IV kit

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I v h a l The Stat Start IV Kit places at

your fingertips, four IV catheters of your choice, alcohol and/or betadine povidon preps, 2x2 gauze pads, band-aids, Op-site, a roll of tape and a velcro tourni- quet. All i tems are replaceable from your own stock with the

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

The new Datascope System 90T t ranspor t intra-aortic balloon pump is a compact modular uni t which incorporates all the key features of Datascope's System 90 console balloon pump in a design suited for transport . In the restricted confines of helicopter and fixed wing ambulances, the individual modules can be mounted wherever space allows. From Datascope Corp., 580 Win- ters Avenue, P.O. Box 5, Paramus , NJ 07653-0005; 201/265-8800.

equipment you are accustomed to and t rus t . Contact: American Dapar Co., 4406 212th Ave. SW, #B-9, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043; 206/771-5238.

Acoustic [ Stethoscope ~

With the new LIFESCOPE, vital sounds can be readily ~ / and clearly obtained through dressings, bandages, wet suites, blankets and even jackets, according to the manufacturer. The delrin head filters external noises while amplifying heart and ~ I f lung sounds. The scope is 22 inches in length and weighs six ounces. The cost is $49.50. Contact: SM Company, P O. Box 965, Selma, CA 93662; 209/896-0162.

Heliporter Paravion Technology, Inc. has

introduced their latest develop- ment in helicopter moving systems. These heavy duty uni ts have a capacity to lift 10,000 lbs. and are designed to move helicop- ters economically and safely. The deluxe model operates with a smooth, variable speed, hydro-

static drive controlled by a twist grip. Contact: Paravion Tech- nology, Inc., 116 N. Racquette Drive, Ft. Collins, CO 80524; 303/224-3898. t

N a t i o n a l F l i gh t . , , o , ,

N i ti u r s e s A s s o c a on % For Nursing Careers ¢'o Getting Off the Ground The National Flight Nurses Association (NFNA} is a ne twork of flight nurses and affiliated medical personnel f rom emergency air p rograms across the U.S., Canada and Europe w h o stress quality per formance and c o m m i t m e n t to professional development .

NFNA keeps you abreast of important issues and upgrades in the air medical industry. M ember s receive reduced registration fees at national conferences, special rates for malpractice and disability insurance, the b imonth ly AeroMedicalJournal , and, mos t impor- tantly, professional affiliation and peer interaction.

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NFNA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION MAIL TO: NFNA, P.O. Box 8222, Rapid City, SD 57709

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[] NEW [] RENEWAL (Membership # .) [ ] Active Member-S35 (any registered professional nurse actively participating (on a part-time or full-time basis) in air medical health care as a care provider,' educator, administrator, or researcher; or any registered professional nurse on leave of absence from active participation for up to two years). [] Inactive Member-S30 (past active members or registered professional nurs- es on leave of absence from active partici- pation for more than two years). [] Affiliate/Corporate Members-S30 (any personnel actively participating in the air medical industry).

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