Topical Hemostatic Agent

Category Hemostasis Typical Use Promote clotting at bleeding surfaces. Description Materials such as oxidized regenerated cellulose, gelatin sponges, collagen, or thrombin based products applied directly to bleeding surfaces to promote clot formation and control capillary or oozing hemorrhage when conventional ligation is impractical. Topical hemostatic agents are used in surgical fields, trauma care, and endoscopic … Read more

Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer

Category Neonatology Screening Typical Use Estimate neonatal bilirubin noninvasively to screen for hyperbilirubinemia. Description A handheld device that measures skin reflectance to estimate bilirubin levels, providing rapid, noninvasive screening at the bedside to identify infants who may require serum bilirubin testing and phototherapy, reducing painful blood draws when used appropriately. Transcutaneous readings are influenced by … Read more

Arthroscope

Category Surgical Endoscopy Typical Use Visualize and treat joint pathology. Description A small diameter endoscope used to inspect and treat intra articular pathology in joints such as the knee, shoulder, and ankle, enabling procedures like meniscal repair, synovectomy, and ligament reconstruction through minimally invasive portals. Arthroscopy provides direct visualization of cartilage, ligaments, and synovium with … Read more