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EMERGENCY NURSING PEDIATRIC COURSE  4th  Edition
April 23rd  & 24th
June 3rd  & 4th
Johns Hopkins Hospital
For more information, click here.


 

Conference on Workplace Violence

Maryland Emergency Nurses Association
Metro Baltimore Chapter
Thursday April 11, 2013
5 pm - 9:30 pm
Sinai Hospital
2401 W Belvedere Ave  Baltimore, MD 21215
Baltimore, MD
For more information contact:
bobby@bobbywinters.com

 

 

Emergency Nurses Association Day on the Hill
Washington, DC
May 14 – 15, 2013
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Maryland ENA BY THE BAY

May 30, 2013
0800 -1600
Maritime Institute
692 Maritime Blvd,
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
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*2013 NATIONAL INJURY PREVENTION MEETING
SAFE TODAY ~ SAFER TOMORROW
JUNE 5-7, 2013
Sheraton Baltimore City Center, Baltimore, Maryland.


ENA Annual Conference
Gaylord Opryland Convention Center
Nashville, TN
General Assembly   September 17-19
Educational Sessions & Exhibits 19-21
 
24th Annual Barbara Proctor Educational Conference
Friday, October 18th, 2013 at
Prince Georges Hospital Center

 

   

 

 

   

 

Hylenex- It’s Back

For those of you who missed hylenex (synthetic hyaluronidase that allows subcutaneous infusion of fluids), it is coming back on the market and it’s kick-off campaign was at  National ENA’s Annual Conference in September 2011 in Tampa Bay!

 

 

Cadaver Lab for EZ-IO

The most absolute experience was being able to attend the Hands-On Cadaver Lab sponsored by Vidacare. I actually had the experience of using the EZ-IO Intraosseous Infusion system on an adult cadaver. What it demonstrated was that the shoulder/humeral head was the easiest, fastest and best way to deliver IV fluids and medications to the patient. As the major vessel area was dissected away, I was able to see the speedy infusions flow directly into the vessels and then the heart- made a believer out of me. I also practiced removal of the IO in a safe and easy manner.

Phone- 210-587-4977

Email- Bernadette.morales@vidacare.com

WEB- www.vidacare.com

 

Calmoseptine Ointment

A multi-purpose moisture barrier ointment which protects, soothes and helps promote healing of skin irritations from urine, diarrhea, prescription, wound or fistula drainage, diaper rash, minor burns, cuts, scrapes, chafing, chapping and itching. It also temporarily relieves discomfort and itching. It is available at Walgreens without a prescription.

Phone- 1-800-800-3405

WEB- www.calmoseptine.com

 

Allegro Reviews

This is an educational company that will provide certification review courses for nurses. They will provide

-          Professional email and print brochure designs

-          Online registration services

-          Tuition payment management

-          Experienced instructors

-          2 days of live onsite education

-          Books for each student

-          CEU certificates

-          Prompt rebate check payment to your association/facility for sponsoring the course

Phone: 855-MY-REVIEW

Email: info@allegroreviews.com

WEB: www.allegroreviews.com

 

 

Pinel De-Restraint System

A quick and easy way to restrain patients with less force required and provides rapid control of torso with soft pressure into the shoulders. The chest is left open to prevent positional asphyxia. This system prevents patient from biting, making head butts and power strikes and tipping the stretcher.

Phone- 519-888-0997

WEB- pinelmedical.com

Email- pinel@golden.net

 

Nursing Plus

Elsevier has a new online resource for nurses called Nursing Plus to keep nurses updated on policies, procedures, new developments and care, progress in nursing, etc. You can purchase articles and references online for review. Previews are free. There is also a job board section.

 

VBM Medical

Affordable and quality products for a variety of care issues. 

Phone- 317-776-1800

Email- info@vbm-medical.com

WEB- www.vbm-medical.com

 

 

Cooling Cap- After successful resuscitation, you can apply the cooling cap for hypothermia which provides rapid cooling and neuroprotection. The cap is one size and fits adults, children and infants. The cost is $ 55.00.

 

Cricothyrotomy Set- The quickest and simplest without using a scalpel or dilators. Additionally, neck tape allows fast and safe fixation post insertion.

 

Larynbobloc- Easily dispose of blade and handle after intubation and material is polypropylene and gentle to the teeth and mouth structures. The cost is $ 4.50 each.

 

Pelvic Sling- A easily applicable device that helps to fix and stabilize pelvic fractures.

 

ZOLL Defibrillator

In addition to the usual features, this product has the see-through technology that allows you to see the patient’s rhythms without interrupting CPR and without seeing CPR artifact. There is also wireless features, CPR performance feedback, longer battery life, etc.

Phone- 978-421-9655

Email- info@zoll.com

WEB- www.zoll.com

 

Thermo Scientific Procalcitonin Bacterial Blood Test

When this test is completed, you will be able to determine the sepsis risk to your patient. It will delineate viral from bacterial causes of illness in the pediatric and adult populations and can identify early sepsis thus reducing pt’s exposure to antibiotics and intensive care admissions. Hospitals or labs need only purchase the assay to run the test and it can be calculated on most current machines. If this is not the case, the measurement device can be given free to the hospital or lab by the company.

Phone- 219-380-6991

Email- Kathleen.doesburg@thermofisher.com

WEB- www.thermofisher.com

 

Vestagen Technical Textiles

Facts-

5-10% of all patients acquire an infection while in the hospital

50% of healthcare workers may be exposed to blood or body fluids

65% of nurses attending patients have contaminated uniforms

 

You have to see it to believe it. It keeps the patient contamination away from the caregivers (see below for details). Care of the garment is the same as usual Vestex protection is easy to maintain. Simple home or industrial machine wash and dry. Heat from drying and ironing actually regenerates Vestex technology. Do not use fabric softeners and dryer sheets with Vestex.

Phone- 407-781-2570

Email- lutlie.mixson@vestagen.com

WEB- www.vestexprotec.com

Repels Fluids and Resists Stains

  • Vestex™ contains a flourine silicon dispersion that makes garments naturally self-cleaning.  Fluids literally bead up and fall off the garment.
  • Vestex™ keeps contaminants away from your skin.  You stay clean and dry on this inside.
  • Vestex™ creates a microscopically structured surface so fluids, dirt and oils cannot adhere to the surface, much like the non-stick surface of many plants.
  • The technology binds to the individual fibers of the fabric which keeps garments breathable and highly durable, unlike a fabric coating.

Conventional Fabric Surface:

Conventional fabrics have a large contact surface area and high adhesion level of fluids and dirt. This leads to contaminated textiles.

Vestex™ Fabric Surface:

Vestex™ has a lower adhesion level than untreated fabrics. Fluids and dirt particles lie only on the peaks of the fluorine silicon dispersion. Fluids run off and, dirt is repelled or can simply be rinsed off. Contaminants stay away from your skin.

Contains An Antimicrobial

  • Vestex™ contains a silane-based quaternary ammonium chloride antimicrobial to prevent degradation from micro organisms and to control odors caused by bacteria. 2,3
  • The antimicrobial in Vestex™ has never been shown to allow microbial resistance or adaptation. 5

You could imagine Semeltec, the antimicrobial in Vestex, as a layer of electrically charged swords. When a microorganism comes in contact with the treated surface, the C-18 molecular sword punctures the cell membrane and the positive electrical charge zaps the cell. Since nothing is transferred to the now dead cell, the antimicrobial doesn’t lose strength and the molecule is ready for the next cell to contact it.

Stays Clean, Cool and Dry

  • Vestex™ hydrophilic properties wick moisture away from the skin on the inside of the fabric.
  • This enables rapid evaporation and stimulates the body’s natural cooling process.
  • Vestex™ maintains a professional appearance even when you perspire.
  • Vestex™  resists perspiration from being transported to the outside of the garment.
  • Vestex™ dries noticeably faster than untreated fabrics.6
  • Vestex™ is breathable to keep garments clean, cool and dry.