Bariatric Times July/August 2007

38 Bariatric Times Buyers Guide 2007 and disease management program. Diabetic/Insulin Pumps Insulin pumps/supplies, blood glucose monitors/supplies, footwear, compliance program, and disease management program. EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. BariatricEdgeSM Ethicon Endo-Surgery BariatricEdge is a therapeutic franchise exclusively dedicated to advancing the science of bariatrics and the care of patients through innovative products, professional education, training, research, and development, and practice management support. For more information, contact your local Bariatric Account Manager(BAM). Bridging Health Options, LLC Bariatric Consulting Service Assists with COE prep, risk management, program quality, fiscal design. Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. Network 1™ Through Network 1™, Karl Storz presents webcasts of leading surgeons performing live surgeries at locations around the world. Beyond being an innovative tool for teaching minimally invasive techniques, it provides information to help patients make decisions regarding their own healthcare. Webcasts will focus on various specialities, including bariatric procedures. Matrix Medical Communications, Inc. Bariatric Times Peer-reviewed monthly publication providing articles on clinical developments and relevant news in total bariatric patient care for the allied healthcare professional. Challenges of Caring for the Obese Patient A case study-based text book that teaches multidisciplinary clinicians a humanistic approach to treating obese patients through education on relevant topics. The Emotional First Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery A book written specifically for weight loss surgery patients to teach them the psychological tricks of the trade to help make their weight loss journey successful. Micronutrition for the Weight Loss Surgery Patient Written for healthcare professionals who care for weight loss surgery patients, this is a practical manual for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of nutritional deficiencies. TriLine Medical WoundLink™ Online wound resource, ET consultations, assessment and documentation support, educational resources, survey/outcomes support. Autusuture, United States Surgical Bariatric Support Programs Autosuture’s Bariatric Support Programs provide information and education resources needed to successfully treat bariatric surgery patients. Autosuture Bariatrics offers professional practice management tools including comprehensive turnkey programs, site support for Center of Excellence accreditation, marketing media kits, and practice resource manuals. FINANCING CareCredit CareCredit® Patient Financing Help more patients achieve their weight loss goals with CareCredit payment plans. With our popular no interest and low interest options, patients can immediately start treatment and conveniently pay over time. CareCredit is endorsed by the ASBP and offers high approval rates and credit lines, helping you grow your practice. Bariatric Times • July/August 2007 SIZEWise Rentals, LLC Bari-Rehab Platform™ Width: 39” and 48”; length: 80” and 86”; 30” deck high; 13.5” deck low; modified cardio chair, trendelenburg and reverse trendelenburg; 1,000lb capacity. SW Low-Boy® Width: 35” and 39”; length: 81.75”; bed low: 7”; bed height: 30.5”; modified cardio chair, trendelenburg and reverse trendelenburg; 850lb capacity. TriLine Medical Joerns Bari 10A™ Bariatric Bed Frame 1000-pound capacity, integrated width/length expansion; meets UL60601-2-38 safety standards, integrated scale; hand pendent control. CATHETERS Burman’s Medical Supplies Sterile Intermittent Catheters Sterile intermittent catheters, catheter insertion trays, urinary drainage systems, irrigation trays, leg straps, catheter clamps, plugs. COMMODES Gendron, Inc. Total Solutions For Bariatric Patient Care Gendron provides total solutions for bariatric patient care, including beds, support surfaces, mobility and ambulatory, lifts, transfer and transport products, seating, and hospital products. SIZEWise Rentals, LLC Bari-Drop Arm Commode™ Seat widths 26” or 30”; Use at bedside or over toilet; 750lb capacity. Bari-Shower Commode Chair™ Seat widths 26” or 30”; use at bedside, in shower, as transport, or over toilet; 75 lb capacity. DIABETIC SUPPLIES Burman’s Medical Supplies Diabetic/Glucose Monitoring Devices Insulin pumps/supplies, blood glucose monitors/supplies, footwear, compliance program, HERNIA REPAIR Meshes Synovis Surgical Innovations Veritas® Collagen Matrix Leader in developing implantable, biomaterial devices to reduce the risks of critical surgeries, leading to better patient outcomes. Veritas® Collagen Matrix is a remodelable biologic material that minimizes tissue attachment when in direct contact with viscera. Veritas® offers surgeons a convenient and effective solution for complex abdominal wall repairs. Mast Biosurgery, Inc. SL Mesh Mast Biosurgery SL Mesh is the lightest weight, pure polypropylene mesh available for hernia repair. Other Starsurgical, Inc. Wittmann Patch™ Hook-and-loop Velcro-like fascial prosthesis for temporary bridging of abdominal openings where primary closure is not possible. INFECTION PREVENTION Care-Tech® Laboratories Inc. Barri-Care® Antimicrobial Ointment Broad spectrum, antimicrobial ointment relives itching and protects tissue from moisture and bacterial contamination. MRSA effective. Care-Creme® Antimicrobial Cream Vitamin enriched, soothing antimicrobial cream designed for red, raw, irritate tissue. Eliminates redness, itching, and protects from bacterial invasion. MRSA effective. Clinical Care® Wound Cleanser Safe, gentle antimicrobial cleansing solution for diabetic wounds, skin tears, and bariatric wound care. Broad spectrum topical antimicrobial action against gram-negative, grampositive bacteria, yeast, and fungi. MRSA-effective.

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Cover Editorial Message Table of Contents Editorial Board Letter to the Editor Malpractice Preventative Maintenance: Record Protocols and Happy Lawyers Resolution of Fibromyalgia Following Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass University General Hospital Bariatric Program at University General Hospital Journal Watch Category List Trade Name Index Company Index Products and Services

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