In the present study, we compare a new carbon dioxide (CO2) absorbent, Yabashi lime(®) with a conventional CO2 absorbent, Sodasorb(®) as a control CO2 absorbent for Compound A (CA) and Carbon monoxide (CO) productions. Four dogs were anesthetized with sevoflurane. Each dog was anesthetized with four preparations, Yabashi lime(®) with high or low-flow rate of oxygen and control CO2 absorbent wit...

We have outlined our progress with respect to developing a novel device for monitoring oral samples for bacterial and/or viral pathogens. The system is based on an existing device for measuring drugs of abuse in an oral sample. The sample is collected on an absorbent pad that delivers a metered dose to the cassette. The sample is then separated into 4 channels for the detection of antigen, RNA ...

Rapid confirmation of herpes simplex virus (HSV) is essential in many clinical settings. Viral isolation in cell culture is the standard method for diagnosing HSV infection, with confirmation by specific immunological staining. The performance of the Rapid Absorbent Matrix Pad (RAMP) HSV culture confirmation test was evaluated with specimens obtained from 71 patients with suspected HSV infectio...

This paper presents a rotary device designed for facile delivery of multiple reagents to a paper strip for multistep assays. Its purpose is to allow users to easily perform multistep assays and achieve sensitive detection. While the test strip remains stationary, rotating the top piece of the device aligns the reagent and absorbent pads to each end of the paper strip and initiates fluid flow. F...

An immunochromatographic assay (ICA) based on competitive antigen-coated format using colloidal gold as the label was developed for the detection of the organophosphorus insecticide chlorpyrifos. The ICA test strip consisted of a membrane with a detection zone, a sample pad and an absorbent pad. The membrane was separately coated with chlorpyrifos Hapten-OVA conjugate (test line) and anti-mouse...

OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy and safety of an external urethral barrier for the management of mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence in adult women. METHODS Four hundred eleven women with the symptom of stress urinary incontinence in 12 United States centers participated. Additional inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied before protocol device use, and ultimately 390 subjects...

Retained foreign body is a recognized complication of abdominal, pelvic, and thoracic surgery and a cause of medical malpractice. Efforts to reduce its incidence include safe exposure and the use of fewer laparotomy pads. The EZ DASH is an absorbent 12-thickness laparotomy pad covering a malleable stainless steel mesh, providing both the needed retraction and a reduction in the use of individua...

Eighty breastfeeding women were studied in their first four months post-partum to assess the frequency of adverse events (mastitis, thrush, duct clogging, nipple injury, and breast milk supply issues) in subjects using traditional cotton absorbent pads and silicone nonabsorbent pads. The subjects were randomized to silicone versus cotton pads and assessed monthly via telephone interview by a bl...