Veterinary Medicine - February 2009 - (Page 96) Product Preview Abaxis Inc. Medical Engineering & Development Inc. Coagulation analyzer The VetScan VSpro Coagulation Analyzer allows practitioners to evaluate PT and aPTT results from a single drop of citrated whole blood using state-of-theart, in-house or point-of-care technology. A micro-fluidic-technology-based cartridge contains all the reagents necessary to perform the PT and aPTT tests. The VetScan VSpro can be combined with the Abaxis VetScan Chemistry and VetScan Hematology instruments for a complete clinical picture. Kennel mats These firm foam-filled cushions provide a comfortable rest area for a patient confined to a run or cage. The nylon-mesh-reinforced vinyl cover will not rip or run if damaged by chewing, and the foam can be removed and washed if it becomes contaminated because of puncturing. • Call (800) 784-9060, or visit www.med-engrg.com. • Call (800) 822-2947, or visit www.abaxis.com. IDEXX Laboratories Inc. Feline disease prevalence Web site Cat owners and practitioners alike can use the interactive feline disease prevalence map at www.kittytest.com to determine the likelihood of common feline diseases based on factors such as geographic region and a cat’s age and living conditions. The Web site is part of a campaign to increase awareness, testing, management, and prevention of feline heartworm disease and feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus infections. • Visit www.kittytest.com. Digicare Animal Health Patient monitor The LifeWindow Lite compact patient monitor features an 8.4-in touch screen, USB drive support, and the ability to print to any Windows printer. Veterinary-specific NIBP and Nellcor’s OxiMax digital SpO2 are standard. iM3 Inc. and Hill’s Pet Nutrition Dental DVD Open up: A practical guide to improving pet oral health, an instructional DVD for practitioners, veterinary technicians, and students, provides an overview of dental health in pets along with detailed how-to sections. Topics include basic assessment and cleaning, local anesthesia, radiology, extractions, and dental equipment. • Call (561) 689-0408, or visit www.digi-vet.com. Pet Health Network Northgate Veterinary Supply Dental module The Pet Health Network has added a dental communications module to its touch-screen computer system and online library. The module consists of tools to educate pet owners on the dental needs of their pets and includes interactive 3-D anatomies, e-mail-ready home care videos, and educational animations. Hand-held ultrasound The Ultra-EZ Scan, a touch-screen ultrasound system that can fit in your pocket, features interchangeable 3.5and 7.5-MHz transducers in B-mode and M-mode, a long battery life, and storage. High-resolution diagnostic images can be zoomed in or out, identified on the touch screen or on simultaneous voice recorder, and downloaded to computers by USB. • Call (800) 664-6348, or visit www.im3vet.com. For more information on products, services, and education, visit dvm360.com and click on “Products.” The statements made in these summaries of new products and services are those of the manufacturers and do not constitute endorsement by this publication. • Call (800) 789-3116, or visit www.pethealthnetwork.net. • Call (888) 364-2243, or visit www.northgatevetsupply.com. 96 February 2009 VETERINARY MEDICINE http://www.med-engrg.com http://www.abaxis.com http://www.kittytest.com http://www.digi-vet.com http://www.im3vet.com http://www.dvm360.com http://www.pethealthnetwork.net http://www.northgatevetsupply.com
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