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Are the dimensions listed on your swivel elbow with the fliptop the same as the dimensions on your older version (1996)?
(6/26/2008 Laura Barnes)
The Intersurgical Elbow 1996 was superseded by product code 1898. There are slight differences which should in standard use make no difference to the product in more...
(7/9/2008 Carole Geggie)

How do you recommend that nebulisers are given when on CPAP ? I am looking to standardise our practice and would appreciate your thoughts. Thank you
(6/23/2008 Helen Mills)
The recommendations for use of a Nebuliser with CPAP would vary depending on if you are using CPAP through a ventilator or with a CPAP flow generator. With a more...
(6/24/2008 Carole Geggie)

What clinical trials are available in support of the new guedel airways with single mould manufacture
(6/17/2008 A Brookes)
The Intersurgical one-piece Guedels did not require clinical trials because we retained the same dimensions and curvature that were incorporated in our proven clinically more...
(6/19/2008 Carole Geggie)

Can you advise which products (if any) contain latex? Respiratory equipment mainly. Thank you
(6/17/2008 Lorraine)
The vast majority of Intersurgical products do not contain latex. However, there are still a few items which still do which we are gradually changing as suitable more...
(6/19/2008 Carole Geggie)

The patients are ventilated for between 2- 5 hours using the HMEF (1942). How often should the circuit be changed if each patient would use the clean HMEF?
(6/11/2008 JEAN)
(6/12/2008 Carole Geggie)

In our Service we use O2 Venturi ref 1117. We have some difficult in understanding your Paper of instruction (back): how can we read the numbers on the blacks arrows? i.e.: if I decide 6 l/min at 31% O2, what is 47 ?? Thank you! we're waiting some explication... Bye!!
(6/7/2008 Luca)
The 47 litres is the total flow to the patient. This is calculated by the addition of the 6 lpm from the flow metre and 41 litres air from entrained gas.
(6/9/2008 Carole Geggie)

Please let me know if you have something like a christmas tree connector with various ports
(6/3/2008 Sameer Rana)
Our local representative will contact you to discuss.
(6/3/2008 Carole Geggie)

May i have detailed answer for the new Solus Flexible airway material used, And also i want to know all the sizes available with your organization and the cost.
(5/28/2008 Muhammad Sajid)
For Solus and F Solus It is Made Of pvc. Solus (Classic)Sizes is 1 , 1 1/2 , 2 ,2 1/2 , 3 , 4, 5 F Solus (Flexible Wire Reinforced) Sizes is 2 1/2 , 3 , 4 , 5 more...
(5/30/2008 Hussam Ayyash)

Where can I find detailed info about use of your high concentration oxygen mask?
(5/15/2008 Alexander Zeitlin)
We would recommend that the oxygen flow meter is set to 15 litres per minute ensuring that the reservoir bag is filled prior to putting on the patient. Once on more...
(5/16/2008 Carole Geggie)

I wish to know about various studies done on I-gel on basis of different weights of patients.
(4/28/2008 Hari Aggarwal)
Our original cadaver work and patient design verification process provided the basis for the current weight guidance for i-gel. Our guidance also includes a description more...
(5/1/2008 David Chapman)
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How many days can the Hydro-trache II be used on 1 patient? REF 1873
In line with our other Filter HME products the 1873's have only been validated for use up to 24 hours.
Are the intersurgical microbacterial airway filters effective in filtering out viruses? I ask in the question in light of concern with managing potential swine/pandemic flu cases on ventilators or NIV.
Our filters are designed to be effective bacterial and viral filters. We validate them externally with more...
is it ok that O2 be given to an unconciouss patient attached to the CO2 port of the HME filter on an LMA? I have seen this done and am not sure that it is acceptable. I dont know what O2% is being delivered to the pt?
This is not something we would recommend as we have no data regarding delivered Fio2. If you have a more...
Hi, what exactly is the difference between the coaxial bain and uniflow circuits? Which one is recommended for induction of anaesthesia?
Both systems are coaxial, but the Bain is 22mm in diameter, and is usually used for induction of anaesthesia more...
How often should the hydro-therm be replaced in a breathing circuit (BiPAP)?
The Hydro-Therm should be changed after 24 hours if used in a system incorporating a leak port (CO2 port) more...