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3M Littmann Stethoscopes
™
Building 275-4E-01
3M Center
St Paul, MN 55144-1000
(800) 228-3957
Contact: Customer Helpline
www.3m.com/littmann
The Littmann brand assures you of
unsurpassed quality and is renowned
world wide for precision, acoustical
superiority, innovative design, and
exceptional performance. 3M offers you
a wide variety of stethoscopes to meet
your auscultation needs.
3M Pharmaceuticals
St Paul, MN 55144
(800) 364-3577
651-736-2610
E-mail: pharma@mmm.com
www.3m.com/pharma
quality miniature fiberscopes. All products
are built to the highest standards.
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A1 Air Filters
129 Cherry Hill Dr.
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(877) 499-3563
(615) 498-6320
www.a1airfilters.com
A1 Air Filters specializes in air filtration
products that are environmentally friendly.
The product line includes residential and
commercial models. One of their new
products is a compact unit designed to
neutralize all the airborne allergens in a
2,400 cu. ft. room.
A G Industries
3M Pharmaceuticals is a world leader in
aerosol respiratory medicine, particularly in
the development of metered dose inhalers
(MDIs) for treating asthma. 3M pioneered
and introduced the portable MDI in the
1950s and introduced the first breathactuated inhalers in 1993. 3M recently
launched the first CFC-free inhalers without
ozone-depleting propellants. More than
half of all the inhalers in the world today
use 3M components.
239 Seebold Spur
Fenton, MO 63026
(800) 875-3138
(636) 349-4466
(636) 349-7069 Fax
E-mail: agindustries@worldnet.aet.net
www.agindustries.com
5 Star Medical, Inc.
P.O. Box 470686
Tulsa, OK 74147-0686
(918) 835-8081
(918) 459-9077 Fax
1155 Garber Place
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 926- 4465
(408) 926-5975 Fax
E-mail: fvstarmed@aol.com
www.5starmed.com
5 Star Medical, Inc. manufactures and
sells the smallest bronchoscopes available.
The company is focused on providing high-
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Manufactures respiratory filters, connectors
for hospital, homecare, and O.E.M.
A & H Products, Inc.
A & H Products, Inc. designs and
licenses technology in the field of
respiratory and environmental equipment.
Consulting and testing related to equipment
design and performance is also provided.
A-M Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 850
Carlsborg, WA 98324
(800) 426-1306
(360) 683-8300
(360) 683-3525 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: sales@a-msystems.com
www.a-msystems.com
A-M Systems, Inc. manufactures a broad
range of high-quality products to meet the
changing needs of today’s health care and
bio-medical research and teaching
organizations. Since 1976, A-M Systems,
Inc. has been committed to promptly and
economically providing our customers with
the highest quality products including
mouthpieces, filters, tubing, adapters,
connectors, absorbents, and chartrecording supplies. Most of our products are
kept in stock at all times for same day
shipping. Free samples of most of our
products are available.
Abbott Diagnostics
4A Crosby Dr.
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 276-6321
(781) 687-5234 Fax
www.i-Stat.com
Abbott MediSense distributes the
i-STAT® System, a hand-held, batteryoperated system that allows a broad array
of critical care tests to be performed in
about two minutes at the patient’s bedside.
Test records are automatically stored for
printing or transmission into the LIS or HIS
for effortless record keeping. A broad array
of tests include blood gases, electrolytes,
chemistries, and H&H. The system is fully
integrated into the Precision NET™ data
management system.
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AccuTest
P.O. Box 999
Westford, MA 01886
(800) 356-6788
(978) 692-5773 Fax
E-mail: info@accutest.org
www.accutest.org
AccuTest’s blood gas program fulfills
regulatory proficiency testing requirements
and provides ABG labs with external
performance assessments within 48 hours.
It also provides peer group comparisons
three times a year and features a
nationwide database of more than 600
blood gas instruments. Tests offered include
pH, blood gases, electrolytes, critical blood
metabolites, hematocrit, hemoglobin, and
hemoglobin fractions. The program has
been approved by HCFA, JCAHO, CAP,
and COLA.
Ackrad Laboratories, Inc.
70 Jackson Dr.
Cranford, NJ 07016
(800) 684-4252
(908) 276-6390
(800) 293-9476 Fax
Contact: Charles Noto
E-mail: ackradlabs@aol.com
www.ackrad.com
Ackrad Laboratories designs, develops,
manufactures and markets specialized
medical devices for the adult and neonatal
respiratory field. Our products are available
through distributors throughout the United
States, Canada, Europe, the Far East and
Latin America.
Advanced Medical
Technologies, Inc.
P.O. Box 22558
Cleveland, OH 44122-0558
(216) 283-1010
(216) 991-8806 Fax
Contact: Lindsey R. Woody
E-mail: cardiocare@mindspring.com
www.cardiocare.home.mindspring.com
Advanced Medical Technologies
distributes and markets cardiocare
stethoscopes that are practical for highnoise environments. Its PVC tubing is
centered in the back of the head or chest
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piece, eliminating angles and facilitating
increased auscultation. The diaphragm is
designed to turn into a bell by using
pressure. High- and low-frequency sounds
can be clearly heard by using one side.
Acoustical and amplitudical tests confirm
increased sensitivity and performance.
Pediatric attachment available.
Air Lift Oxygen Carriers
Advanced Respiratory
Air Lift offers a full line of carriers for
portable liquid and cylinder oxygen systems.
These versatile carriers meet the needs of
oxygen-dependent individuals and parents
with oxygen-dependent children seeking
more comfortable and convenient ways to
transport oxygen. Carriers include
backpacks, fanny packs, shoulder/hand bags
and carriers for wheelchairs, scooters, and
walkers. All carriers feature non-flammable,
washable fabric and adjustable straps; liquid
carriers feature breathable mesh pouches.
Medical bags for RTs are also available.
1020 W. County Road F
St. Paul, MN 55126
(866) 411-VEST
(651) 490-1468
(651) 234-1209 Fax
Contact: Deb Juliano,
Customer Service
E-mail: refsvc@thevest.com
www.thevest.com
Advanced Respiratory, formerly
American Biosystems, Inc., is the source for
an airway clearance system cleared to
market in 1988 by the FDA. Located in St.
Paul, MN. Advanced Respiratory focuses
on airway clearance through high-frequency
chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) technology.
Advanced Respiratory is differentiated by its
tradition of unsurpassed commitment to
people with airway clearance needs by
providing the “gold standard” of airway
clearance products, services, and
programs.
Aerogen, Inc.
2071 Stierlin Court
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 864-7325
(650) 864-7350 Fax
(650) 703-7083 Mobile
www.aerogen.com
Aerogen, a pulmonary drug delivery
company, is developing and intends to
commercialize inhaler and nebulizer
products for the treatment of respiratory
disease. The company’s core technology
enables aerosolization of small molecules,
proteins and peptides. Aerogen is also
applying its technology to develop products
in collaboration with pharmaceutical and
biotechnology partners for treatment of
respiratory disorders and for delivery of
drugs to the bloodstream.
1212 Kerr Gulch
Evergreen, CO 80439
(800) 776-6771
(303) 526-4700
(303) 526-4774 Fax
E-mail: info@airlift.com
www.airlift.com
Air Products and
Chemicals, Inc.
7201 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18195-1501
(800) 654-4567
(610) 481-4911
(800) 880-5204 Fax
Contact: Central Accounts
E-mail: gasinfo@apci.com
www.airproducts.com
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., is a
leading international supplier of medical
gases, gas mixtures, and gas regulating and
handling equipment. Cylinder gases,
including carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide,
breathing air, helium, lung diffusion gas
mixtures, blood gas mixtures, medical laser
gases and mixtures, anaerobic atmosphere
mixtures, and calibration gases are
available in a broad range of sizes. Bulk
gases can be supplied in sizes ranging from
500 to 11,000 gallons. All medical gases
conform with federal, state, and local
regulatory requirements and are
manufactured in accordance with every
relevant industry standard.
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Air Supply, Inc.
www.airsep.com
7650 Chrysler Dr.
Detroit, MI 48211
(800) 609-0004
(313) 871-5132
(313) 875-3379 Fax
E-mail: airsply@bignet.net
AirSep Corporation, a leader in innovative
respiratory products, continues to expand its
line for home, hospital, and clinical use,
including a new concentrator. All of AirSep’s
products are low maintenance, cost-efficient,
and provide long-term value. From oxygen
concentrators to conserving devices, CPAP
units and nasal masks to pulse oximetry
systems, AirSep’s high-tech products meet
patient needs in a variety of options.
Available in more than 90 countries.
Manufacturing and distribution of
respiratory products.
Airborne Life
Support Systems
8508 Cross Park Dr.
Austin, TX 78754
(800) 433-5615
(512) 873-0033
(512) 873-9090 Fax
E-mail: sales@int-bio.com
www.int-bio.com
Airborne Life Support Systems is a
division of International Biomedical, Inc.
that manufactures several configurations of
transport incubators for use in ambulances,
fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and inhouse transport. Our state-of-the-art
pediatric stretcher and transport incubator
include a ventilator, physiological monitor,
and enough extra space for up to six tanks.
Airline Oxygen Systems
31199 Schoolcraft Rd.
Livonia, MI 48150
(800) 572-8484
(734) 422-8888
(734) 422-9963 Fax
Contact: George Vichos
E-mail: info@airlineoxygen.com
www.airlineoxygen.com
Airline Oxygen Systems manufactures a
portable oxygen system for use by oxygen
patients while traveling by air.
AirSep ® Corporation
401 Creekside Dr.
Buffalo, NY 14228-2085
(800) 874-0202 (U.S. & Canada)
(716) 691-0202
(716) 691-4141 Fax
Contact: Customer Service Dept.
E-mail: marketing@airsep.com
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Alconox, Inc.
9 E. 40th St., #200
New York, NY 10016
(914) 948-4040
(914) 948-4088 Fax
E-mail: cleaning@alconox.com
www.alconox.com
Effective sterilization requires effective
cleaning. Alconox, Inc. has been committed
to supplying health care quality cleaners to
meet the demanding needs of health care
professionals since 1946. When it comes to
cleaning reusable instruments and
equipment, Alconox detergents meet the
most demanding criteria.
Allegiance Healthcare
Corporation
Respiratory Care
1500 Waukegan Rd.
McGaw Park, IL 60085
(800) 864-0250
www.allegiance.net/respiratory
Allegiance Healthcare Corporation’s
Respiratory Care business offers products
for use in every facet of respiratory
treatment. Our comprehensive portfolio,
which includes AirLife™ products and other
leading brands, supports patient ventilation,
medication delivery and asthma
management, aerosol therapy, oxygen
therapy and trach patient care.
Allergy Asthma
Technology, Ltd.
8224 Lehigh Ave.
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(800) 621-5545
(847) 966-2952
(847) 966-3068 Fax
E-mail: asthmaaler@aol.com
www.allergyasthmatech.com
Recommended by thousands of
physicians for more than 25 years, Allergy
Asthma Technology provides a complete
range of environmental control products for
allergic and asthmatic patients. This includes
vapor transmissible bedding protectors,
nebulizers, HEPA air cleaners, and many
more products for allergen avoidance. Also
available are free allergy and asthma guides
featuring easy-to-understand information.
Allied Healthcare
Products, Inc.
1720 Sublette Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(800) 444-3940
(314) 771-2400
(800) 477-7701 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
www.alliedhpi.com
Allied Healthcare Products is a leading
manufacturer of respiratory equipment,
including Chemetron and Oxequip medical
gas system regulation devices and
construction products, Gomco portable
suction equipment, Timeter respiratory
therapy products, EMS and ER/trauma
products by Life Support Products, and
home respiratory care products by B&F
Medical, Schuco, and Lif-O-Gen.
Ambu Inc.
611 N. Hammonds Ferry Rd.
Linthicum, MD 21090
(800) 262-8462
(410) 636-1144
(800) 262-8673 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: jflorian@ambuusa.com
www.ambuusa.com
Ambu, the innovator of the first manual
resuscitator in 1956, continues to offer new
and innovative products for respiratory care.
Ambulatory Monitoring, Inc.
731 Saw Mill River Rd.
Ardsley, NY 10502
(800) 341-0066
(914) 693-9240
(914) 693-6604 Fax
Com pany D ir e c t o ry
Contact: Linda Tavolacci
E-mail: info@ambulatorymonitoring.com
www.ambulatory-monitoring.com
AMI is a medical device company
specializing in measurement equipment.
Topics include measurement of respiratory
volume using inductive plethysmography,
tidal volume approximation with calibration
without obstructing mouth or nose, sleep
estimation from wrist activity, light levels
from light sensor, body temperature (skin or
rectal), motor activity in movement
disorders, sleep history for transport
personnel, and reaction time measurement.
American 3B Scientific
2189 Flintstone Dr., Unit O
Tucker, GA 30084
(888) 326-6335
(770) 492-9111
(770) 492-0111 Fax
Contact: Nicole Amsler
www.a3bs.com
3B Scientific is the world’s leading
manufacturer of anatomical and biological
teaching aids for science, training, and
patient education. The excellent quality of
3B Scientific ® products, manufactured by
skilled and trained personnel as well as the
extremely competitive value are the
keystones to our success. With a full
selection of pruducts ranging from patient
education models, teaching aids, and
simulators to lab supplies, rehabilitation and
therapy products, American 3B Scientific is
your one source for all your educational and
therapy needs.
American Association for
Respiratory Care (AARC)
11030 Ables Ln.
Dallas, TX 75229-4593
(972) 243-2272
(972) 484-2720 Fax
E-mail: info@aarc.org
www.aarc.org
The AARC is the professional association
representing 32,000 respiratory therapists in
all care settings from acute care to subacute
care to home care. The Association, serving
the profession for more than 50 years, is the
recognized leader in professional resources
for the respiratory community. The AARC
publishes uniform reporting manuals,
produces educational videos, and other
educational programs and materials. The
AARC also holds the Annual International
Respiratory Congress, the world’s largest
respiratory exhibition and educational event.
Amvex Corporation
50 W. Wilmot St., Unit 17
Richmond Hill, ON Canada L4B IM5
(866) 462-6839
(905) 764-7736
(905) 764-7743 Fax
E-mail: customersrv@amvex.com
www.amvex.com
Amvex Corporation is a medical
equipment manufacturer with a large
selection of products. Our manufactured
product line includes the only official
medical UL listed hose and hose
assemblies, along with hose retractors,
flowmeters, adapters, couplers, fittings,
regulators, etc. Amvex Corporation deals
with a large network of distributors located
around the globe. For more information,
visit us at Booth 944, contact us at the
numbers listed above, or email us at
customersrv@amvex.com.
Anderson Medical
Equipment Co.
815 U.S. 50
Milford, OH 45150
(800) 805-8134
(513) 831-0507
(513) 831-4051 Fax
Contact: Ford C. Greene
E-mail: FORD@andersonmedical.com
www.andersonmedical.com
Anderson Medical Equipment Co.
specializes in the sale of pre-owned
medical equipment. AMEC will take your old
equipment in a trade. AMEC can save you
up to 50 percent compared to the cost of
new. Anderson Medical Equipment Co. has
available all types of respiratory equipment
from oximeters to volume ventilators and
complete PFT units. AMEC provides a oneyear warranty on all equipment and also
does repair and preventive maintenance on
all types of equipment.
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Applied Measurement
Professionals, Inc.
8310 Nieman Rd.
Lenexa, KS 66214
(913) 541-0400
(913) 541-0156 Fax
www.goAMP.com
The NBRC’s subsidiary, Applied
Measurement Professionals, Inc. (AMP),
now offers self-assessment examinations
(SAEs) in a Web-based testing format. They
are excellent study tools for examination
candidates, credentialed practitioners,
students, and anyone interested in
measuring his/her performance against
current credentialing standards. The test
items and format are designed to simulate
the computerized NBRC credentialing
examinations. The SAEs are also available
in paper/pencil format. For pricing
information and to learn more about these
useful products, please contact AMP.
Apollo Light Systems, Inc
352 W. 1060 S.
Orew, UT 84058
(800) 545-9667
Contact: Dan Adams
E-mail: dan@apollolight.com
www.apollolight.com
Apollo is the leader in researching and
providing treatment for circadian rhythm
disorders that result in sleep, SAD, and
other mood disorders. Apollo has pioneered
advances in light therapy, providing greater
freedom, portability and more effective
treatment. We offer free 1-year equipment
loans and a 60 day 100 percent moneyback guarantee.
ARC Medical, Inc.
322 Patterson Ave.
Scottdale, GA 30079
(800) 950-2721
(404) 373-8311
(404) 373-8385 Fax
Contact: Hal Norris
E-mail: arc@arcmedical.com
www.arcmedical.com
ARC Medical is an exclusive
representative for U.S. or foreign
manufacturers of several respiratory
devices, including an ICU humidification
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system that reduces nosocomial
pneumonia; a secretion solution that
provides a compartment on the patient side
to reduce significantly any increase in
resistance due to secretions (from patient or
lavaging solution); an esophageal detection
device; and covers, lamps, and blades to
eliminate high-level disinfection of
laryngoscope blades.
Armstrong Medical Ind., Inc.
575 Knightsbridge Pkwy.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(800) 323-4220
(847) 913-0101
(847) 913-0138 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: csr@armstrongmedical.com
www.armstrongmedical.com
Founded more than 45 years ago,
Armstrong Medical has earned its
reputation as a service-oriented company
by selling the best in medical equipment.
Whether you need medical carts, hospital,
EMS, or CPR equipment, our national sales
force and our customer service staff are
available to answer any questions and
assist you with placing orders.
ARTEC Environmental
Monitoring
8501 Bash St., Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(800) 727-8321
(317) 577-7000
(317) 577-7005 Fax
E-mail: artec@worldnet.att.net
www.artecenvironmental.com
ARTEC specializes in medical gas piping
systems, including gas purity tests,
evaluations, certifications, and repairs on
medical gas products. ARTEC is experienced
in programs that address individual,
departmental, and hospital-wide concerns, as
well as all of the regulatory agencies. We can
provide you with updated regulatory
information and recommendations. We
provide glutaraldehyde testing, air ventilation
testing, medical gas testing/evaluations,
contaminant/particulate, purges, and
certification programs, respiratory
protection/fit testing, personal protective
equipment, and indoor air quality investigation.
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AstraZeneca
Pharmaceuticals, LP
1800 Concord Pike
P.O. Box 15437
Wilmington, DE 19850-5437
(800) 456-3669
(302) 886-3000
www.astrazeneca-us.com
AstraZeneca is a major international
healthcare business engaged in the
research, development, manufacture and
marketing of ethical (prescription)
pharmaceuticals and the supply of
healthcare services. It is one of the top five
pharmaceutical companies in the world
with healthcare sales of over $16.4 bilion
and leading positions in sales of
gastrointestinal, oncology, anesthesia
(including pain management),
cardiovascular, central nervous system and
respiratory products. In the United States,
AstraZeneca is an $8.7 billion healthcare
business with more than 10,000
employees.
Atlanta School of Sleep
Medicine and Technology
5780 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd. #150
Atlanta, GA 30342
(800) 782-9418, ext. 3385 (voice mail
only)
(404) 303-3385
(404) 252-0311 Fax
E-mail: info@sleepschool.com
www.sleepschool.com
The Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine
and Technology offers five- and eight-day
intensive review courses in clinical
polysomnography for physicians,
technologists, and allied health care
professionals. Courses include a blend of
lectures and hands-on experience, plus
they are designed to address the needs of
those at an entry level as well as
experienced professionals. Courses are
taught by board-certified sleep specialists
and registered sleep technologists, and
enrollment is limited to ensure personalized
attention. Forty hours of Category 1 CMEs
and 45 contact hours are offered to
physicians and technologists.
Austin AIr Systems, Ltd.
500 Elk St.
Buffalo, NY 14210
(800) 724-8403
(716) 856-3700
(716) 856-6023 Fax
Contact: Michael Domon, Sales
Manager
E-mail: info@austinair.com
www.austinair.com
Austin Air Systems, Ltd., in business for
over 10 years, is the leading North American
manufacturer of specialty air cleaners for
people with allergies and asthma or those
who are concerned about clean air. Austin
Air boasts the world’s largest air cleaner
manufacturing plant in the world, located in
Buffalo, NY, at nearly 500,000 sq. ft.
Privately owned by Richard and Joyce
Taylor, Austin Air has served hundreds of
thousands of satisfied customers and is
committed to continuing to provide clean air.
Aventis Pharmaceuticals
300 Somerset Corporate Blvd.
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-2854
(800) 981-2491
E-mail: info@aventis.com
www.aventis.com
Aventis, a world leader in
pharmaceuticals, is dedicated to improving
life through the discovery and development
of innovative products. In 2000, Aventis
employed around 92,500 people in its
Pharma and Agriculture business. Aventis
was launched in December 1999 through
the merger of Hoechst AG of Germany and
Rhone-Poulenc SA of France. Corporate
headquarters are in Strasbourg, France.
Avox Systems, Inc.
28267 Ruffian Dr.
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015-4809
(800) 225-2869
(210) 695-8242
(210) 696-5263 Fax
E-mail: info@avoxsystems.com
www.avoxsystems.com
Avox Systems manufactures a wholeblood oximeter that measures total
hemoglobin, oxygen saturation, and oxygen
content. No sample preparation is required,
and the measurement takes less than 10
seconds. Disposable cuvettes eliminate the
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need for maintenance. We also manufacture
the world’s only portable CO-oximeter for
bedside use.
Axcan Scandipharm, Inc.
22 Inverness Center Pkwy., Suite 310
Birmingham, AL 35242
(800) 950-8085
(205) 991-8085
(205) 991-9547 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
www.axcanscandipharm.com
The mucus clearance device from Axcan
Scandipharm combines PEP, airway
oscillation, and intermittent flow
acceleration to aid in the removal of mucus
from airways. It provides PEP therapy for
patients with atelectasis, bronchitis,
bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, COPD,
certain forms of asthma, and other
conditions producing retained secretions.
Patients exhale through the device to
receive effective airway clearance therapy
when and where it is needed without
dependence on a second person to perform
the therapy.
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B & B Medical
Technologies Inc.
6731 32nd St.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(800) 242-8778
(916) 331-5221
(877) 810-8499
Contact: Bill Hilton
E-mail: bhilton@BandB-Medical.com
www.BandB-Medical.com
B & B Medical Technology is a
manufacturer of specialty airway
management products. Our product line
ranges from endotracheal tube holders and
bite blocks for adults through infants to
continuous medication nebulizers. We
believe our success comes from years of
listening to our customers and making
quality products available for our end users.
B & B has several distributors nationwide
who would be glad to demonstrate and
inservice any or all of our products.
B. F. Ascher & Co., Inc.
15501 W. 109th St.
Lenexa, KS 66219
(913) 888-1880
(913) 888-2250 Fax
E-mail: bfascher@msn.com
www.bfascher.com
For 52 years, B. F. Ascher & Co. has
been providing quality products for the
pharmaceutical industry. Their OTC line
includes saline nasal mist, drops, and gel;
they also have neonatal nose spray/drops.
These products are recommended by
physicians to wash out allergens and keep
the nose moist, helping patients breathe
better. The gel is useful for patients on
oxygen and increases patient compliance.
Other Ascher products include cough
lozenges, allergy relief medication, and an
inhaler.
Bacou-Dalloz Safety
7828 Waterville
San Diego, CA 92154
(800) 345-4112
www.bacou-Dalloz.com
Bacou-Dalloz is an established, full-line
designer, manufacturer, and marketer of
personal protective equipment including
eye and face, head and face, hearing and
respiratory protection targeted for a broad
range of applications. Founded in 1870 as
Willson Safety Products, the Bacou-Dalloz
organization now has 17 manufacturing
locations throughout North America,
Europe, and Asia and serves customers in
more than 75 countries. Our product lines
include the following brand names: Willson®
(respiratory, eye, and head and face),
Bilsom® (hearing), and GPT® (laser
protection eyewear).
Bard Endoscopic
Technologies
129 Concord Rd. Bldg. 3
Billerica, MA 01821
(800) 225-1332
(978) 663-8989
(978) 262-4992 Fax
www.bardendoscopy.com
Bard Endoscopic Technologies recent
acquisition of Mill-Rose Laboratories gives
customers greater access to innovative
pulmonary products. Our full line of
bronchoscopic accessories includes:
BB
needles for TBNA, disposable biopsy
forceps, cytology and microbiology
brushes, cleaning brushes, lung biopsy
needles, and thoracentesis needles.
Bay Corporation
867 Canterbury Rd.
Westlake, OH 44145-1486
(440) 835-2212
(440) 835-1377 Fax
Contact: Sales/Customer Service
E-mail: aarcbg@baycorp.com
www.baycorp.com
Bay Corporation is the leading
independent manufacturer of fittings,
connections, hose, and tubing for
anesthesia, resuscitation, and respiratory
care equipment. Customers have access to
a complete line of quality products
manufactured to CGA standards.
Bayer Diagnostics
511 Benedict Ave.
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(800) 431-1970
(914) 631-8000 Fax
www.bayerdiag.com
Headquartered in Tarrytown, NY, Bayer
Diagnostics is one of the largest diagnostics
businesses in the world. Bayer Diagnostics
serves customers in 100 countries with an
offering that includes diagnostics systems
in five key segments: critical care testing,
laboratory testing, point of care testing,
nucleic acid testing, and self-testing. With
more than 7,500 employees worldwide and
1998 sales of close to $1.2 billion, Bayer
Diagnostics is a business group of the
worldwide Bayer Group, a $31 billion
chemical and pharmaceutical company
based in Leverkusen, Germany.
B.C. Decker Inc.
P.O. Box 620, LCD 1
Hamilton, ON Canada L8N 3K7
(800) 568-7281
(905) 522-7017
(905) 522-7839 Fax
E-mail: info@bcdecker.com
www.bcdecker.com
We serve the informational needs of
physicians, trainees, medical students,
dentists, dental auxiliaries, and allied health
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professionals. We also publish titles for
consumers on wellness and specific
medical conditions. We deliver our products
in print and electronic formats, including
journals, books and CD-ROMs. During the
1980s the company produced text and
reference books and gained an international
reputation for high-quality products
authored by distinguished experts. During
the 1990s we built a high quality list of over
20 specialty journals and three electronic
products.
BCI, Inc.
N7 W22025 Johnson Rd.
Waukesha, WI 53186
(800) 558-2345
(262) 542-3100
(262) 542-0718 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: info@smiths-bci.com
www.smiths-bci.com
BCI, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer,
and worldwide distributor of patient
monitoring equipment used to monitor
respiration, oxygen saturation, expired
carbon dioxide, temperature, blood
pressure (invasive and noninvasive),
inspired O2, and ECG. These monitoring
systems provide real-time analysis for
immediate, continuous monitoring of a
patient’s condition.
Beevers Mfg & Supply, Inc.
14670 Baker Creek Rd.
McMinnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-9055
(503) 434-6303 Fax
Bio-Med Devices
Beevers Mfg & Supply offers a trach
guard that prevents accidental external
occlusion of the pediatric trach patient,
when even a chubby chin can be a hazard.
It has a low profile, fits like a 15 mm
adapter, and can easily be suctioned. It is
considered standard equipment in many
pediatric units. Call for a free sample.
1445 Boston Post Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
(800) 224-6633
(203) 458-0202
(203) 458-0440 Fax
E-mail: sales@biomeddevices.com;
custserv@biomeddevices.com
www.biomeddevices.com
Beta Biomed Services, Inc.
3301 Century Dr., Suite E
Rowlett, TX 75088
(800) 315-7551
(972) 475-7613
(972) 475-9814 Fax
E-mail: info@betabiomed.com
www.betabiomed.com
Beta Biomed Services, Inc. offers highquality, cost-effective repair, rebuild, or
replacement of all major manufacturers’
pulse oximetry sensor cables. All work is
covered by our one-year warranty. We also
repair, rebuild, or replace fetal monitoring
cables (Toco and Ultrasound), repair Holter
monitors (reel-to-reel), and repair
respirometers.
Beam Industries
Bio-logic Systems Corp.
1700 W. Second St.
P.O. Box 788
Webster City, Iowa 50595-0788
(800) 947-2326
(515) 832-4620
(515) 832-6659 Fax
www.beamvac.com
1 Bio-logic Plaza
Mundelein, IL 60060
(800) 323-8326 ext. 700
(847) 949-5200 ext. 700
(847) 949-8615 Fax
E-mail: sales@blsc.com
www.bio-logic.com
Clinical research proves that a Beam
vacuum system provides relief for major
allergy symptoms. Unlike regular vacuums,
they remove allergens from living areas and
carry them to a collection canister in the
garage.
For more than 20 years, Bio-logic
Systems Corp. has been designing and
manufacturing computer-based diagnostic
systems. Bio-logic continues its reputation
as a technology leader with many
innovative ideas. The modular design of its
polysomnograph and the company’s
creative development ensure flexibility in
system configurations and upgrade
opportunities. Over the years, our
commitment to our Sleepscan products has
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development as well as developing an
efficient customer-support staff.
Founded in 1975, the privately held BioMed Devices, Inc. designs, manufactures,
and markets a complete line of critical care
and transportable respirators/ventilators,
air-oxygen blenders, ventilation monitors,
oxygen-temperature monitors, disposable
breathing circuits, and accessories. BioMed’s products are small, lightweight
sophisticated systems incorporating stateof-the-art electronics and pneumatics and
include custom-made infant and adult
ventilators for use in MRI units and
hyperbaric chambers. Bio-Med markets its
products domestically as well as to more
than 50 overseas countries.
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
9500 Jeronimo Rd.
Irvine, CA 92618
(800) 854-6737
(949) 598-1550
Contact: Customer Service
www.bio-rad.com
Bio-Rad Laboratories, a worldwide
leader in clinical diagnostic quality controls,
offers a complete line of blood gas,
electrolyte and hemoglobin controls for your
blood gas, ISE and CO-oximeter
instrumentation. In addition, Bio-Rad
presents accredited, continuing education
QC seminars and a complete line of
controls for your QC needs, including
controls for physiological ranges for
Corning, IL, and Radiometer instruments.
Bio-Tek Instruments, Inc.
Highland Park, Box 998
Winooski, VT 05404
(888) 451-5170
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(802) 655-4740
(802) 655-7941 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: bmdcsr@biotek.com
www.biotek.com
Bio-Tek Instruments, Inc., has been a
leading manufacturer of medical test
equipment for more than 30 years. We
recently announced the introduction of a gas
flow analyzer. This small, lightweight, rugged
unit quickly and accurately measures
pressures, flows, volume, oxygen
concentration, and barometric pressure. All of
our products are part of the ProFILE
Equipment Management System from BioTek. We are dedicated to quality and customer
satisfaction as an ISO 9001\EN 46001 certified
organization. For more information, visit our
web site at www.biotek.com.
Biological Controls, Inc.
749 Hope Rd.
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(800) 224-9768
(732) 389-8922
(732) 389-8821 Fax
Biological Controls designs,
manufactures, and distributes airborne
infection control equipment for hospitals,
medical facilities, clinics, and correctional
institutions. We offer a full line of products
for creating negative- and positive-pressure
isolation rooms, air pressure monitoring,
and HEPA filtration systems to provide air
changes and dilution that comply effectively
with CDC, OHSA and JCAHO regulations.
All equipment is designed for ease in
installation, maximum efficiency, safe and
reliable maintenance, and performance.
BIOMEC Inc.
1771 E. 30th St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
(216) 937-2800
(877) BIOMEC-5
E-mail: info@biomec.com
wwww.biomec.com
BIOMEC, Inc. is a leading designer and
manufacturer of advanced medical device
systems and subsystems. The company
focuses on several clinical applications
including sleep disorders, cardiovascular,
surgical assistance and imaging diagnostics.
Biomedical Systems
Corporation
2464 W. Port Plaza Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63146
(800) 877-6334
(314) 576-6800
(877) 286-8141 Fax
E-mail: Info@biomedsys.com
www.biomedsys.com
Biomedical Systems has been the
leading provider of centralized diagnostic
services to pharmaceutical companies
around the world for over 25 years. Multicenter international clinical trials are
managed through our facilities in Brussels,
Belgium, and St. Louis, MO. We provide
standardized equipment, customized
software, on-site training and
technical/professional diagnostic data
analysis. Electronic data submissions are
provided in the areas of spirometry,
challenge testing, peak flow, ECGs, Holter,
cardiac event, echocardiography, ABPM,
oximetry, and radiology.
Blairex Laboratories
1600 Brian Dr.
Columbus, IN 47202
(800) 252-4739
(812) 378-1864
(812) 378-1033 Fax
www.blairex.com
Blairex Laboratories is the manufacturer
and distributor of respiratory care products,
wound care products, cough and cold, and
eye care products.
Blake Medical, Inc.
P.O. Box 369
Augusta, GA 30903
(800) 989-4553
(229) 388-8080
(706) 737-2500 Fax
E-mail: sales@blakemedical.com
www.blakemedical.com
Blake Medical, Inc. offers a superior
endotracheal tube securing device.
Invented and patented by a respiratory
therapist, the tape is used for adult and
pediatric patients. The convenient, pre-cut
design attaches in seconds and is made of
latex-free, hypoallergenic, acrylic-backed
cloth tape. It also features a soft, non-
BB
adhesive area for the patient’s neck. Free
samples available.
BLD Medical Products
(See VIASYS MedSystems)
Blueair Inc.
435 North LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60610
(888) Blueair
(312) 245-5273
(312) 245-5272 Fax
E-mail: sales@blueair.com
www.blueair.com
Swedish-designed and manufactured
high performance air purifiers with 200 to
500 sq. ft. room capacities. Industry-high 10
year warranty, among the highest clean air
delivery rates in the industry, quiet
operation (blue light indicates when unit
operates) and high energy efficiency.
Patented HEPASilent™ technology
combines the best features of HEPA and
precipitator technology. Non-toxic
hydrophobic polypropylene filters. No
ozone emission.
BOC Gases
575 Mountain Ave.
Murray Hill, NJ 07974
(800) 932-0803
(908) 771-1785
(908) 771-1764 Fax
BOC Gases is the industrial and medical
gases business of The BOC Group, the
worldwide gases, vacuum technologies and
distribution services company operating in
more than 60 countries with sales last year
of $5.7 billion. BOC supplies drug grades of
oxygen in liquid and cylinder form to the
health care industry, as well as a broad
range of other medical gases and products,
including medical compressed air, carbon
dioxide, helium, and nitrous oxide.
Boehringer Ingelheim
Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
900 Ridgebury Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 798-9988
(203) 791-6234 Fax
www.ilus.boehringer-ingelheim.com
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Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation is
dedicated to the discovery, development
and manufacture of innovative human and
animal health care products in the United
States. It is a member of the Boehringer
Ingelheim worldwide group of companies
based in Ingelheim, Germany with
operations in more than 100 countries.
Boehringer ®
Laboratories, Inc.
P.O. Box 870
500 E. Washington St.
Norristown, PA 19404
(800) 642-4945
(610) 278-0900
(610) 278-0907 Fax
E-mail: boehringerlabs.com
www.boehringerlabs.com
Boehringer Laboratories offers more than
27 years of experience in designing and
manufacturing high-quality medical
instruments for use in the areas of
anesthesia, respiratory, and surgical care.
The company is known for its product lines
of suction regulators, force meters,
respiratory care and anesthesia spirometers,
and autologous blood transfusion systems
that include both hardware and disposables.
We are dedicated to developing costeffective medical instruments and providing
outstanding product warranties and
customer satisfaction.
Boston Medical
Products, Inc.
117 Flanders Rd.
Westborough, MA 01581
(800) 433-2674
(508) 898-9300
(508) 898-2373 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: bosmed@aol.com
www.bosmed.com
Boston Medical Products proudly
manufactures many of the finest surgical
and respiratory products on the market
today. The company was founded in 1980
by three surgeons to provide the resources
and professional skills necessary to create a
complete line of specialty products for use
in ENT surgery and respiratory therapy.
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Braebon Medical
Corporation
800 Proctor Avenue
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(888) 462-4841
(613) 831-6690
(613) 831-6699 Fax
Contact: Sales
E-mail: sales@braebon.com
www.BRAEBON.com
BRAEBON Medical Corporation is now
the leading designer and manufacturer of a
powerful lab-based and home-based
diagnostic recording system. Our line of
physiological sensors are compatible with
most major sleep recording systems and
are used to evaluate the presence or
absence of sleep apnea. Our product line
includes: airflow pressure, esophageal
pressure, quantitative repiratory effort,
airflow temperature, qualitative respiratory
effort, body position and snoring sensors.
Branching Logic
Simulations, Inc.
P.O. Box 1304
Arlington, TX 76004
(888) 254-6746
(817) 459-0494 Fax
Contact: Keith Varnes
E-mail: Keith@branchinglogic.com
www.branchinglogic.com
Branching Logic offers clinical
simulations for Windows, complete with
Instructor’s Aid data base. Download a free
ACLS Protocol simulation from our web site.
Breathe E-Z Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 7813
Shawnee Mission, KS 66207-0813
(913) 338-2826
(913) 338-2826 Fax
Contact: Doug Dahl
E-mail: ddahl@kc.rr.com
www.co-sleuth.com
Breathe E-Z Systems specializes in
portable, easy-to-use, CO, hydrogen,
and ethylene oxide monitors used by
hospitals, doctor offices, and in
occupational health clinics. Breathe E-Z
Systems provides a 30-day money-back
guarantee on all of its products and a
full-year warranty against defects.
Brentwood by Midmark
Technology Corp
3300 Fujita St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(800) 624-8950
(310) 530-5955
(310) 530-1421 Fax
Contact: Michael Paquin
E-mail: mpaquin@
brentwoodmed.com
www.brentwoodmed.com
Brentwood® by Midmark® is a leading
medical technology innovator that offers
digital diagnostic medical devices through
its IQmark® product line. Brentwood
incorporates Mircosoft’s ActiveX® Controls
for Healthcare software into its products
allowing direct acquisition of resting ECG,
Holter, vital signs and diagnostic spirometry
data into electronic medical record (EMR)
systems. Test results can be stored in a
local stand-alone computer, a central
network, or an advanced SQL server
database — with or without an EMR.
Bronchtech, Inc.
103 Foulk Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19803
(800) 449-0994
(800) 448-2680 Fax
Contact: Neil Christopher
E-mail: Neil@Bronchtech.Com
www.Bronchtech.Com
Bronchtech Inc. specializes in
bronchoscope and small-diameter
endoscope repair. Bronchtech has a staff of
manufacturer-trained technicians for repair
of all brands of endoscopes. With
Bronchtech’s advanced technical
capabilities such as fluid removal, fiber
bundle replacement, forceps channel
replacement, and insertion tube
replacement, we are the best choice for all
repair needs. We are committed to saving
50–80 percent on bronchoscope repair.
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Bunnell Incorporated
436 Lawndale Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(800) 800-4358
(801) 467-0800
(801) 467-0867 Fax
Contact: Ken Hekking
E-mail: KHekking@bunl.com
www.bunl.com
Bunnell Incorporated is the exclusive
manufacturer and distrubutor of the only
infant high-frequency jet ventilator
marketed in the United States. Bunnell
was the first company to receive approval
for a high-frequency ventilator and the
only company to specialize in this area.
They have 24-7 technical and clinical
support, and they can provide rental
ventilators on an emergency basis to
hospitals, usually within 2-4 hours of a
clinician’s request.
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Cadwell Laboratories, Inc.
909 N. Kellogg St.
Kennewick, WA 99336
(800) 245-3001
(509) 735-6481
(509) 783-6503 Fax
Contact: Virginia Kellogg/Bill Antilla
E-mail: info@cadwell.com;
BillA@cadwell.com
www.cadwell.com
Cadwell Labs Easy II EEG & PSG
system with Q-sleep includes features that
make the lab more efficient. The all new
Scorer-to-Scorer training function helps
with quality assurance objectives, the
Neural Network Staging actually learn from
the users input to improve accuracy and
consistency. The Q-Video option quantifies
movement with color Satellite View displays
up to 100 epochs of data at once so events
are immediately seen.
(952) 882-5000
(952) 882-5179 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
(888) 443-3031
(303) 447-3159 Fax
www.cann-ease.com
Caire manufactures oxygen therapy
systems for home health care. Our core
product line includes liquid oxygen base
and portable units.
Cann-Ease produces topical treatment
specifically for dryness and friction
associated with the use of oxygen by nasal
cannula and CPAP/BiPAP masks. The
freedom from friction provided by this gel
has endeared us to many patients.
California College for
Health Sciences
2423 Hoover Ave.
National City, CA 91950
(800) 774-7616
(800) 221-7374
(619) 477-4360 Fax
Contact: Enrollment Advisement
Department
E-mail: cchsinfo@cchs.edu
www.cchs.edu
For more than 20 years, California
College for Health Sciences (CCHS) has
been the college of choice for health care
professionals nationwide. We offer distance
education degree programs and training to
allied health practitioners in professions
such as respiratory therapy, EEG,
polysomnography, nursing, health services,
administration, and medical transcription.
Our programs are at the associate’s,
bachelor’s, and master’s degree levels; and
there are no on-campus requirements.
Caltech Industries Inc.
2420 Schuette Dr.
Midland, MI 48642
(800) 234-7700
(989) 496-3110
(989) 496-0212 Fax
E-mail: info@caltechind.com
www.caltechind.com
Caltech Industries manufactures cleaner
disinfectants that control crosscontamination via environmental surfaces
and medical equipment. These products are
designed for professional health care
personnel in point-of-care situations that
require safe, fast, and efficient on-the-spot
decontamination. Caltech products assure
compliance with OSHA, CDC, and NCCLS
guidelines.
CAIRE Inc.
3505 County Rd. 42 West
Burnsville, MN 55306
(800) 482-2473
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Cann-Ease Co.
2337 Point of Pines Dr.
Boulder, CO 80302
Caradyne
2055 Executive Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(800) 899-1367
(317) 246-9010
(317) 246-9011 Fax
E-mail: info@caradyne.com
www.caradyne.com
Caradyne is a manufacturer of
respiratory products for the hospital and
prehospital market. Our focus is in treating
“CHF” patients with high flow CPAP.
Caradyne has best in class generators and
monitors. They work in combination with
CPAP valves and patient interfaces that can
be assembled in packs to meet the users’
individual needs. Our products and
distribution partners can be further reviewed
on the web at www.caradyne.com.
Cardionics, Inc.
910 Bay Star Blvd.
Webster, TX 77598
(800) 364-5901
(281) 488-5901
(281) 488-3195 Fax
Contact: Keith Johnson
E-mail keithJ@cardionics.com
www.cardionics.com
Cardionics is a manufacturer of medical
electronic equipment with specific
emphasis on instrumentation for heart and
breath sounds. Specifically, the company
manufactures simulators for teaching heart
and breath sounds used primarily for
teaching electronic stethoscopes used in
clinical practice and telemedicine. These
products are sold to medical schools,
teaching hospitals, and major medical
centers worldwide. The company is the
market leader in teaching simulators and
related products and has been in business
since 1981.
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CAS Medical Systems Inc.
200 Cascade Blvd.
Milford, CT 06440
(800) 337-9936
(203) 877-1999
(203) 877-3401 Fax
Contact: Bob Glinski
www.venturi.com
44 E. Industrial Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(800) 227-4414
(203) 488-6056
(203) 488-9438 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
www.casmed.com
Cardiopulmonary Corp designs,develops,
and markets advanced, adaptive control,
software-driven critical care ventilators that
represent a new generation of life support
technology to improve patient outcomes.
CAS Medical Systems is a full service
medical company dedicated to the fields
of neonatal care and blood pressure
management. CAS develops, manufactures,
and distributes medical products and
diagnostic equipment worldwide.
CareFore Medical
CEA Instruments, Inc.
11605 S. Alden Rd.
Olathe, KS 66062
(877) 554-5400
(913) 327-5445
(913) 327-5450 Fax
CareFore Medical, Inc., is a developer,
manufacturer and distributor of respiratory
supplies to the home healthcare and
hospital markets worldwide. The
products offered include: oxygen therapy,
monitoring, medication and aerosol therapy,
tracheostomy care, suction therapy, ventilator
accessories, anesthesia accessories,
respiratory and anesthesia filters, nasal CPAP,
oxygen concentrator accessories, pulmonary
therapy and nursing supplies.
16 Chestnut St.
Emerson, NJ 07630
(888) 893-9640
(201) 967-5660
(201) 967-8450
E-mail: ceainstr@aol.com
www.ceainstr.com
CEA Instruments has gas monitors
and analyzers available for more than 200
different toxic, combustible, and oxygen
gases. Units are available in single- or
multi-channel configurations as personal,
portable, and wall-mounted systems.
Chad Therapeutics, Inc.
Caring Creations Inc.
7245 Jenkins Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345-7216
(800) 246-1773
(760) 947-8279 Fax
Contact: Philip Rogone
E-mail: progone@
caringcreations.com
www.caringcreations.com
Caring Creations Inc. is a new company
started by two respiratory therapists and a
group of medical professionals to provide
unique products for hospital patients from
the youngest to the oldest. A company
whose motto is "Clinicians on a Mission,"
they are seeking to improve conditions for
all patients. With more than 100 years
clinical experience, it's no wonder their
products work better.
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21622 Plummer St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(800) 423-8870
(818) 882-0883
(818) 407-8128 Fax
E-mail: info@chadtherapeutics.com
www.chadtherapeutics.com
The innovators of portable oxygen
systems designed for use by people
diagnosed with COPD and other
respiratory disorders. CHAD is the leader
in providing a broad range of reliable
electronic and pneumatic oxygen
conservers, and also offers some of the
lightest weight, longest lasting ambulatory
oxygen systems available. Additionally,
they are the first to provide a revolutionary
in-home filling system. Substantial
reductions in operating costs can be
realized by using CHAD’s products when
compared to liquid oxygen.
Chiron Corporation
4560 Horton St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(206) 407-8100
(510) 655-9910 Fax
E-mail: Corpcomm@chiron.com
www.chiron.com
Chiron Corporation is a leading
biotechnology company that participates in
three global healthcare markets:
biopharmaceuticals, blood testing, and
vaccines. The company is applying a broad
and integrated scientific approach to the
development of innovative products for
preventing and treating cancer, infectious
diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. This
approach is supported by research
strengths in recombinant proteins,
genomics, small molecules, gene therapy,
and vaccines.
City Capital, Inc.
700 E. Gate Dr.
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
(800) 257-8451
(800) 755-6063 Fax
www.citycapital.citygroup.com
City Capital, Inc., headquartered in Mt.
Laurel, NJ, is a diversified, international
solutions and financial services provider
with more than $3 billion in assets, 900
employees, and more than 200,000
customers. With offices throughout North
America and in Europe, City Capital is
dedicated to providing the currency of
growth to our customers through
customized technological solutions,
management services, and creative
leasing and finance programs.
ClearMedical
1776 136th Place, N.E.
Bellevue, WA 98005-2328
(800) 426-1042
(425) 401-1414
(425) 401-1515 Fax
E-mail: sales@clearmedical.com;
info@clearmedical.com
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www.clearmedical.com
ClearMedical is a source for equipment
and services to assist hospitals in the safe
reuse of semi-critical medical devices.
Devices include washer/pasteurizers and
dryer systems. ClearMedical is an FDAregistered third-party reprocessor of several
single-use medical devices.
Cleveland Medical
Devices Inc.
11000 Cedar Ave., Suite 130
Cleveland, OH 44106
(877) CLEVEMED
(216) 791-6720
(216) 791-6739 Fax
E-mail: sales@clevemed.com
www.clevemed.com
Cleveland Medical Devices, Inc. was
founded in 1990 to develop, manufacture,
and market proprietary rehabilitation and
monitoring products. We have successfully
secured over 10 million dollars for research
and development from the federal
government. Through this process we have
developed into a world leader in the
research of wireless physiological
monitoring technology, pressure ulcer
prevention, biomedical signal processing,
and biomedical instrumentation.
Clinical Marketing Services
2 Wood Sorrel
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 979-8893
(303) 979-9255 Fax
E-mail: cms@
clinicalmarketingserv.com
www.clinicalmarketingserv.com
Clinical marketing services provides
clinical education, product training and
product development services to medical
device manufacturers. We develop training
programs for employees of manufacturers
and distributers.
Collins Medical, Inc.
220 Wood Rd.
Braintree, MA 02184
(800) 225-5157
(781) 843-0610
(781) 843-4024 Fax
Contact: Joan Flanagan
E-mail: sales@collinsmedical.com
www.collinsmedical.com
For nearly a century, the Collins name
has stood for quality and precision in
cardiopulmonary diagnostic measurements.
Collins Medical designs, manufactures and
markets a sophisticated line of
instrumentation for pulmonary function
diagnostics for both adults and infants. As
part of the Ferraris CardioRespiratory
Group, our association with other
companies such as Pulmonary Data
Services and Ferraris Medical Inc. increases
our presence in the respiratory care
marketplace.
Compumedics USA
7950 University Ave. NE
Fridley, MN 55432
(877) 717-3975
(763) 717-3975
(763) 717-3973 Fax
E-mail: sales@compumedicsusa.com
www.compumedics.com.au
Compumedics produces computerbased medical monitoring and diagnostic
equipment. Its products for sleep disorders
are world-leading and are used in highly
acclaimed sleep centres around the globe.
One of the keys to Compumedic's success
is the close relationship between its
equipment developers and world leading
clinicians and researchers. Compumedics
has systems for: sleep disorder monitoring
and analysis, general physiology and
cardiology monitoring and analysis,
telemedicine and imaging, as well as
neurology and electromyography.
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and product development in interventional
radiology, interventional cardiology, urology,
neuroradiology, vascular medicine, critical
care, and other growing diagnostic and
therapeutic practices.
COSMED
Via Dei Piani Di Monte Savello 37
Pavona Di Albano
Rome, Italy 00040
+39069315492
+39069314580 Fax
E-mail: info@cosmed.IT
www.cosmed.IT
Cosmed manufactures pulmonary
function equipment for screening
spirometry lung volumes and gas exchange
analysis, a portable breath-by-breath
CPX system, and a full line of portable
spirometers and new ECG for stress testing.
CPR Medical Devices Inc.
161 Don Park Rd.
Markham, ON, Canada L3R 1C2
(416) 691-2669
(416) 691-7951 Fax
Contact: Romeo Worner
E-mail: haro@cprmedic.com
www.cprmedic.com;
www.oxylate.com;
www.oxylator.com
CPR is a developer and manufacturer of
patented emergency ventilatory devices.
They include resuscitation/inhalators and
automatic transport ventilators (ATVs),
which are marketed globally by
independent distributors. These
noninvasive, patient-responsive devices are
simple, safe, and effective.
Cook Critical Care
P.O. Box 489
Bloomington, IN 47402
(800) 457-4500
(812) 339-2235
(800) 554-8335 Fax
E-mail: criticalcare@cook-inc.com
www.cookgroup.com
Since 1963, Cook Group companies
have been amoung the leaders in
developing health care devices that have
improved lives around the world. We’ve
been at the forefront of medical research
Cramer Decker
Medical, Inc.
4 Chrysler, Suite B
Irvine, CA 92618
(877) 222-0200
(949) 461-5930
(949) 206-9839 Fax
www.cramerdeckermedical.com
For over 20 years, Cramer Decker has
been a leading supplier of compressed gas
equipment for major markets including the
medical, scuba diving, and welding
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industries. Every product available from
Cramer Decker Medical, Inc. has an
emphasis on simplicity of design and ease
of use. Our knowledgeable team is
committed to providing unparalleled
customer service as well as high quality
home care products at competitive market
prices.
Creative Biomedics, Inc.
924 Calle Negocio, Ste. B
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 366-2300
(949) 366-2400 Fax
Contact: Dan Robinson
E-mail: sales@creativebiomedics.com
www.creativebiomedics.com
Creative Biomedics, Inc., headquartered
in San Clemente, California, is a
manufacturer and distributor of medical
diagnostic test equipment and disposable
products. Creative Biomedics’ goal is to
provide a cost-effective means for
pulmonary data to be instantly available to
the clinician, thereby improving patient care
and dramatically reducing costly
hospitalization.
Criticare Systems Inc.
20925 Crossroads Circle, Suite 100
Waukesha, WI 53186-4054
(800) 458-4615
(262) 798-8282
(262) 798-8290 Fax
E-mail: customerserv@csiusa.com
www.csiusa.com
Criticare Systems Inc. (CSI) develops,
manufactures, and distributes a broad line
of pulse oximetry, capnography, vital signs,
and telemetry systems that incorporate
technological innovation and costcontainment features.
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Daedalus Enterprises Inc.
P.O. Box 29686
Dallas, TX 75229-9998
(972) 243-2272
(561) 745-6793
(972) 484-6010 Fax
Contact: Order Department
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www.aarc.org
Daedalus Enterprises Inc. is the
publishing and marketing subsidiary of the
American Association for Respiratory Care
(a professional association representing
32,000 respiratory care practitioners).
Daedalus publishes professional books,
manuals, computer-assisted clinical
simulation programs, AARC Times
magazine, and RESPIRATORY CARE journal.
Daedalus also manages the mailing lists for
the AARC and the National Board for
Respiratory Care.
Dale Medical Products, Inc.
7 Cross St.
P.O. Box 1556
Plainville, MA 02762
(800) 343-3980
(508) 695-9316
(800) 752-1230 Fax
E-mail: afrazer@dalemed.com
www.dalemed.com
Dale tracheostomy tube holders replace
twill ties and provide comfortable,
controlled support of tracheostomy tubes.
Dale’s exclusive use of a section of stretch
material accommodates a patient’s cough
reflex or edema and assures precise tube
positioning. Quick-fastening tabs provide
fast, easy, and secure application.
Dalloz Safety
(See Bacou-Dalloz)
Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.
Three Highwood Dr.
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(800) 345-2700
(608) 221-4384
(303) 665-9175 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
www.datex-ohmeda.com
Datex-Ohmeda, the premier company
specializing in anesthesia, critical care, and
non-critical care applications, offers a wide
range of products including flexible
monitoring solutions for routine in-hospital
and outpatient needs. Our innovative family
of pulse oximeters, capnographs, and
respiratory gas monitors are designed to
meet your needs for reliable, accurate
readings patient after patient. Choose from
hand-held or bedside monitors. In addition,
Datex-Ohmeda offers you nitric oxide
delivery and monitoring.
Datex-Ohmeda, Louisville
1315 W. Century Dr.
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-7001
(303) 665-9175 Fax
www.datex-ohmeda.com
Products manufactured at this facility
include the most advanced noninvasive
oxygen monitors. Most notable are its
complete line of pulse oximeters and
sensors. State-of-the-art bedside and
hand-held pulse oximeters for use in the
hospital and alternate health care settings
have been produced at the site since 1981.
An integral part of these oximeters is the
patient sensor.
Datex-Ohmeda, Madison
3030 Ohmeda Dr.
Madison, WI 53718
(800) 345-2700
(608) 221-1551
(608) 223-2476 Fax
www.datex-ohmeda.com
Datex-Ohmeda, Madison,
manufactures and markets an integrated,
single unit designed for the delivery and
monitoring of nitric oxide. Datex-Ohmeda,
Madison, is a business unit of DatexOhmeda, Inc., a world-class manufacturer
of drug delivery and anesthesia systems,
patient monitors, clinical information
systems, and medical supplies and
accessories.
Del Mar Medical Systems
1621 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92606-4878
(800) 854-0481
(949) 250-3200
(949) 261-0529 Fax
E-mail: sales@delmarmedical.com
www.delmarmedical.com
Del Mar has been actively involved in the
cardiology device industry since its
development of the first Holter device in
1962. Since that time, it has provided more
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Holter scanners and recorders worldwide
than any other company. Today, Del Mar
specializes in the design, manufacture, and
sales of ambulatory ECG monitors and
analysis systems.
Delmar Learning
Executive Woods, 5 Maxwell Dr.
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(800) 998-7498
(518) 348-2484
(518) 373-6300 Fax
E-mail: info@delmar.com
www.delmarlearning.com
Delmar Learning, a Thomson company, is
a leading provider of lifelong learning
products and services for health care. We
offer a variety of products to help develop the
skills today's students need in all areas of
respiratory care. You'll find everything you
need to know in basic sciences, calculations,
anatomy and physiology, and everything in
between. We also offer you the opportunity to
learn in ways that suit your life. You can gain
your skills online or in the classroom. We offer
textbooks, E-Videos, E-Chapters, Web tutors
for both Web CT and blackboard, CD-ROMs,
image libraries and so much more.
Dey, L.P.
2751 Napa Valley Corporate Dr.
Napa, CA 94558
(800) 755-5560
(707) 224-3200
(707) 224-0592 Fax
www.deyinc.com
Dey is a specialty pharmaceutical
company focusing on respiratory care. As
a leader in the manufacture and marketing
of sterile, unit-dose inhalation solution
products, we offer an extensive line of
cost-effective pharmaceuticals for asthma,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), RDS, cystic fibrosis, and other
respiratory conditions. Products feature
compact, Patient-Focused Packaging™,
and exclusive Twist-Flex ™ vial tops for
easy opening.
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DHD Healthcare Corporation
One Madison St.
Wampsville, NY 13163
(800) 847-8000
(315) 363-2330
(315) 363-9462 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: info@dhd.com
www.dhd.com
DHD Healthcare, headquartered in
Wampsville, NY, is a leading manufacturer
of specialized care products for use in
incentive spirometry, secretion clearance,
ventilator support, and aerosol therapy.
DHD Healthcare was recognized as an
AARC Zenith Award recipient in 1996,
1997, 1998, 2000, and 2001.
Draeger Medical, Inc.
3135 Quarry Rd.
Telford, PA 18969
(800) 437-2437
(215) 721-5400
(215) 723-5935
www.draegermedical.com
Draeger Medical is the first company
with a commercially available APRV and
open breathing system. Open breathing
allows spontaneous breath in every
pressure- or volume-controlled mode of
ventilation, even during prolonged
inspiratory phases. The freedom to exhale or
cough during the inspiratory phase
increases patient comfort and decreases a
need for sedatives and paralytics. Draeger
Medical, Inc. now produces ICU ventilators
in its U.S. production plant. German
engineering…now made in America.
Dymedix Corp
3989 Central Ave, N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(888) 212-1100
(763) 781-4120
www.dymedix.com
Dymedix is a Minneapolis-based
company that has developed and is
currently selling a complete line of
disposable sensors used in collection of
data during a sleep diagnostic study.
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ECO PHYSICS, INC.
3915 Research Park Dr., Suite A-3
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2200
(734) 998-1600
(734) 998-1180 Fax
E-mail: ecophys@ic.net
www.ecophysics-us.com,
www.ecomedics.com
ECO PHYSICS is a manufacturer of
chemiluminescence analyzers for
measuring nitric oxide. Our instruments are
used worldwide for applications in medical
research for inhaled NO therapy as well as
exhaled NO studies. We specialize in very
fast response (less than 0.1 seconds), highprecision (20 ppt) analyzers. We also offer
infant respiratory testing systems that
measure all parameters, including a method
for determining the forced expiratory
volume and the FRC.
Elan Pharmaceuticals
800 Gateway Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92121
(800) 859-8585
(650) 553-7112
www.elanpharma.com
Elan Corporation, plc is a leading fully
integrated pharmaceutical company. Its drug
delivery technologies are designed to improve
and control the absorption and utilization of
active pharmaceutical compounds.
EME (Electro Medical
Equipment) Ltd.
60 Gladstone Place
Brighton, United Kingdom, BN2 3QD
01273 645100
Contact: Customer Services
E-mail: info@eme-med.co.uk
www.eme-med.co.uk
EME is dedicated to the highest level of
service provision in the field of neonatal
care worldwide. EME is a UK-based
company specializing in research and
development, manufacturing, and the
distribution of medical equipment to the
neonatal market. We manufacture the infant
flow nCPAP system, which is distributed in
the United States by SensorMedics. This is
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a noninvasive CPAP treatment, which is
helping to reduce intubation and ventilator
days worldwide.
Environmental
Tectonics Corp
125 James Way
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-4000
(215) 357-4000 Fax
www.etcusa.com/hbo-main.htm
Environmental Tectonics Corporation is
the international leader in the development
and provision of monoplace and multiplace
hyperbaric chamber systems to meet a
broad range of clinical, deep-diving,
research, and submarine-rescue
applications for civilian and military
customers. Our chambers are designed and
manufactured to the highest standards with
special emphasis on design, quality, userfriendliness, and operational reliability.
Epic Medical Equipment
Services, Inc.
1800 10th St., Suite 300
Plano, TX 75074
(800) 327-3742
(972) 801-9854
(972) 801-9859 Fax
E-mail: mail@epicmedical.com
www.epicmedical.com
Epic is proud to offer a variety of
accessories to meet your pulse oximetry
needs. Offering both disposable and
reusable SpO 2 finger sensors designed to
work with a variety of name brand
oximeters. Our sensors carry quality rapidturnaround repair to save you money. Epic
recently introduced a full line of oxygen
sensors. The sensors are direct “drop in”
replacements for the OEM sensor.
Equilibrated Bio
Systems, Inc
180 E. Main St.
Smithtown, NY 11787-2811
(800) 327-9490
(631) 863-2683
(501) 421-6575 Fax
Contact: Michael D. Wisener
E-mail: sales@ebsmed.com
www.ebsmed.com
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EBS designs custom data management
systems for the PFT and ABG laboratories
(HL7 compliant), respiratory gas analyzers,
cold air bronchial provocation systems, and
ventilator tubing managers.
ErgoMed, Inc.
5426 Billington Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78230
(800) 333-3746
(210) 377-2217
(210) 366-1075 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: ergo@texas.net
www.ergomed.com
ErgoMed is a special medical products
producer of medical tube securing devices
and head restraint systems.
Erie Medical
10225 82nd Ave.
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(800) 932-2293
(262) 947-9000
(262) 947-9020 Fax
E-mail: sales@eriemedical.com
www.eriemedical.com
Erie Medical produces a line of
oxygen/respiratory care products including
cylinders, regulators and flowmeters, suction
systems, compressors, and related
accessories for the hospital, home care,
nursing home, and emergency care markets.
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F. A. Davis
Company/Publishers
Ferraris CardioRespiratory
Group
(Parent company of Collins Medical,
Inc., Ferraris Medical Inc., and Pulmonary
Data Services, Inc.)
Ferraris Medical Inc.
908 Main St.
Louisville, CO 80027
(800) 205-7187
(303) 666-5555
(303) 666-5588 Fax
Contact: Rachel Garcia
E-mail: sales@ferrarismedicalusa.com
www.ferrarismedicalusaw.com
For more than 40 years Ferraris Medical
Inc. has been recognized for its high quality
respiratory products. Our commitment to
total asthma management includes a full
line of peak flow meters, spacers,
chambers, inspiratory MDI trainers and
disposable masks. As part of the Ferraris
CardioRespiratory Group, our association
with other companies such as PDS and
Collins increases our presence in the
respiratory care marketplace.
Fieldtex Products, Inc.
3055 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623
(800) 353-7763
(716) 427-2940
(716) 427-8666 Fax
E-mail: fasales@fieldtex.com
www.fieldtex.com
Fieldtex Products is a manufacturer of
soft-sided carrying cases for portable
oxygen cylinders.
1915 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(800) 323-3555
(215) 440-3001
(215) 440-3016 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: orders@fadavis.com
www.fadavis.com
22982 Alcalde Dr.
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(800) 446-3908
(714) 470-3900
(714) 470-3933 Fax
A Philadelphia-based, independent
medical publisher since 1879, F. A. Davis
Company publishes high-quality print,
electronic, multimedia, and online products
for the health professions, including many
respiratory care titles.
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare is a world
leader in the innovative design and
manufacture of reliable, cost-effective
heated humidification systems for invasive
and noninvasive ventilator applications.
The heated humidifier systems add heat
Fisher & Paykel
Healthcare, Inc.
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and humidity to dry medical gases
delivered to patients through ventilators
and other gas delivery devices. Designed
for a wide range of patients and
applications, Fisher & Paykel has a
humidification system to meet any need,
from intensive care to home care and OSA
applications.
Flotec, Inc.
7625 W. New York St.
Indianapolis, IN 46214-4911
(800) 401-1723
(317) 273-6960
(800) 515-9254 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: flotec@floteco2.com
www.floteco2.com
Flotec is a leading developer of
innovative respiratory equipment and
accessories. Products include full-size and
miniature regulators; flowmeters; high- and
low-pressure hose; fittings; connectors; carts;
bags; tube reelers, unique resident nipple
adapters; and mass casualty manifolds. Our
new regulator has a unique rotor filter that
prevents occluded orifices in the flowmeter
assembly. Its 12-sided body and yoke
incorporates a swivel body design and a
captive post valve seal. The dome handle
provides safer operation and easier use.
Forest Pharmaceuticals,
Inc.
909 Third Ave., 24th Fl.
New York, NY 10022-4731
(888) 430-5227
(212) 750-9152 Fax
Forest Laboratories develops,
manufactures, and sells both branded and
generic forms of ethical products that require
a physician’s prescription, as well as nonprescription pharmaceutical products sold
over-the-counter, which are used for the
treatment of a wide range of illnesses.
Freedom Medical Inc.
219 Welsh Pool Rd.
Exton, PA 19341
(800) 784-8849
(610) 903-0181
www.FreedomMedical.com
Freedom Medical is a leading provider of
electronic medical equipment and related
services to hospitals, alternate site
healthcare providers, and EMS transport
organizations. The company rents and sells
its products and services primarily in four
markets: the hospital market, the alternatesite market, the EMS transport market, and
the medical dealer-equipment broker
marketplace. Freedom Medical was
established to assist healthcare providers in
managing their medical equipment costs in
a declining reimbursement environment. We
offer our customers a "true" freedom of
choice in their capital equipment needs. All
equipment delivered by Freedom Medical is
inspected by trained Biomedical specialists.
Documentation is provided with all
equipment which meets or exceeds Joint
Commission standards.
Futuremed
15700 Devonshire St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(800) 222-6780
(818) 830-2500
(818) 891-4755 Fax
E-mail: info@futuremedamerica.com
www.FuturemedAmerica.com
Since 1979, Futuremed has equipped
the health care community with spirometers
and ECGs. The current line includes a
spirometer for both bedside testing and the
office, a self-contained portable spirometer
that can grow with your department’s
needs, a product that reports PFTs directly
on your PC or laptop, and a full range of
diagnostic ECGs. State-of-the-art
equipment, knowledgeable technical
support, and friendly customer service
make Futuremed the easy choice for your
health care requirements.
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GCX Corporation
3875 Cypress Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(800) 228-2555
(707) 773-1100
(707) 773-1180 Fax
E-mail: sales@gcx.com
www.gcx.com
GCX designs and manufactures
GF
instrument mounting solutions for hospitals
and health care related facilities. Mounting
solutions include: wall mounts, roll stands,
ceiling mounts, pole mounts, and
countertop mounts. A complete line of
informational system components (PC,
display) is also available.
GE Medical Systems
8200 W. Tower Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(800) 558-5120
(414) 355-3790 Fax
www.gemedicalsystems.com
GE Medical Systems is a world leader in
medical diagnostic imaging technology,
services, and health care productivity.
Products include CT scanners, x-ray
equipment, MRI systems, nuclear medicine
cameras, ultrasound systems, patient
monitoring devices, and mammography
systems. Its global operations provide
sales, service, engineering and
manufacturing in more than 100 countries.
Genentech, Inc.
1DNA Way
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(800) 626-3553
(650) 225-1000
(650) 225-6000 Fax
E-mail: medinfo@gene.com
www.gene.com
Delivering innovative medicines to patients
with serious or life-threatening medical
conditions is what Genentech is all about.
Since its beginning in 1976, the company has
focused its drug discovery efforts on
therapies that would fill unmet needs. Today,
Genentech markets and manufactures nine
protein-based products for 10 serious or lifetheatening medical conditions, giving
Genentech one of the leading product
portfolios in the biotech industry.
General Biomedical
Service, Inc.
1900 25th St.
Kenner, LA 70062
(800) 558-9449
(504) 468-8597
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Contact: Sales Department
E-mail: info@generalbiomedical.com
www.generalbiomedical.com
General Biomedical, established in 1982,
is one of the leaders in the sale of
refurbished respiratory care equipment.
General Biomedical specializes in
refurbished ventilator sales worldwide. We
offer repair service on most ventilators,
IPPB units, blenders, and pulse oximeters.
General Biomedical can purchase your old
equipment for export to other countries.
General Cardiac Technology
147 S. River St., Suite 232
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(800) 798-2667
(831) 471-2940
(831) 471-2059 Fax
E-mail: info@hearthugger.com
www.hearthugger.com
General Cardiac Technology, founded by
Glenn Williams in 1988, manufactures a
sternum support harness. Four years earlier,
Mr. Williams underwent cardiovascular bypass surgery and realized that recovery
would have been easier if he’d had a
support device. Squeezing a pillow put
pressure on his sternum but gave him no
lateral support during coughing or walking.
He developed a device now used by
hospitals around the world.
General Physiotherapy, Inc.
13222 Lakefront Dr.
Earth City, MO 63045-1504
(800) 237-1832
(314) 291-1442
(314) 291-1485 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: info@g5.com
www.g5.com
Airway clearance and postural drainage
has never been easier thanks to General
Physiotherapy and their line of percussors
for controlled stroking action allowing an
effective, consistent, and comfortable
treatment for removal of infectious
secretions.
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General Valve
19 Gloria Lane
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(800) 482-8258
(973) 575-4844
E-mail: help@
pneutronics.com/applications
www.pneutronics.com
General Valve is an operation of
Pneutronics, which is a division of Parker
Hannifin Corporation. General Valve is a
manufacturer of miniature solenoid valves
for liquid, reagent, corrosive, and inert
applications. Our markets include: medical
instrumentation, analytical, bio-analytical,
pathogen detection, fuel cell, and various
advanced research uses. Our products
include: Series 66 Lever isolation valve,
Series 9/Series 99, Series 1, Series 2,
Series 18, Series 27, Series 3 & 4, 2-way
N.C. and 3-way Oligo.
GlaxoSmithKline
5 Moore Dr.
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
(919) 483-2100
www.glaxowellcome.com
http://us.gsk.com
GlaxoSmithKline is the nation’s leading
research-based pharmaceutical firm. The
company is committed to fighting disease
by bringing innovative medicines and
services to patients and to the health care
providers who serve them. The company is
known as a leader in HIV and
gastrointestinal research and development.
Their therapeutic areas of research include
respiratory, anti-viral, anti-infective, and
anesthesia.
Glenn Medical Brokering
and Sales
P.O. Box 20237
Canton, OH 44704
(800) 394-0173
(330) 453-1177
(800) 274-0173 Fax
E-mail: glennmed@worldnet.att.net
www.glennmedical.com
We purchase, recondition and resell
used home respiratory equipment and
hospital ventilators. We also repair pulse
oximeters and probes, as well as
concentrators, LOX compressors, suction
and more. Glenn Medical Brokering is
constantly looking for good used equipment
to purchase. Currently we find much of our
products through respiratory therapy
referral. Can you help?
Graham Field Health
Products Inc
2935 NE Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30360
(800) 645-8176
(631) 273-2200
(800) 434-3291 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: ASKGFI@GrahamField.com
www.GrahamField.com
Graham Field is one of the world’s
leading manufacturers and consolidators in
the health care industry. We offer a wide
range of self-manufactured products and
national brand names, and we provide our
customers with an opportunity to
significantly reduce operating costs and
increase profits by consolidating the
purchasing process. Our field and tele-sales
staff provide insight into reimbursement and
managed care issues, detailed product
features, and benefits.
Grass-Telefactor, an AstroMed, Inc. Product Group
600 E. Greenwich Ave.
West Warwick, RI 02893
(877) 472-7779
(401) 828-4000
(401) 822-2430 Fax
E-mail: grasstelefactor@astromed.com
www.grassinstruments.com
Grass-Telefactor offers a wide range of
instrumentation for polysomnography and
EEG. These systems feature the worldrenowned accuracy, dependability, and
performance of Grass amplifiers along with
powerful TWin® software. Also available is a
complete line of high quality accessories
including electrodes, transducers,
oximeters, etc.
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Great Lakes
Orthodontics, Ltd.
200 Cooper Ave.
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(800) 828-7626
(716) 871-1161
(716) 871-0550 Fax
Contact: Chris LaJoie
E-mail: cmlajoie@greatlakesortho.com
www.greatlakesortho.com
Great Lakes Orthodontics has a variety
of proven alternative oral appliances for the
treatment of chronic snoring and select
cases of sleep apnea. The adjustable
appliance developed by Dr. Alan Lowe is
widely prescribed due to its many features.
Our tongue stabilizing device is ideal for
endentulous and TMJ-indicated patients.
Another appliance for snoring can be used
by sleep technicians as a diagnostic tool
and by dentists as an intermediate
appliance.
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Hamilton Medical, Inc.
P.O. Box 30008
Reno, NV 89520
(800) 426-6331
(775) 858-3200
(775) 856-5621 Fax
Contact: Annette Dusek
E-mail: marketing@hammed1.com
www.hamilton-medical.com
Hamilton Medical, Inc. develops and
markets life support products for adult,
pediatric, neonatal critical care, and
subacute care applications. From our
pioneering efforts in design and production
of our first ventilator to our latest-generation
ventilator, Hamilton Medical maximizes the
clinician’s understanding of the patient’s
condition and ventilator interaction with
proximal airway measurement. Hamilton
Medical has crafted products from the
finest materials and has controlled them
with the same meticulous care and
attention that have become the hallmark for
Hamilton Medical products.
Hammer-Plane, Inc.
4025 Yuma St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(800) 398-3017
(805) 582-9511
(805) 582-9576 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
Our anti-disconnection device helps
prevent accidental disconnections at the
trach site. It is designed to be easy to apply,
easy to manipulate, and can be removed
with one hand. Engineered to create a
downward force on the trach tube, it
virtually eliminates life-threatening and
annoying accidental disconnections. Call
Hammer-Plane for information.
Hans Rudolph, inc.
7205 Central
Kansas City, MO 64114
(800) 456-6695
(816) 363-5522
(816) 822-1414 Fax
Contact: Kelly Hans Rudolph
E-mail: hri@rudolphkc.com
www.rudolphkc.com
Since the 1930s Hans Rudolph, inc. has
been designing and manufacturing
respiratory valves, full face masks, nasal
CPAP and anesthesia masks, Ultimate
Seal™ gels and New Comfort Seal™ foams
for mask-sealing surfaces, calibration
syringes, pneumotachometers, research
pneumotach systems, breathing simulators,
new DLCO simulator, new flow/volume
simulator and NIPPV/CPAP oronasal masks.
Healthcare Clinical
Consultants, Inc.
2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.,
Suite #211
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(888) 277-1555
(805) 373-0262
(805) 381-0625 Fax
E-mail: Sales@hccopus.com
www.hccopus.com
Healthcare Clinical Consultants is a team
of experts in respiratory care that develops
and markets a low-cost comprehensive
patient and department management
software to acute care hospitals. Our
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proprietary outcomes-focused software
enables respiratory care providers to
achieve maximum therapeutic effectiveness
at the lowest possible cost in hospitals or
any respiratory care setting. The company’s
product interfaces with existing hospital
information systems, is designed around an
SQL database, and is available with rent-toown and leasing options.
Hi-Tech Hose Inc.
400 E. Main St.
Georgetown, MA 01833
(800) 451-5985
(978) 352-2077
(978) 352-2487 Fax
E-mail: sales@hitechhose.com
www.hitechhose.com
Hi-Tech Hose Inc. manufactures
lightweight flexible hose, which is suitable
for anesthesia equipment, laser smoke
evacuation, and inhalation and respiratory
equipment.
Hill-Rom
1069 State Rte. 46E
Batesville, IN 47006
(800) 638-2546
(812) 934-8189 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
www.hill-rom.com
With more than 70 years of service to
the industry, Hill-Rom is a recognized
leader in the worldwide healthcare
community. We provide the best products
and stand behind them with a full array of
service, support and people who care. A
comprehensive range of products including
resuscitation accessories is also offered to
meet varying infant needs; air therapy
products, beds, prone positioning devices,
and infant incubators. We offer a staff of
professional therapy specialists, clinical
consultants, and infant care specialists for
product support, as well as 24-hour service
for our products.
Hood Laboratories
575 Washington St.
Pembroke, MA 02359
(800) 942-5227
(781) 826-7573
www.hoodlabs.com
Founded in 1962, Hood Laboratories is a
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research and manufacturing laboratory for
surgical devices and a leading innovator in
developing products to support the needs
of ENT and thoracic surgeons. We offer a
complete line of proximal and distal tracheal
and bronchial silicone stents and a tracheal
stent introducer. Additionally, Hood
Laboratories has partnered with
SensorMedics Corporation to sell the
Eccovision Acoustic Pharyngometer along
with SensorMedics complete sleep line.
Hospitak by Maersk
Medical Inc.
6001 S. 35th St.
McAllen, TX 78503
(800) 634-6003
(956) 683-8472
(956) 683-8482 Fax
www.maersk-medical.com
Maersk Medical (formerly Hospitak) is a
worldwide leader in the manufacture of
high-quality medical devices for the
respiratory, anesthesia, urological, critical
care, wound care, and operating markets.
Hudson RCI
27711 Diaz Rd.
P.O. Box 9020
Temecula, CA 92589
(800) 848-3766
(909) 676-5611
(909) 676-1578 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: custserv@hudsonrci.com
www.hudsonrci.com
Hudson RCI, a trusted name in
respiratory care for over 55 years, offers a
full range of latex-free products for oxygen
delivery, humidification, airway
management, resuscitation and ventilatory
support. Our heated humidifiers, pre-filled
humidifiers and nebulizers, heat and
moisture exchangers and manual
resuscitation bags are widely known in
health care and synonymous with quality
and dependability. Hudson RCI has also
added an incentive spirometer and the
SHERIDAN endotracheal tube lines to its
family of products.
Hy-Tape International
P.O. Box 540
Patterson, NY 12563
(800) 248-0101
(845) 878-4848
(845) 878-4104 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: info@hytape.com
www.hytape.com
Hy-Tape International distributes the
popular and original pink tape in the
United States and abroad. For more than
50 years Hy-Tape International has been
meeting the surgical tape needs of the
medical community.
HyperTec, Inc.
301 E. Main St.
Olney, TX 76374
(800) 218-3588
(940) 564-5600
(940) 564-5609 Fax
www.hypertec.ws
HyperTec, Inc. produces a broad
spectrum of ASME (American Society of
Mechanical Engineers) PVHO (Pressure
Vessel for Human Occupancy) certified
HBOT systems ranging in price from
$84,000 to $1.7 million. The HBOT systems
are licensed as Canadian Medical Device
Class III, TSSA (Technical Standards and
Safety Authority) and CRN (Canadian
Registration Number) registered as well as
US FDA 510(k) cleared for marketing. ISO
9001-2000 registration will be completed
before the end of 2001.
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1055 Taylor Ave., Ste. 300
Baltimore, MO 21286
(888) 513-5969
(410) 296-7723
(410) 321-0643 Fax
E-mail: mail@imisystems.net
www.imisystems.net
IM Systems (Individual Monitoring
Systems, Inc) established in 1989, is a
Baltimore based high-tech biomedical
company engaged in the business of
medical research, product design, clinical
testing, and manufacturing of products for
the medical, health, and fitness industries.
Its continued mission is to develop and
market highly innovative personal
monitoring devices for use in the clinical
setting as well as the home environment.
Imaging and
Microfilm Access
P.O. Box 440
Bohemia, NY 11716
(800) 345-6334
(516) 589-8100
E-mail: microfilm-access@
worldnet.att.net
Imaging and Microfilm Access provides
the following document management and
storage services: digital scanning to CD
ROM (all patient reports and office files);
microfilming (sleep studies, EEG-patient
reports, and office files); document and file
storage; blowback of microfilm, microfiche,
etc. to paper; sleep and EEG, chart
recording papers (discounted).
(See Medex Cardio-Pulmonary)
Impact Instrumentation, Inc.
I.V. League Medical
P.O. Box 3657
Ventura, CA 93006
(800) 443-8868
(805) 654-1241
(805) 654-8897 Fax
www.ivleaguemedical.com
For almost two decades, I.V. League
Medical has been providing quality I.V.
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worldwide. We sell direct to the public via
phone, fax, and website.
27 Fairfield Place
West Caldwell, NJ 07006
(800) 969-0750
(973) 882-1212
(973) 882-4993 Fax
E-mail: impact4@ltd.net
Manufacturer of the largest selection of
portable, mobile, and on-board aspirators,
portable aspirators, automatic resuscitators,
portable volume ventilators, and portable
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volume ventilator systems. Also
manufactures suction apparatus.
IngMar Medical, Ltd.
P.O. Box 10106
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(800) 583-9910
(412) 683-8228
(412) 683-8404 Fax
E-mail: info@ingmarmed.com
www.ingmarmed.com
IngMar Medical, Ltd. offers a
comprehensive line of active and passive
lung simulators for hands-on teaching and
demonstration, respiratory device
evaluation, research, and development. Our
new highly sophisticated and precise
adult/neonatal breathing simulator is used
for R&D and respiratory device evaluation.
For teaching and demonstration, we offer
an adult/pediatric model with spontaneous
breathing and pulmonary mechanics
graphics modules, as well as the neonatal
lung model.
Innovative Medical
Marketing T/A Bedfont
Scientific USA
30 Jackson Rd., Suite B-3
Medford, NJ 08055-9280
(800) 457-5804
(609) 654-5561
(609) 654-9878 Fax
E-mail: info@bedfontusa.com
www.bedfontusa.com
Bedfont manufactures and distributes
the low-cost carbon monoxide monitors as
well as a monitor that screens for carbon
monoxide poisoning. Our monitors are high
quality systems for use by smoking
cessation programs, hospitals, physicians,
emergency rooms, paramedics, and major
pharmaceutical and medical research
companies. Bedfont Scientific can provide
accurate, durable, user-friendly (and
competitively-priced) monitors for a variety
of medical and scientific applications. Our
carbon monoxide monitors are “The
Essential Tools You Should Consider Using
In Your Smoking Cessation Program©.
INO Therapeutics, Inc.
6 State Route 173
Clinton, NJ 08809
(877) 566-9466
E-mail: info@inotherapeutics.com
www.inotherapeutics.com
INO Therapeutics, a global
cardiopulmonary critical care company, is a
subsidiary of AGA Healthcare of Stockholm,
Sweden. The company recently began
marketing its first product, nitric oxide for
inhalation. It is the first and only FDAapproved pulmonary vasodilator and is
used in the treatment of full-term and nearterm newborn infants with hypoxic
respiratory failure.
Instrumentation
Industries, Inc.
2990 Industrial Blvd.
Bethel Park, PA 15102-2536
(800) 633-8577
(412) 854-1135
(412) 854-5668 Fax
E-mail: sales@iiirespiratory.com
www.iiirespiratory.com
Instrumentation Industries, Inc., is a
manufacturer and distributor of a wide
variety of specialized products utilized in
the respiratory, anesthesia, critical care, and
emergency areas of the hospital. Our goal is
to provide quality products to assist
clinicians in the treatment of patients in all
health care settings. We take pride in the
fact that we are the company RTs and other
health care professionals think of first when
ordering specialty components for
respiratory application.
Instrumentation Laboratory
113 Hartwell Ave.
Lexington, MA 02421
(800) 955-9525
(781) 861-1908 Fax
www.ilww.com
Instrumentation Laboratory is a
worldwide leader in the development,
manufacture, and distribution of diagnostic
instruments, reagents, controls, and other
related consumables and services for use
primarily in hospitals and independent
clinical laboratories. Instrumentation
Laboratory’s critical care product line is
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unmatched, including a complete line of
critical care blood gas, coagulation, and
information management systems, which
provide timely, accurate, and reliable results
from the central laboratory to the point of
care.
Integra Neuro Supplies, Inc.
86 Boston Post Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(800) 638-7693
(860) 442-5650
(860) 442-2349 Fax
sales@neurosupplies.com
www.neurosupplies.com
Integra Neuro Supplies is your one
source for sleep disorders testing supplies
— with multivendors to choose from —
offering thermocouples, respiration belts,
collodion, removers, cardiac stress
assessment testing service, and air pressure
flow sensors.
International Medical, Inc.
14470 Burnsville Pkwy.
Burnsville, MN 55306
(800) 328-2983
(612) 890-6547
(612) 894-8109 Fax
A small company specializing in
respiratory and anesthesia products, IMI is
now in our 30th year. IMI manufactures
peak flow meters, nose clips (plain and
colors), double-swivel connectors, inhaler
aids, and an anesthesia infection control
barrier.
International Ventilator
Users Network (IVUN)
4207 Lindell Blvd., #110
St. Louis, MO 63108-2915
(314) 534-0475 - Joan L. Headley
(714) 761-4503 - Judith R. Fischer
(314) 534-5070 Fax
Contact: Joan L. Headley;
Judith R. Fischer
E-mail: gini_intl@msn.com,
JFisc48232@aol.com
www.post-polio.org/ivun
The International Ventilators Users
Network (IVUN) is a worldwide network of
ventilator users and respiratory health
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professionals experienced in and committed
to home care and long-term mechanical
ventilation. IVUN provides a forum for
ventilator users, respiratory therapists and
nurses, pulmonologists, and ventilator
manufacturers and distributors to discuss
unique problems of home ventilation and to
cooperatively seek solutions.
Intersurgical Incorporated
417 Electronics Pkwy.
Liverpool, NY 13088
(800) 828-9633
(315) 451-2900
(315) 451-3696 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: support@Intersurgicalinc.com
www.intersurgical.com
Intersurgical manufactures the FiltaTherm™ range of high-efficiency
filter/HMEs. Tested against live TB and viral
particles. Our HME range outperforms all
other available heat and moisture
exchangers. Our tracheostomy HME is a
highly efficient, extremely lightweight device
with an integrated suction port.
Accessories, connectors, circuits,
nebulizers, and oxygen/aerosol supply
products also available.
Invacare Corporation
One Invacare Way
Elyria, OH 44035
(800) 333-6900
(440) 329-6900
(440) 329-6568 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: info@invacare.com
www.invacare.com
Invacare Corporation is the world’s
leading manufacturer and distributor of
medical products that promote recovery
and active lifestyles for people requiring
home and other non-acute health care.
Invivo Research, Inc.
12601 Research Pkwy.
Orlando, FL 32826
(800) 331-3220
(407) 275-3220
(407) 249-2022 Fax
Contact: Customer Service Dept.
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Invivo specializes in the development,
design, manufacture, and marketing of
quality electronic patient monitors. As a
supplier of stand-alone patient-monitoring
products for NIBP, SpO2, and multiconfigured monitoring, our state-of-the-art
monitors measure Masimo SET® SpO2,
N2O, O 2, ECG, respiration, NIBP, IBPs, fiveagent anesthetic analysis, EtCO2, and
temperatures. Invivo monitors are intended
for use in many areas, including pre-and
post-op, surgery, NICU, ER, special
procedures, ICU, and the MRI environment.
Ionics Instrument Business
Group
6060 Spine Rd.
Boulder, CO 80301
(800) 255-6964
(303) 444-2009
(303) 444-9543 Fax
E-mail: marketing@
ionicsinstruments.com
www.ionicsinstruments.com
Exhaled NO may be a useful marker of
airway inflammation. The Sievers® NOA
280i measures low ppb NO, breath
pressure, and CO 2, enabling restricted
breath, breath-by-breath, and bag sampling
in intubated and non-intubated adults,
pediatrics, and animals. Our NOA also
measures BAL fluid, sputum, and breath
condensate.
with a particular emphasis on respiratoryrelated products. We are ISO-9001 certified.
Jaeger USA
(See VIASYS Healthcare Respiratory
Technologies)
Jones Medical
Instrument Co.
200 Windsor Dr.
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(800) 323-7336
(630) 571-1980
(630) 571-2023 Fax
E-mail: jonesmed1@aol.com
www.jonesmedical.com
With 80 years of spirometry design and
manufacturing experience, Jones Medical
has established itself as a leader in the
spirometry field. Our most popular product,
a base station, utilizes a cordless 1-pound
spirometer for optimum flexibility. A
disposable sensor eliminates the need to
sterilize hoses, recalibrate pneumotachs, or
buy expensive bacterial filters. We also offer
a spirometric calibration syringe, which can
check your equipment’s flow and volume
accuracy. For the highest quality spirometry
equipment, the widest selection calibration
devices, and related accessories,
respiratory specialists have relied on Jones
products for years.
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J.H. Emerson Co.
22 Cottage Park Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140
(800) 252-1414
(617) 864-1414
(617) 868-0841 Fax
Contact: Rob Felt
E-mail: rob@jhemerson.com
www.jhemerson.com
Since 1928, the J.H. Emerson Co. has
been designing, manufacturing, and selling
innovative and reliable medical products,
including iron lungs, rescue resuscitators,
volume ventilators, and mechanical
insufflation-exsufflation cough machines.
Still a small family-owned and operated
business, our goal is to continue to develop
unique, reliable, and useful medical devices
P.O. Box 8466
Santa Cruz, CA 95061-8466
(800) 775-1998
(800) 775-5853 Fax
www.journeyworks.com
Journeyworks is a publisher of patient
education materials. Our trademark is the
publication of brochures that are intelligent,
attractive, and able to answer the questions
and concerns of your patients.
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Kendall/Tyco Healthcare
15 Hampshire St.
Mansfield, MA 02048
(800) 346-7197
(508) 261-8000
(508) 261-6077 Fax
Compa ny D i re c t o r y
www.kendallhq.com
Tyco Healthcare, a division of Tyco Intl.,
is a multi-billion dollar global leader in the
medical industry. Kendall is part of the Tyco
Healthcare umbrella. In addition to being
the market leader in suction catheters and
tubing, Kendall offers numerous other
product lines, such as endotracheal tubes,
urology, sutures, enteral feeding, and
wound care. We actively seek out products
and technologies that will satisfy the needs
of our customers.
Kimberly Clark/Ballard
Medical
12050 Lone Peak Pkwy.
Draper, UT 84020
(800) 345-8865
www.kchealthcare.com
As the market leader in closed suction
catheters, Kimberly Clark/Ballard has
developed two new innovative product
offerings for trach care — a catheter and a
closed suction system. Each system is
uniquely designed and cleared for 72-hour
closed suctioning use. The closed tracheal
suction systems are designed to safely
suction patients on mechanical ventilation
or on spontaneous ventilation modes. Each
product removes secretions from the airway
while maintaining ventilation and oxygen
therapy throughout the suctioning
procedure. Visit us at Booth #522-524
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI)
8023 Vantage Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78230
(888) ASK4-KCI
(888) 275-4524
(210) 255-6987 Fax
www.kci1.com
KCI is a worldwide manufacturer and
distributor of therapeutic products that
address the complications of immobility.
Our pulmonary line of products delivers
Kinetic Therapy which helps prevent and
treat pulmonary complications associated
with immobility, as well as reduces
ventilation and intubation time and ICU
length of stay. KCI’s full continuum of
products, including wound care, pulmonary,
and Bariatric products, provides clinicians
with cost-effective therapies as the patient’s
condition changes.
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King Systems Corporation
Linear Tonometers Inc.
15011 Herriman Blvd.
Noblesville, IN 46060
(800) 642-KING
(317) 776-6823
(317) 776-6827 Fax
E-mail: kingsystems@iquest.net
www.kingsystems.com
P.O. Box 322
Commack, NY 11725
(800) 786-2163
(631) 864-2113
(631) 864-5927 Fax
Contact: Carl Klass
E-mail: fineprint@msn.com
www.lineartonometers.com
In 1977, King Systems had a dream to
create a world-class organization serving a
global health care marketplace. Today, King
Systems Corporation is just that
organization — specializing in the precision
and manufacturing of anesthesia and
respiratory care products. Our goal is to
make the practitioner’s job easier and more
efficient, while improving patient care at a
competitive price.
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LA MONT MEDICAL, Inc.
555 D’Onofrio Dr.
Madison, WI 53719
(888) 452-6668
(608) 827-9000
(608) 827-8600 Fax
www.lamontmedical.com
LA MONT MEDICAL, Inc., designs and
manufactures neurophysiological diagnostic
systems, including routine EEG, epilepsy
monitoring, and PSG systems with digital
video. We also supply digital amplifiers, A/D
interface boards, and jackboxes on a direct
and OEM basis.
Laerdal Medical Corporation
167 Myers Corners Rd.
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(800) 431-1055
(914) 297-7770
(914) 297-1137 Fax
Contact: Customer Support
E-mail: customerservice@laerdal.com
www.laerdal.com
Laerdal is dedicated to helping save
lives with products, services, and system
solutions for CPR training, airway
management, advanced life support
training, spinal motion restriction,
defibrillation, and monitoring.
Linear offers a tonometer that
automatically produces three levels of blood
gas control at a cost of about 6 cents per
sample. CO-ox controls are available for
your specific analyzer as well as electrolyte
controls. Elimination of room air
contamination assures the widest QC
ranges for complete patient coverage.
It is easier to handle than ampule controls,
with virtually no waste of sample. Data and
video available.
Linjorel Products, Inc.
2275-C Freed Way
Pittsburg, CA 94565-5007
(800) 362-1899
(925) 427-4013
(925) 427-5988 Fax
E-mail: linjorel@o2swivel.com
www.o2swivel.com
Linjorel Products, Inc., (since 1992)
manufactures an oxygen swivel adapter,
designed to effectively eliminate the
twists and kinks in tubing. 2002 model
coming soon.
Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins
530 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 521-8427
(215) 521-8493 Fax
www.LWW.com
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) is a
leading international publisher of
professional health information for
physicians, nurses, specialized clinicians,
and students. LWW provides essential
information for healthcare professionals in
print and electronic formats, including
textbooks, journals, CD-ROM, and via
Intranets and the Internet.
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Louroe Electronics
7828 Burnet Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 994-6458
(818) 994-6498 Fax
E-mail: sales@louroe.com
www.louroe.com
Louroe Electronics is a manufacturer of
audio monitoring systems especially
designed for sleep disorder labs. Both bidirectional or one-way listen systems are
available.
8688 Tyler Blvd.
Mentor, OH 44060
(800) 255-3408
(440) 255-9082
(440) 255-2250 Fax
E-mail: info@luminaud.com
www.luminaud.com
To assist your patient with
communication problems, contact
Luminaud, Inc., one of the country’s
leading suppliers of communication
equipment and tracheostoma covers for
people who are trached, ventilatordependent, or laryngectomized. Luminaud
supplies a wide range of artificial larynges,
voice amplifiers, communication boards,
signal devices, and also tracheostoma
covers, which act as artificial noses —
filtering, warming and moisturizing
incoming air. Shower collars to protect the
sensitive trach area during showering,
shaving, and shampooing are also
available.
LuSal Enterprises, Inc.
504 Cholla Ct.
Ft. Worth, TX 76112
(866) 323-4567
(817) 496-1934
(817) 496-1894 Fax
www.RoEzIt.com
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28690 N. Ballard Dr.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(800) 728-6811
(847) 680-6811
(800) 747-9646 Fax
E-mail: info@mabis.net
www.mabis.net
MABIS manufactures a nebulizer that
delivers fast, quiet and dependable
treatment for use at work, school or play.
Our devices provide treatments that are fast
and silent due to advanced ultrasonic
technology. Our device is suitable for all
ages including pediatric use; and
replacement parts, adult and pediatric
masks are also available. MABIS also
carries a complete line of diagnostic
products including blood pressure monitors,
stethoscopes and digital thermometers.
Mada Medical Products Inc.
60 Commerce Rd.
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(800) 526-6370
(201) 460-0454
(201) 460-3509 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
Mada Medical is one of the leading
providers of respiratory equipment in the
U.S. With more than 500 products and
nationwide distribution, Mada has earned
the reputation as a superior quality and
service provider.
LuSal offers a petro l e u m - f re e
moisturizer formulated to address the
p roblem of chafing and irr i t a t i o n
resulting from continuous oxygen use in
the nasal passage as well as over the
ears where tubing frequently causes
d i s c o m f o rt. It is also helpful in
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Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: cs@magnusmed.com
www.magnusmed.com
The Magnus label is synonymous
with high-value medical products used
primarily in respiratory care, anesthesia,
and critical care.
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becomes dry with CPAP mask therapy
as well as addressing the chafing that
occurs across the bridge of the nose
due to mask rubbing. The product is
available in 2 cc size for single patient
application in hospitals or sleep labs,
and 1 oz. size for home use. Samples
available upon re q u e s t .
Magnus
13170 Telfair Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(800) 874-2646
(818) 362-6882
1114 Renfield Blvd., Ste. H
Millersville, MD 21108
(800) 628-9214
(410) 987-4001
(410) 987-4004 Fax
www.marcalmedical.com
Marcal Medical Inc. is a national
wholesale distributor, importer, service repair
center. They provide infusion pumps, syringe
drivers, brachytherapy stands, infusion sets,
and supplies. Additionally, they service
infusion pumps, syringe pumps, EKG
machines, cardiac stress systems, oxygen
concentrators, oxygen blenders, ventilators,
therapeutic simulators/ultrasound, isokinetic
devices, physical therapy equipment, and
mobility carts.
Marcel Dekker, Inc.
270 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 696-9000
(212) 685-4540 Fax
www.dekker.com
Marcel Dekker publishes quality and
timely information for the scientific, medical,
and technical community throughout the
world. We are the publishers of the
distinguished and acclaimed Lung Biology in
Health and Disease Series edited by Dr.
Claude Lenfant, which includes “Physiological
Basis of Ventilatory Support” edited by Drs.
John Marini and Arthur Slutsky.
Maril Products, Inc.
320 W. 6th St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(800) 546-7711
(714) 544-7711
(714) 544-4830 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: control3@earthlink.net
Co mpan y D ir e c t o r y
Maril Products, Inc., manufactures and
distributes hospital-grade disinfectant
products for use in hospitals, sleep
laboratories, doctors’ offices, and in-home
respiratory care situations. Maril Products
also utilizes distributors to provide the
product throughout the United States and in
selected Asian markets as well.
MARPAC, Inc.
3819 Hawkins St. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(800) 334-6413
(505) 344-4740
(505) 344-4169 Fax
Contact: Customer Service
E-mail: service@marpac.biz
www.marpac.biz
MARPAC has set the standard for 20
years, focused on manufacture of the
highest quality fitted and universal
tracheostomy and endotracheal tube
holders. Our designs with patient comfort,
security, and strength, provide health care
professionals ease of use and application
within responsible cost constraints. All
MARPAC products come with a 100 percent
satisfaction guarantee, to name just one of
MARPAC’s many value-added services. Our
solid blue line represents our commitment
to respiratory care.
Masimo Corporation
2852 Kelvin Ave.
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 250-9688
(949) 851-7801 Fax
www.masimo.com
Masimo Corporation is a medical
technology company that designs, develops,
manufactures, and licenses advanced signal
processing and sensor technologies for the
noninvasive monitoring of vital signs. By
combining our unique and proprietary
Masimo SET® signal extraction technology
with our innovative sensor technology, we
have developed a pulse oximetry system that
is designed to substantially eliminate the
problems of motion artifact, low peripheral
perfusion, and most weak signal-to-noise
situations. Our system offers the promise of
expanding pulse oximetry into new markets
and, in collaboration with our partner
companies, offers pulse oximetry products
aimed at establishing a new standard of care.
Matrx
200 Gates Rd.
Ballentine, SC 29002
(800) 845-3550
(800) 533-4793 Fax
E-mail: matrx@matrxmedical.com
www.matrxmedical.com
Offering more than 3,000 products,
Matrx is a leading manufacturer and
distributor of emergency medical
equipment and supplies. In addition to
proprietary products — including a
resuscitator, analgesia delivery system, and
emergency suction units — Matrx
represents all of the major manufacturers in
the industry including: Allied/LSP, Iron
Duck, ADC, Laerdal, Mallinckrodt, Ambu,
and Microflex. The company sells a full line
of emergency equipment and supplies
throughout the United States with a sales
force of 20 sales representatives.
Mavidon Medical Products
2105 Seventh Ave. N.
Lake Worth, FL 33463
(800) 654-0385
(561) 585-2227
(561) 586-6282 Fax
Contact: Tim Carroll
E-mail: timc@mavidon.com
www.mavidon.com
Since 1986 we have provided the
highest quality products for the attachment
and removal of EEG electrodes. Our new
collodion is even safer, without the hazards
of ether. Our product line also includes
acetone, electrode gels, blunted needles,
ultrasound gels/lotion, and many other
accessories for EEG monitoring and
ultrasounds.
Maxtec ™, Inc.
6526 S. Cottonwood St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(800) 748-5355
(801) 266-5300(801) 270-5590 Fax
www.maxtecinc.com
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Maxtec is the expert in oxygen analysis.
Our products have the best warranties in
the industry. We offer oxygen analyzers and
monitors, “low” or “high” flow blenders with
integrated oxygen analysis, and galvanic
sensors. Maxtec is the exclusive dealer for
EnviteC’s ME2 brand of SpO2 replacement
sensors for most major brands of reusable
and disposable pulse oximeters. Other
products offered are neonatal oxygen
hoods. Maxtec is an ISO9001/EN46001
approved manufacturer.
Med Options USA
(800) 550-1910
www.medoptions.com
Med Options USA provides free
nationwide RCP job listings customized by
location, setting, and case type. We
specialize in permanent and traveling
positions. Employer inquiries welcome. Med
Options is not a recruiting firm, and no
placement fees are charged.
MED Systems
2631 Ariane Dr.
San Diego, CA 92109
(800) 345-9061
(858) 483-9671
(858) 483-9827 Fax
www.medsystems.com
MED Systems manufactures chest
percussors and masks in San Diego and
sells directly to all U.S. hospitals.
MED-DYNE
3600 Chamberlain Lane, Suite 356
Louisville, KY 40241-1914
(877) MED-DYNE
(502) 429-4140
(502) 429-6759 Fax
E-mail: sales@med-dyne.com
www.med-dyne.com
MED-DYNE (formerly Premier Medical
Products, Inc.) carries a complete line of
infant apnea monitoring accessories,
including in-stock and custom made kits,
lead wires, electrodes, belts and patient
cables, ECG lead wires and filters for CPAP
units, oxygen concentrators, compressors
and nebulizers.
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