Bariatric Times July/August 2007

Bariatric Times • July/August 2007 Bariatric Times Buyers Guide 2007 Scale-Tronix, Inc. Slingscales, Stow-a-Weigh Scales Scale-Tronix manufacturers a complete line of scales for all weighing needs. Wheelchair Scales, Bed Scales, Stand-On Scales, Chair Scales, In-Floor Scales, and Stow-A-Weigh Fold-up Scales are just a few of our innovative weighing systems. The weighing platforms are extremely low profile for easy patient access and the weighing process is fully automated. Weight is displayed in pounds or kilos on easy-to-read LED digital readouts. Cordless or line-cord powered, these scales have capacities up to 1000 pounds. SEATING 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. Nemschoff Bariatric Lounge Seating Eight styles rated to hold up to 1,000 pounds. Lifetime warranty. Bariatric Recliner: Rated to hold up to 700 pounds. Lifetime warranty. SEATING CUSHIONS EHOB, Inc. Waffle® Bariatric Seat Cushion The WAFFLE® Bariatric Seat Cushion is specifically designed for the severely overweight individual . The uniform holes and diamond-shaped pattern distributes a patient’s weight more evenly while reducing pressure and shear. The WAFFLE Bariatric cushion eliminates the ‘rocking’ sensation sometimes felt while seated and has been weight tested up to 700 lbs. Optional cushion cover available. SKIN CARE PRODUCTS Cleansers BariPeutic Health™ Dignité™ Cleanse A no-rinse cleanser that gently MDnet Solutions The LeadTracker™ Our proprietary web-based software allows you to track your patients - all while managing your marketing ROI. cleans hair and skin. Specifically designed to clean skin folds. Dignité™ Moisturize Formulated to smooth, nourish, and often the skin, especially the hand, feet, and skin folds. Creams and Moisturizers BariPeutic Health™ Dignité™ Protect A rich skin protectant cream that provides relief from chafing and other skin-on-skin irritations. Skin Preparation Care-Tech® Laboratories Inc. Techni-Care® Surgical Scrub & Prep Broad spectrum antiseptic for pre- and post-surgical care. Excellent for pathogen elimination and cleansing open wounds. MRSA effective. Skin Care Products, Other Coloplast Corp. InterDry™ Ag Textile with Antimicrobial Complex A textile specially designed to manage moisture, fungal infection, odor, and inflammation in skin folds. SOFTWARE Bridging Health Options, LLC BariBase Bariatric database compatible with COE needs, excellent program management, outcomes analysis, and record keeping. Exemplo Medical, LLC eMD for Bariatrics Outcome Tracking & Electronic Health Software Industry leader in highly flexible, fully integrated software used by Bariatric professionals and COE to collect and report clinical and procedural data, review and analyze results, and shape program goals based on outcomes 43 have capacities up to 1000 pounds. Tanita Corporation of America, Inc. BC-418 Segmental Body Composition Calculates body fat %, fat mass, fat free mass, BMI, BMR, patient weight, and total body water WB-110A Digital Scale 600-pound class III NTEP certifiable legal for trade scale with automatic BMI calculations. Wheelchair Scales Detecto Scale Detecto 6550 Folding, Portable Bariatric Scale Wide range of versatility, can be used with wheelchairs, straightlegged chairs, or stand-on scale. Vertical fold-up feature and heavy-duty wheels. Scale-Tronix, Inc. Slingscales, Stow-a-Weigh Scales Scale-Tronix manufacturers a complete line of scales for all weighing needs. Wheelchair Scales, Bed Scales, Stand-On Scales, Chair Scales, In-Floor Scales, and Stow-A-Weigh Fold-up Scales are just a few of our innovative weighing systems. The weighing platforms are extremely low profile for easy patient access and the weighing process is fully automated. Weight is displayed in pounds or kilos on easy-to-read LED digital readouts. Cordless or line-cord powered, these scales have capacities up to 1000 pounds. Tanita Corporation of America, Inc. PW-630U Wheelchair Scale Ultra-low platform, equipped with wheels, allows users to bring scale wherever wheelchair-bound patients require. Other Scales Detecto Scale Detecto 6800 Portable Bariatric Scale Portable; low profile; built-in carrying handle; indicator may be mounted on a wall or desk. Powered by “AA” batteries;10 foot long cable from indicator to the scale. RemedyMD, Inc. BariEMR™ Web-based Bariatric Electronic Health Record CoE/SRC compliant outcomes reporting, lead/marketing, workflow, inventory management, patient portal. Clinical Edition™ Clinical Edition™ takes BariEMR and add the experiences of the BariMD program. HouseCall™ HouseCall™ patients track their diet and exercise; you provide guidance, education, and secure messaging Investigate™ for Bariatrics Web-based clinical research software: Capture outcomes metrics, integrate external data, build study-specific forms and queries. STAPLE LINE REINFORCEMENT Synovis Surgical Innovations Peri-Strips Dry® Staple Line Reinforcement Peri-Strips Dry is a strong and durable reinforcement material that provides enduring staple line support during bariatric surgery. Widely used and highly regarded for more than 10 years, PeriStrips® products have a reputation for results and have more than 40 articles citing efficacy in bariatric and cardiothoracic surgery. Peri-Strips Dry® with Veritas® Collagen Matrix Staple Line Reinforcement Peri-Strips Dry with Veritas is a remodelable, reliable reinforcement material for bariatric and cardiothoracic surgery. It is designed to increase staple line strength while allowing for natural healing. Peri-Strips Dry with Veritas is available for linear and circular staplers. STRETCHERS Hill-Rom Stretchers Hill-Rom’s new line of stretchers feature a 700-pound weight capacity, built-in scale, and an optional five-inch air mattress.

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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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