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Durable Medical Equipment (0):
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Durable Medical Equipment
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We analyzed relative room air humidity and oxygen levels obtained from 2 pressure-swing adsorption (PSA)-type oxygen concentrators with membrane humidifiers. A significant correlation was found between relative room air humidity and that of oxygen moistened by a membrane humidifier. Several patients...
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PMID: 21400902
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Federal Register (76)22 2011
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We have identified specific provisions surrounding our implementation of fingerprinting for certain providers and suppliers for which we may make changes if warranted by the public comments received. We expect to publish our response to those comments, including any possible changes to the rule made...
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PMID: 21287774
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Federal Register (75)228 2010
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This final rule with comment period addresses changes to the physician fee schedule and other Medicare Part B payment policies to ensure that our payment systems are updated to reflect changes in medical practice and the relative value of services. It finalizes the calendar year (CY) 2010 interim re...
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PMID: 21121181
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MMW Fortschritte der Medizin (152)36 2010
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Modern Healthcare (40)28 2010
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Although respiratory infections are not as common as other types of infections that may develop in home care and hospice patients, respiratory infections can result from the use of medical devices and respiratory supplies. These devices can contribute to the home care or hospice patient developing a...
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PMID: 20520261
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We investigated the microbial contamination of suction tubes attached to wall-type suction instruments. Microbial contamination of suction tubes used for endoscopy or sputum suction in hospital wards was examined before and after their disinfection. In addition, disinfection and washing methods for...
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PMID: 20332576
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Voenno-meditsinskii zhurnal (331)2 2010
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The article presents organizational aspects of technical service and repair of medical technique, used by medical service of the Armed Forces. Was analyzed order of bringing into service of new medical technique, reasons of untimely solving of this task. Was presented a systemic structure of forces...
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PMID: 20536042
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Capital equipment strategic planning (CESP) is a data-driven method that can be used for evaluating a hospital's existing equipment in light of its business goals and budget to develop an unbiased multiyear plan for replacing aging equipment. The foundation for CESP is a rigorous technology assessme...
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PMID: 20178245
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We performed a chart review of deceased patients to determine the time-course of needs and their estimated costs. A timeline of needs was based on when clinic personnel felt an item was necessary. The point in time when an item or intervention was needed was expressed as a percentage of a patient's...
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PMID: 19412817
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Health devices (39)1 2010
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Inquiry (Rochester) (47)4 2010
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We evaluate 143 DME types in terms of incentives, validity, predictive value, and measurability, resulting in 14 functional disability classes (FDCs). We conclude that FDCs can significantly improve the Dutch risk adjustment model, although possible incentives for oversupply have to be monitored....
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PMID: 21391458
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Cell Transplantation (19)1 2010
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We developed a specific semimanual device for intramuscular repetitive cell injections. Our prototype delivers very small quantities of cell suspension, homogeneously throughout several needles, from a container in the device. It was designed in order to deliver the cells as best as possible only in...
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PMID: 20370989
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Home phototherapy is a well-tolerated, efficacious, economical and patient friendly therapeutic option. Advantages of home phototherapy include improved quality of life, greater convenience, lower cost, and less time lost from work and social activities. Dermatologists should strongly consider home...
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PMID: 20178697
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Orthopaedic Nursing (22)11 2009
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Zentralblatt für Chirurgie (134)4 2009
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Federal Register (74)125 2009
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This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical regulations for the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) preauthorization section by increasing the dollar ceiling for purchase or rental of durable medical equipment (DME) from $300 t...
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PMID: 19588579
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Modern Healthcare (39)5 2009
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Federal Register (74)11 2009
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This interim final rule with comment period implements certain provisions of section 154 of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) related to the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Acquisition Program. Specifically,...
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PMID: 19385108
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BMC Microbiology (9) 2009
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Contamination with S. aureus: Before any reprocessing, OCT coated tracheotomy tubes were colonized with 103 cfu/ml and uncoated tracheotomy tubes with 105 cfu/ml (P = 0.045). After reprocessing, no differences in bacterial concentration between modified and conventional tubes were observed.Contamina...
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PMID: 19630994
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Rehab Management (22)1 2009
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Modern Healthcare (38)35 2008
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This method of recruitment has the potential to address limitations of other recruitment methods but presents its own challenges with implementation. Potential sampling bias is discussed....
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PMID: 18586137
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The heat transfer coefficient is the slope of W m-2/DeltaT: its unit is W m-2 degrees C-1. Average with (95% CI) was: model, hPAD = 110.4 (107.8-113.1), R2 = 0.99, n = 45; volunteers, hPAD = 109.8 (95.5-124.1), R2 = 0.83, n = 51; and water immersion, hWATER = 107.1 (98.1-116), R2 = 0.86, n = 94. CON...
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PMID: 18339217
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Joint Commission perspectives. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (28)7 2008
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Modern Healthcare (38)21 2008
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Per year costs for personnel increased by approximately euro240,000, while expenses for medical equipment were reduced by euro245,000. In all, 466 hospital days were saved by the reduction in the length of hospital stay, providing capacity for 22 additional cardiac surgical cases. In addition, the p...
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PMID: 18252015
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Our study revealed that certain parameters are of greater importance in the decision-making process. These parameters include: emergency function of the institute, extent of activities, alternatives available and examination mix. Parameters of mediocre importance (utilization, geographic distributio...
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PMID: 18686822
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Health devices (37)3 2008
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Health devices (37)3 2008
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Health devices (37)3 2008
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As the number of extremely obese people increases worldwide, all healthcare facilities-not just those with bariatric surgical programs-are treating patients who have special equipment and space requirements. Is your facility ready? This article will help you analyze your current capabilities and ide...
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PMID: 18771217
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Acta Crystallographica Section D (64)Pt 3 2008
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Anesthesia & Analgesia (106)2 2008
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The slow rate of learning and persistent confusions suggest that the IEC 60601-1-8 melodic alarms should be redesigned before they are adopted for clinical practice....
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PMID: 18227306
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The delivery of high quality medical services is approaching a crisis situation in the United States. As physician reimbursements decline and overhead increases, orthopedic surgeons must seek additional sources of revenue to remain financially viable and control the quality of medical care that they...
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PMID: 18061762
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In recent years, orthopedic practices have been forced to create internal ancillary profit centers to help compensate for escalating operating expenses. Increased professional liability premiums and health care costs, coupled with decreased reimbursements, have made the development of these ancillar...
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PMID: 18061771
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Specific features of the methods for assessing the reliability of medical equipment are considered together with the reliability criteria and factors.
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PMID: 18354906
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Modern methods and apparatuses for freezing polymer containers with plasma are considered. The quality of fresh frozen plasma depends to a considerable extent on the freezer capability to provide high rate of freezing. A criterion curve showing the degree of freezer conformity to standardized docume...
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PMID: 18357646
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Classification of medical equipment according to the failure effects is given. Methods for increasing the reliability of medical equipment are considered. The problem of organization of the technical state monitoring, maintenance and metrological support of medical equipment is considered from the v...
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PMID: 18507138
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The medical personnel operating currently available medical equipment can be exposed to physical factors. To prevent the adverse consequences of these exposures, medical equipment undergoes sanitary-and-epidemiological examination, resulting in the drawing up of a sanitary-and-epidemiological report...
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PMID: 18509922
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Joint Commission perspectives. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (28)1 2008
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On the NATO litter 10% bleach and SPOROX were effective against vegetative cells. On the DECON litter A33, 10% bleach, and SPOROX were effective against vegetative cells. After the 10 minute exposure none of the disinfectants evaluated were effective against spore-enhanced B. subtilis. CONCLUSION: W...
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PMID: 18507304
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Ugeskrift for laeger (169)49 2007
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Manual or mechanical cleaning and disinfection should always be done prior to sterilisation. Steam under pressure sterilisation should always be preferred for items that can withstand heat and pressure variations. Heat-and pressure-sensitive medical devices can be sterilized with saturated water ste...
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PMID: 18208699
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The Segway is a useful device for a broad range of populations with functional disabilities. Subjects found the Segway easy to use and were excited about its potential as an assistive device for use in their communities....
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PMID: 17964882
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