Pleur-evac(R), Still Vital in Middle Age, Introduces New MINI Sahara(TM).Teleflex Medical Celebrates 40 Years of Health Leadership with New Mobile Chest Drainage Unit RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK Research Triangle Park, research, business, medical, and educational complex situated in central North Carolina. It has an area of 6,900 acres (2,795 hectares) and is 8 × 2 mi (13 × 3 km) in size. Named for the triangle formed by Duke Univ. , N.C. -- Teleflex Medical recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Pleur-evac chest drainage product by unveiling its baby sister -- the new MINI Sahara, a smaller, more portable version of Teleflex Medical's Sahara unit. Teleflex Medical introduced the MINI Sahara at the American Association of Critical Care Nurses in Atlanta, GA, on May 22 - 24, 2007. "I have used Pleur-evac Sahara chest drainage product exclusively over the last decade in more than over 7500 operations," states Robert James Cerfolio, MD, FACS FACS Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. FACS abbr. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons FACS fluorescence-activated cell sorter. , FCCP FCCP Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians FCCP Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy FCCP Feeder Calf Certification Program FCCP Family-Controlled Corporation Program (The Wharton School) . Dr. Cerfolio is Professor of Surgery and Chief of Section of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic Surgery Definition Thoracic surgery is the repair of organs located in the thorax, or chest. The thoracic cavity lies between the neck and the diaphragm, and contains the heart and lungs (cardiopulmonary system), the esophagus, trachea, pleura, at University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB began in 1936 as the Birmingham Extension Center of the University of Alabama. Because of the rapid growth of the Birmingham area, it was decided that an extension program for students who had difficulties which prevented them from studying in Tuscaloosa was needed. . "I love it primarily because of its safety and diagnostic features. I think the patient air leak meter is particularly important. As I've written in several national and international publications, this feature can help us send patients home sooner because we are able to manage the chest tube better and remove it sooner." Dr. Cerfolio added, "I predict that the new MINI Sahara model will become a useful adjunct to chest drainage therapy Chest Drainage Therapy Definition Chest drainage therapy involves the removal of air, blood, pus, or other secretions from the chest cavity. Purpose as well." Pleur-evac revolutionized chest drainage Forty years ago, the Pleur-evac chest drainage system introduced advanced fluid management technology that also included safety features that are taken for granted Adj. 1. taken for granted - evident without proof or argument; "an axiomatic truth"; "we hold these truths to be self-evident" axiomatic, self-evident obvious - easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; "obvious errors" today. These include tip-over protection, a patient air leak meter, and latex-free tubing. Chest drainage units are routinely used after open heart, thoracic or emergency surgery procedures to evacuate air and fluid present in the thoracic cavity. Without chest drainage, positive pressure may build up in the thoracic cavity and lead to significant patient problems. Pleur-evac inventor and surgeon, Dr. Sidney Mishkin, was inspired to act after he saw a nurse drop and break glass bottles traditionally used in chest drainage. Mishkin worked with an engineer to replace the three cumbersome bottles in a single-chambered disposable unit. He was turned down by a major healthcare company that concluded (incorrectly) that the device would not work. Undeterred, Mishkin approached Deknatel, a manufacturer of silk sutures, and Pleur-evac was introduced to hospitals in New York List of hospitals in New York (U.S. state), sorted by hospital name. A to H
Teleflex Medical is celebrating Pleur-evac's anniversary with communications to the healthcare industry, including direct mailings, print advertisements and Internet marketing. To learn more about Pleur-evac and its use, visit www.teleflexmedical.com/pleur-evac. About Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Incorporated is a leading global supplier of disposable medical products, surgical instruments and medical devices. The division supports health providers along the continuum of care in three main areas: * Devices for sleep therapy, respiratory care, anesthesia and urology * Instruments, medical devices and specialty sutures used in surgery * Design and manufacture of specialty products for medical device manufacturers Teleflex Medical markets healthcare supplies under the HudsonRCI[R] and Rusch[R] brand names and surgical instruments and medical devices under the Beere[R], Deknatel[R], KMedic[R], Pilling[R], Pleur-evac[R], Taut(TM), SMD (1) (Storage Module Device) A high-performance hard disk interface used with minis and mainframes that transfers data in the 1-4 MBytes/sec range (SMD-E provides highest rate). See hard disk. and Weck[R] brands. Further information on Teleflex Medical products is available at www.teleflexmedical.com. About Teleflex Incorporated Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :TFX TFX Tactical Fighter Experimental TFX Toxic Effects TFX Tactical Field Exercise (also abbreviated TFE) TFX Thin Form Factor TFX Transitions and Effects ) is a diversified company with 2006 revenues of $2.5 billion. Teleflex designs, manufactures and distributes quality-engineered products and services for the aerospace, commercial, and medical markets worldwide. Headquartered in Limerick, Pa., with operations in 23 countries, Teleflex employs more than 19,000 people worldwide who focus on providing innovative solutions for customers. Additional information about Teleflex can be obtained from the company's website at www.teleflex.com. |
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