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This Device Lets You Be Confident in Your
Sponge Counts
A lost surgical sponge can lengthen procedure time, increase
risk of infection, expose the patient to prolonged anesthesia
and additional X-ray radiation and can lead to serious
complications, including death. Find missing sponges fast with
Medtronic's 3-component Situate Detection System (formerly
known as RF Assure). The Situate Body Scanner provides
hands-free scanning for in-vivo detection in 15 seconds or less.
The Situate Room Scanner locates missing sponges in linen
and trash bins around the sterile field. A compact, self-
calibrating console produces an audible visual alert signaling
the presence of objects fitted with an RF tag. The system is
meant as an adjunct to manual sponge counts.
For more information or to schedule a demo, call (855) 522-
7027, contact your Medtronic representative, use the enclosed
reader service card or visit www.bigbookofsurgery.com.
These Communication Boards Improve Safety
And Compliance
Protect patients and meet compliance requirements with dry
erase communication boards from RMAC Surgical. The
company offers boards themed for surgical site fire safety risk
assessment, time-out, surgical counts, OR safety checklist and
many others. They are available in various sizes, are
disinfectant safe and customizable to meet your specific needs.
Boards that come with the GHOST GUARD dry erase surface
have a five-year guarantee. Order individual boards, or save
money buying in bulk—discounts available for purchasing as
few as 10 boards.
For more information, call (888) 299-2661, visit
www.pharmatags.com, use the enclosed reader service card or
visit www.bigbookofsurgery.com.
Help with JCAHO Patient Safety Goal 3:
Label all medications, (e.g., syringes, medicine cups, basins),
or other solutions on and off the sterile field in the perioperative
and other procedural settings. We custom-design our sterile,
waterproof, smudge-proof, latex-free Pharmatags specifically
to your needs, in the color of your choice or in black and white.
We guarantee the lowest price in the market and the fastest
turnaround time. Our company is owned and operated by a
registered nurse and former perioperative nurse who can find
the answers to any questions you have.
For more information, call (888) 299-2661, visit
www.rmacsurgical.com, use the enclosed reader service card
or visit www.bigbookofsurgery.com.
