in the dancing group compared to the exercise group, with scores improving an average of 15 points in the dancing group compared to an average of 10 points in the exercise group. No participants withdrew from the study because of adverse events, indicating that dancing is a safe form of exercise for patients with heart failure, according to the researchers. Heart Failure Patients Can Waltz Their Way to Healthier Hearts [news release]. Chicago: American Heart Association; November 12, 2006. Available at: http://www.ameri canheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3043386. Accessed December 4, 2006.
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