INTRODUCING POLYURETHANE PROTECTIVE BARRIER Designed For Handheld Nursecall Devices

Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) Federal health agencies estimate that about 2 million people develop hospital infections per year The CDC estimates that HAIs are responsible for 90,000 deaths and add $5 billion to patient care costs per year Pennsylvania and other state governments are expressing interest in requiring hospitals to track and report infection rates Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) is becoming more important with the healthcare industry, government and the press

Infection Control JCAHO has pre-published infection control (IC) standards for Hospitals and Long Term Care facilities. Targeted to go into effect Jan Hospitals and Long Term Care facilities will be required to develop or update their current Infection Prevention and Control program Improved patient protection from any device that comes in contact with the patient is required.

The CTD Shield The CTD Shield helps reduce cross- contamination risks associated with in-room handheld devices Single use disposable Easy to install Available for all popular handheld models Cost effective

CDC and HICPAC in 2003 released recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting strategies for environmental surfaces in patient care areas which included the following Use barrier protective coverings as appropriate for non-critical equipment surfaces that are 1) touched frequently with gloved hands during the delivery of patient care; 2) likely to become contaminated with blood or body substances; 3) difficult to clean (e.g., computer keyboards). Category II Category II. Suggested for implementation and supported by suggestive clinical or epidemiologic studies, or theoretical rationale. References extracted from CDC and HICPAC 2003 release Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities page 117 section B and 133 Section E-1-D-3. CDC Recommendations

Biotronix Clinical Engineering announces the results of recent studies conducted by Nelson Laboratories. The studies tested the CTD Shield on Protective Standards for blood and microbiological viral penetration. The Nelson Laboratories’ studies confirm that the CTD Shield is an effective barrier in the prevention of the transfer of viruses and blood-borne pathogens. The complete study can be viewed and downloaded at When used properly, the CTD Shield can play a vital role in developing a program designed to efficiently and effectively help reduce repairs, and cross-contamination risks associated with liquids, bodily fluids, blood-borne pathogens and microscopic viruses. Biotronix Clinical Engineering is committed to provide effective infection control solutions for the medical community. Nelson Laboratories

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CTD SHIELD Applied to Curbell Handsets Model G2 Model G3

CTD Shield Applied to Medtek and Crest Series Handsets

CTD Button Cover

CTD Call Cord The CTD Call Cord is a durable nonporous product that can help reduce cross-contamination risks associated with pull string activated devices when cleaned and disinfected properly. The CTD Call Cord helps to effectively reduce or eliminate the need of call cord replacement due to penetration of liquids, bodily fluids and /or chemicals. The CTD Call Cord is a strategic enhancement to your comprehensive infection control strategy.

SAMPLE IMAGES contaminated The following two slides shows contaminated handheld Nursecall devices that were removed from random patient rooms in two large hospitals. Similar units are currently involved in an on-going Infectious Disease (ID) study that has produced significant findings. Study results to be published soon.

Unknown Contaminants on G2 Model Patient Control Unit Volume Control

Unknown Contaminants on G3 Model Patient Control Unit

HEALTH RELATED STUDIES As the healthcare industry evolves and changes, needs for the patient and staff change as well. In America today there are approximately two hundred eighty million people with 6600 hospitals and one million beds nationwide to serve them. One of the main concerns of hospitals today is how to control or reduce risks of cross contamination from infectious diseases, hidden bacteria, and possible chemical or biological infiltrations. Well-organized efforts have provided good results over the years with traditional methods of cleaning, disinfecting, component replacements and well-established procedures for quality control. Currently, the concerns of a major outbreak of hazardous infectious contaminates could result in major casualties nationwide. It is no surprise that among the CDC’s present challenges is reducing targeted antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections by preventing transmission in healthcare settings. In the quest to reduce cross contamination, many studies have been performed to determine how transmissions are occurring. One such study performed on common household surfaces was released by Dr. Patricia Rusin, Dr. Charles Gerba, and Sheri Maxwell at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ and published by the American Society For Microbiology. For more details on the study performed and released please reference web site tm tm Currently there is a study being performed under the direction of John Young, M.D., in private practice and affiliated with Texas Tech University Health Science Center, utilizing the Bio- MedSheild. The results should be published and released later this year.

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