Has anyone tried the new blood tubing that Medisystems is pushing? Shorter lines, not transducer protector or arterial chamber on the arterial line.
They say that the line will give better clearances and we will save money on waste but aren't showing data to support this.
Any info is appreciated.

susan,

When we did our evaluation of the Braun machine we used the lines. I was skeptical at first about not having an arterial chamber but they worked great. As far as less waste goes, I doubt you will see any noticable difference, and for improved clearances, all manufactureres claim this.

Chuck

lines are way to short,waiting from manufacture if they will make any changes
good luck

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Originally posted by Chuck W:
susan,

When we did our evaluation of the Braun machine we used the lines. I was skeptical at first about not having an arterial chamber but they worked great. As far as less waste goes, I doubt you will see any noticable difference, and for improved clearances, all manufactureres claim this.

Chuck

Chuck, I don't think that you had the line that Sue is talking about as I believe it is only for the H or K machines. The standard Braun line is unique as it does not have a pre-pump chamber but still monitors pre-pump arterial pressure, It has a post pump chamber that can allow the user to monitor post pump pressures if desired.
I have seen the line that Sue described. It has no arterial chamber so there is less air/blood contact and uses an in-line sytem to monitor pre-pump pressure. NO Transducer protector is used-monitoring line connected directly to the port. The internal TP can't be contaminated as the in-line system has a non-permeable membrane.
It looks cool and supposedly, the lengths of the lines and lack of air contact helps to improve outcomes.
I don't want to sound like a salesman but I have looked at the line at meetings and if they make it for the Dialog, might try it.