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Enhance First-Stick Success in Neonates and Pediatrics with Argon PICC Lines

Since their debut in the 1970s, peripherally inserted catheters (PICC) have grown in popularity due to being deemed safer and simpler than central venous lines. Over a million PICCs are placed each year in the United States,1 with many of them being placed in infants and children. Placing PICC lines in these small patients can [...]

Meet Anesthesia Guidelines with One Device that Provides Statistically Superior EtCO

A leading cause in preventable adverse outcomes in sedated patient cases is failure to use or correctly interpret capnography in detecting respiratory depression.2 When opiates used in sedation cause respiratory depression, the sedated patient is unable to wake themselves up from being deprived of oxygen. Respiratory depression that goes undetected can have severe effects, such [...]

This Supraglottic Airway Is Your Solution For Emergency Intubation

The Air-Q3 from AirLife is a supraglottic airway that delivers safety and confidence in airway management, no matter the airway challenge.

Secure Indwelling Urinary Catheters with Grip-Lok® – an Engineered Stabilization Device

When a patient in the ICU requires an indwelling urinary catheter, proper maintenance and care of that catheter is important. Utilizing a securement device can help clinicians prevent complications, reduce patient pain, increase patient satisfaction and provide the best quality of care. A 2016 study1 published in the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes [...]

Study Shows Swaddle Bathing Decreases Newborn Behavioral Stress Symptoms

In a 2017 study, researchers examined infant crying duration and other physiological responses during traditional tub bathing and swaddle bathing.

Help Improve Quality of Care with the IV/Vascular Access and Interventional Radiology Devices Offered Through MED Alliance Group

MED Alliance Group is proud to specialize in the distribution of intravenous/vascular access and interventional radiology products that help healthcare providers improve patient safety, patient satisfaction and patient outcomes. INTRAVENOUS/VASCULAR ACCESS The AquaGuard Moisture Barrier from Covalon Technologies Ltd. was designed to improve quality of care and outcomes for patients with catheter sites, surgical incisions [...]

The Air-Q3 Supraglottic Airway is an Effective Solution When Emergency Intubation is Needed

The all-silicone Air-Q3 supraglottic airways aid in difficult airway situations and can reduce time to first breath.

The Blood Supply Chain – Learning About the Points of Failure

MED Alliance Group is proud to offer an inclusive portfolio of blood transfusion products. Our recent partnership with MaxQ has allowed for a seamless pairing of TempTime’s Safe-T-Vue Temperature Indicators and MaxQ’s MaxPlus Coolers to help provide a solution to complications that arise in the blood supply chain. Below is an article originally posted by [...]

Encourage Family Involvement in the NICU with TurtleTub Swaddle Bathing

Swaddle bathing allows parents to be involved in newborn’s bath time, eliminating some of the stress on both the child and parent.

Lower the Risk for CLABSI with Midline Catheters

Placing a central venous line is an effective method to administer powerful drugs to patients, however there are a variety of risks that can come with the placement of a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC). Approximately 80,000 central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) occur in the ICU annually1 and can cost up to $46,000 per [...]

Are You Familiar With Swaddle-Bathing In The NICU?

Bathing in the NICU can be a stressful experience on both babies and their families. The NICU environment is significantly different than the mother’s womb, and research shows early neonatal experiences can alter brain function and structure. Studies have shown that NICU stress is associated with brain development in preterm infants.1 Preemies have less fat [...]

Combating Drug Shortages with the Macy Catheter

When Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico last year, the effects were felt worldwide. The hurricane damaged multiple manufacturing facilities, including the very ones that supply the most basic necessity for any care facility: the saline bag. Since then, there has been a shortage of these bags available to care systems in the United States, forcing [...]

Safely and Efficiently Preserve HPCs with Cell Freeze®

The Cell Freeze® cryogenic storage containers from Charter Medical are specifically made to efficiently store, preserve, and transfer hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs). Cell Freeze® Features and Benefits Each Cell Freeze® bag is rated for storage in liquid nitrogen to -196°C and individually packaged in a Tyvek pouch. The bags are manufactured with a material that is [...]

Secure CVCs Without Suturing

Suturing central venous catheters (CVCs) is a widely used and effective way of securement but can come with great risks, such as infection and needle stick injuries. An article from The Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology reports that needle stick injuries pose a significant injury to healthcare providers, with 25-39 injuries per 100,000 sutures [...]

Protect Against Harmful Moisture-Harboring Bacteria with AquaGuard®

Keeping a clean and dry dressing on patients who have an IV or surgical site is extremely important in preventing infections and complications. When showering, preventing moisture from reaching these areas can be tricky. Unprotected surgical dressings and IV sites, even if not under a direct water stream, are subject to moisture-harboring bacteria while showering. [...]

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