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healthy, nonpregnant women, in whom these cutoffs would still
be considered within the normal reference range.
Untreated Depression and Pregnancy
Untreated depression during pregnancy is associated with an
increased risk for preterm birth and low birth weight — two
of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in infants —
results of a new meta-analysis suggest. “Although this does
not mean that treating depression with antidepressants will
reduce these risks, this is an important piece of information
for clinicians and women to take into account in the decisionmaking
process around management of depression,” said lead
author Alexander Jarde, PhD, postdoctoral fellow, Department
of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton,
Ontario, Canada. The analysis showed that the odds of preterm
birth reported in studies by authors receiving support from
pharmaceutical companies were significantly higher than
the odds reported in studies by authors who did not receive
such support. Researchers performed an exhaustive literature
search for randomized and nonrandomized studies reporting
adverse neonatal outcomes in pregnant women with untreated
depression in comparison with pregnant women without
depression. Studies assessed depression using either a clinical
interview/diagnosis or a screening tool or scale.
NANN PREVIEW
Accriva Diagnostics
Booth 112
What products do you plan to exhibit at NANN?
Accriva Diagnostics will be featuring our Tenderfoot line of
infant heel incision devices ranging from Micro-Preemie to
Toddler sizes. For over 25 years, the Tenderfoot has been the
gold standard in the industry and is the only heel incision device
made in America. We take pride in our quality systems that are
overseen by a team of highly skilled engineers to ensure that we
provide a premium product.
What’s new this year? Tell us about your latest products
or future plans.
None compare to the Tenderfoot’s patented Softsweep
technology. As the originator of heel incision devices, many
have tried to replicate our proprietary technology, but cannot
achieve the same results. When used as intended, the Tenderfoot
produces a consistent incision arc that is controlled to a depth
just above the nerve fibers. This benefits a device that is safe,
easy to use, and virtually pain free with less bruising when
compared with traditional lancet devices.
Why should our readers stop by your display?
At this year’s NANN we will be introducing the Tenderfoot
Educational Kit that can be ordered to help train and educate
your neonatal nursing team. Kits can be ordered by visiting
www.TenderfootCares.com or by stopping by our NANN booth.
The Tenderfoot Educational Kits will include:
• Sample devices for hands-on training
• Newborn-sized foam foot
• Instructional video
• White paper on proper newborn blood collection
Accriva Diagnostics manufactures a range of products to
help support our Neonatal Caregivers. Visit us to learn about
our Hemochron line of products for ECMO centers, and our
Avoximeter 4000 instrument for monitoring MetHb in infants.
CODAN
Booth 220
What products do you plan to exhibit at NANN?
CODAN, a leading medical device manufacturer of high
quality IV delivery systems, will feature Closed Medication
Administration Sets specifically designed for the NICU and PICU
at NANN. The sets focus on infection prevention and offer an
alternative to standard open medication delivery systems that
present a serious health concern and contribute to increased
infection rates.
All-in-one CODAN neonate/pediatric sets eliminate the need
to assemble multiple sets, increase efficiencies of line change
outs and decrease CLABSI rates. Made in the USA product line
includes completely sterile burettes for truly sterile procedures.
• Preassembled Systems Save Precious Setup Time
• 0.2 and 1.2 Micron Air Eliminating Filters
• Needlefree Adapters
• MiniBore and MicroBore Tubing for Low Priming Volume
• Available for Use with Any Syringe Pump
• Color-Coded Clamps for Verification of Medication Use
• Bifurcated, Trifurcated and Quad Furcated Sets
• Reduced Material Management Cost
• Back Check Valves Prevent “Free Flow”
• TPN and Custom Sets
• Non-DEHP and Latex Free
Why should our readers stop by your display?
CODAN is an environmentally conscious manufacturer of clean,
safe and simple specialty products for the Infusion Therapy
Market. CODAN Label product lines include high quality IV sets
and components for neonatal, pediatric, pharmacy, anesthesia,
oncology and cytotoxic drug delivery. Through decades of
experience and working closely with clinical practitioners,
CODAN is committed to innovative applications and new
product development. Our manufacturing schedule is flexible
and we respond quickly to client needs. Custom sets are
available in 4 weeks. For further information, call (800) 332-6326
or visit www.codanuscorp.com.
Draeger
Booth 404
What products do you plan to exhibit at NANN?
Jaundice management, incubators.
What’s new this year? Tell us about your latest products
or future plans.
Dräger will redefine neonatal care with the launch of its new
technology for optimal thermoregulation and developmental care
for neonates.
Why should our readers stop by your display?
Visitors will be able to experience hands on the latest
innovation in thermoregulation technology in more than 10
years.
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