• The Kendrick Extrication Device by LINE2design is a complete immobilization device and is ideal for extricating patients from auto accidents or confined spaces where a long backboard would be impractical or impossible. (line2ems.com)
  • The KED is an easy to apply and extremely effective extrication device which provides immobilization through vertical rigidity but allows for horizontal flexibility in order to extricate the patient from tight spaces. (line2ems.com)
  • KED Extrication device is ideal for immobilizing and extricating patients from auto accidents or confined spaces. (line2ems.com)
  • Extrication and immobilizing device with carrying case color coded. (line2ems.com)
  • The Kendrick Extrication Device (K.E.D.) is a device that is used in vehicle extrication to remove victims of traffic collisions from motor vehicles. (wanrooemed.com)
  • The kendrick extrication device is designed to rescue and immobilize patients from car accidents and other confined Spaces. (wanrooemed.com)
  • Hip and pelvic devices may be made of liquid styrofoam or specially made cushions that cushion contributes to better stability and reproducibility. (cvmc.org)
  • The parameters (e.g., voltammetric measurement of QD labels, antibody immobilization, the loading amount of QD-antibody, and the immunoreaction time) that govern the sensitivity and reproducibility of the device were optimized with IgG model analyte. (cdc.gov)
  • To determine the variability of patient positioning errors associated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for prostate cancer and to assess the impact of thermoplastic pelvic immobilization on these errors using kilovoltage (kV) cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). (springer.com)
  • IMRT with thermoplastic pelvic immobilization in patients with prostate cancer appears to be useful in stabilizing interfractional variability during the planned treatment course. (springer.com)
  • Examples of immobilization devices include breast-boards, head-frames, vacuum bags for thoracic/pelvic support, and face masks. (cvmc.org)
  • Liquid styrofoam that expands and conforms to the contours of the body before hardening is typically used for immobilization of chest, abdomen and pelvic areas. (cvmc.org)
  • Improperly applied fixation devices. (wikipedia.org)
  • Immobilization of the fracture with internal or external fixation. (wikipedia.org)
  • During the simulation process, immobilization devices may be produced to stabalize specific anatomical body parts and reduce patient movement during treatment. (cvmc.org)
  • A randomised clinical feasibility trial of a breast immobilisation device: The SuPPORT 4 All (S4A) Project. (shu.ac.uk)
  • Moreover since multiple determinations of biomarkers have demonstrated to provide more accurate information than individual determinations to assist the clinician in prognosis and diagnosis, the detection of several clinical biomarkers by using the same analytical device hold enormous potential for early detection and personalized therapy and will simplify the diagnosis providing more information in less time. (mdpi.com)
  • Pediatric dentists should have knowledge of auxiliary devices that might be helpful during dental treatment of special needs patients and instruct the use these resources to parents/caregivers for maintaining a good-quality oral homecare of these patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • A study in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) supported using ultrasonography for the initial diagnostic imaging of suspected pediatric forearm fractures and reserving radiography for follow-ups and diagnosis that lead to cast immobilization. (medscape.com)
  • Resonance enhanced absorption (REA) nanocolor microfluidic devices are new promising bioassay platforms, which employ nanoparticle- (NP-) protein conjugates for the immunodetection of medically relevant markers in biologic samples such as blood, urine, and saliva. (hindawi.com)
  • Microfluidic devices also called μ TAS (micro total analysis systems) or lab-on-a-chip systems belong to the most promising technologies studied in this context. (hindawi.com)
  • In 2009, our group developed a novel microfluidic diagnostic device combining REA technology with an innovative fluidic setup operating by passive capillary force. (hindawi.com)
  • In this field, electrochemical immunosensors have demonstrated to offer interesting alternatives against conventional strategies due to their simplicity, fast response, low cost, high sensitivity and compatibility with multiplexed determination, microfabrication technology and decentralized determinations, features which made them very attractive for integration in point-of-care (POC) devices. (mdpi.com)
  • Disposable electrochemical immunosensor diagnosis device based on nanoparticle probe and immunochromatographic strip. (cdc.gov)
  • We describe a disposable electrochemical immunosensor diagnosis device that integrates the immunochromatographic strip technique with an electrochemical immunoassay and exploits quantum dot (QD, CdS@ZnS) as labels for amplifying signal output. (cdc.gov)
  • The device takes advantage of the speed and low cost of the conventional immunochromatographic strip test and the high sensitivity of the nanoparticle-based electrochemical immunoassay. (cdc.gov)
  • The new device coupled with a portable electrochemical analyzer shows great promise for in-field and point-of-care quantitative testing of disease-related protein biomarkers. (cdc.gov)
  • The new disposable electrochemical diagnosis device thus provides a rapid, clinically accurate, and quantitative tool for protein biomarker detection. (cdc.gov)
  • Quick, Inexpensive Test Detects Osteoporosis Risk From Blood With an electrochemical device and a blood drop, physicians may someday be able to inexpensively and quickly identify people at risk of osteoporosis. (medscape.com)
  • Maintains and operates all medical devices and equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures. (concentra.com)
  • Immobilisation devices should be in accordance with the departmental policy. (cancercentrum.se)
  • A vital rescue device, the stretcher is the primary interface instrument between patient and rescuer. (meber.it)
  • These are the devices that play the most delicate role on board ambulances, which is to ensure the transport of the patient in the safest way in order to avoid, as far as possible, the worsening of the critical state. (meber.it)
  • The target audience for this course are RTTs who wish to enhance and further their knowledge and practical skills in patient positioning and immobilisation for conventional and advanced radiation therapy techniques. (estro.org)
  • A forum for participants to gain and exchange knowledge on patient immobilisation and positioning. (estro.org)
  • A leather or nylon device placed around the patient's waist, enabling the caregiver to help the patient walk. (piedmont.org)
  • A device used to measure how well the patient is filling his lungs with each breath. (piedmont.org)
  • Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors. (fastaff.com)
  • Positions patient under X-Ray machine, adjusts immobilization devices, and provides appropriate radiation protection. (concentra.com)
  • Demonstrate fabrication and block cutting skills and the use of patient immobilization and treatment enhancing devices appropriately. (keiseruniversity.edu)
  • These auxiliary devices are intended to aid the dental treatment in office and outpatient settings with increased comfort for both the patient and the professional and the oral homecare provided by parents/caregivers. (bvsalud.org)
  • Evaluate positioning and immobilisation procedures in the context of radiation therapy risk management. (estro.org)
  • Modern VTE prophylaxis, which consists of pharmacologic therapy or mechanical compression devices, can reduce the incidence of symptomatic VTE to approximately 0.5%–1% during the hospitalization. (cdc.gov)
  • During the simulation phase of radiation treatment, CT imaging is used along with aids such as skin tattoos, photographs and immobilization devices. (cvmc.org)
  • Several devices have been developed to facilitate the dental treatment in office and outpatient settings. (bvsalud.org)
  • This paper describes the use of these auxiliary devices in special need patients for both in-office dental treatment and at-home oral care. (bvsalud.org)
  • From February 2012 to June 2012, the records of 314 IMRT sessions in 19 patients with prostate cancer, performed with or without immobilization at two different facilities in the Korea University Hospital were analyzed. (springer.com)
  • Patients undergoing long-term immobilization (e.g. (who.int)
  • this device aims at the ground right under the speeding car's rear and ideally bounces up and catches the axle. (schneier.com)
  • Currently available examples of these resources include physical restrain bands, Godoy's device and foam or fabric rolls called "Grandma's Pants" and "The Worm" 12 . (bvsalud.org)
  • These devices are indispensables on board of any type of ambulance allowing to reach all those places where stretcher cannot be used (high buildings, elevators, narrow areas and stairs, ecc. (meber.it)
  • Hormonal contraceptives and intrauterine devices do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and women using these methods should be counseled that consistent and correct use of the male latex condom reduces the risk for transmission of HIV and other STDs. (cdc.gov)
  • The voltammetric response of the optimized device is highly linear over the range of 0.1-10 ng mL(-1) IgG, and the limit of detection is estimated to be 30 pg mL(-1) in association with a 7-min immunoreaction time. (cdc.gov)
  • Completes quality assurance activities on equipment and medical devices as well as testing processes used in the center. (concentra.com)
  • Venous thromboembolism (VTE), a blood clot that forms within a venous blood vessel, may form spontaneously or as a result of surgery, trauma, immobilization, pregnancy, cancer, and many other conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • The device has been successfully applied for the detection of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in human serum sample with a detection limit of 20 pg mL(-1). (cdc.gov)
  • For chemokines binding with high affinity to sugar residues, immobilization can even lead to the formation of stable solid phase gradients, which induce a variant of haptotaxis 9 . (nature.com)