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ri-vital® from Riester is the new portable spot-check monitor that provides reliable and fast measurements of non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), pulse rate and blood oxygen level with exceptional accuracy. This German-engineered monitoring technology, designed for clinics, hospitals and outpatient treatment, provides simultaneous vital sign results in seconds for on-the-spot patient assessment, including a special mode for measuring newborns’ NIBP and an optional infrared thermometer for measuring temperature. It features a simple, easy-to-use menu and results are displayed on a large and bright LCD.

ri-vital® is portable, lightweight and protected by a shock resistant casing and shock absorbing interior attachments; a mobile stand is available as an additional accessory. A wide range of cuffs and different sensor sizes are available and the ergonomic design provides easy storage for the cuffs, sensors and cords. ri-vital® is powered by a durable, lithium-ion rechargeable battery that ensures a sustained, high-power performance.

The ri-vital® portable spot-check monitor has been engineered to protect against the shock of impact due to a fall or other incidents, ensuring continued reliable and fast readings of a patient’s vital signs.

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Blood pressure meters are very sensitive and any force applied to them by banging or dropping them can often damage the internal mechanisms leading to false readings. This can be disastrous for patients and their treatment.

Together with researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Stuttgart, Germany, the Rudolf Riester Company has succeeded in developing a ‘two components’ technology to avoid any potential impact and to protect the measuring system against shock. Riester has used this patent pending innovation to develop the shock-proof R1 sphygmomanometer.

The shock-proof R1 aneroid blood pressure meter is shock proof up to a falling height of 120cm. Its unique features include a new patent pending metal air channel, which results in stable needle deflection in both directions.

The high-precision air release valve can now be turned without any resistance and is resistant to wear and tear. The tube connection at the top of the pressure gauge ensures an unhindered blood pressure measurement.

A further advantage of the new R1 shock proof is the possibility of pumping up the device in less time due to a new ball design with an integrated spoon.

Thanks to the shock-proof blood pressure meter, false readings are now a thing of the past. Tests show that regular meters can deviate up to 10mmHg after shock and vibration damage, whereas Riester shock proof technology barely deviates, up to 3mmHg, well within the accepted legal allowance.

The shock-proof R1 is available in a variety of different sizes and cuff options. In addition, a special set including three different cuff sizes and a storage box is offered.

R1 shock proof is winner of the Focus Green Silver 2008 Design Award.

Riester is offering a 5 year warranty for calibration.

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ri- thermo® N is Riester’s new ergonomic, infrared thermometer for professional use. It can be used in medical practices, hospitals and in the home. Clinically validated, its innovative infrared technology not only allows ri- thermo® N to measure body temperature of children and adults in a matter of seconds, but also the temperature of surfaces, rooms and bathwater between the range of 0-100°C.

Using acoustic signals, ri- thermo® N will indicate when it is ready to measure, when it has completed a reading, detected a fever or has encountered a fault.

Results are shown on a large, backlit LCD display and ri- thermo® N stores the last 12 readings in its memory so values can be compared and temperature curves plotted to monitor patients’ progress over time.

As an energy saving feature, ri- thermo® N will automatically power off after 1 minute after the last reading. A long life battery is supplied along with a hygienic storage container and probe covers. The use of probe covers is essential to receive accurate readings.

Riester also offers a wall mounted version of ri-thermo® N with the added benefits of neat storage and easier attachment of probe covers.

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Riester introduces its new digital blood pressure monitor, ri-champion® N.

ri-champion® N features irregular heartbeat recognition, is fully automatic and delivers fast and precise measurements of blood pressure and pulse rate to ensure accurate diagnosis. It has been designed for both professional use and for use in the patient’s home and is clinically validated to meet high BHS*-standard A/A with its advanced technology.

Readings are shown on a large LCD display with the date and time, and pulse rate measurements are accompanied by an acoustic signal. ri-champion® N automatically stores the last measurement in its system and can hold up to 99 values in its memory.

Easy to use and developed to achieve a high level of accuracy, blood pressure is measured to within ±3mm Hg and pulse to ± 5% of the reading.

Portable at just over 16cm high, it has a modern, ergonomic design that allows the cuff to be stored neatly behind the monitor and operates on 4 included AA batteries, although a mains adapter is optional.

*BHS = British Hypertension Society A/A Standard

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Riester has introduced its new range of rigid and flexible E.N.T. endoscopes and accompanying accessories that meets the demand of ENT specialists. The range includes sinuscopes, otoscopes, naso-pharyngoscopes, light sources and a camera and image processing system.

Sinuscopes are available in 2.7mm and 4.0mm diameter and feature high performance fibre optics to enable high resolution images that are HD ready. Options include 0° or 30° viewing direction with a standard or wide viewing angle. Xenon or LED illumination ensures excellent image clarity for improved examination

The otoscope for ear diagnosis also features high performance optics and xenon or LED illumination, and its small dimensions ensure ease of use and patient comfort. The otoscope is available with a 2.7mm diameter, 0° viewing direction and a wide angle view.

Alternative handles are available with lithium-ion and lithium batteries, making the endoscopes portable. Combining a long lasting lithium-ion battery with energy efficient LED technology creates a sustained high-power performance and significant cost savings.

Naso-Pharyngoscope
The flexible naso-pharyngoscope has been developed with high precision mechanical components in a sturdy casing. Fibre optic bundles facilitate high quality images at 10 mega pixels. Its working length is 300mm with a bendable distal end of 25mm and a viewing angle of 90°.

Laryngo-pharyngoscopes are also available from Riester. The standard laryngo-pharyngoscope has significant depth of focus and panoramic view whereas the tele-laryngo-pharyngoscope offers 2 different magnifications, a panoramic and detailed view, and an additional integrated air channel to avoid condensation.

Camera System
The ri-cam is a compact, user friendly 1CCD camera with integrated electronics that produces excellent image quality. The ergonomic head and TV adapter have been designed to be used with sterile sheaths and gloves.

Image data is transferred to the ri-capture smartbox that can be connected to a pc to process the image. Used in conjunction with the ri-view software, images can be seen live and stored as single images.

The ri-cam, ri-capture and ri-view together create an all-in one digital image processing system and ENT specialists have the choice of either viewing images via a video monitor or laptop.

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