Nellcor™ OxiMax™

Covidien, Mansfield, Mass, introduces the Nellcor™ OxiMax™ pulse oximetry system. The platform comprises a variety of handheld and stand-alone monitors that deliver accurate, reliable readings even during low perfusion and signal interference. The wide selection of Nellcor OxiMax sensors features several models with LOSAT™ expanded accuracy range and also includes the MAX-FAST™ forehead sensor and SOFTCARE™ nonadhesive sensors to meet special patient needs. Most leading patient monitor manufacturers offer OxiMax compatibility with their products, making it easy to standardize on OxiMax pulse oximetry across the hospital.

(800) 635-5267
www.covidien.com

WristOx®

Respironics, Murrysville, Pa, introduces the WristOx® pulse oximeter. This small, lightweight oximeter is designed to sit comfortably on the patient's wrist. The compact design facilitates the monitoring of daily activities, giving the patient greater freedom to perform daily tasks, and even exercise. WristOx can be used for long-term oxygen therapy, ambulatory oxygen monitoring, oxygen titration, and overnight studies. In addition, WristOx interfaces with Virtuox overnight oximetry testing service as well as nVISION® and PROFOX software.

(800) 345-6443
www.respironics.com

EasyNet®

Cadwell Laboratories Inc, Kennewick, Wash, introduces the EasyNet®, an Spo2 oximeter, and nasal pressure airflow patient sensors to be used with the Cadwell Easy® Ambulatory 2 and Easy III sleep diagnostic systems. The modules use Cadwell's EasyNet communications protocol to share data with the two Cadwell diagnostic products. EasyNet manages the transfer of information between multiple networked modules worn by the patient. These plug and play modules increase patient comfort and mobility with their small size.

(800) 245-3001
www.cadwell.com

3100 WristOx

Nonin Medical Inc, Plymouth, Minn, offers the 3100 WristOx, a small, lightweight pulse oximeter designed to be worn comfortably on the patient's wrist. It is ideal for monitoring pulse oxygen saturation (Spo2) and pulse rate during daily activities and overnight studies. The compact, lightweight design gives the patient greater freedom while improving patient compliance. Simply slip the WristOx on the patient's wrist and begin monitoring instantly. This product is ideal for long- or short-term monitoring applications and features a large liquid crystal display (LCD) screen as well as up to 24 hours of battery life and 33 hours of nonvolatile memory. The WristOx is compatible with Nonin's full line of PureLight® sensors. Accessing advanced features is easy with the Nonin nVISION® 5.0 software. The 3100 WristOx comes with a 3-year warranty.

(800) 356-8874
www.nonin.com

Cap One

Nihon Kohden America, Foothill Ranch, Calif, introduces the Cap One end-tidal CO2 monitoring device, making CO2 monitoring easier and accurate. This new design puts the sensor immediately under the nostril, minimizing all dead space. The result is an instrument that does not need calibration, has no delay, produces higher precision results, and is humidity resistant. Use the new JE-921 PSG/EEG amplifier and benefit from the built-in Cap One option or choose the freestanding version.

(800) 325-0283
www.nkusa.com

SET Oximeter

Masimo Corp, Irvine, Calif, offers the SET oximeter. The SET's read-through motion and low-perfusion pulse oximetry virtually eliminate false alarms and increase pulse oximetry's ability to detect life-threatening events. More than 100 independent clinical studies have confirmed that Masimo SET allows clinicians to accurately monitor blood oxygen saturation in critical care situations. Masimo Rainbow SET Pulse CO-Oximetry noninvasive technology monitors the level of carbon monoxide and methemoglobin in the blood.

(949) 297-7000
www.masimo.com