Boy, you guys sure are a gabby bunch. I got back from Vancouver about 30 minutes ago and thought I should read through today's posts before I started in. So, here goes:
First, most of the technical questions we have been asking are on the company's web page. Yes, CPR can be done concurrently. No, the risk of bone infection is not great since the FAST unit is to be left in place no longer than 24 hours.
I, too, got to use the device. Very straight forward. Should require minimal intelligence to use it properly.
All in all, I have come to the conclusion that the company has done a thorough jop covering the technical/medical aspects of design. I believe it will work as intended in most cases. There will probably be some unusual situations where it may not work, but those cases are probably insignificant.
I met Mike Jacobs at the booth and spoke with him and other PYNG personnel briefly. They were all very helpful. I was there between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. There were not a lot of people in the exhibition hall at that time, hence, there were not a lot of people at the PYNG booth either. So I couldn't judge the level of interest or enthusiasm in a meaningful way.
Apparently a few more sites have been selected for additional field trials out of many who have expressed interest. The U.S. military has requested some units for examination and trial. It is not currently known if/when they will be ready to order.
The matters of where/when/who will do the manufacturing are still being studied. There seems to be a possibility that some other firm will do the actual manufacturing. Some experienced, medical device company.
Marketing may be handed over to existing firms which have access to end users, except for large accounts like military which will be handled directly by PYNG.
The device has not yet been used in an emergency situation. Apparently the people in Boston have been close a time or two, but were able to proceed with conventional IV's and so did not have to use FAST.
Removal of the stylet is very simple and takes just a few seconds.
If I have missed anything important, let me know. George E. |
