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Medical gas supply as a vital part of the gas industry Medical institutions are equipped with a centralized medical gas supply system for continuous delivery of gas to consumers. Those systems consist of a source of the corresponding gas, a pipeline network, control, monitoring and dispatching devices, and terminal devices.

The evolution of pediatric healthcare is one of the priority federal government tasks The implementation of programs for the modernization and re-equipment of pediatric medical institutions continues.

Medical and technical oxygen: what's the difference? Both types are supplied in high-pressure gas cylinders, differing in markings that allow one to determine the type of gas and the date of refueling.

The use of oxygen concentrators at the coronavirus infection pandemia An oxygen generator (concentrator) is a device that separates oxygen from the ambient air using an adsorption process. It passes atmospheric air through a special filter and the result is an air mixture containing up to 90-95% oxygen.

Application of compressor stations in the medical industry It is important to ensure an uninterrupted supply of compressed air of the required pressure and high purity class, excluding contaminants for the stable operation of medical equipment. The production and supply of compressed air to the place of use is ensured by special installations - medical compressor stations.

Oxygen flow meters The most important, life-saving treatment for severe conditions is oxygen therapy. Medical flow meters are used for accurate dosing of a specific gas or gas mixture supplied to a patient from a central medical gas supply system.

Medical gas quick connectors Gas mixtures are supplied to the workplace of medical personnel or to the patient’s bed using wall and ceiling consoles equipped with outlets for quick connection of medical gases

How to overcome coronavirus Borders between states are closed, people are transferred to remote work, and infectious services are strengthened with equipment as part of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Medical oxygen humidifier with a heating unit Medical oxygen humidifier with a heating unit is designed to heat sterile demineralized water in an individual nebulizer. That provides comfortable oxygen therapy with hydration at a temperature close to body temperature.

«Vacuum cleaner» for the brain Thrombectomy is an extraction of thrombi and plaques from carotid arteries into the aspiration capacity. The usefulness of the technique for neurologists and neurosurgeons was described by a British doctor who used an aspiration system to clean intracranial arteries and venous sinuses.

The use of vacuum in medicine How the use of vacuum in medical institutions helps to the treatment. The role of vacuum stations and medical consoles in modern hospitals.

The use of compressed air in medicine How medical air affects the process of rehabilitation and recovery of patients. The use of compressor stations and medical consoles in healthcare facilities.

Use of wall mounted medical consoles The wall-mounted medical console is an unique, multi-functional life-support system for patients, which provides quick connection to gas pipelines and the power supply network for emergency events.

The use of ceiling medical consoles Medical ceiling consoles are an unique and indispensable equipment for the effective organization of the workplace of medical personnel with the free access to the patient.

The problem of compatibility of the body tissues and implants Corrosion resistance and strength are the main requirements for materials in implantology.

Ideal metals for medicine Tantalum and titanium are strong, corrosion-free, bio-inert and durable alloys.

Magnetococcus marinus - another small victory in the treatment of cancer Canadian oncologists study the pharmacodynamics of chemotherapy using magnetic- and hypoxic-sensitive bacteria.

ResistoMap will suggest new ideas for optimizing the use of antibiotics. Regional map of strains resistance will help to identify the national characteristics of the use of antibiotics and control drug resistance.

Barotherapy is the key to a long life? Barotherapy is a method of treatment with a mixture of air and oxygen under pressure slightly above atmospheric.

Preparatory work before budgeting. Performance of measured works WestMedGroup conducts a full measurement of all parameters of the building for the further preparation of estimates for design and survey or construction and installation work.

Formation of estimates New service from WestMedGroup: estimate of cost.

The impact of the organization and the working conditions of the hospital staff on the quality of medical services The influence of architecture and organization of the treatment process on the results of treatment.

Manifestations of ergonomic principles in medical furniture The main determinant of health care providers and the quality of care is their physical stress.

Ergonomic aspects affecting the course of health workers' pregnancy and its outcome A high percentage of premature births among health workers is associated with the performance of heavy chores. Is it possible to reduce these figures and to preserve the health of medical stuff

Palliative care for the incurable patients In Russia about 320 thousand patients need palliative care at the same time, according to statistics.

Acinetobacter baumannii - the main cause of nosocomial infections Acinetobacter baumannii - the main antibiotic resistant agent of modern hospitals.

Use of boron in medicine Boron oxide is widely used in the production of borosilicate glass Payrex.

Oxygen humidifiers in high-flow oxygen therapy The global market for oxygen humidifiers is experiencing a steady recovery because of their help in reducing invasive oxygen therapy.

Optogenetic methods of Alzheimer's disease treatment The global market for oxygen humidifiers is experiencing a steady recovery because of their help in reducing invasive oxygen therapy.

Memo to a tourist - how to protect yourself from tick-borne diseases 7-10 thousand cases of tick-borne encephalitis happens in the Russian Federation annually

The possibilities of artificial intelligence in medicine Computer algorithms will be able to recognize compliance in hospitals with sanitary regulations.

Electrostatic forces for air cleaning Disinfection of premises with a electrostatic installation.

Effect of external air on fetus and newborn development Inhalation of contaminated air by the mother leads to a risk of hypertension for the fetus.

The way to the global medical databases Facilitating the work of doctors and federal supervision of the care quality is achieved through global information systems.

Test tubes for bioassays Nanocentre «Dubna» is a platform for technological start-ups in the field of laboratory equipment with the state financing

AMBU bag - the principle of work Дыхательный мешок — это незаменимое в реаниматологии устройство для экстренного вентилирования легких.

Curious medical instruments Strange and interesting arrangements of the Industrial Revolution designed for labor protection.

Artificial lung in a backpack For purpose to make the patients more mobile, the compact artificial lungs were developed.

Medical nanorobots working on ATP energy Medical nanorobots are energy-driven molecules moving on the energy of kinesin protein.

Pediatrics as an independent since ancient times How has the attitude to the health of children changed from antiquity to our days can be seen on the example of diagnostic devices.

How does the production of sets of surgical instruments Selection of the right material for the sets of surgical instruments is critical for its subsequent service life.

Liposomal drugs Liposomes provide a dosed and organ-specific drug delivery with minimal side effect.

Needleless injection and a look into the future of medicine Simplified rules for licensing medical devices accelerate technological progress.

Pediatrics as an independent since ancient times The way attitude towards the health of children has changed from ancient times to the present day.

Cobalt treatment One of twelve radioactive isotopes of cobalt - 60 cobalt - is used in the treatment of malignant tumors.

Gas cylinders - upgrade of state regulation Creation of a working group of RosTechNadzor - the first step towards a \"new face\" of the Russian market of gas cylinders.

Removal of intracerebral hematoma through methacrylic rod Moscow neurosurgeons have created a surgical tool that allows to operate on patients with stroke without craniotomy.

The path from canned food to a sterile operating room Preserves were invented two hundred years ago, which gave rise to the creation of the science of disinfection and sterilization.

Aspirator Otrivin Baby assists mom Cold in infants, who are not able to clear the nasal passages of mucus, can lead to serious complications.

November 13 - Day of the Chemical Corps November 13 - Day of the Chemical Corps.

Upgrading of domestic ambulance car fleet In 2016 government allocated 3 billion rubles for the purchase of ambulances.

Air handling grilles Exhaust and air flow must be calculated based on the conditions of the premises for which it is planned.

Methods of medical isolation Protection of medical personnel from the damaging factors is usually carried out by mechanical methods.

Vaccination against influenza in the 2016-2017 year Every year, the World Health Organization changes the recommendations on the composition of polyvalent vaccines.

Advantages of a syringe pump The equipment that controls the prescribed dosage and intervals of administration of drugs, considerably facilitates the work of medical staff.

Pros and cons of individual and common wards from the patient's point of view The feeling of security, comfort, socialization and control over the situation - basic emotional components of hospitalization.

Training of nurses and orderlies - factor in reducing mortality An important method to reduce hospital mortality - training of medical personnel to evaluate the vital parameters.

Respiratory equipment market outlook 2016 Respiratory equipment market is growing due to the aging of the population, improving the quality of care and improvement of equipment.

Prevention of contamination of oxygen equipment with silver ions Increased requirements are imposed on the bactericidal safety of health facilities in connection with their specific activity.

Organometallic enhancement of medical gas sensors Ultra-sensitive fiber-optic gas sensors of accessories for medical gases may be metal-reinforced by organic compounds.

Main causes of neonatal encephalopathy The main cause of neonatal encephalopathy lies in the fetal pathology, not because of the incorrect generic benefits.

Development of the market for medical gases The medical gases market is controlled by various factors: the increase in the number of surgical procedures and hospitals and aging population.

Results of prolonging CPR Prolonging of cardiopulmonary resuscitation objectively reduces the negative effects of brain hypoxia.

Medical tent as admissions Tent hospital designed to provide medical care in the field to the incapable of independent movement patients.

Reliability of filter vacuum systems in a smoke-source pollution. Our recommendation. Depending on the design medical valve systems can retain microorganisms, particulate matter and vapor of the liquid.

Analysis of the vacuum pumps market at the end of 2015. Forecasts for 2016 The results of the study of the medical vacuum pumps 2015 and forecasts for 2016 show a positive sales dynamics.

Body freezing. Cold cryogenic gasifiers. Idea of cryofreezing arose in the US in 1960 after the publication of The Prospect of Immortality by Robert Ettinger.

Home remote patient monitoring Portable patient monitors control parameters of life and physiological condition, as well as the level of activity.

Intrabronchial valve systems For the treatment of emphysematous patients the valve redirects air from the diseased to healthier areas of the lung.

New rules for the purchase of medical equipment Russian manufacturers of medical equipment will have an advantage over foreign suppliers.

Artificial lung A full substitution of the ventilator - \"artificial lung\", uses the air instead of pure oxygen.

Surgery of the XXI century Modern computer technology led to a jump in the improvement of surgical instruments and treatment strategy.

Flexible hose assemblies- accessories fo rmedical gases Medical tubes consist of flexible materials therefore they need mechanical protection.

Production of medical equipment in Russia In the market of Public Health the foreign and domestic medical equipment are in unequal market conditions.

The history of emergency medical services in Russia History of emergency medical services and ambulance stations in Russia begins in 1897 in Warsaw.

Clamps and handrails Medical handrails have a wide range of tasks, from maintaining equipment to the patient fencing.

The purchase of equipment to fight the Ebola virus in Russia All international airports of the Russian Federation are equipped with biological protection means.

Control of supply of medical gases Manometer is needed in the design of gas-distributing systems to avoid their breaking under pressure.

Quick-connectors medical outlet The safety and stability of the medical gas supply system depends on the reliability of quick connectors.

Russian deployed field hospital flew to Guinea Russian plane is delivered to Guinea humanitarian aid, medical supplies and deployed field hospital.

Medical connectors Medical connectors are designed for fast and strong matching to the correct piece of equipment.

Humidifier The humidifier used in medicine during inhalation anesthesia, as well as the support spontaneous breathing.

Ebola patients placed in the Putins capsule - protective transport bag for infected patient President ordered to send in Guinea the Russian hospital, designed to treat a particularly dangerous infections.

Partition panels All international airports of the Russian Federation are equipped with biological protection means.

Medical gas distribution ramp Medical piped systems in hospitals are essential for supplying all type of gases through valves systems.

Ebola Ebola outbreak considered by WHO as a particularly dangerous infections of international importance.

CPAP with suspected acute pulmonary edema in the pre-hospital environment The effectiveness of CPAP in the pre-hospital environment was analyzed on the basis of oxygen saturation.

Oxygen concentrators: world market trends for the years 2013-2019 World market tends to increase sales of oxygen devices, which is associated with an population aging.

Venous thromboembolism - overlap lumen of the vein thrombus Babies born prematurely are at increased risk of venous thromboembolism in adolescence.

Defibrillation, Monitoring and Ventilation in One Hand Trained users can choose to trigger defibrillation manually and do without the automatic heart rhythm analysis.

Medical containers Equipment for chemical and biological defense is bags and containers for disposal of potentially hazardous waste.

Intestinal microflora premature baby is different from a full-term baby Three major classes of bacteria colonized the gut of premature infants in a predictable sequence of birth.

Medical tents, tent hospital Inflatable prefabricated medical tent is used for temporary or long-term autonomous residence.

Flowmeters Flowmeters designed to measure the mass or volume flow based on the several physical principles.

Premature babies and the appointment of steroids Antenatal steroids in premature babies reduced the risk of lung disease, infection and bleeding into the brain.

Gasification of hospitals Gas distribution network ensures optimum operating conditions in operating and emergency rooms.

Flow selector Selectors are used to redirect the flow of flux vector gas / liquid in the right direction (via Quick Connect).

Medical tents, tent hospitalThe problem of insomnia in the treatment of COPD The study purports to give patients understanding of their insomnia and to teach them to deal with it.

What determines the success of the treatment? The quality of the operation depends on the reliability of the equipment.

Dewars Dewar vessel - a vessel intended for long-term storage of substances at elevated or lowered temperature.

Practical application of defibrillators Automatic external defibrillators, used by American Airlines, within ten years saved 76 lives.

History of functional medical beds Hospital bed have special features for comfort of the patient and for the convenience of health care workers.

Cryotherapy Cryotherapy is an experimental treatment for endocrine, metabolic, autoimmune, nervous and so on diseases.

Long-term results of treat ment of spinalstenosis Surgical and conservative treatment provide similar long-term effects in patients with spinal stenosis.

Medical compressors Medical compressors - the sources of the purified compressed air, which is obtained from the environment.

Built-in casing for medical equipment It is vital to locate the equipment in a safe place for the protection of personnel and equipment itself.

Clinics of new generation New format of medical clinics, which combines western standards with modern medical equipment.

Stem cells in the treatment of post-traumatic paraplegia An innovative surgical approach was used this year in China in the field of treatment spinal cord injuries.

Bariatric surgery Patients, undergoing bariatric surgery, reduces the risk of their death in the next 5-10 years.

Oxygen probes Oxygen sensors are widely used in medicine, chemistry, engineering, divers and fire protection systems.

Cryogenic Medical gasifiers Cryogenic gasifiers are designed for storage and distribution of liquefied nitrogen, oxygen and argon.

Hospital doors Hospital doors assume the ultimate mechanical load and should therefore be characterized by high resistance.

Incubators the newborns Incubator for infants have an automatic oxygen supply and maintaining optimum temperature and humidity.

Hospital communication systems Hospital call systems facilitate the work of staff, allowing remotely monitor the condition of the patient.

Transfer of drugs Molecules that penetrate the blood-brain barrier can be controlled by the acoustic pressure.

Electropulse therapy Transcranial magnetic stimulation - a noninvasive technique, the impact on brain of magnetic pulses.

Mobile communication systems Maintaining in medical practice a smartphones significantly reduced the time of the emergency call.

Properties preserved blood The longer preserved blood is stored, the less it able to carry oxygen around the body microcapillaries.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation Transcranial magnetic stimulation - a non-invasive stimulation which induces electric currents in brain cortex.

Fluorescent lamps Lighting is the largest single user of electricity, typically using almost 40%, in most healthcare buildings.

Types of home oxygen systems There are several types of oxygen supply systems that can be combined to achieve the desired purposes.

Air ambulances The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation has prepared a concept of development of air ambulance.

Hospital infection Every year in the Russian Federation recorded from 50 to 60 thousand cases of nosocomial infection.

Medical care in the case of epidemiological threat Program for the planning of emergency measures in the event of epidemic threats was invented in Atlanta.

History of medical bed Bed with a special design developed for placing patients in a comfortable and physiological posture.

Steam sterilization Treatment with saturated steam under pressure, effectively destroys all types of microorganisms.

Clean rooms Clean rooms - medical and observation areas, providing increased requirements for sterility environment.

Splints of new generation Modern technological advances in the development of new polymeric materials for splint and immobilizers.

IPS technology in the study of Huntington's disease Scientists have combined the technology iPS while modeling Huntington's disease in transgenic primates.

Internal oxygen pipeline Internal oxygen pipeline systems provides a reliable, continuous supply of medical gases in hospital.

3D-printer and print of medical prostheses Modern production of prostheses using 3D printing is gaining momentum in case of tracheabronchomegalia.

External oxygen pipeline Oxygen pipeline is needed for centralized uninterrupted supply of medical gases in hospitals.

Plague in the XXI century Small outbreak of pneumonic plague in Colorado in 2014 was caused by an infected pit bull terrier.