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BoehringerTalks
Welcome to BoehringerTalks, the show where we answer questions you, our customer, have using our over 50 years of industry knowledge and expertise. Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode discussing our products and related clinical topics. --- (The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the author's own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Boehringer Laboratories, LLC. as a whole. The material and information presented here are for general information purposes only.)
Episodes
36 episodes
Are you on my GPO?
You want to know, “Are you on my GPO?”We need to know, “Suction Regulators: Capital or Commodity?”The answer to this simple question may determine where our suction regulators are contracted.
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Episode 36
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What is incontinence-associated dermatitis and how can I prevent it?
Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD), sometimes referred to as perineal dermatitis, is an inflammation of the skin associated with exposure to urine or stool. IAD effects are costly, painful, and, for the most part, preventable. Although fu...
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Episode 35
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3:50
Slip-and-Fall Accidents in Hospitals
According to the National Safety Council, falls are one of the leading causes of accidental injuries in the U.S. These unintentional falls account for roughly 8.9 million visits to the emergency department each year.
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Episode 34
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4:37
Can you perform robot-assisted bariatric surgeries better with ViSiGi?
When you think about your robot-assisted bariatric surgeries and reflect on how efficient you have become with as technologically advanced a machine as there is, what is one part of the process you find could be improved? For many, the answer d...
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Episode 33
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2:47
Villanova College of Professional Studies: Leadership Certificate Course - A Review
Boehringer's 4th Value is "We provide the opportunity to grow professionally for those who have chosen to join us in our Mission." This week, Brit interviews Ed Pearlstein, the VP of Sales and National Accounts, on his experience with the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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7:25
“Getting Into Going Green” with Boehringer Regulators
An Outpatient Surgery Magazine article prompts us to think about the small steps it takes to move towards a more sustainable surgery. Claire Duncan proposes that "do no harm," while it guides the culture of patient care, also can extend ...
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Episode 31
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4:17
Weight Loss Achieved through Metabolic Surgery and COVID-19 Infection
A March 2022 article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that among patients with obesity, weight loss achieved with surgery, compared with no surgery, was associated with a significantly lower risk of hospitaliza...
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Episode 30
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4:16
What are suction regulators used for in a clinical setting?
Suction regulators play a vital part in medical management, from removing hemorrhages in an emergency to maintaining an appropriate vacuum for gastrointestinal secretions, appearing in nearly every patient care area of the hospital. They conver...
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Episode 29
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3:11
The Plastic Suction Regulator Jobs Program
Whenever we go into a Biomed shop and see bins of broken plastic suction regulators, we see not only wasted capital but also wasted future human capital. Your BioMed shop can't afford to be a jobs program—not in the twenty-first century. The mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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3:46
Suction v.s. Flow in the medical industry
While suction is one of the most used treatments in a medical facility, it is also possibly the most misunderstood. Medical flow is an act of fluid, or air, running smoothly through a tube from the patient to the collection canister. Flow is af...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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3:07
"Mastering the Complex Sales" - A Review
Brit interviews Senior Regional Sales Director, Brandon Castro, about "Mastering the Complex Sales: How to Compete and Win When the Stakes Are High!" by Jeff Thull. According to GoodReads, "It presents The Prime Process--a diagnostic, customer-...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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15:46
Music in the OR: A Help or a Hindrance?
Many surgeons report an improved temperament and less mental fatigue if music plays during a procedure, suggesting that it may enhance their performance. However, surgeons also feel that background music makes communication more difficult and i...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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4:02
How do CAUTIs affect HAC Scores?
External female urinary management systems work to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). However, reports have been filed that specific systems increase the rate of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs). The greate...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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4:02
The History of the Foley Catheter
The Foley catheter was designed and introduced in the early 1930s as a reliable, self-retaining, balloon-tipped catheter for continuous bladder drainage.
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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4:07
How many suction regulators do I need?
The best way to determine your clinical need is to look at the various interventions you do: Emergency Suction, Oral Suction, Closed Suctioning, Nasogastric Drainage, Subglottic Suction, and Chest Drainage.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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6:10
Waste Anesthetic Gas Disposal (WAGD) for your Oxygenator
The goal of the pump-mounted WAGD, like that on the Boehringer Laboratories VAVD Controllers, is to be slightly above the sweep flow, to gently pull the anesthetic gas and room air into the scavenge line. By doing so, you safely and successfull...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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4:02
"When Breath Becomes Air" - A Review
Brit interviews Project Engineer Will Dackis about "When Breath Becomes Air" by Paul Kalanithi. According to GoodReads, When Breath Becomes Air is "a profoundly moving, exquisitely observed memoir by a young neurosurgeon faced wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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15:26
The effect of canister placement on female external catheters
When using female external catheters (FECs) such as PureWick® and PrimaFit®, the location of the suction canister is a crucial and often overlooked aspect of the clinical setup.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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3:35
Looking to add critical care beds?
Critical Care patients typically require above-average equipment use, meaning an increased need for suction and electrical ports. Supplemental oxygen is great, but you need an open airway. Wheeling equipment into a room is easy, but changes to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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2:37
Are multi-use bougies a cause for concern?
Hospitals utilize both multi and single-use bougies. While manufacturers’ recommendations for cleaning and maintenance require high-level disinfection of bougies, many hospitals do not adhere to these standards. As a single-use device, VISIGI® ...
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Episode 17
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3:23
Does bariatric surgery help decrease diastolic heart failure?
On September 16, 2021, General Surgery News released an article headlined “Bariatric Surgery Decreases Hospital Admissions for Diastolic Heart Failure,” which summarizes new research presented at the 2021 annual meeting of the American Society ...
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Episode 16
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3:44
Do I need a Bottle or Gravity Trap on my suction regulator?
Every suction collection circuit must use a suction canister to prevent fluids from entering the regulator and central suction system. These canisters will employ a shutoff mechanism to avoid overflow. Either by human error or manufacturing def...
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Episode 15
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5:32
"Can't Hurt Me" - A Review
Brit interviews New Business Development Manager Katherine Martin about a book she recently read, "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins. According to Amazon, "In Can't Hurt Me, he shares his astonishing life story and reveals that most of u...
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Episode 14
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7:40