Abstract: A multi-layered and reversible sweatband is disclosed. A sweatband may include an outer wicking sheath made of eco-friendly and antimicrobial bamboo blended with a stretchable material such as nylon, lycra or spandex. The sweatband may also include a second wicking sheath having an absorbent material comprised mainly of bamboo maintained with the second wicking sheath. These layers are preferably mirrored and stitched together in such a way that two absorbent layers are facing each other in combination with double wicking layers on each side of the side-by-side absorbent layers. The sweatband maintains its structure without the use of a fastening device and is fully reversible. The sweatband may include multiple designs and ornamentations, and can be placed on multiple body parts due to its variability in sizing based on the length and width of the fabric used. Methods of manufacturing sweatbands in accordance with the present inventions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, kits, and methods for positioning a suction catheter in the airway of a patient. The kit includes a suction catheter a suction connector configured to attach or releasably attach to the suction catheter, and a delivery' device configured to deliver the suction catheter along an endotracheal tube to a suction location. After positioning the tip of the suction catheter at the suction location, the delivery device is removed and the suction connector is attached to the catheter.

Abstract: A multi-layered and reversible sweatband is disclosed. A sweatband may include an outer wicking sheath made of eco-friendly and antimicrobial bamboo blended with a stretchable material such as nylon, lycra or spandex. The sweatband may also include a second wicking sheath having an absorbent material comprised mainly of bamboo maintained with the second wicking sheath. These layers are preferably mirrored and stitched together in such a way that two absorbent layers are facing each other in combination with double wicking layers on each side of the side-by-side absorbent layers. The sweatband maintains its structure without the use of a fastening device and is fully reversible. The sweatband may include multiple designs and ornamentations, and can be placed on multiple body parts due to its variability in sizing based on the length and width of the fabric used. Methods of manufacturing sweatbands in accordance with the present inventions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for measuring a distance in an airway. In some instances, the devices may comprise an outer shaft and an inner shaft that is slidably disposed in a lumen of the outer shaft. An expandable stopper may be positioned at a distal end of the inner shaft, which may be configured to engage a carina of a patient. The device may comprise one or more alignment markings and one or more displacement markings that may be used to measure a distance between a distal tip of an endotracheal tube and the carina. In some variations, measurement may be facilitated by the use of an alignment guide that may attach to a predetermined portion of an endotracheal tube.

Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for measuring a distance in an airway. In some instances, the devices may comprise an outer shaft and an inner shaft that is slidably disposed in a lumen of the outer shaft. An expandable stopper may be positioned at a distal end of the inner shaft, which may be configured to engage a carina of a patient. The device may comprise one or more alignment markings and one or more displacement markings that may be used to measure a distance between a distal tip of an endotracheal tube and the carina. In some variations, measurement may be facilitated by the use of an alignment guide that may attach to a predetermined portion of an endotracheal tube.

Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for positioning a suction catheter in the airway of a patient. The systems may comprise a suction catheter, a delivery device, and/or a stylet. The delivery device may comprise an elongate shaft, an atraumatic distal end, an elongate passageway, and a retention element configured to releasably couple to an endotracheal tube. The suction catheter may be positioned in the elongate passageway, and the delivery device may help advance the suction catheter into the airway of a patient. In some variations, the delivery device may comprise elements configured to release the suction catheter in the airway after positioning.

Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for positioning a suction catheter in the airway of a patient. The systems may comprise a suction catheter, a delivery device, and/or a stylet. The delivery device may comprise an elongate shaft, an atraumatic distal end, an elongate passageway, and a retention element configured to releasably couple to an endotracheal tube. The suction catheter may be positioned in the elongate passageway, and the delivery device may help advance the suction catheter into the airway of a patient. In some variations, the delivery device may comprise elements configured to release the suction catheter in the airway after positioning.

Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for positioning a suction catheter in the airway of a patient. The systems may comprise a suction catheter, a delivery device, and/or a stylet. The delivery device may comprise an elongate shaft, an atraumatic distal end, an elongate passageway, and a retention element configured to releasably couple to an endotracheal tube. The suction catheter may be positioned in the elongate passageway, and the delivery device may help advance the suction catheter into the airway of a patient. In some variations, the delivery device may comprise elements configured to release the suction catheter in the airway after positioning.

Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for measuring a distance in an airway. In some instances, the devices may comprise an outer shaft and an inner shaft that is slidably disposed in a lumen of the outer shaft. An expandable stopper may be positioned at a distal end of the inner shaft, which may be configured to engage a carina of a patient. The device may comprise one or more alignment markings and one or more displacement markings that may be used to measure a distance between a distal tip of an endotracheal tube and the carina. In some variations, measurement may be facilitated by the use of an alignment guide that may attach to a predetermined portion of an endotracheal tube.

Abstract: This invention relates to unit dosage forms of temozolomide. These unit dosage forms are particularly well-suited for decreasing the pill burden and increasing patient compliance. The invention also relates to methods of treating proliferative disorders in a patient with these unit dosage forms. The invention additionally relates to kits comprising these unit dosage forms.

Abstract: A nonwoven fabric composite that comprises at least one extensible layer of elastomeric fine fibers treated with a wetting agent is provided. The nonwoven fabric composite can be used a barrier layer or a wrap for an absorbent materials to prevent particles form migrating out of the absorbent material.