Anesthesia Delivery News
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CO2 fractional laser for skin rejuvenation
CO2 fractional laser equipment is a skin resurfacing treatment that uses targeted beams of light to vaporize the superficial layer of the skin. This process stimulates the growth of new collagen fibers, leading to firmer, smoother, and rejuvenated skin. It’s effective for addressing fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and areas of skin discoloration like sunspots and age spots. Bestview Laser ...
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Prolonged Analgesia From Bupisome And Bupigel Formulations: From Design And Fabrication To Improved Stability
Based on data from early animal studies, Probudur has indicated post-operative control for up to 96 hours, which is 24 hours longer than the leading product on the market. If we are able to demonstrate a successful Phase III clinical trial, we believe Probudur may represent the first long acting local anesthetic with an opioid sparing label. ...
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Liposomal Bupivacaine (Bupigel) Demonstrates Minimal Local Nerve Toxicity in a Rabbit Functional Model
Abstract: We previously reported the development of a novel formulation of an ultra-long-acting local anesthetic based on bupivacaine encapsulated in large multivesicular liposomes (Bupisomes) embedded in hydrogel. This formulation (Bupigel) prolonged bupivacaine release from the formulation in dissolution-like studies in vitro and analgesia in vivo in mouse, rat, and pig models. In this study we ...
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Infrared Coagulation of The Inferior Turbinate: A new treatment for refractory chronic rhinitis
Nasal obstruction remains a challenge to the modem day rhinologist. In the evolving climate of "cost containment" and "risk-outcome analyses", office-based inferior turbinate reduction has regained popularity. This article describes a new method to reduce nasal obstruction in patients with chronic rhinitis when conventional medical therapy has failed. Rhinitis is chronic (CR) when symptoms of ...
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Differences Between Spinal Blocks & Epidurals
The biggest difference between spinal blocks vs epidurals is their amount of pain relief: spinal blocks provide total pain relief, while epidurals provide partial pain relief. The reason for this difference is that the former is an anesthetic, while the latter is an analgesic—no sensation versus no pain. But pain elimination comes with a total lack of feeling in the lower body, due to ...
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What skin problems can CO2 fractional laser solve
The person who knows the most about fractional laser is the beauty seeker with acne pits on the face. CO2 fractional laser can destroy the original tissue of the skin and promote skin regeneration. After the treatment, the new cells of the skin will replace the acne pits, so the fractional laser has a better acne pit removal effect. Is the fractional laser just to get rid of acne pits? Today, ...
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Possible Side Effects of Local Anesthesia
Small procedures on the body, like a skin biopsy, are great candidates for local anesthesia. An injection or topical cream may be used. If you’ve ever had an injection by a dentist, you’ve had a local anesthetic. Fast-acting, virtually pain-free and convenient, local anesthetics enable much of medicine to occur. Patients can remain awake and leave following their procedure. After ...
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Preventing Wound Infections and Complications at Urgent Care
Cuts and lacerations are among the most common complaints that bring patients to urgent care clinics. Whether a wound originates from an accident with a sharp object, such as a kitchen knife or yard tool, or from a blunt force such as a fall, there may be a risk of infection. Urgent care providers are responsible for providing treatment that promotes healing and helps prevent wound infection. ...
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Shortening Urgent Care wait Times for Patients
There are a number of factors that can impact patient satisfaction, including the courtesy and respect patients feel while in the care facility, the clarity of the information provided, and urgent care wait times. The Link Between Wait Time and Patient Satisfaction Research shows that every aspect of the patient experience can be negatively impacted by long wait times, including how patients ...
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How Small Adjustments to In-Office Dermatology Wound Care Can Affect the Bottom Line
The medical field uses advanced technology in all facets of daily operations. Patient intake forms, record keeping, communication portals, invoicing, and of course, procedures are enhanced by technological advances. Those advances are now shaping dermatology wound care too. Besides improved patient experience and clinical outcomes, technological advances can also positively affect a ...
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BioQ Pharma Receives CE Mark for Third Infusion System
BioQ Pharma Incorporated (“the Company”), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced receipt of CE mark approval in the European Union for its OneDose ReadyfusOR Gen2, single-use medication dispenser. The OneDose ReadyfusOR Gen2 is the second generation of the Company’s original OneDose ReadyfusOR infusion system and was developed to further improve patient convenience. ...
By BioQ Pharma
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TISSIUM Awarded 2.2M€ from i-Nov Competition to Address Chronic Rhinosinusitis
TISSIUM, a privately-owned life science company developing fullysynthetic, biomorphic programmable polymers, announced today it has been awarded 2.2M€ in financing that will accelerate its development of a drug-eluting tissue adhesive to address the unmet needs of Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients. The funding comes from the Investments for the Future program (Programme ...
By TISSIUM
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Adagio Medical Announces First Patient Enrollment in its iCLAS U.S. IDE Clinical Trial Evaluating Ultra-Low Temperature Cryoablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Adagio Medical, Inc. (Adagio) today announced it has enrolled the first patient in its iCLAS™ Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) trial. The FDA approved study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Adagio’s ultra-low temperature intelligent Continuous Lesion Ablation System (iCLAS) in the treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation (PsAF). Data will be used to support a ...
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BioQ Announces agreement with Avanos to Commercialize Ready-to-Use Infusion Products in North America
BioQ Pharma Incorporated, a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has entered into a Development, Supply, Distribution Agreement with Avanos Medical, Inc. (NYSE: AVNS, “Avanos”). Under the agreement, the parties will work together to obtain appropriate regulatory approvals and commercialize self-contained, infusible, non-opioid post-operative pain pharmaceutical ...
By BioQ Pharma
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Adagio Medical Receives CE Mark Approval for its iCLAS Cryoablation System and Prepares for European Commercial Launch
Adagio Medical, Inc., announces that it has received CE Mark approval for its ultra-low temperature intelligent Continuous Lesion Ablation System (iCLAS) for the endocardial treatment of paroxysmal (PAF) and persistent (PsAF) atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. “More than half of all atrial fibrillation (AF) patients are diagnosed with PsAF. There is a strong demand to treat this ...
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Top Ten Status Awarded to WilMarc
As sustainable and green initiatives gather momentum across industries, the healthcare sector has woken up to realize the hidden health hazards associated with PVC-based medical devices. Compounds such as plasticizers present in these products produce a range of toxic effects and perilous health problems that affect the functioning of the human body. Numerous reports have substantiated the ...
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4-Gas anesthetic vapor monitor, from Wilks Enterprise
A portable, mid-infrared specific vapor analyzer, designed for easy, on-site measurement of four anesthetic gases, has been introduced by Wilks Enterprise, Inc. The InfraRan 4-Gas Anesthetic Specific Vapor Analyzer provides on-site, real-time measurements of Nitrous Oxide (0-1000 ppm), Desflurane (0-30 ppm), Isoflurane (0-30 ppm), and Sevoflurane (0-30 ppm). The analyzer is ideal for use in ...
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