January 2004 Market Place

COMMUNICATIONS UNDER DURESS

NetworkAnatomy has released its CommanderSeries line of products, including the CommanderPack field pack and CommanderCase command center case, for immediate delivery. These wearable, portable communications systems help emergency professionals maintain all-mode communications under severe field conditions. Each unit features a flat-panel tablet PC with integrated 802.11b-g wireless, cellular and satellite transmission technologies; word processing, incident command, bio/chem and other information management software; and a self-sustaining, quadruple-redundant on-board power system. Call 925/249-8900, or visit www.networkanatomy.com.

KEVLAR FOOTWEAR

Magnum has introduced the first uniform boot to feature Kevlar technology, the Elite Kevlar 8" Side Zip. Kevlar combines unsurpassed strength with light weight, comfort and breathability. Its abrasion-resistance exceeds that of leather or nylon. The boot's Kevlar upper panels are paired with full-grain leather that exceeds global specifications. The Elite Kevlar 8" Side Zip is the first boot in the Elite series to offer a heavy-duty side zipper; other features include a Dri-Lex lining, Aerospacer mesh collar and Microbe Shield technology to resist odor and bacteria. For more information, call 800/521-1698, ext. 321, or visit www.magnumboots.com.

CO2, PULSE OXIMETRY COMBINED

Nonin's 9840 Series Carbon Dioxide Detector/Pulse Oximeter combines innovative CO2 detection with proven pulse oximetry technology in one convenient handheld unit. These cost-effective monitors indicate approximate changes in the level of exhaled CO2 on a breath-by-breath basis, useful for verifying endotracheal tube placement. The 9840 Series can also be used as stand-alone pulse oximeters. For more information, call 800/356-8874, or visit www.nonin.com.

FREIGHTLINER CHAINS

Onspot of North America announces the availability of its automatic tire chain system to fit the new Freightliner Sprinter chassis in both single and dual rear-wheel configurations. Due to space constraints on this chassis, Onspot worked with Freightliner to develop a new 12-volt air compressor mounting system, along with a new air tank designed specifically for the Sprinter, simplifying installation. For more information, call 800/766-7768, or visit www.onspot.com.

AED OXYGEN SUPPLEMENT

The LIFE Emergency Oxygen SoftPac is a portable AED companion that provides supplemental oxygen to a breathing victim before the onset of fibrillation; oxygen-enriched CPR to a non-breathing victim; or continued supplemental oxygen after successful defibrillation. It weighs just six pounds and features a constant-reading supply gauge, shoulder strap and foam handle for easy carrying. Flow choices include 6-lpm fixed flow, 6- and 12-lpm normal and high settings for 100% O2, and 0-25-lpm variable flow for EMTs. For more information, call 800/700-0202, or visit www.lifecorporation.com.

COMMENDATION BAR HOLDERS

V.H. Blackinton & Co. has introduced a system for the display of commendation award bars that eliminates the problem of crooked or misaligned bars on a uniform. The new CAB Slide Holders can hold up to 15 bars and accommodate new bars as they're earned. CAB Slide Holders are designed to hold either 1 3/8" x 3/8" or 1 3/8" x 5/16" commendation bars, and can be ordered in three different sizes to display one, two or three bars. They can be stacked and permanently soldered together to form single units that can hold anywhere from 4-15 bars. Call 800/699-4436, or visit www.blackinton.com.

BRIDGING THE FIRST AID/EMS GAP

Medic First Aid has debuted its latest training program, the Advanced First Aid Supplement, which bridges the gap between basic first aid providers and professional EMS responders. The program can be combined with basic CPR and first aid training, or offered as a supplement to those who've already had it. If instructors combine the Medic First Aid Basic, AED, Bloodborne and Emergency Oxygen programs along with the Advanced First Aid Supplement, students can apply for special Advanced Training Certificates that certify them as more highly trained providers. For more information, call 800/800-7099, or visit www.medicfirstaid.com.

VOICE LOGGING, ARCHIVING

Eventide introduces the VR615, the second iteration of the Linux-based digital voice logging and archiving systems. The VR615 features variable recording compression rates of 13.3, 16, 32 and 64 kb/s. Storage capabilities include a mirrored RAID-1 system with dual 120-gb hard disks and a DVD-RAM. The 320 x 240 color TFT graphical user interface offers complete control of all functions as a stand-alone logger, as well as a network server for standard PC work stations. Call 201/641-1200, or visit www.eventide.com.