B. Braun Launches Dialog PLUS Hemodialysis System; New Innovations Upgrade Patient and Health Professional Safety.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers BETHLEHEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 2004 B. Braun Medical announced today the launch of its new Dialog(R) PLUS Hemodialysis hemodialysis /he·mo·di·al·y·sis/ (-di-al´i-sis) removal of certain elements from the blood by virtue of the difference in rates of their diffusion through a semipermeable membrane while being circulated outside the body; the process System - bringing greater convenience and safety innovation to the leading method used in advanced- and permanent-kidney failure treatment. The new design of the proven Dialog Hemodialysis System provides the latest in electronic and fluid mechanic technology enabling closer interaction among nephrologists, dialysis dialysis (dīăl`ĭsĭs), in chemistry, transfer of solute (dissolved solids) across a semipermeable membrane. Strictly speaking, dialysis refers only to the transfer of the solute; transfer of the solvent is called osmosis. nurse, dialysis technician and patient. The Dialog PLUS Hemodialysis System features a flat touch screen monitor display, similar to the state-of-the art design found in flat-screen home televisions. The screen is the largest display available in the industry. For added convenience and patient monitoring, the monitor is able to rotate nearly 360 degrees, enabling the clinician clinician /cli·ni·cian/ (kli-nish´in) an expert clinical physician and teacher. cli·ni·cian n. to access the patient monitoring system and system data from any position. "Understandably, there is continued pressure on the health system to reduce costs, improve staff efficiency and provide greater patient-care safety. Toward that essential goal, the Dialog PLUS Hemodialysis System is designed to support the renal-care unit team and people undergoing dialysis with added convenience and safety," said Sam Amory, director of marketing and sales, Renal renal /re·nal/ (re´n'l) pertaining to the kidney. re·nal adj. Of or in the region of the kidneys. Renal Relating to the kidney. Therapies Division. As part of the move to prevent health-professional injury or medical error, the Dialog PLUS Hemodialysis System's patient diskette The official name for the floppy disk. See floppy disk. diskette - floppy disk system allows for quick and accurate entry of patient-specific machine settings from a standard floppy disk floppy disk or diskette Magnetic storage medium used with computers. Floppy disks are made of flexible plastic coated with a magnetic material, and are enclosed in a hard plastic case. They are typically 3.5 in. (9 cm) in diameter. . Using technology to help renal-care units stay on schedule, the "Advanced Technical Service Mode" (TSM TSM Tivoli Storage Manager TSM Transportation System Management TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (stock symbol) TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ) is an integral part of each Dialog Hemodialysis System allowing the technician to test every component in order to reduce troubleshooting Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving. It is the systematic search for the source of a problem so that it can be solved. Troubleshooting is often a process of elimination - eliminating potential causes of a problem. and preventative maintenance time. Each unit provides a service history information record and the screen configuration enables technicians to set default treatment values. About B. Braun Since its founding in 1839, B. Braun has built an unparalleled store of knowledge and expertise in delivering innovative healthcare products, medical devices and programs that enhance both patient and health-professional safety. Its 29,000 employees worldwide are proud of their commitment to translating customer needs into products with unmatched quality, superior technology, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility. Through its "Sharing Expertise(TM)" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. For more information about B. Braun or its renal therapy products, call 800-848-2066, or visit B. Braun at www.bbraunusa.com. |
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