New products for the flight crew
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NEW PRODUCTS
New Products for the Flight Crew Innovative products have been devel-
oped to make the operations of medical f l ight programs easier and more effective. The following listings include the latest offerings.
hitch adapts to both adult and pediatric patients. Low-profile ischial pad per- mits splint to be applied with minimal movement of the patient's leg. All wide elastic support straps have simple,
step-by-step instructions sewn directly onto them. Folding heel stand lies flat for storage.
Rockford Medical & Safety Co. 800/435-9451
EMERGENCY LOCATORS Ar tex Ai rc ra f t Suppl ies , Inc.
(Canby, OR) has introduced emer- gency locator transmitters engineered for superior performance and reliabil- ity. The transmitters ensure reliable activation and alert pilots when acti- vated, identify pilots' aircraft by ID number, latitude, longitude, and com- municate by synthesized voice (ELS- 10). The transmitters feature a safety test cycle, including cumulative bat- tery power and expiration date (ELS- 10), and meet new FCC frequency standards.
Artex Aircra)~ Supplies, Inc. 800/54 7-8901
FEATURE FOR TWO-WAY PORTABLE RADIOS
Motorola, Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) has announced a new MAN DOWN feature for MT1000 two-way portable radios. The feature allows a radio to perform as a standard portable trans- ceiver and includes an individual unit identification signal transmitted each time the push to talk switch is de- pressed. '~¢oice to follow" option for emergency hands-flee transmission.
Motorola, Inc. Comms. Sector 7O8/397-1000
TRACTION SPLINT Rockford Medical & Safety Com-
pany (Rockford, IL) has introduced the FERNO- TRAC traction splint , wh ich p rov ides me- chanical trac- tion to relieve
pain and reduce the possibility of fur- ther vascular and nerve damage. Sim- ple, adjustable wrap-around ankle
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