Navan, Ireland and Ulm, Germany
Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, and Starmed Medical Rescue Systems today announced the release of the Propaq LT Ambulance Mount, a robust, lightweight ambulance mounting solution for the Welch Allyn Propaq LT patient monitor that gives emergency caregivers fast, easy access to the device while maintaining safe, secure transport monitoring. The new system, manufactured exclusively by Starmed for the Welch Allyn Propaq LT, is available to emergency service providers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
"At the scene of an emergency, a few seconds can be the difference between life and death," said Eric Allyn, Welch Allyn vice president for Emergency Medical Services. "With the ability to quickly and securely attach and detach the Propaq LT from the ambulance walls, carry it to and from the scene of an emergency, and even mount it on a stretcher during first response and transport situations, emergency caregivers are better equipped to concentrate on the delivery of quality healthcare with this new solution. It makes a great monitor even better."
Made from advanced lightweight aircraft metal, the Propaq LT Ambulance Mount adds a new dimension of safety to the Propaq LT. When responding to the scene of an emergency, the caregiver simply detaches the mount--equipped with a compartment to hold all accessories-- from a bracket on the ambulance wall and carries the monitor to the patient. During transport back to the ambulance, the mount clips to the rails of the stretcher, and once back in the ambulance, the monitor simply reattaches to the wall.
"We worked with Welch Allyn to develop a support mounting system that helps meet the unique needs of the specialized emergency environment," said Rene Stern, general manager at Starmed. "It's incredibly lightweight, saves time, and holds up to the bumps and bruises common in emergency situations. The Propaq LT and ambulance mounting system simply help caregivers provide the best patient care at the scene of an emergency."
The mounting system meets the requirements for shock and vibration according to EN 1789 as well as for Emergency Landing Conditions CS 27.561.
The new Mounting System will be exclusively sold through Starmed in Ulm, Germany.
Released in 2006, the Propaq LT is among the smallest, lightest, and most robust patient monitors on the market today. Weighing about one kilogram and the size of a paperback book, the device continuously monitors blood pressure, heart rate, pulse oximetry, and respiration. Its compact size, simple operation, and rugged construction (it can withstand a drop from up to two meters and still function) make it an ideal monitor for emergency situations.
More information on the Propaq LT and new mounting system is available by visiting www.welchallyn.com.
About Starmed:
Starmed GmbH Medical Rescue Systems, founded in 1998, is a medium-sized company located in Ulm, Germany. Starmed is a leading pan-European manufacturer of special intensive care transport systems for inter-hospital transfer of seriously ill or injured patients. Starmed also develops and manufactures innovative platforms and mounting systems for medical devices for civil and military deployment. In February 2007, Starmed was awarded the design prize of the Federal Republic of Germany (German Council of the Board of Design). Starmed also operates through several European representative offices.
www.starmed-ulm.de.
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About Welch Allyn
Founded in 1915 and headquartered in Skaneateles Falls, New York (USA), Welch Allyn is a leading global manufacturer of medical diagnostic equipment and a complete range of digital and connected solutions. With over 2,300 employees working in 17 different countries, Welch Allyn specializes in helping doctors, nurses, and other frontline practitioners across the globe provide the best patient care by developing innovative products, breakthrough technologies, and cutting-edge solutions that help them see more patients, detect more conditions, and improve more lives. More information about Welch Allyn and its complete line of connected products and solutions may be found at www.welchallyn.com.
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