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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNeed research assistance from any DU members with medical
expertise - particularly relating to general medical respiratory supplies and Ventilator Circuits.
I have been asked to go online and try to find companies that carry medical supplies under the two categories above. Does anyone have any suggestions of companies that carry any of the following items:
General Respiratory Med Supplies
BiPAP-NIV circuits with expiratory filter if available
HME's EndoTracheal tube sizes 7-8.5 mm ID, most commonly used and pretty much work for all adult patients
Stylets - are malleable metal rods which are covered with a clear plastic sheath with a more or less atraumatic tip that assist with intubation but not super critical
Arterial Blood Gas kits
Suction canisters and tubing
In line suction catheters
ETCO2 detectors can be useful and so can aerosol tee adaptors but not critical.
Ventilator Circuits
ConchaSmart Circuit
Fisher and Paykel RT 210
AirLife Ventilator Cirtcuit OY1778
Medical supplies are not my expertise so any assistance would be really helpful.
gibraltar72
(7,486 posts)avebury
(10,946 posts)are not a normal part of my job.
gibraltar72
(7,486 posts)KY_EnviroGuy
(14,483 posts)try some of the on-line veterinary supply companies such as MedVet. I used to buy a few things that I used for a hobby through those sources.
Of course, those items might not meet the stringent requirement for human use but it appears to be the same stuff.
I would guess our hospital purchasing agents are already hitting those supply chains hard already.