S G U I D E - American Association for Respiratory Care · Pediatric attachment available. Advanced Respiratory 1020 W. County Road F St. Paul, MN 55126 (866) 411-VEST (651) 490-1468

3M Littmann Stethoscopes ™

Building 275-4E-013M CenterSt Paul, MN 55144-1000(800) 228-3957Contact: Customer Helplinewww.3m.com/littmann

The Littmann brand assures you ofunsurpassed quality and is renowned world wide for precision, acousticalsuperiority, innovative design, andexceptional performance. 3M offers youa wide variety of stethoscopes to meet

your auscultation needs.

3M Pharmaceuticals

St Paul, MN 55144(800) 364-3577651-736-2610E-mail: [email protected]/pharma

3M Pharmaceuticals is a world leader inaerosol respiratory medicine, particularly inthe development of metered dose inhalers(MDIs) for treating asthma. 3M pioneeredand introduced the portable MDI in the1950s and introduced the first breath-actuated inhalers in 1993. 3M recentlylaunched the first CFC-free inhalers withoutozone-depleting propellants. More than half of all the inhalers in the world todayuse 3M components.

5 Star Medical, Inc.1155 Garber PlaceSan Jose, CA 95127(408) 926- 4465(408) 926-5975 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

5 Star Medical, Inc. manufactures andsells the smallest bronchoscopes available.The company is focused on providing high-

quality miniature fiberscopes. All productsare built to the highest standards.

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A1 Air Filters129 Cherry Hill Dr.Hendersonville, TN 37075(877) 499-3563(615) 498-6320www.a1airfilters.com

A1 Air Filters specializes in air filtrationproducts that are environmentally friendly.The product line includes residential andcommercial models. One of their newproducts is a compact unit designed toneutralize all the airborne allergens in a2,400 cu. ft. room.

A G Industries239 Seebold SpurFenton, MO 63026(800) 875-3138(636) 349-4466(636) 349-7069 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

M a n u f a c t u res re s p i r a t o ry filters, connectorsfor hospital, homecare, and O.E.M.

A & H Products, Inc.P.O. Box 470686Tulsa, OK 74147-0686(918) 835-8081(918) 459-9077 Fax

A & H Products, Inc. designs andlicenses technology in the field ofrespiratory and environmental equipment.Consulting and testing related to equipmentdesign and performance is also provided.

A-M Systems, Inc.P.O. Box 850Carlsborg, WA 98324(800) 426-1306(360) 683-8300(360) 683-3525 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

A-M Systems, Inc. manufactures a broadrange of high-quality products to meet thechanging needs of today’s health care andbio-medical research and teachingorganizations. Since 1976, A-M Systems,Inc. has been committed to promptly andeconomically providing our customers withthe highest quality products includingmouthpieces, filters, tubing, adapters,connectors, absorbents, and chart-recording supplies. Most of our products arekept in stock at all times for same dayshipping. Free samples of most of ourproducts are available.

Abbott Diagnostics

4A Crosby Dr.Bedford, MA 01730(781) 276-6321(781) 687-5234 Faxwww.i-Stat.com

Abbott MediSense distributes the i-STAT® System, a hand-held, battery-operated system that allows a broad arrayof critical care tests to be performed inabout two minutes at the patient’s bedside.Test records are automatically stored forprinting or transmission into the LIS or HISfor effortless record keeping. A broad arrayof tests include blood gases, electrolytes,chemistries, and H&H. The system is fullyintegrated into the Precision NET™ datamanagement system.

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AccuTest

P.O. Box 999Westford, MA 01886(800) 356-6788(978) 692-5773 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

AccuTest’s blood gas program fulfillsregulatory proficiency testing requirementsand provides ABG labs with externalperformance assessments within 48 hours.It also provides peer group comparisonsthree times a year and features anationwide database of more than 600blood gas instruments. Tests offered includepH, blood gases, electrolytes, critical bloodmetabolites, hematocrit, hemoglobin, andhemoglobin fractions. The program hasbeen approved by HCFA, JCAHO, CAP,and COLA.

Ackrad Laboratories, Inc.

70 Jackson Dr.Cranford, NJ 07016(800) 684-4252(908) 276-6390(800) 293-9476 FaxContact: Charles NotoE-mail: [email protected]

Ackrad Laboratories designs, develops,manufactures and markets specializedmedical devices for the adult and neonatalrespiratory field. Our products are availablethrough distributors throughout the UnitedStates, Canada, Europe, the Far East andLatin America.

Advanced MedicalTechnologies, Inc.P.O. Box 22558Cleveland, OH 44122-0558(216) 283-1010(216) 991-8806 FaxContact: Lindsey R. WoodyE-mail: [email protected] w w. c a rd i o c a re . h o m e . m i n d s p r i n g . c o m

Advanced Medical Technologiesdistributes and markets cardiocarestethoscopes that are practical for high-noise environments. Its PVC tubing iscentered in the back of the head or chest

piece, eliminating angles and facilitatingincreased auscultation. The diaphragm isdesigned to turn into a bell by usingpressure. High- and low-frequency soundscan be clearly heard by using one side.Acoustical and amplitudical tests confirmincreased sensitivity and performance.Pediatric attachment available.

Advanced Respiratory1020 W. County Road FSt. Paul, MN 55126(866) 411-VEST(651) 490-1468(651) 234-1209 FaxContact: Deb Juliano,

Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

Advanced Respiratory, formerlyAmerican Biosystems, Inc., is the source foran airway clearance system cleared tomarket in 1988 by the FDA. Located in St.Paul, MN. Advanced Respiratory focuseson airway clearance through high-frequencychest wall oscillation (HFCWO) technology.Advanced Respiratory is differentiated by itstradition of unsurpassed commitment topeople with airway clearance needs byproviding the “gold standard” of airwayclearance products, services, andprograms.

Aerogen, Inc.2071 Stierlin CourtMountain View, CA 94043(650) 864-7325(650) 864-7350 Fax(650) 703-7083 Mobilewww.aerogen.com

Aerogen, a pulmonary drug deliverycompany, is developing and intends tocommercialize inhaler and nebulizerproducts for the treatment of respiratorydisease. The company’s core technologyenables aerosolization of small molecules,proteins and peptides. Aerogen is alsoapplying its technology to develop productsin collaboration with pharmaceutical andbiotechnology partners for treatment ofrespiratory disorders and for delivery ofdrugs to the bloodstream.

Air Lift Oxygen Carriers1212 Kerr GulchEvergreen, CO 80439(800) 776-6771(303) 526-4700(303) 526-4774 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Air Lift offers a full line of carriers forp o rtable liquid and cylinder oxygen systems.These versatile carriers meet the needs ofoxygen-dependent individuals and pare n t swith oxygen-dependent children seekingm o re comfortable and convenient ways tot r a n s p o rt oxygen. Carriers includebackpacks, fanny packs, shoulder/hand bagsand carriers for wheelchairs, scooters, andwalkers. All carriers feature non-flammable,washable fabric and adjustable straps; liquidc a rriers feature breathable mesh pouches.Medical bags for RTs are also available.

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.7201 Hamilton Blvd.Allentown, PA 18195-1501(800) 654-4567(610) 481-4911(800) 880-5204 FaxContact: Central AccountsE-mail: [email protected]

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., is aleading international supplier of medicalgases, gas mixtures, and gas regulating andhandling equipment. Cylinder gases,including carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide,breathing air, helium, lung diffusion gasmixtures, blood gas mixtures, medical lasergases and mixtures, anaerobic atmospheremixtures, and calibration gases areavailable in a broad range of sizes. Bulkgases can be supplied in sizes ranging from500 to 11,000 gallons. All medical gasesconform with federal, state, and localregulatory requirements and aremanufactured in accordance with everyrelevant industry standard.

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Air Supply, Inc.7650 Chrysler Dr.Detroit, MI 48211(800) 609-0004(313) 871-5132(313) 875-3379 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Manufacturing and distribution ofrespiratory products.

Airborne Life Support Systems8508 Cross Park Dr.Austin, TX 78754(800) 433-5615(512) 873-0033(512) 873-9090 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Airborne Life Support Systems is adivision of International Biomedical, Inc.that manufactures several configurations oftransport incubators for use in ambulances,fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and in-house transport. Our state-of-the-artpediatric stretcher and transport incubatorinclude a ventilator, physiological monitor,and enough extra space for up to six tanks.

Airline Oxygen Systems

31199 Schoolcraft Rd.Livonia, MI 48150(800) 572-8484(734) 422-8888(734) 422-9963 FaxContact: George VichosE-mail: [email protected]

Airline Oxygen Systems manufactures ap o rtable oxygen system for use by oxygenpatients while traveling by air.

AirSep ® Corporation

401 Creekside Dr.Buffalo, NY 14228-2085(800) 874-0202 (U.S. & Canada)(716) 691-0202(716) 691-4141 FaxContact: Customer Service Dept.E-mail: [email protected]

www.airsep.comAirSep Corporation, a leader in innovative

re s p i r a t o ry products, continues to expand itsline for home, hospital, and clinical use,including a new concentrator. All of AirSep’sp roducts are low maintenance, cost-eff i c i e n t ,and provide long-term value. From oxygenconcentrators to conserving devices, CPA Punits and nasal masks to pulse oximetrysystems, AirSep’s high-tech products meetpatient needs in a variety of options.Available in more than 90 countries.

Alconox, Inc.9 E. 40th St., #200New York, NY 10016(914) 948-4040(914) 948-4088 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Effective sterilization requires effective

cleaning. Alconox, Inc. has been committedto supplying health care quality cleaners to

meet the demanding needs of health care

professionals since 1946. When it comes to

cleaning reusable instruments and

equipment, Alconox detergents meet themost demanding criteria.

Allegiance HealthcareCorporation Respiratory Care1500 Waukegan Rd.McGaw Park, IL 60085(800) 864-0250www.allegiance.net/respiratory

Allegiance Healthcare Corporation’sR e s p i r a t o ry Care business offers pro d u c t sfor use in every facet of re s p i r a t o ryt reatment. Our comprehensive port f o l i o ,which includes AirLife™ p roducts and otherleading brands, supports patient ventilation,medication delivery and asthmamanagement, aerosol therapy, oxygentherapy and trach patient care .

Allergy Asthma Technology, Ltd.8224 Lehigh Ave.Morton Grove, IL 60053(800) 621-5545(847) 966-2952

(847) 966-3068 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Recommended by thousands ofphysicians for more than 25 years, Allerg yAsthma Technology provides a completerange of environmental control products fora l l e rgic and asthmatic patients. This includesvapor transmissible bedding pro t e c t o r s ,nebulizers, HEPA air cleaners, and manym o re products for allergen avoidance. Alsoavailable are free allergy and asthma guidesfeaturing easy-to-understand inform a t i o n .

Allied Healthcare Products, Inc.1720 Sublette Ave.St. Louis, MO 63110(800) 444-3940(314) 771-2400(800) 477-7701 FaxContact: Customer Servicewww.alliedhpi.com

Allied Healthcare Products is a leadingmanufacturer of respiratory equipment,including Chemetron and Oxequip medicalgas system regulation devices andconstruction products, Gomco portablesuction equipment, Timeter respiratorytherapy products, EMS and ER/traumaproducts by Life Support Products, andhome respiratory care products by B&FMedical, Schuco, and Lif-O-Gen.

Ambu Inc.611 N. Hammonds Ferry Rd.Linthicum, MD 21090(800) 262-8462(410) 636-1144(800) 262-8673 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

Ambu, the innovator of the first manualresuscitator in 1956, continues to offer newand innovative products for respiratory care.

Ambulatory Monitoring, Inc.731 Saw Mill River Rd.Ardsley, NY 10502(800) 341-0066(914) 693-9240(914) 693-6604 Fax

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Contact: Linda TavolacciE-mail: info@ambulatory-

monitoring.comwww.ambulatory-monitoring.com

AMI is a medical device companyspecializing in measurement equipment.Topics include measurement of respiratoryvolume using inductive plethysmography,tidal volume approximation with calibrationwithout obstructing mouth or nose, sleepestimation from wrist activity, light levelsfrom light sensor, body temperature (skin orrectal), motor activity in movementdisorders, sleep history for transportpersonnel, and reaction time measurement.

American 3B Scientific2189 Flintstone Dr., Unit OTucker, GA 30084(888) 326-6335(770) 492-9111(770) 492-0111 FaxContact: Nicole Amslerwww.a3bs.com

3B Scientific is the world’s leadingmanufacturer of anatomical and biologicalteaching aids for science, training, andpatient education. The excellent quality of3B Scientific® products, manufactured byskilled and trained personnel as well as theextremely competitive value are thekeystones to our success. With a fullselection of pruducts ranging from patienteducation models, teaching aids, andsimulators to lab supplies, rehabilitation andtherapy products, American 3B Scientific isyour one source for all your educational andtherapy needs.

American Association forRespiratory Care (AARC)11030 Ables Ln.Dallas, TX 75229-4593(972) 243-2272(972) 484-2720 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

The AARC is the professional associationre p resenting 32,000 re s p i r a t o ry therapists inall care settings from acute care to subacutec a re to home care. The Association, serv i n gthe profession for more than 50 years, is therecognized leader in professional re s o u rc e sfor the re s p i r a t o ry community. The AARC

publishes uniform re p o rting manuals,p roduces educational videos, and othereducational programs and materials. TheAARC also holds the Annual Intern a t i o n a lR e s p i r a t o ry Congress, the world’s larg e s tre s p i r a t o ry exhibition and educational event.

Amvex Corporation50 W. Wilmot St., Unit 17Richmond Hill, ON Canada L4B IM5(866) 462-6839(905) 764-7736(905) 764-7743 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Amvex Corporation is a medicalequipment manufacturer with a largeselection of products. Our manufacturedproduct line includes the only officialmedical UL listed hose and hoseassemblies, along with hose retractors,flowmeters, adapters, couplers, fittings,regulators, etc. Amvex Corporation dealswith a large network of distributors locatedaround the globe. For more information,visit us at Booth 944, contact us at thenumbers listed above, or email us [email protected].

Anderson MedicalEquipment Co.815 U.S. 50Milford, OH 45150(800) 805-8134(513) 831-0507(513) 831-4051 FaxContact: Ford C. GreeneE-mail: [email protected]

Anderson Medical Equipment Co.specializes in the sale of pre-ownedmedical equipment. AMEC will take your oldequipment in a trade. AMEC can save youup to 50 percent compared to the cost ofnew. Anderson Medical Equipment Co. hasavailable all types of respiratory equipmentfrom oximeters to volume ventilators andcomplete PFT units. AMEC provides a one-year warranty on all equipment and alsodoes repair and preventive maintenance onall types of equipment.

Applied MeasurementProfessionals, Inc.8310 Nieman Rd.Lenexa, KS 66214(913) 541-0400(913) 541-0156 Faxwww.goAMP.com

The NBRC’s subsidiary, AppliedMeasurement Professionals, Inc. (AMP),now offers self-assessment examinations(SAEs) in a Web-based testing format. Theyare excellent study tools for examinationcandidates, credentialed practitioners,students, and anyone interested inmeasuring his/her performance againstcurrent credentialing standards. The testitems and format are designed to simulatethe computerized NBRC credentialingexaminations. The SAEs are also availablein paper/pencil format. For pricinginformation and to learn more about theseuseful products, please contact AMP.

Apollo Light Systems, Inc352 W. 1060 S.Orew, UT 84058(800) 545-9667Contact: Dan AdamsE-mail: [email protected]

Apollo is the leader in researching andproviding treatment for circadian rhythmdisorders that result in sleep, SAD, andother mood disorders. Apollo has pioneeredadvances in light therapy, providing greaterfreedom, portability and more effectivetreatment. We offer free 1-year equipmentloans and a 60 day 100 percent money-back guarantee.

ARC Medical, Inc.322 Patterson Ave.Scottdale, GA 30079(800) 950-2721(404) 373-8311(404) 373-8385 FaxContact: Hal NorrisE-mail: [email protected]

ARC Medical is an exclusiverepresentative for U.S. or foreignmanufacturers of several respiratorydevices, including an ICU humidification


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system that reduces nosocomialpneumonia; a secretion solution thatprovides a compartment on the patient sideto reduce significantly any increase inresistance due to secretions (from patient orlavaging solution); an esophageal detectiondevice; and covers, lamps, and blades toeliminate high-level disinfection oflaryngoscope blades.

Armstrong Medical Ind., Inc.575 Knightsbridge Pkwy.Lincolnshire, IL 60069(800) 323-4220(847) 913-0101(847) 913-0138 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

Founded more than 45 years ago,Armstrong Medical has earned itsreputation as a service-oriented companyby selling the best in medical equipment.Whether you need medical carts, hospital,EMS, or CPR equipment, our national salesforce and our customer service staff areavailable to answer any questions andassist you with placing orders.

ARTEC EnvironmentalMonitoring8501 Bash St., Suite 200Indianapolis, IN 46250(800) 727-8321(317) 577-7000(317) 577-7005 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

A RTEC specializes in medical gas pipingsystems, including gas purity tests,evaluations, certifications, and repairs onmedical gas products. ARTEC is experiencedin programs that address individual,d e p a rtmental, and hospital-wide concerns, aswell as all of the re g u l a t o ry agencies. We canp rovide you with updated re g u l a t o ryi n f o rmation and recommendations. Wep rovide glutaraldehyde testing, air ventilationtesting, medical gas testing/evaluations,c o n t a m i n a n t / p a rticulate, purges, andc e rtification programs, re s p i r a t o ryp rotection/fit testing, personal pro t e c t i v eequipment, and indoor air quality investigation.

AstraZenecaPharmaceuticals, LP1800 Concord PikeP.O. Box 15437Wilmington, DE 19850-5437(800) 456-3669(302) 886-3000www.astrazeneca-us.com

AstraZeneca is a major intern a t i o n a lh e a l t h c a re business engaged in there s e a rch, development, manufacture andmarketing of ethical (pre s c r i p t i o n )p h a rmaceuticals and the supply ofh e a l t h c a re services. It is one of the top fivep h a rmaceutical companies in the worldwith healthcare sales of over $16.4 bilionand leading positions in sales ofg a s t rointestinal, oncology, anesthesia(including pain management),c a rd i o v a s c u l a r, central nervous system andre s p i r a t o ry products. In the United States,AstraZeneca is an $8.7 billion healthcarebusiness with more than 10 , 0 0 0e m p l o y e e s .

Atlanta School of SleepMedicine and Technology5780 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd. #150Atlanta, GA 30342(800) 782-9418, ext. 3385 (voice mail

only)(404) 303-3385(404) 252-0311 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

The Atlanta School of Sleep Medicineand Technology offers five- and eight-dayintensive review courses in clinicalpolysomnography for physicians,technologists, and allied health careprofessionals. Courses include a blend oflectures and hands-on experience, plusthey are designed to address the needs ofthose at an entry level as well asexperienced professionals. Courses aretaught by board-certified sleep specialistsand registered sleep technologists, andenrollment is limited to ensure personalizedattention. Forty hours of Category 1 CMEsand 45 contact hours are offered tophysicians and technologists.

Austin AIr Systems, Ltd.500 Elk St.Buffalo, NY 14210(800) 724-8403(716) 856-3700(716) 856-6023 FaxContact: Michael Domon, Sales

ManagerE-mail: [email protected]

Austin Air Systems, Ltd., in business forover 10 years, is the leading North Americanm a n u f a c t u rer of specialty air cleaners forpeople with allergies and asthma or thosewho are concerned about clean air. AustinAir boasts the world’s largest air cleanermanufacturing plant in the world, located inB u ffalo, NY, at nearly 500,000 sq. ft.Privately owned by Richard and JoyceTa y l o r, Austin Air has served hundreds ofthousands of satisfied customers and iscommitted to continuing to provide clean air.

Aventis Pharmaceuticals300 Somerset Corporate Blvd.Bridgewater, NJ 08807-2854(800) 981-2491E-mail: [email protected]

Aventis, a world leader inpharmaceuticals, is dedicated to improvinglife through the discovery and developmentof innovative products. In 2000, Aventisemployed around 92,500 people in itsPharma and Agriculture business. Aventiswas launched in December 1999 throughthe merger of Hoechst AG of Germany andRhone-Poulenc SA of France. Corporateheadquarters are in Strasbourg, France.

Avox Systems, Inc.28267 Ruffian Dr.Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015-4809(800) 225-2869(210) 695-8242(210) 696-5263 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Avox Systems manufactures a whole-blood oximeter that measures totalhemoglobin, oxygen saturation, and oxygencontent. No sample preparation is required,and the measurement takes less than 10seconds. Disposable cuvettes eliminate the

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need for maintenance. We also manufacturethe world’s only portable CO-oximeter forbedside use.

Axcan Scandipharm, Inc.22 Inverness Center Pkwy., Suite 310Birmingham, AL 35242(800) 950-8085(205) 991-8085(205) 991-9547 FaxContact: Customer Servicewww.axcanscandipharm.com

The mucus clearance device from AxcanScandipharm combines PEP, airwayoscillation, and intermittent flowacceleration to aid in the removal of mucusfrom airways. It provides PEP therapy forpatients with atelectasis, bronchitis,bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, COPD,certain forms of asthma, and otherconditions producing retained secretions.Patients exhale through the device toreceive effective airway clearance therapywhen and where it is needed withoutdependence on a second person to performthe therapy.

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B & B Medical Technologies Inc.6731 32nd St.North Highlands, CA 95660(800) 242-8778(916) 331-5221(877) 810-8499Contact: Bill HiltonE-mail: [email protected]

B & B Medical Technology is amanufacturer of specialty airwaymanagement products. Our product lineranges from endotracheal tube holders andbite blocks for adults through infants tocontinuous medication nebulizers. Webelieve our success comes from years oflistening to our customers and makingquality products available for our end users.B & B has several distributors nationwidewho would be glad to demonstrate andinservice any or all of our products.

B. F. Ascher & Co., Inc.15501 W. 109th St.Lenexa, KS 66219(913) 888-1880(913) 888-2250 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

For 52 years, B. F. Ascher & Co. hasbeen providing quality products for thepharmaceutical industry. Their OTC lineincludes saline nasal mist, drops, and gel;they also have neonatal nose spray/drops.These products are recommended byphysicians to wash out allergens and keepthe nose moist, helping patients breathebetter. The gel is useful for patients onoxygen and increases patient compliance.Other Ascher products include coughlozenges, allergy relief medication, and aninhaler.

Bacou-Dalloz Safety7828 WatervilleSan Diego, CA 92154(800) 345-4112www.bacou-Dalloz.com

Bacou-Dalloz is an established, full-linedesigner, manufacturer, and marketer ofpersonal protective equipment includingeye and face, head and face, hearing andrespiratory protection targeted for a broadrange of applications. Founded in 1870 asWillson Safety Products, the Bacou-Dallozorganization now has 17 manufacturinglocations throughout North America,Europe, and Asia and serves customers inmore than 75 countries. Our product linesinclude the following brand names: Willson®

(respiratory, eye, and head and face),Bilsom® (hearing), and GPT® (laserprotection eyewear).

Bard EndoscopicTechnologies129 Concord Rd. Bldg. 3Billerica, MA 01821(800) 225-1332(978) 663-8989(978) 262-4992 Faxwww.bardendoscopy.com

Bard Endoscopic Technologies recentacquisition of Mill-Rose Laboratories givescustomers greater access to innovativepulmonary products. Our full line ofbronchoscopic accessories includes:

needles for TBNA, disposable biopsyforceps, cytology and microbiologybrushes, cleaning brushes, lung biopsyneedles, and thoracentesis needles.

Bay Corporation867 Canterbury Rd.Westlake, OH 44145-1486(440) 835-2212(440) 835-1377 FaxContact: Sales/Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

Bay Corporation is the leadingindependent manufacturer of fittings,connections, hose, and tubing foranesthesia, resuscitation, and respiratorycare equipment. Customers have access toa complete line of quality productsmanufactured to CGA standards.

Bayer Diagnostics511 Benedict Ave.Tarrytown, NY 10591(800) 431-1970(914) 631-8000 Faxwww.bayerdiag.com

Headquartered in Tarrytown, NY, BayerDiagnostics is one of the largest diagnosticsbusinesses in the world. Bayer Diagnosticsserves customers in 100 countries with anoffering that includes diagnostics systemsin five key segments: critical care testing,laboratory testing, point of care testing,nucleic acid testing, and self-testing. Withmore than 7,500 employees worldwide and1998 sales of close to $1.2 billion, BayerDiagnostics is a business group of theworldwide Bayer Group, a $31 billionchemical and pharmaceutical companybased in Leverkusen, Germany.

B.C. Decker Inc.P.O. Box 620, LCD 1Hamilton, ON Canada L8N 3K7(800) 568-7281(905) 522-7017(905) 522-7839 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

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professionals. We also publish titles forconsumers on wellness and specificmedical conditions. We deliver our productsin print and electronic formats, includingjournals, books and CD-ROMs. During the1980s the company produced text andreference books and gained an internationalreputation for high-quality productsauthored by distinguished experts. Duringthe 1990s we built a high quality list of over20 specialty journals and three electronicproducts.

BCI, Inc.N7 W22025 Johnson Rd.Waukesha, WI 53186(800) 558-2345(262) 542-3100(262) 542-0718 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

BCI, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer,and worldwide distributor of patientmonitoring equipment used to monitorrespiration, oxygen saturation, expiredcarbon dioxide, temperature, bloodpressure (invasive and noninvasive),inspired O2, and ECG. These monitoringsystems provide real-time analysis forimmediate, continuous monitoring of apatient’s condition.

Beam Industries1700 W. Second St.P.O. Box 788Webster City, Iowa 50595-0788(800) 947-2326(515) 832-4620(515) 832-6659 Faxwww.beamvac.com

Clinical research proves that a Beamvacuum system provides relief for majorallergy symptoms. Unlike regular vacuums,they remove allergens from living areas andcarry them to a collection canister in thegarage.

Bedfont Scientific USA(See Distributor Innovative Medical

Marketing for U.S. sales)

Beevers Mfg & Supply, Inc.14670 Baker Creek Rd.McMinnville, OR 97128(503) 472-9055(503) 434-6303 Fax

Beevers Mfg & Supply offers a trachguard that prevents accidental externalocclusion of the pediatric trach patient,when even a chubby chin can be a hazard.It has a low profile, fits like a 15 mmadapter, and can easily be suctioned. It isconsidered standard equipment in manypediatric units. Call for a free sample.

Beta Biomed Services, Inc.3301 Century Dr., Suite ERowlett, TX 75088(800) 315-7551(972) 475-7613(972) 475-9814 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Beta Biomed Services, Inc. offers high-quality, cost-effective repair, rebuild, orreplacement of all major manufacturers’pulse oximetry sensor cables. All work iscovered by our one-year warranty. We alsorepair, rebuild, or replace fetal monitoringcables (Toco and Ultrasound), repair Holtermonitors (reel-to-reel), and repairrespirometers.

Bio-logic Systems Corp.1 Bio-logic PlazaMundelein, IL 60060(800) 323-8326 ext. 700(847) 949-5200 ext. 700(847) 949-8615 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

For more than 20 years, Bio-logic

Systems Corp. has been designing and

manufacturing computer-based diagnostic

systems. Bio-logic continues its reputation

as a technology leader with many

innovative ideas. The modular design of its

polysomnograph and the company’s

creative development ensure flexibility in

system configurations and upgrade

opportunities. Over the years, our

commitment to our Sleepscan products has

helped us gain the edge in research and

development as well as developing an

efficient customer-support staff.

Bio-Med Devices1445 Boston Post Rd.Guilford, CT 06437(800) 224-6633(203) 458-0202(203) 458-0440 FaxE-mail: [email protected];

[email protected]

Founded in 1975, the privately held Bio-Med Devices, Inc. designs, manufactures,and markets a complete line of critical careand transportable respirators/ventilators,air-oxygen blenders, ventilation monitors,oxygen-temperature monitors, disposablebreathing circuits, and accessories. Bio-Med’s products are small, lightweightsophisticated systems incorporating state-of-the-art electronics and pneumatics andinclude custom-made infant and adultventilators for use in MRI units andhyperbaric chambers. Bio-Med markets itsproducts domestically as well as to morethan 50 overseas countries.

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.9500 Jeronimo Rd.Irvine, CA 92618(800) 854-6737(949) 598-1550Contact: Customer Servicewww.bio-rad.com

Bio-Rad Laboratories, a worldwideleader in clinical diagnostic quality controls,offers a complete line of blood gas,electrolyte and hemoglobin controls for yourblood gas, ISE and CO-oximeterinstrumentation. In addition, Bio-Radpresents accredited, continuing educationQC seminars and a complete line ofcontrols for your QC needs, includingcontrols for physiological ranges forCorning, IL, and Radiometer instruments.

Bio-Tek Instruments, Inc.Highland Park, Box 998Winooski, VT 05404(888) 451-5170


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(802) 655-4740(802) 655-7941 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

B i o - Tek Instruments, Inc., has been aleading manufacturer of medical testequipment for more than 30 years. Werecently announced the introduction of a gasflow analyzer. This small, lightweight, ru g g e dunit quickly and accurately measure sp re s s u res, flows, volume, oxygenconcentration, and barometric pre s s u re. All ofour products are part of the Pro F I L EEquipment Management System from Bio-Tek. We are dedicated to quality and customersatisfaction as an ISO 9001\EN 46001 cert i f i e do rganization. For more information, visit ourweb site at www. b i o t e k . c o m .

Biological Controls, Inc.749 Hope Rd.Eatontown, NJ 07724(800) 224-9768(732) 389-8922(732) 389-8821 Fax

Biological Controls designs,manufactures, and distributes airborneinfection control equipment for hospitals,medical facilities, clinics, and correctionalinstitutions. We offer a full line of productsfor creating negative- and positive-pressureisolation rooms, air pressure monitoring,and HEPA filtration systems to provide airchanges and dilution that comply effectivelywith CDC, OHSA and JCAHO regulations.All equipment is designed for ease ininstallation, maximum efficiency, safe andreliable maintenance, and performance.

BIOMEC Inc.1771 E. 30th St. Cleveland, Ohio 44114(216) 937-2800(877) BIOMEC-5E-mail: [email protected]

BIOMEC, Inc. is a leading designer andm a n u f a c t u rer of advanced medical devicesystems and subsystems. The companyfocuses on several clinical applicationsincluding sleep disorders, card i o v a s c u l a r,s u rgical assistance and imaging diagnostics.

Biomedical SystemsCorporation2464 W. Port Plaza Dr.St. Louis, MO 63146(800) 877-6334(314) 576-6800(877) 286-8141 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Biomedical Systems has been theleading provider of centralized diagnosticservices to pharmaceutical companiesaround the world for over 25 years. Multi-center international clinical trials aremanaged through our facilities in Brussels,Belgium, and St. Louis, MO. We providestandardized equipment, customizedsoftware, on-site training andtechnical/professional diagnostic dataanalysis. Electronic data submissions areprovided in the areas of spirometry,challenge testing, peak flow, ECGs, Holter,cardiac event, echocardiography, ABPM,oximetry, and radiology.

Blairex Laboratories1600 Brian Dr.Columbus, IN 47202(800) 252-4739(812) 378-1864(812) 378-1033 Faxwww.blairex.com

Blairex Laboratories is the manufacturerand distributor of respiratory care products,wound care products, cough and cold, andeye care products.

Blake Medical, Inc.P.O. Box 369Augusta, GA 30903(800) 989-4553(229) 388-8080(706) 737-2500 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Blake Medical, Inc. offers a superiorendotracheal tube securing device.Invented and patented by a respiratorytherapist, the tape is used for adult andpediatric patients. The convenient, pre-cutdesign attaches in seconds and is made oflatex-free, hypoallergenic, acrylic-backedcloth tape. It also features a soft, non-

adhesive area for the patient’s neck. Freesamples available.

BLD Medical Products(See VIASYS MedSystems)

Blueair Inc.435 North LaSalle St.Chicago, IL 60610(888) Blueair(312) 245-5273(312) 245-5272 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Swedish-designed and manufacturedhigh performance air purifiers with 200 to500 sq. ft. room capacities. Industry-high 10year warranty, among the highest clean airdelivery rates in the industry, quietoperation (blue light indicates when unitoperates) and high energy efficiency.Patented HEPASilent™ technologycombines the best features of HEPA andprecipitator technology. Non-toxichydrophobic polypropylene filters. Noozone emission.

BOC Gases575 Mountain Ave.Murray Hill, NJ 07974(800) 932-0803(908) 771-1785(908) 771-1764 Fax

BOC Gases is the industrial and medicalgases business of The BOC Group, theworldwide gases, vacuum technologies anddistribution services company operating inmore than 60 countries with sales last yearof $5.7 billion. BOC supplies drug grades ofoxygen in liquid and cylinder form to thehealth care industry, as well as a broad range of other medical gases and products,including medical compressed air, carbondioxide, helium, and nitrous oxide.

Boehringer IngelheimPharmaceuticals, Inc.900 Ridgebury Rd.Ridgefield, CT 06877(203) 798-9988(203) 791-6234 Faxwww.ilus.boehringer-ingelheim.com


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Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation isdedicated to the discovery, developmentand manufacture of innovative human andanimal health care products in the UnitedStates. It is a member of the BoehringerIngelheim worldwide group of companiesbased in Ingelheim, Germany withoperations in more than 100 countries.

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Laboratories, Inc.P.O. Box 870500 E. Washington St.Norristown, PA 19404(800) 642-4945(610) 278-0900(610) 278-0907 FaxE-mail: boehringerlabs.comwww.boehringerlabs.com

Boehringer Laboratories offers more than27 years of experience in designing andmanufacturing high-quality medicali n s t ruments for use in the areas ofanesthesia, re s p i r a t o ry, and surgical care .The company is known for its product linesof suction regulators, force meters,re s p i r a t o ry care and anesthesia spiro m e t e r s ,and autologous blood transfusion systemsthat include both hard w a re and disposables.We are dedicated to developing cost-e ffective medical instruments and pro v i d i n goutstanding product warranties andcustomer satisfaction.

Boston Medical Products, Inc.117 Flanders Rd.Westborough, MA 01581(800) 433-2674(508) 898-9300(508) 898-2373 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

Boston Medical Products proudlymanufactures many of the finest surgicaland respiratory products on the markettoday. The company was founded in 1980by three surgeons to provide the resourcesand professional skills necessary to create acomplete line of specialty products for usein ENT surgery and respiratory therapy.

Braebon MedicalCorporation800 Proctor AvenueOgdensburg, NY 13669(888) 462-4841(613) 831-6690(613) 831-6699 FaxContact: SalesE-mail: [email protected]

BRAEBON Medical Corporation is nowthe leading designer and manufacturer of apowerful lab-based and home-baseddiagnostic recording system. Our line ofphysiological sensors are compatible withmost major sleep recording systems andare used to evaluate the presence orabsence of sleep apnea. Our product lineincludes: airflow pressure, esophagealpressure, quantitative repiratory effort,airflow temperature, qualitative respiratoryeffort, body position and snoring sensors.

Branching LogicSimulations, Inc.P.O. Box 1304Arlington, TX 76004(888) 254-6746(817) 459-0494 FaxContact: Keith VarnesE-mail: [email protected]

Branching Logic offers clinicalsimulations for Windows, complete withI n s t ru c t o r’s Aid data base. Download a fre eACLS Protocol simulation from our web site.

Breathe E-Z Systems, Inc.P.O. Box 7813Shawnee Mission, KS 66207-0813(913) 338-2826(913) 338-2826 FaxContact: Doug DahlE-mail: [email protected]

Breathe E-Z Systems specializes inportable, easy-to-use, CO, hydrogen, and ethylene oxide monitors used byhospitals, doctor offices, and inoccupational health clinics. Breathe E-ZSystems provides a 30-day money-back

guarantee on all of its products and a full-year warranty against defects.

Brentwood by MidmarkTechnology Corp3300 Fujita St.Torrance, CA 90505(800) 624-8950(310) 530-5955(310) 530-1421 FaxContact: Michael PaquinE-mail: mpaquin@

brentwoodmed.comwww.brentwoodmed.com

Brentwood® by Midmark® is a leadingmedical technology innovator that offersdigital diagnostic medical devices throughits IQmark® product line. Brentwoodincorporates Mircosoft’s ActiveX® Controlsfor Healthcare software into its productsallowing direct acquisition of resting ECG,Holter, vital signs and diagnostic spirometrydata into electronic medical record (EMR)systems. Test results can be stored in alocal stand-alone computer, a centralnetwork, or an advanced SQL serverdatabase — with or without an EMR.

Bronchtech, Inc.103 Foulk Rd.Wilmington, DE 19803(800) 449-0994(800) 448-2680 FaxContact: Neil ChristopherE-mail: [email protected]

Bronchtech Inc. specializes inbronchoscope and small-diameterendoscope repair. Bronchtech has a staff ofmanufacturer-trained technicians for repairof all brands of endoscopes. WithBronchtech’s advanced technicalcapabilities such as fluid removal, fiberbundle replacement, forceps channelreplacement, and insertion tubereplacement, we are the best choice for allrepair needs. We are committed to saving50–80 percent on bronchoscope repair.


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Bunnell Incorporated436 Lawndale Dr.Salt Lake City, UT 84115(800) 800-4358(801) 467-0800(801) 467-0867 FaxContact: Ken HekkingE-mail: [email protected]

Bunnell Incorporated is the exclusive

m a n u f a c t u rer and distrubutor of the only

infant high-frequency jet ventilator

marketed in the United States. Bunnell

was the first company to receive appro v a l

for a high-frequency ventilator and the

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They have 24-7 technical and clinical

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Cadwell Laboratories, Inc.

909 N. Kellogg St.Kennewick, WA 99336(800) 245-3001(509) 735-6481(509) 783-6503 FaxContact: Virginia Kellogg/Bill AntillaE-mail: [email protected];

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Cadwell Labs Easy II EEG & PSGsystem with Q-sleep includes features thatmake the lab more efficient. The all newScorer-to-Scorer training function helpswith quality assurance objectives, theNeural Network Staging actually learn fromthe users input to improve accuracy andconsistency. The Q-Video option quantifiesmovement with color Satellite View displaysup to 100 epochs of data at once so eventsare immediately seen.

CAIRE Inc.3505 County Rd. 42 WestBurnsville, MN 55306(800) 482-2473

(952) 882-5000(952) 882-5179 FaxContact: Customer Service

Caire manufactures oxygen therapysystems for home health care. Our coreproduct line includes liquid oxygen baseand portable units.

California College for Health Sciences2423 Hoover Ave.National City, CA 91950(800) 774-7616(800) 221-7374(619) 477-4360 FaxContact: Enrollment Advisement

DepartmentE-mail: [email protected]

For more than 20 years, CaliforniaCollege for Health Sciences (CCHS) hasbeen the college of choice for health careprofessionals nationwide. We offer distanceeducation degree programs and training toallied health practitioners in professionssuch as respiratory therapy, EEG,polysomnography, nursing, health services,administration, and medical transcription.Our programs are at the associate’s,bachelor’s, and master’s degree levels; andthere are no on-campus requirements.

Caltech Industries Inc.2420 Schuette Dr.Midland, MI 48642(800) 234-7700(989) 496-3110(989) 496-0212 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Caltech Industries manufactures cleanerdisinfectants that control cross-contamination via environmental surfacesand medical equipment. These products aredesigned for professional health carepersonnel in point-of-care situations thatrequire safe, fast, and efficient on-the-spotdecontamination. Caltech products assurecompliance with OSHA, CDC, and NCCLSguidelines.

Cann-Ease Co.2337 Point of Pines Dr.Boulder, CO 80302

(888) 443-3031(303) 447-3159 Faxwww.cann-ease.com

Cann-Ease produces topical treatmentspecifically for dryness and frictionassociated with the use of oxygen by nasalcannula and CPAP/BiPAP masks. Thefreedom from friction provided by this gelhas endeared us to many patients.

Caradyne2055 Executive Dr.Indianapolis, IN 46241(800) 899-1367(317) 246-9010(317) 246-9011 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Caradyne is a manufacturer ofrespiratory products for the hospital andprehospital market. Our focus is in treating“CHF” patients with high flow CPAP.Caradyne has best in class generators andmonitors. They work in combination withCPAP valves and patient interfaces that canbe assembled in packs to meet the users’individual needs. Our products anddistribution partners can be further re v i e w e don the web at www. c a r a d y n e . c o m.

Cardionics, Inc.910 Bay Star Blvd.Webster, TX 77598(800) 364-5901(281) 488-5901(281) 488-3195 FaxContact: Keith JohnsonE-mail [email protected]

Cardionics is a manufacturer of medicalelectronic equipment with specificemphasis on instrumentation for heart andbreath sounds. Specifically, the companymanufactures simulators for teaching heartand breath sounds used primarily forteaching electronic stethoscopes used inclinical practice and telemedicine. Theseproducts are sold to medical schools,teaching hospitals, and major medicalcenters worldwide. The company is themarket leader in teaching simulators andrelated products and has been in businesssince 1981.


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Cardiopulmonary Corp

200 Cascade Blvd.

Milford, CT 06440(800) 337-9936(203) 877-1999(203) 877-3401 FaxContact: Bob Glinskiwww.venturi.com

C a rd i o p u l m o n a ry Corp designs,develops,and markets advanced, adaptive contro l ,s o f t w a re-driven critical care ventilators thatre p resent a new generation of life supporttechnology to improve patient outcomes.

CareFore Medical

11605 S. Alden Rd.

Olathe, KS 66062(877) 554-5400(913) 327-5445(913) 327-5450 Fax

C a re F o re Medical, Inc., is a developer,m a n u f a c t u rer and distributor of re s p i r a t o rysupplies to the home healthcare and hospital markets worldwide. The p roducts off e red include: oxygen therapy,monitoring, medication and aerosol therapy,tracheostomy care, suction therapy, ventilatoraccessories, anesthesia accessories,re s p i r a t o ry and anesthesia filters, nasal CPA P,oxygen concentrator accessories, pulmonarytherapy and nursing supplies.

Caring Creations Inc.

7245 Jenkins Ave.

Hesperia, CA 92345-7216(800) 246-1773(760) 947-8279 FaxContact: Philip RogoneE-mail: progone@

caringcreations.comwww.caringcreations.com

Caring Creations Inc. is a new companystarted by two respiratory therapists and agroup of medical professionals to provide

unique products for hospital patients fromthe youngest to the oldest. A companywhose motto is "Clinicians on a Mission,"they are seeking to improve conditions forall patients. With more than 100 yearsclinical experience, it's no wonder theirproducts work better.

CAS Medical Systems Inc.

44 E. Industrial Rd.

Branford, CT 06405(800) 227-4414(203) 488-6056(203) 488-9438 FaxContact: Customer Servicewww.casmed.com

CAS Medical Systems is a full servicemedical company dedicated to the fields of neonatal care and blood pressuremanagement. CAS develops, manufactures,and distributes medical products anddiagnostic equipment worldwide.

CEA Instruments, Inc.16 Chestnut St.Emerson, NJ 07630(888) 893-9640(201) 967-5660(201) 967-8450E-mail: [email protected]

CEA Instruments has gas monitors

and analyzers available for more than 200

different toxic, combustible, and oxygen

gases. Units are available in single- or

multi-channel configurations as personal,

portable, and wall-mounted systems.

Chad Therapeutics, Inc.

21622 Plummer St.Chatsworth, CA 91311(800) 423-8870(818) 882-0883(818) 407-8128 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

The innovators of portable oxygen

systems designed for use by people

diagnosed with COPD and other

respiratory disorders. CHAD is the leader

in providing a broad range of reliable

electronic and pneumatic oxygen

conservers, and also offers some of the

lightest weight, longest lasting ambulatory

oxygen systems available. Additionally,

they are the first to provide a revolutionary

in-home filling system. Substantial

reductions in operating costs can be

realized by using CHAD’s products when

compared to liquid oxygen.

Chiron Corporation

4560 Horton St.Emeryville, CA 94608(206) 407-8100(510) 655-9910 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Chiron Corporation is a leading

biotechnology company that participates in

three global healthcare markets:

biopharmaceuticals, blood testing, and

vaccines. The company is applying a broad

and integrated scientific approach to the

development of innovative products for

preventing and treating cancer, infectious

diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. This

approach is supported by research

strengths in recombinant proteins,

genomics, small molecules, gene therapy,

and vaccines.

City Capital, Inc.700 E. Gate Dr.Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054(800) 257-8451(800) 755-6063 Faxwww.citycapital.citygroup.com

City Capital, Inc., headquartered in Mt.Laurel, NJ, is a diversified, internationalsolutions and financial services providerwith more than $3 billion in assets, 900employees, and more than 200,000customers. With offices throughout NorthAmerica and in Europe, City Capital isdedicated to providing the currency ofgrowth to our customers throughcustomized technological solutions,management services, and creative leasing and finance programs.

ClearMedical1776 136th Place, N.E.Bellevue, WA 98005-2328(800) 426-1042(425) 401-1414(425) 401-1515 FaxE-mail: [email protected];

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www.clearmedical.comClearMedical is a source for equipment

and services to assist hospitals in the safereuse of semi-critical medical devices.Devices include washer/pasteurizers anddryer systems. ClearMedical is an FDA-registered third-party reprocessor of severalsingle-use medical devices.

Cleveland Medical Devices Inc.

11000 Cedar Ave., Suite 130Cleveland, OH 44106(877) CLEVEMED(216) 791-6720(216) 791-6739 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Cleveland Medical Devices, Inc. was

founded in 1990 to develop, manufacture,

and market proprietary rehabilitation and

monitoring products. We have successfully

secured over 10 million dollars for research

and development from the federal

government. Through this process we have

developed into a world leader in the

research of wireless physiological

monitoring technology, pressure ulcer

prevention, biomedical signal processing,

and biomedical instrumentation.

Clinical Marketing Services2 Wood SorrelLittleton, CO 80127(303) 979-8893(303) 979-9255 FaxE-mail: cms@

clinicalmarketingserv.comwww.clinicalmarketingserv.com

Clinical marketing services providesclinical education, product training andproduct development services to medicaldevice manufacturers. We develop trainingprograms for employees of manufacturersand distributers.

Collins Medical, Inc.220 Wood Rd.Braintree, MA 02184(800) 225-5157(781) 843-0610

(781) 843-4024 FaxContact: Joan FlanaganE-mail: [email protected]

For nearly a century, the Collins namehas stood for quality and precision incardiopulmonary diagnostic measurements.Collins Medical designs, manufactures andmarkets a sophisticated line ofinstrumentation for pulmonary functiondiagnostics for both adults and infants. Aspart of the Ferraris CardioRespiratoryGroup, our association with othercompanies such as Pulmonary DataServices and Ferraris Medical Inc. increasesour presence in the respiratory caremarketplace.

Compumedics USA7950 University Ave. NEFridley, MN 55432(877) 717-3975(763) 717-3975(763) 717-3973 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Compumedics produces computer-based medical monitoring and diagnosticequipment. Its products for sleep disordersare world-leading and are used in highlyacclaimed sleep centres around the globe.One of the keys to Compumedic's successis the close relationship between itsequipment developers and world leadingclinicians and researchers. Compumedicshas systems for: sleep disorder monitoringand analysis, general physiology andcardiology monitoring and analysis,telemedicine and imaging, as well asneurology and electromyography.

Cook Critical CareP.O. Box 489Bloomington, IN 47402(800) 457-4500(812) 339-2235(800) 554-8335 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Since 1963, Cook Group companieshave been amoung the leaders indeveloping health care devices that haveimproved lives around the world. We’vebeen at the forefront of medical research

and product development in interventionalradiology, interventional cardiology, urology,neuroradiology, vascular medicine, criticalcare, and other growing diagnostic andtherapeutic practices.

COSMEDVia Dei Piani Di Monte Savello 37Pavona Di AlbanoRome, Italy 00040+39069315492+39069314580 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Cosmed manufactures pulmonaryfunction equipment for screeningspirometry lung volumes and gas exchangeanalysis, a portable breath-by-breath CPX system, and a full line of portablespirometers and new ECG for stress testing.

CPR Medical Devices Inc.161 Don Park Rd.Markham, ON, Canada L3R 1C2(416) 691-2669(416) 691-7951 FaxContact: Romeo WornerE-mail: [email protected];

www.oxylate.com;www.oxylator.comCPR is a developer and manufacturer of

patented emergency ventilatory devices.They include resuscitation/inhalators andautomatic transport ventilators (ATVs),which are marketed globally byindependent distributors. Thesenoninvasive, patient-responsive devices aresimple, safe, and effective.

Cramer Decker Medical, Inc.4 Chrysler, Suite BIrvine, CA 92618(877) 222-0200(949) 461-5930(949) 206-9839 Faxwww.cramerdeckermedical.com

For over 20 years, Cramer Decker has

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industries. Every product available from

Cramer Decker Medical, Inc. has an

emphasis on simplicity of design and ease

of use. Our knowledgeable team is

committed to providing unparalleled

customer service as well as high quality

home care products at competitive market

prices.

Creative Biomedics, Inc.924 Calle Negocio, Ste. BSan Clemente, CA 92673(949) 366-2300(949) 366-2400 FaxContact: Dan RobinsonE-mail: [email protected]

Creative Biomedics, Inc., headquarteredin San Clemente, California, is amanufacturer and distributor of medicaldiagnostic test equipment and disposableproducts. Creative Biomedics’ goal is toprovide a cost-effective means forpulmonary data to be instantly available tothe clinician, thereby improving patient careand dramatically reducing costlyhospitalization.

Criticare Systems Inc.20925 Crossroads Circle, Suite 100Waukesha, WI 53186-4054(800) 458-4615(262) 798-8282(262) 798-8290 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Criticare Systems Inc. (CSI) develops,manufactures, and distributes a broad lineof pulse oximetry, capnography, vital signs,and telemetry systems that incorporatetechnological innovation and cost-containment features.

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Daedalus Enterprises Inc.P.O. Box 29686Dallas, TX 75229-9998(972) 243-2272(561) 745-6793(972) 484-6010 FaxContact: Order Department

E-mail: [email protected]

Daedalus Enterprises Inc. is thepublishing and marketing subsidiary of theAmerican Association for Respiratory Care(a professional association representing32,000 respiratory care practitioners).Daedalus publishes professional books,manuals, computer-assisted clinicalsimulation programs, AARC Timesmagazine, and RESPIRATORY CARE journal.Daedalus also manages the mailing lists forthe AARC and the National Board forRespiratory Care.

Dale Medical Products, Inc.7 Cross St.P.O. Box 1556Plainville, MA 02762(800) 343-3980(508) 695-9316(800) 752-1230 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Dale tracheostomy tube holders replacetwill ties and provide comfortable,controlled support of tracheostomy tubes.Dale’s exclusive use of a section of stretchmaterial accommodates a patient’s coughreflex or edema and assures precise tubepositioning. Quick-fastening tabs providefast, easy, and secure application.

Dalloz Safety(See Bacou-Dalloz)

Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.Three Highwood Dr.Tewksbury, MA 01876(800) 345-2700(608) 221-4384(303) 665-9175 FaxContact: Customer Servicewww.datex-ohmeda.com

Datex-Ohmeda, the premier companyspecializing in anesthesia, critical care, andnon-critical care applications, offers a widerange of products including flexiblemonitoring solutions for routine in-hospitaland outpatient needs. Our innovative familyof pulse oximeters, capnographs, andrespiratory gas monitors are designed tomeet your needs for reliable, accurate

readings patient after patient. Choose fromhand-held or bedside monitors. In addition,Datex-Ohmeda offers you nitric oxidedelivery and monitoring.

Datex-Ohmeda, Louisville

1315 W. Century Dr.Louisville, CO 80027(303) 666-7001(303) 665-9175 Faxwww.datex-ohmeda.com

Products manufactured at this facilityinclude the most advanced noninvasiveoxygen monitors. Most notable are itscomplete line of pulse oximeters andsensors. State-of-the-art bedside andhand-held pulse oximeters for use in thehospital and alternate health care settingshave been produced at the site since 1981.An integral part of these oximeters is thepatient sensor.

Datex-Ohmeda, Madison3030 Ohmeda Dr.Madison, WI 53718(800) 345-2700(608) 221-1551(608) 223-2476 Faxwww.datex-ohmeda.com

Datex-Ohmeda, Madison,m a n u f a c t u res and markets an integrated,single unit designed for the delivery andmonitoring of nitric oxide. Datex-Ohmeda,Madison, is a business unit of Datex-Ohmeda, Inc., a world-class manufacture rof drug delivery and anesthesia systems,patient monitors, clinical inform a t i o nsystems, and medical supplies anda c c e s s o r i e s .

Del Mar Medical Systems1621 Alton ParkwayIrvine, CA 92606-4878(800) 854-0481(949) 250-3200(949) 261-0529 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

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Holter scanners and recorders worldwidethan any other company. Today, Del Marspecializes in the design, manufacture, andsales of ambulatory ECG monitors andanalysis systems.

Delmar LearningExecutive Woods, 5 Maxwell Dr.Clifton Park, NY 12065(800) 998-7498(518) 348-2484(518) 373-6300 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Delmar Learning, a Thomson company, isa leading provider of lifelong learn i n gp roducts and services for health care. Weo ffer a variety of products to help develop theskills today's students need in all areas ofre s p i r a t o ry care. You'll find everything youneed to know in basic sciences, calculations,anatomy and physiology, and everything inbetween. We also offer you the opportunity tol e a rn in ways that suit your life. You can gainyour skills online or in the classroom. We off e rtextbooks, E-Videos, E-Chapters, Web tutorsfor both Web CT and blackboard, CD-ROMs,image libraries and so much more .

Dey, L.P.2751 Napa Valley Corporate Dr.Napa, CA 94558(800) 755-5560(707) 224-3200(707) 224-0592 Faxwww.deyinc.com

Dey is a specialty pharm a c e u t i c a lcompany focusing on re s p i r a t o ry care. Asa leader in the manufacture and marketingof sterile, unit-dose inhalation solutionp roducts, we offer an extensive line ofc o s t - e ffective pharmaceuticals for asthma,c h ronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), RDS, cystic fibrosis, and otherre s p i r a t o ry conditions. Products featurecompact, Patient-Focused Packaging™,and exclusive Tw i s t - F l e x™ vial tops foreasy opening.

DHD Healthcare Corporation

One Madison St.Wampsville, NY 13163(800) 847-8000(315) 363-2330(315) 363-9462 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

DHD Healthcare, headquartered inWampsville, NY, is a leading manufacturerof specialized care products for use inincentive spirometry, secretion clearance,ventilator support, and aerosol therapy.DHD Healthcare was recognized as anAARC Zenith Award recipient in 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, and 2001.

Draeger Medical, Inc.3135 Quarry Rd.Telford, PA 18969(800) 437-2437(215) 721-5400 (215) 723-5935www.draegermedical.com

Draeger Medical is the first companywith a commercially available APRV a n dopen breathing system. Open bre a t h i n gallows spontaneous breath in everyp re s s u re- or volume-controlled mode ofventilation, even during pro l o n g e di n s p i r a t o ry phases. The freedom to exhale orcough during the inspiratory phasei n c reases patient comfort and decreases aneed for sedatives and paralytics. DraegerMedical, Inc. now produces ICU ventilatorsin its U.S. production plant. Germ a nengineering…now made in America.

Dymedix Corp3989 Central Ave, N.E.Minneapolis, MN 55421(888) 212-1100(763) 781-4120www.dymedix.com

Dymedix is a Minneapolis-basedcompany that has developed and iscurrently selling a complete line ofdisposable sensors used in collection ofdata during a sleep diagnostic study.

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ECO PHYSICS, INC.3915 Research Park Dr., Suite A-3Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2200(734) 998-1600(734) 998-1180 FaxE-mail: [email protected],

www.ecomedics.comECO PHYSICS is a manufacturer of

chemiluminescence analyzers formeasuring nitric oxide. Our instruments areused worldwide for applications in medicalresearch for inhaled NO therapy as well asexhaled NO studies. We specialize in veryfast response (less than 0.1 seconds), high-precision (20 ppt) analyzers. We also offerinfant respiratory testing systems thatmeasure all parameters, including a methodfor determining the forced expiratoryvolume and the FRC.

Elan Pharmaceuticals800 Gateway Blvd.San Diego, CA 92121(800) 859-8585(650) 553-7112 www.elanpharma.com

Elan Corporation, plc is a leading fullyintegrated pharmaceutical company. Its dru gd e l i v e ry technologies are designed to impro v eand control the absorption and utilization ofactive pharmaceutical compounds.

EME (Electro MedicalEquipment) Ltd.60 Gladstone PlaceBrighton, United Kingdom, BN2 3QD01273 645100Contact: Customer ServicesE-mail: [email protected]

EME is dedicated to the highest level ofservice provision in the field of neonatalcare worldwide. EME is a UK-basedcompany specializing in research anddevelopment, manufacturing, and thedistribution of medical equipment to theneonatal market. We manufacture the infantflow nCPAP system, which is distributed inthe United States by SensorMedics. This is


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a noninvasive CPAP treatment, which ishelping to reduce intubation and ventilatordays worldwide.

Environmental Tectonics Corp125 James WaySouthampton, PA 18966(215) 357-4000(215) 357-4000 Faxwww.etcusa.com/hbo-main.htm

Environmental Tectonics Corporation isthe international leader in the developmentand provision of monoplace and multiplacehyperbaric chamber systems to meet abroad range of clinical, deep-diving,research, and submarine-rescueapplications for civilian and militarycustomers. Our chambers are designed andmanufactured to the highest standards withspecial emphasis on design, quality, user-friendliness, and operational reliability.

Epic Medical EquipmentServices, Inc.1800 10th St., Suite 300Plano, TX 75074(800) 327-3742(972) 801-9854(972) 801-9859 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Epic is proud to offer a variety ofaccessories to meet your pulse oximetryneeds. Offering both disposable andreusable SpO2 finger sensors designed towork with a variety of name brandoximeters. Our sensors carry quality rapid-turnaround repair to save you money. Epicrecently introduced a full line of oxygensensors. The sensors are direct “drop in”replacements for the OEM sensor.

Equilibrated Bio Systems, Inc180 E. Main St.Smithtown, NY 11787-2811(800) 327-9490(631) 863-2683(501) 421-6575 FaxContact: Michael D. WisenerE-mail: [email protected]

EBS designs custom data managementsystems for the PFT and ABG laboratories(HL7 compliant), respiratory gas analyzers,cold air bronchial provocation systems, andventilator tubing managers.

ErgoMed, Inc.5426 Billington Dr.San Antonio, TX 78230(800) 333-3746(210) 377-2217(210) 366-1075 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

ErgoMed is a special medical productsproducer of medical tube securing devicesand head restraint systems.

Erie Medical10225 82nd Ave.Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158(800) 932-2293(262) 947-9000(262) 947-9020 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Erie Medical produces a line ofo x y g e n / re s p i r a t o ry care products includingcylinders, regulators and flowmeters, suctionsystems, compressors, and re l a t e daccessories for the hospital, home care ,nursing home, and emergency care markets.

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F. A. DavisCompany/Publishers1915 Arch St.Philadelphia, PA 19103(800) 323-3555(215) 440-3001(215) 440-3016 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

A Philadelphia-based, independentmedical publisher since 1879, F. A. DavisCompany publishes high-quality print,electronic, multimedia, and online productsfor the health professions, including manyrespiratory care titles.

Ferraris CardioRespiratoryGroup

(Parent company of Collins Medical,Inc., Ferraris Medical Inc., and PulmonaryData Services, Inc.)

Ferraris Medical Inc.908 Main St.Louisville, CO 80027(800) 205-7187(303) 666-5555(303) 666-5588 FaxContact: Rachel GarciaE-mail: [email protected]

For more than 40 years Ferraris MedicalInc. has been recognized for its high qualityrespiratory products. Our commitment tototal asthma management includes a fullline of peak flow meters, spacers,chambers, inspiratory MDI trainers anddisposable masks. As part of the FerrarisCardioRespiratory Group, our associationwith other companies such as PDS andCollins increases our presence in therespiratory care marketplace.

Fieldtex Products, Inc.3055 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Rd.Rochester, NY 14623(800) 353-7763(716) 427-2940(716) 427-8666 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Fieldtex Products is a manufacturer ofsoft-sided carrying cases for portableoxygen cylinders.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Inc.22982 Alcalde Dr.Laguna Hills, CA 92653(800) 446-3908(714) 470-3900(714) 470-3933 Fax

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare is a worldleader in the innovative design andm a n u f a c t u re of reliable, cost-eff e c t i v eheated humidification systems for invasiveand noninvasive ventilator applications.The heated humidifier systems add heat


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and humidity to dry medical gasesd e l i v e red to patients through ventilatorsand other gas delivery devices. Designedfor a wide range of patients andapplications, Fisher & Paykel has ahumidification system to meet any need,f rom intensive care to home care and OSAa p p l i c a t i o n s .

Flotec, Inc.7625 W. New York St.Indianapolis, IN 46214-4911(800) 401-1723(317) 273-6960(800) 515-9254 FaxContact: Customer Service E-mail: [email protected]

Flotec is a leading developer ofinnovative re s p i r a t o ry equipment andaccessories. Products include full-size andm i n i a t u re regulators; flowmeters; high- andl o w - p re s s u re hose; fittings; connectors; cart s ;bags; tube reelers, unique resident nippleadapters; and mass casualty manifolds. Ournew regulator has a unique rotor filter thatp revents occluded orifices in the flowmetera s s e m b l y. Its 12-sided body and yokeincorporates a swivel body design and acaptive post valve seal. The dome handlep rovides safer operation and easier use.

Forest Pharmaceuticals,Inc.909 Third Ave., 24th Fl.New York, NY 10022-4731(888) 430-5227(212) 750-9152 Fax

F o rest Laboratories develops,m a n u f a c t u res, and sells both branded andgeneric forms of ethical products that re q u i rea physician’s prescription, as well as non-p rescription pharmaceutical products soldo v e r- t h e - c o u n t e r, which are used for thet reatment of a wide range of illnesses.

Freedom Medical Inc.219 Welsh Pool Rd.Exton, PA 19341(800) 784-8849(610) 903-0181www.FreedomMedical.com

Freedom Medical is a leading provider of

electronic medical equipment and relatedservices to hospitals, alternate sitehealthcare providers, and EMS transportorganizations. The company rents and sellsits products and services primarily in fourmarkets: the hospital market, the alternate-site market, the EMS transport market, andthe medical dealer-equipment brokermarketplace. Freedom Medical wasestablished to assist healthcare providers inmanaging their medical equipment costs ina declining reimbursement environment. Weoffer our customers a "true" freedom ofchoice in their capital equipment needs. Allequipment delivered by Freedom Medical isinspected by trained Biomedical specialists.Documentation is provided with allequipment which meets or exceeds JointCommission standards.

Futuremed15700 Devonshire St.Granada Hills, CA 91344(800) 222-6780(818) 830-2500(818) 891-4755 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Since 1979, Futuremed has equippedthe health care community with spirometersand ECGs. The current line includes aspirometer for both bedside testing and theoffice, a self-contained portable spirometerthat can grow with your department’sneeds, a product that reports PFTs directlyon your PC or laptop, and a full range ofdiagnostic ECGs. State-of-the-artequipment, knowledgeable technicalsupport, and friendly customer servicemake Futuremed the easy choice for yourhealth care requirements.

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GCX Corporation3875 Cypress Dr.Petaluma, CA 94954(800) 228-2555(707) 773-1100(707) 773-1180 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

GCX designs and manufactures

instrument mounting solutions for hospitalsand health care related facilities. Mountingsolutions include: wall mounts, roll stands,ceiling mounts, pole mounts, andcountertop mounts. A complete line ofinformational system components (PC,display) is also available.

GE Medical Systems8200 W. Tower Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53223(800) 558-5120(414) 355-3790 Faxwww.gemedicalsystems.com

GE Medical Systems is a world leader inmedical diagnostic imaging technology,services, and health care productivity.Products include CT scanners, x-rayequipment, MRI systems, nuclear medicinecameras, ultrasound systems, patientmonitoring devices, and mammographysystems. Its global operations providesales, service, engineering andmanufacturing in more than 100 countries.

Genentech, Inc.

1DNA WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080(800) 626-3553(650) 225-1000(650) 225-6000 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Delivering innovative medicines to patientswith serious or life-threatening medicalconditions is what Genentech is all about.Since its beginning in 1976, the company hasfocused its drug discovery eff o rts ontherapies that would fill unmet needs. To d a y,Genentech markets and manufactures ninep rotein-based products for 10 serious or life-theatening medical conditions, givingGenentech one of the leading pro d u c tp o rtfolios in the biotech industry.

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(504) 469-3723 FaxContact: Sales DepartmentE-mail: [email protected]

General Biomedical, established in 1982,

is one of the leaders in the sale of

refurbished respiratory care equipment.

General Biomedical specializes in

refurbished ventilator sales worldwide. We

offer repair service on most ventilators,

IPPB units, blenders, and pulse oximeters.

General Biomedical can purchase your old

equipment for export to other countries.

General Cardiac Technology

147 S. River St., Suite 232Santa Cruz, CA 95060(800) 798-2667(831) 471-2940(831) 471-2059 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

General Cardiac Technology, founded by

Glenn Williams in 1988, manufactures a

sternum support harness. Four years earlier,

Mr. Williams underwent cardiovascular by-

pass surgery and realized that recovery

would have been easier if he’d had a

support device. Squeezing a pillow put

pressure on his sternum but gave him no

lateral support during coughing or walking.

He developed a device now used by

hospitals around the world.

General Physiotherapy, Inc.

13222 Lakefront Dr.Earth City, MO 63045-1504(800) 237-1832(314) 291-1442(314) 291-1485 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

Airway clearance and postural drainagehas never been easier thanks to GeneralPhysiotherapy and their line of percussorsfor controlled stroking action allowing aneffective, consistent, and comfortabletreatment for removal of infectioussecretions.

General Valve19 Gloria LaneFairfield, NJ 07004(800) 482-8258(973) 575-4844E-mail: help@

pneutronics.com/applicationswww.pneutronics.com

General Valve is an operation ofPneutronics, which is a division of ParkerHannifin Corporation. General Valve is amanufacturer of miniature solenoid valvesfor liquid, reagent, corrosive, and inertapplications. Our markets include: medicalinstrumentation, analytical, bio-analytical,pathogen detection, fuel cell, and variousadvanced research uses. Our productsinclude: Series 66 Lever isolation valve,Series 9/Series 99, Series 1, Series 2,Series 18, Series 27, Series 3 & 4, 2-wayN.C. and 3-way Oligo.

GlaxoSmithKline5 Moore Dr.Research Triangle Park, NC 27709(919) 483-2100www.glaxowellcome.com

http://us.gsk.comGlaxoSmithKline is the nation’s leading

research-based pharmaceutical firm. Thecompany is committed to fighting diseaseby bringing innovative medicines andservices to patients and to the health careproviders who serve them. The company isknown as a leader in HIV andgastrointestinal research and development.Their therapeutic areas of research includerespiratory, anti-viral, anti-infective, andanesthesia.

Glenn Medical Brokeringand SalesP.O. Box 20237Canton, OH 44704(800) 394-0173(330) 453-1177(800) 274-0173 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

We purchase, recondition and resellused home respiratory equipment andhospital ventilators. We also repair pulseoximeters and probes, as well as

concentrators, LOX compressors, suctionand more. Glenn Medical Brokering isconstantly looking for good used equipmentto purchase. Currently we find much of ourproducts through respiratory therapyreferral. Can you help?

Graham Field HealthProducts Inc2935 NE ParkwayAtlanta, GA 30360(800) 645-8176(631) 273-2200(800) 434-3291 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

Graham Field is one of the world’sleading manufacturers and consolidators inthe health care industry. We offer a widerange of self-manufactured products andnational brand names, and we provide ourcustomers with an opportunity tosignificantly reduce operating costs andincrease profits by consolidating thepurchasing process. Our field and tele-salesstaff provide insight into reimbursement andmanaged care issues, detailed productfeatures, and benefits.

Grass-Telefactor, an Astro-Med, Inc. Product Group600 E. Greenwich Ave.West Warwick, RI 02893(877) 472-7779(401) 828-4000(401) 822-2430 FaxE-mail: grass-

[email protected]

Grass-Telefactor offers a wide range ofinstrumentation for polysomnography andEEG. These systems feature the world-renowned accuracy, dependability, andperformance of Grass amplifiers along withpowerful TWin® software. Also available is acomplete line of high quality accessoriesincluding electrodes, transducers,oximeters, etc.


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Great Lakes Orthodontics, Ltd.200 Cooper Ave.Tonawanda, NY 14150(800) 828-7626(716) 871-1161(716) 871-0550 FaxContact: Chris LaJoieE-mail: cmlajoie@gre a t l a k e s o rt h o . c o mwww.greatlakesortho.com

Great Lakes Orthodontics has a varietyof proven alternative oral appliances for thetreatment of chronic snoring and selectcases of sleep apnea. The adjustableappliance developed by Dr. Alan Lowe iswidely prescribed due to its many features.Our tongue stabilizing device is ideal forendentulous and TMJ-indicated patients.Another appliance for snoring can be usedby sleep technicians as a diagnostic tooland by dentists as an intermediateappliance.

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Hamilton Medical, Inc.P.O. Box 30008Reno, NV 89520(800) 426-6331(775) 858-3200(775) 856-5621 FaxContact: Annette DusekE-mail: [email protected]

Hamilton Medical, Inc. develops andmarkets life support products for adult,pediatric, neonatal critical care, andsubacute care applications. From ourpioneering efforts in design and productionof our first ventilator to our latest-generationventilator, Hamilton Medical maximizes theclinician’s understanding of the patient’scondition and ventilator interaction withproximal airway measurement. HamiltonMedical has crafted products from thefinest materials and has controlled themwith the same meticulous care andattention that have become the hallmark forHamilton Medical products.

Hammer-Plane, Inc.4025 Yuma St.Simi Valley, CA 93063(800) 398-3017(805) 582-9511(805) 582-9576 FaxContact: Customer Service

Our anti-disconnection device helpsprevent accidental disconnections at thetrach site. It is designed to be easy to apply,easy to manipulate, and can be removedwith one hand. Engineered to create adownward force on the trach tube, itvirtually eliminates life-threatening andannoying accidental disconnections. CallHammer-Plane for information.

Hans Rudolph, inc.7205 CentralKansas City, MO 64114(800) 456-6695(816) 363-5522(816) 822-1414 FaxContact: Kelly Hans RudolphE-mail: [email protected]

Since the 1930s Hans Rudolph, inc. hasbeen designing and manufacturingrespiratory valves, full face masks, nasalCPAP and anesthesia masks, UltimateSeal™ gels and New Comfort Seal™ foamsfor mask-sealing surfaces, calibrationsyringes, pneumotachometers, researchpneumotach systems, breathing simulators,new DLCO simulator, new flow/volumesimulator and NIPPV/CPAP oronasal masks.

Healthcare ClinicalConsultants, Inc.2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.,

Suite #211Thousand Oaks, CA 91362(888) 277-1555(805) 373-0262(805) 381-0625 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

H e a l t h c a re Clinical Consultants is a teamof experts in re s p i r a t o ry care that developsand markets a low-cost compre h e n s i v epatient and department managements o f t w a re to acute care hospitals. Our

p ro p r i e t a ry outcomes-focused softwareenables re s p i r a t o ry care providers toachieve maximum therapeutic eff e c t i v e n e s sat the lowest possible cost in hospitals orany re s p i r a t o ry care setting. The company’sp roduct interfaces with existing hospitali n f o rmation systems, is designed around anSQL database, and is available with re n t - t o -own and leasing options.

Hi-Tech Hose Inc.400 E. Main St.Georgetown, MA 01833(800) 451-5985(978) 352-2077(978) 352-2487 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Hi-Tech Hose Inc. manufactureslightweight flexible hose, which is suitablefor anesthesia equipment, laser smokeevacuation, and inhalation and respiratoryequipment.

Hill-Rom1069 State Rte. 46EBatesville, IN 47006(800) 638-2546(812) 934-8189 FaxContact: Customer Servicewww.hill-rom.com

With more than 70 years of service tothe industry, Hill-Rom is a re c o g n i z e dleader in the worldwide healthcarec o m m u n i t y. We provide the best pro d u c t sand stand behind them with a full array ofs e rvice, support and people who care. Ac o m p rehensive range of products includingresuscitation accessories is also off e red tomeet varying infant needs; air therapyp roducts, beds, prone positioning devices,and infant incubators. We offer a staff ofp rofessional therapy specialists, clinicalconsultants, and infant care specialists forp roduct support, as well as 24-hour serv i c efor our pro d u c t s .

Hood Laboratories575 Washington St.Pembroke, MA 02359(800) 942-5227(781) 826-7573www.hoodlabs.com

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research and manufacturing laboratory forsurgical devices and a leading innovator indeveloping products to support the needsof ENT and thoracic surgeons. We offer acomplete line of proximal and distal trachealand bronchial silicone stents and a trachealstent introducer. Additionally, HoodLaboratories has partnered withSensorMedics Corporation to sell theEccovision Acoustic Pharyngometer alongwith SensorMedics complete sleep line.

Hospitak by Maersk Medical Inc.6001 S. 35th St.McAllen, TX 78503(800) 634-6003(956) 683-8472(956) 683-8482 Faxwww.maersk-medical.com

Maersk Medical (formerly Hospitak) is aworldwide leader in the manufacture ofhigh-quality medical devices for therespiratory, anesthesia, urological, criticalcare, wound care, and operating markets.

Hudson RCI

27711 Diaz Rd.P.O. Box 9020Temecula, CA 92589(800) 848-3766(909) 676-5611(909) 676-1578 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

Hudson RCI, a trusted name inrespiratory care for over 55 years, offers afull range of latex-free products for oxygendelivery, humidification, airwaymanagement, resuscitation and ventilatorysupport. Our heated humidifiers, pre-filledhumidifiers and nebulizers, heat andmoisture exchangers and manualresuscitation bags are widely known inhealth care and synonymous with qualityand dependability. Hudson RCI has alsoadded an incentive spirometer and theSHERIDAN endotracheal tube lines to itsfamily of products.

Hy-Tape International

P.O. Box 540Patterson, NY 12563(800) 248-0101(845) 878-4848(845) 878-4104 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

Hy-Tape International distributes thepopular and original pink tape in the United States and abroad. For more than 50 years Hy-Tape International has beenmeeting the surgical tape needs of themedical community.

HyperTec, Inc.301 E. Main St.Olney, TX 76374(800) 218-3588 (940) 564-5600(940) 564-5609 Faxwww.hypertec.ws

HyperTec, Inc. produces a broadspectrum of ASME (American Society ofMechanical Engineers) PVHO (PressureVessel for Human Occupancy) certifiedHBOT systems ranging in price from$84,000 to $1.7 million. The HBOT systemsare licensed as Canadian Medical DeviceClass III, TSSA (Technical Standards andSafety Authority) and CRN (CanadianRegistration Number) registered as well asUS FDA 510(k) cleared for marketing. ISO9001-2000 registration will be completedbefore the end of 2001.

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I.V. League MedicalP.O. Box 3657Ventura, CA 93006(800) 443-8868(805) 654-1241(805) 654-8897 Faxwww.ivleaguemedical.com

For almost two decades, I.V. LeagueMedical has been providing quality I.V.support systems, rolling stands, and leuko-

depletion stands to the medical communityworldwide. We sell direct to the public viaphone, fax, and website.

IM Systems1055 Taylor Ave., Ste. 300Baltimore, MO 21286(888) 513-5969(410) 296-7723(410) 321-0643 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

IM Systems (Individual MonitoringSystems, Inc) established in 1989, is aBaltimore based high-tech biomedicalcompany engaged in the business ofmedical research, product design, clinicaltesting, and manufacturing of products forthe medical, health, and fitness industries.Its continued mission is to develop andmarket highly innovative personalmonitoring devices for use in the clinicalsetting as well as the home environment.

Imaging and Microfilm AccessP.O. Box 440Bohemia, NY 11716(800) 345-6334(516) 589-8100E-mail: microfilm-access@

worldnet.att.netImaging and Microfilm Access provides

the following document management andstorage services: digital scanning to CDROM (all patient reports and office files);microfilming (sleep studies, EEG-patientreports, and office files); document and filestorage; blowback of microfilm, microfiche,etc. to paper; sleep and EEG, chartrecording papers (discounted).

Impact Instrumentation, Inc.27 Fairfield PlaceWest Caldwell, NJ 07006(800) 969-0750(973) 882-1212(973) 882-4993 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Manufacturer of the largest selection ofportable, mobile, and on-board aspirators,portable aspirators, automatic resuscitators,portable volume ventilators, and portable

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volume ventilator systems. Alsomanufactures suction apparatus.

IngMar Medical, Ltd.P.O. Box 10106Pittsburgh, PA 15232(800) 583-9910(412) 683-8228(412) 683-8404 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

IngMar Medical, Ltd. offers acomprehensive line of active and passivelung simulators for hands-on teaching anddemonstration, respiratory deviceevaluation, research, and development. Ournew highly sophisticated and preciseadult/neonatal breathing simulator is usedfor R&D and respiratory device evaluation.For teaching and demonstration, we offeran adult/pediatric model with spontaneousbreathing and pulmonary mechanicsgraphics modules, as well as the neonatallung model.

Innovative MedicalMarketing T/A BedfontScientific USA30 Jackson Rd., Suite B-3Medford, NJ 08055-9280(800) 457-5804(609) 654-5561(609) 654-9878 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Bedfont manufactures and distributesthe low-cost carbon monoxide monitors aswell as a monitor that screens for carbonmonoxide poisoning. Our monitors are highquality systems for use by smokingcessation programs, hospitals, physicians,emergency rooms, paramedics, and majorpharmaceutical and medical researchcompanies. Bedfont Scientific can provideaccurate, durable, user-friendly (andcompetitively-priced) monitors for a varietyof medical and scientific applications. Ourcarbon monoxide monitors are “TheEssential Tools You Should Consider UsingIn Your Smoking Cessation Program©.

INO Therapeutics, Inc.6 State Route 173Clinton, NJ 08809(877) 566-9466E-mail: [email protected]

INO Therapeutics, a globalcardiopulmonary critical care company, is asubsidiary of AGA Healthcare of Stockholm,Sweden. The company recently beganmarketing its first product, nitric oxide forinhalation. It is the first and only FDA-approved pulmonary vasodilator and isused in the treatment of full-term and near-term newborn infants with hypoxicrespiratory failure.

Instrumentation Industries, Inc.2990 Industrial Blvd.Bethel Park, PA 15102-2536(800) 633-8577(412) 854-1135(412) 854-5668 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

Instrumentation Industries, Inc., is amanufacturer and distributor of a widevariety of specialized products utilized inthe respiratory, anesthesia, critical care, andemergency areas of the hospital. Our goal isto provide quality products to assistclinicians in the treatment of patients in allhealth care settings. We take pride in thefact that we are the company RTs and otherhealth care professionals think of first whenordering specialty components forrespiratory application.

Instrumentation Laboratory113 Hartwell Ave.Lexington, MA 02421(800) 955-9525(781) 861-1908 Faxwww.ilww.com

Instrumentation Laboratory is aworldwide leader in the development,manufacture, and distribution of diagnosticinstruments, reagents, controls, and otherrelated consumables and services for useprimarily in hospitals and independentclinical laboratories. InstrumentationLaboratory’s critical care product line is

unmatched, including a complete line ofcritical care blood gas, coagulation, andinformation management systems, whichprovide timely, accurate, and reliable resultsfrom the central laboratory to the point ofcare.

Integra Neuro Supplies, Inc.86 Boston Post Rd.Waterford, CT 06385(800) 638-7693(860) 442-5650(860) 442-2349 [email protected]

Integra Neuro Supplies is your ones o u rce for sleep disorders testing supplies— with multivendors to choose from —o ffering thermocouples, respiration belts,collodion, removers, cardiac stre s sassessment testing service, and air pre s s u reflow sensors.

International Medical, Inc.14470 Burnsville Pkwy.Burnsville, MN 55306(800) 328-2983(612) 890-6547(612) 894-8109 Fax

A small company specializing inrespiratory and anesthesia products, IMI isnow in our 30th year. IMI manufacturespeak flow meters, nose clips (plain andcolors), double-swivel connectors, inhaleraids, and an anesthesia infection controlbarrier.

International VentilatorUsers Network (IVUN)4207 Lindell Blvd., #110St. Louis, MO 63108-2915(314) 534-0475 - Joan L. Headley(714) 761-4503 - Judith R. Fischer(314) 534-5070 FaxContact: Joan L. Headley;

Judith R. FischerE-mail: [email protected],

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p rofessionals experienced in and committedto home care and long-term mechanicalventilation. IVUN provides a forum forventilator users, re s p i r a t o ry therapists andnurses, pulmonologists, and ventilatorm a n u f a c t u rers and distributors to discussunique problems of home ventilation and tocooperatively seek solutions.

Intersurgical Incorporated417 Electronics Pkwy.Liverpool, NY 13088(800) 828-9633(315) 451-2900(315) 451-3696 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

Intersurgical manufactures the Filta-Therm™ range of high-efficiencyfilter/HMEs. Tested against live TB and viralparticles. Our HME range outperforms allother available heat and moistureexchangers. Our tracheostomy HME is ahighly efficient, extremely lightweight devicewith an integrated suction port.Accessories, connectors, circuits,nebulizers, and oxygen/aerosol supplyproducts also available.

Invacare CorporationOne Invacare WayElyria, OH 44035(800) 333-6900(440) 329-6900(440) 329-6568 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

Invacare Corporation is the world’sleading manufacturer and distributor ofmedical products that promote recoveryand active lifestyles for people requiringhome and other non-acute health care.

Invivo Research, Inc.12601 Research Pkwy.Orlando, FL 32826(800) 331-3220(407) 275-3220(407) 249-2022 FaxContact: Customer Service Dept.www.invivoresearch.com

Invivo specializes in the development,design, manufacture, and marketing ofquality electronic patient monitors. As asupplier of stand-alone patient-monitoringproducts for NIBP, SpO2, and multi-configured monitoring, our state-of-the-artmonitors measure Masimo SET® SpO2,N2O, O2, ECG, respiration, NIBP, IBPs, five-agent anesthetic analysis, EtCO2, andtemperatures. Invivo monitors are intendedfor use in many areas, including pre-andpost-op, surgery, NICU, ER, specialprocedures, ICU, and the MRI environment.

Ionics Instrument BusinessGroup6060 Spine Rd.Boulder, CO 80301(800) 255-6964(303) 444-2009(303) 444-9543 FaxE-mail: marketing@

ionicsinstruments.comwww.ionicsinstruments.com

Exhaled NO may be a useful marker ofairway inflammation. The Sievers® NOA280i measures low ppb NO, breathpressure, and CO2, enabling restrictedbreath, breath-by-breath, and bag samplingin intubated and non-intubated adults,pediatrics, and animals. Our NOA alsomeasures BAL fluid, sputum, and breathcondensate.

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J.H. Emerson Co.22 Cottage Park Ave.Cambridge, MA 02140(800) 252-1414(617) 864-1414(617) 868-0841 FaxContact: Rob FeltE-mail: [email protected]

Since 1928, the J.H. Emerson Co. hasbeen designing, manufacturing, and sellinginnovative and reliable medical products,including iron lungs, rescue resuscitators,volume ventilators, and mechanicalinsufflation-exsufflation cough machines.Still a small family-owned and operatedbusiness, our goal is to continue to developunique, reliable, and useful medical devices

with a particular emphasis on respiratory-related products. We are ISO-9001 certified.

Jaeger USA(See VIASYS Healthcare Respiratory

Technologies)

Jones Medical Instrument Co.200 Windsor Dr.Oak Brook, IL 60523(800) 323-7336(630) 571-1980(630) 571-2023 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

With 80 years of spirometry design andmanufacturing experience, Jones Medicalhas established itself as a leader in thespirometry field. Our most popular product,a base station, utilizes a cordless 1-poundspirometer for optimum flexibility. Adisposable sensor eliminates the need tosterilize hoses, recalibrate pneumotachs, orbuy expensive bacterial filters. We also offera spirometric calibration syringe, which cancheck your equipment’s flow and volumeaccuracy. For the highest quality spirometryequipment, the widest selection calibrationdevices, and related accessories,respiratory specialists have relied on Jonesproducts for years.

Journeyworks PublishingP.O. Box 8466Santa Cruz, CA 95061-8466(800) 775-1998(800) 775-5853 Faxwww.journeyworks.com

Journeyworks is a publisher of patienteducation materials. Our trademark is thepublication of brochures that are intelligent,attractive, and able to answer the questionsand concerns of your patients.

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Kendall/Tyco Healthcare15 Hampshire St.Mansfield, MA 02048(800) 346-7197(508) 261-8000(508) 261-6077 Fax


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www.kendallhq.comTyco Healthcare, a division of Tyco Intl.,

is a multi-billion dollar global leader in themedical industry. Kendall is part of the TycoHealthcare umbrella. In addition to beingthe market leader in suction catheters andtubing, Kendall offers numerous otherproduct lines, such as endotracheal tubes,urology, sutures, enteral feeding, andwound care. We actively seek out productsand technologies that will satisfy the needsof our customers.

Kimberly Clark/BallardMedical12050 Lone Peak Pkwy.Draper, UT 84020(800) 345-8865www.kchealthcare.com

As the market leader in closed suctioncatheters, Kimberly Clark/Ballard hasdeveloped two new innovative productofferings for trach care — a catheter and aclosed suction system. Each system isuniquely designed and cleared for 72-hourclosed suctioning use. The closed trachealsuction systems are designed to safelysuction patients on mechanical ventilationor on spontaneous ventilation modes. Eachproduct removes secretions from the airwaywhile maintaining ventilation and oxygentherapy throughout the suctioningprocedure. Visit us at Booth #522-524

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI)8023 Vantage Dr.San Antonio, TX 78230(888) ASK4-KCI(888) 275-4524(210) 255-6987 Faxwww.kci1.com

KCI is a worldwide manufacturer anddistributor of therapeutic products thataddress the complications of immobility.Our pulmonary line of products deliversKinetic Therapy which helps prevent andtreat pulmonary complications associatedwith immobility, as well as reducesventilation and intubation time and ICUlength of stay. KCI’s full continuum ofproducts, including wound care, pulmonary,and Bariatric products, provides clinicianswith cost-effective therapies as the patient’scondition changes.

King Systems Corporation15011 Herriman Blvd.Noblesville, IN 46060(800) 642-KING(317) 776-6823(317) 776-6827 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

In 1977, King Systems had a dream tocreate a world-class organization serving aglobal health care marketplace. Today, KingSystems Corporation is just thatorganization — specializing in the precisionand manufacturing of anesthesia andrespiratory care products. Our goal is tomake the practitioner’s job easier and moreefficient, while improving patient care at acompetitive price.

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LA MONT MEDICAL, Inc.555 D’Onofrio Dr.Madison, WI 53719(888) 452-6668(608) 827-9000(608) 827-8600 Faxwww.lamontmedical.com

LA MONT MEDICAL, Inc., designs andmanufactures neurophysiological diagnosticsystems, including routine EEG, epilepsymonitoring, and PSG systems with digitalvideo. We also supply digital amplifiers, A/Dinterface boards, and jackboxes on a directand OEM basis.

Laerdal Medical Corporation167 Myers Corners Rd.Wappingers Falls, NY 12590(800) 431-1055(914) 297-7770(914) 297-1137 FaxContact: Customer SupportE-mail: [email protected]

Laerdal is dedicated to helping savelives with products, services, and systemsolutions for CPR training, airwaymanagement, advanced life supporttraining, spinal motion restriction,defibrillation, and monitoring.

Linear Tonometers Inc.P.O. Box 322Commack, NY 11725(800) 786-2163(631) 864-2113(631) 864-5927 FaxContact: Carl KlassE-mail: [email protected]

Linear offers a tonometer thatautomatically produces three levels of bloodgas control at a cost of about 6 cents persample. CO-ox controls are available foryour specific analyzer as well as electrolytecontrols. Elimination of room aircontamination assures the widest QCranges for complete patient coverage. It is easier to handle than ampule controls,with virtually no waste of sample. Data andvideo available.

Linjorel Products, Inc.2275-C Freed WayPittsburg, CA 94565-5007(800) 362-1899(925) 427-4013(925) 427-5988 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

L i n j o rel Products, Inc., (since 19 9 2 )m a n u f a c t u res an oxygen swivel adapter,designed to effectively eliminate the twists and kinks in tubing. 2002 modelcoming soon.

Lippincott Williams &Wilkins530 Walnut St.Philadelphia, PA 19106(215) 521-8427(215) 521-8493 Faxwww.LWW.com

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) is aleading international publisher ofprofessional health information forphysicians, nurses, specialized clinicians,and students. LWW provides essentialinformation for healthcare professionals inprint and electronic formats, includingtextbooks, journals, CD-ROM, and viaIntranets and the Internet.


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Louroe Electronics7828 Burnet AveVan Nuys, CA 91405(818) 994-6458(818) 994-6498 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

L o u roe Electronics is a manufacturer ofaudio monitoring systems especiallydesigned for sleep disorder labs. Both bi-d i rectional or one-way listen systems area v a i l a b l e .

Luminaud, Inc.8688 Tyler Blvd.Mentor, OH 44060(800) 255-3408(440) 255-9082(440) 255-2250 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

To assist your patient withcommunication problems, contactLuminaud, Inc., one of the country ’sleading suppliers of communicationequipment and tracheostoma covers forpeople who are trached, ventilator-dependent, or laryngectomized. Luminaudsupplies a wide range of artificial lary n g e s ,voice amplifiers, communication board s ,signal devices, and also tracheostomacovers, which act as artificial noses —filtering, warming and moisturizingincoming air. Shower collars to protect thesensitive trach area during showering,shaving, and shampooing are alsoa v a i l a b l e .

LuSal Enterprises, Inc.

504 Cholla Ct.Ft. Worth, TX 76112(866) 323-4567(817) 496-1934(817) 496-1894 Faxwww.RoEzIt.com

LuSal offers a petro l e u m - f re emoisturizer formulated to address thep roblem of chafing and irr i t a t i o nresulting from continuous oxygen use inthe nasal passage as well as over theears where tubing frequently causesd i s c o m f o rt. It is also helpful in

moisturizing skin that fre q u e n t l ybecomes dry with CPAP mask therapyas well as addressing the chafing thatoccurs across the bridge of the nosedue to mask rubbing. The product isavailable in 2 cc size for single patientapplication in hospitals or sleep labs,and 1 oz. size for home use. Samplesavailable upon re q u e s t .

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MABIS Healthcare, Inc.28690 N. Ballard Dr.Lake Forest, IL 60045(800) 728-6811(847) 680-6811(800) 747-9646 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

MABIS manufactures a nebulizer thatdelivers fast, quiet and dependabletreatment for use at work, school or play.Our devices provide treatments that are fastand silent due to advanced ultrasonictechnology. Our device is suitable for allages including pediatric use; andreplacement parts, adult and pediatricmasks are also available. MABIS alsocarries a complete line of diagnosticproducts including blood pressure monitors,stethoscopes and digital thermometers.

Mada Medical Products Inc.60 Commerce Rd.Carlstadt, NJ 07072(800) 526-6370(201) 460-0454(201) 460-3509 FaxContact: Customer Service

Mada Medical is one of the leadingproviders of respiratory equipment in theU.S. With more than 500 products andnationwide distribution, Mada has earnedthe reputation as a superior quality andservice provider.

Magnus13170 Telfair Ave.Sylmar, CA 91342(800) 874-2646(818) 362-6882

(818) 364-0998 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

The Magnus label is synonymous with high-value medical products usedprimarily in respiratory care, anesthesia, and critical care.

MarCal Medical Inc.1114 Renfield Blvd., Ste. HMillersville, MD 21108(800) 628-9214(410) 987-4001(410) 987-4004 Faxwww.marcalmedical.com

M a rcal Medical Inc. is a nationalwholesale distributor, import e r, service re p a i rc e n t e r. They provide infusion pumps, syringedrivers, brachytherapy stands, infusion sets,and supplies. Additionally, they serv i c einfusion pumps, syringe pumps, EKGmachines, cardiac stress systems, oxygenconcentrators, oxygen blenders, ventilators,therapeutic simulators/ultrasound, isokineticdevices, physical therapy equipment, andmobility cart s .

Marcel Dekker, Inc.270 Madison Ave.New York, NY 10016(212) 696-9000(212) 685-4540 Faxwww.dekker.com

M a rcel Dekker publishes quality andtimely information for the scientific, medical,and technical community throughout theworld. We are the publishers of thedistinguished and acclaimed Lung Biology inHealth and Disease Series edited by Dr.Claude Lenfant, which includes “PhysiologicalBasis of Ve n t i l a t o ry Support” edited by Drs.John Marini and Arthur Slutsky.

Maril Products, Inc.320 W. 6th St.Tustin, CA 92780(800) 546-7711(714) 544-7711(714) 544-4830 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]


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Maril Products, Inc., manufactures anddistributes hospital-grade disinfectantproducts for use in hospitals, sleeplaboratories, doctors’ offices, and in-homerespiratory care situations. Maril Productsalso utilizes distributors to provide theproduct throughout the United States and inselected Asian markets as well.

MARPAC, Inc.3819 Hawkins St. N.E.Albuquerque, NM 87109(800) 334-6413(505) 344-4740(505) 344-4169 FaxContact: Customer ServiceE-mail: [email protected]

MARPAC has set the standard for 20years, focused on manufacture of thehighest quality fitted and universaltracheostomy and endotracheal tubeholders. Our designs with patient comfort,security, and strength, provide health careprofessionals ease of use and applicationwithin responsible cost constraints. AllMARPAC products come with a 100 percentsatisfaction guarantee, to name just one ofMARPAC’s many value-added services. Oursolid blue line represents our commitmentto respiratory care.

Masimo Corporation2852 Kelvin Ave.Irvine, CA 92614(949) 250-9688(949) 851-7801 Faxwww.masimo.com

Masimo Corporation is a medicaltechnology company that designs, develops,m a n u f a c t u res, and licenses advanced signalp rocessing and sensor technologies for thenoninvasive monitoring of vital signs. Bycombining our unique and pro p r i e t a ryMasimo SET® signal extraction technologywith our innovative sensor technology, wehave developed a pulse oximetry system thatis designed to substantially eliminate thep roblems of motion artifact, low peripheralp e rfusion, and most weak signal-to-noisesituations. Our system offers the promise ofexpanding pulse oximetry into new marketsand, in collaboration with our partner

companies, offers pulse oximetry pro d u c t saimed at establishing a new standard of care .

Matrx200 Gates Rd.Ballentine, SC 29002(800) 845-3550(800) 533-4793 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

www.matrxmedical.comO ffering more than 3,000 pro d u c t s ,

M a t rx is a leading manufacturer and

distributor of emergency medical

equipment and supplies. In addition to

p ro p r i e t a ry products — including a

re s u s c i t a t o r, analgesia delivery system, and

e m e rgency suction units — Matrx

re p resents all of the major manufacturers in

the industry including: Allied/LSP, Iro n

Duck, ADC, Laerdal, Mallinckrodt, Ambu,

and Microflex. The company sells a full line

of emergency equipment and supplies

t h roughout the United States with a sales

f o rce of 20 sales re p re s e n t a t i v e s .

Mavidon Medical Products2105 Seventh Ave. N.Lake Worth, FL 33463(800) 654-0385(561) 585-2227(561) 586-6282 FaxContact: Tim CarrollE-mail: [email protected]

Since 1986 we have provided thehighest quality products for the attachmentand removal of EEG electrodes. Our newcollodion is even safer, without the hazardsof ether. Our product line also includesacetone, electrode gels, blunted needles,ultrasound gels/lotion, and many otheraccessories for EEG monitoring andultrasounds.

Maxtec ™, Inc.6526 S. Cottonwood St.Salt Lake City, UT 84107(800) 748-5355 (801) 266-5300(801) 270-5590 Faxwww.maxtecinc.com

Maxtec is the expert in oxygen analysis.Our products have the best warranties inthe industry. We offer oxygen analyzers andmonitors, “low” or “high” flow blenders withintegrated oxygen analysis, and galvanicsensors. Maxtec is the exclusive dealer forEnviteC’s ME2 brand of SpO2 replacementsensors for most major brands of reusableand disposable pulse oximeters. Otherproducts offered are neonatal oxygenhoods. Maxtec is an ISO9001/EN46001approved manufacturer.

Med Options USA

(800) 550-1910www.medoptions.com

Med Options USA provides freenationwide RCP job listings customized bylocation, setting, and case type. Wespecialize in permanent and travelingpositions. Employer inquiries welcome. MedOptions is not a recruiting firm, and noplacement fees are charged.

MED Systems2631 Ariane Dr.San Diego, CA 92109(800) 345-9061(858) 483-9671(858) 483-9827 Faxwww.medsystems.com

MED Systems manufactures chestpercussors and masks in San Diego andsells directly to all U.S. hospitals.

MED-DYNE3600 Chamberlain Lane, Suite 356Louisville, KY 40241-1914(877) MED-DYNE(502) 429-4140(502) 429-6759 FaxE-mail: [email protected]

MED-DYNE (formerly Premier MedicalProducts, Inc.) carries a complete line ofinfant apnea monitoring accessories,including in-stock and custom made kits,lead wires, electrodes, belts and patientcables, ECG lead wires and filters for CPAPunits, oxygen concentrators, compressorsand nebulizers.


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