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Gold/Mining/Energy : PYNG Technologies -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: fast-tracker who wrote (1637)	3/26/1998 10:10:00 PM
From: george eberting	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 8117

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.

To: fast-tracker who wrote (1637)	3/26/1998 10:11:00 PM
From: doby	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8117

I agree. The method of choice for me would be the traditional method. Provided time is on my side. I'll take my chances with a 10% miss. But in a life and death situation and with heavy blood loss. Who cares, just give me the dam thing. thanks for the info

To: fast-tracker who wrote (1637)	3/27/1998 12:56:00 AM
From: doby	Respond to of 8117

fast-tracker: I knew that given time, I'd think of another question. During your time spent at pyt's presentation. Did you pick up on fast 1's main market focus. Hospitals etc. I'm also curious to know if pyng touched on it's value in field emergencies. In B.C. there are restrictions as to who can administer IV. I'm wondering if they forsee a change because of it's simplicity. For example, most small towns have ambulance attendents and are not permitted to administer IV. thanks

To: fast-tracker who wrote (1637)	3/27/1998 2:14:00 AM
From: gil	Respond to of 8117

Hello fast-tracker I was searching for the infection rate from Intasseous Infusion but seemed to have lost the site. Never mind because it was minute. I have a few questions though... 1- Does hydraulic resistance of the bone marrow restrict flow? With the bag used in I.V they place it about 6 feet to get that. 2- Are rates much different between using this device via the sternum lower leg Tibia? 3- Can the FAST1 be used on the Tibia if an upper chest wound prevents such access? 4- And this one is off the wall. but can an air embolism happen. gil.