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2024 09 Feb
Anatomical dead space, alveolar dead space, and CO2 elimination: Learn how they can give you an insight into the patient's lung condition. Single breath CO2 analysis: insight into the patient‘s lung condition The volumetric capnogram can also be divided into three areas: Area X ‑ CO2 elimination Area Y ‑ Alveolar...Read more
2024 22 Jan
Hamilton Medical announced that Johannes Bleuel has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Executive Board member, starting from December 1, 2023. In his new position, Johannes will be responsible for overseeing critical functions such as Global Procurement, Product Innovation, Production, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and medin....Read more
2023 05 Dec
Ventilation management is a critical aspect of patient care, and staying at the forefront of this discipline is paramount for healthcare professionals. Hamilton Medical recognizes this need for innovative training tools and is excited to introduce the VenTrainer app, which enables new training opportunities in the world of mechanical ventilation....Read more
2019 24 Jul
Congratulations to our US team who just signed a major capital equipment contract with the US Department of Defence worth up to $150,000,000! Using customers are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. Following a 5-year ECAT contract that ended last year and mainly consisted of the HAMILTON-T1 military transport ventilators,...Read more
2019 25 Jun
Our online survey about how you handle patient-ventilator asynchronies is now closed and the winners have been drawn! The majority of survey participants consider asynchronies to be either very critical or extremely critical for patient safety (66%) and patient comfort (77%). Waveform analysis is the most common method of monitoring and recognizing...Read more
2019 13 Jun
According to a recent publication from Germany, the HAMILTON-T1 is by far the most popular ventilator for use in intensive care transport helicopters in five European countries. The HOVER (Handover of ventilated Helicopter Emergency Medical Service [HEMS] patients in the emergency room) online survey was conducted amongst air rescue organizations...Read more
2019 16 Apr
Waveform analysis and optimization of ventilator settings Anita Orlando, MD, Servizio di Anestesia e Rianimazione I, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, IT Background Asynchronies are a frequent issue in ventilated patients.1They represent a mismatch between the inspiratory and expiratory times of patient and ventilator,...Read more
2019 14 Apr
Our latest e-learning modules include a range of topics in new languages and a second edition for the HAMILTON-C6. At Hamilton Medical College, we are working hard to meet demand and provide our popular e-learning modules in as many languages as possible. The table below shows you the new translations for a total of six different topics....Read more
2019 14 Apr
The new P/V Tool Pro User Guide and Quick Reference Card provide clear, concise instructions for assessing lung recruitability and performing recruitment maneuvers. The User Guide looks briefly at the quasi-static low flow pressure-volume curve and contraindications for lung recruitment, before introducing a two-step approach consisting of...Read more
2019 07 Feb
We have recently expanded our product range with Nuflow single-use nasal cannulas * for high flow oxygen therapy in neonates. The cannulas are available in four different sizes and include one adapter (OD 15 mm) and one pair of fixation patches. These are either small or large, depending on the size of the cannula set, and can also be ordered...Read more
2019 11 Jan
In a recent ruling, the Federal Patent Court recognized claims made by Hamilton Medical AG against Imtmedical AG in a patent infringement case regarding flow sensors. On May 31, 2016, Hamilton Medical AG ("Hamilton") filed a lawsuit against imtmedical AG ("IMT"), Buchs, Switzerland at the Federal Patent Court in Sankt Gallen, Switzerland. In...Read more
2018 16 Mar
Dr. Lluís Blanch, Dr. Jean-Michel Arnal and Prof. Francesco Mojoli discuss why patient-ventilator synchrony is important, how to detect asynchronies, and technical solutions for optimising synchronisation. Definition and clinical effects Patient-ventilator asynchrony occurs when there is a mismatch between the patient’s inspiratory time...Read more
2017 23 Aug
With the new HAMILTON-C6*, Hamilton Medical, expands its portfolio in the high-end ventilation segment and ushers in the next generation of intelligent and versatile ICU ventilators for all patient population. The HAMILTON-C6 represents a new generation of high-end ventilators. The combination of modularity, ease of use, mobility, and advanced features...Read more
2016 02 Dec
The new HAMILTON-C1 neo combines a range of therapy options with maximum mobility in a highly versatile ventilator designed specifically for neonates. With over 30 years of experience in developing intelligent ventilation solutions for patients of all ages, Hamilton Medical has now channeled that wealth of expertise and proven neonatal technology...Read more
2016 13 Sep
After successful 510(k) clearance, Hamilton Medical presents the new active humidifier HAMILTON-H900 in the US. With improved ergonomics, ease of use, and facilitated handling, the HAMILTON-H900 makes humidification one less thing to worry about in critical care. As a manufacturer of Intelligent Ventilation solutions, Hamilton Medical provides...Read more
2016 23 May
Fully-featured ICU ventilation for military patient transports under the world’s toughest conditions Specially modified for military compliance to meet the highest demands in the most challenging environments worldwide, Hamilton Medical’s transport ventilator is now available for use by armed forces to safely accompany critical care patients in...Read more
2016 10 Feb
With a variety of unique features, the new HAMILTON‐C3S offers high‐end ventilation therapy for all patient groups – from neonates to adults. The unique HAMILTON‐C3S is a transportable high‐end ventilator that provides cutting‐edge technology to protect your patient’s lungs and improve the ventilation quality. Thanks to its compact design and the independence...Read more