Abstract: A connector is provided for coupling with an invasive patient interface for providing respiratory support to a patient. The connector comprises a connector body having: (i) an inlet port couplable with a flow source providing a flow of respiratory gas; (ii) a gases exit port; and (iii) a device port couplable with the invasive patient interface. The connector also has a lumen having a first end and a second end. The connector body defines a gas flow path between the inlet port and both the device port and the lumen first end and the lumen second end is disposed outside the device port. The lumen provides improved CO2 clearance. Some embodiments provide for gas sampling and/or variable expiratory resistance.

Abstract: A dressing comprises a delivery vehicle and platelet lysate. The dressing can also include an antimicrobial agent, a hemostatic agent, and a binder. It is contemplated that the dressing can be used for expediting hemostasis, improving antimicrobial activity, minimizing fluid loss, and accelerating wound healing when applied to a wound. The dressing would be useful in applications including military in-theater medical care and for conditions such as diabetic foot ulcers, as well as other applications.

Abstract: A dressing comprises a delivery vehicle and platelet lysate. The dressing can also include an antimicrobial agent, a hemostatic agent, and a binder. It is contemplated that the dressing can be used for expediting hemostasis, improving antimicrobial activity, minimizing fluid loss, and accelerating wound healing when applied to a wound. The dressing would be useful in applications including military in-theater medical care and for conditions such as diabetic foot ulcers, as well as other applications.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to bone marrow aspirate concentrate and the use of the same.

Abstract: A push-pull capacitive micromechanical ultrasound transducer (CMUT) is provided for ultrasound imaging or therapy. Gaps and electrodes on both sides of an electrostatic membrane provide push-pull operation. The membrane is oriented to flex in a direction of acoustic propagation. A surface connected to the membrane may better expose the movement to the acoustic medium even in the push-pull arrangement.

Abstract: An aquatic extraction and filtration device, comprising a portable frame, a screen enclosing the portable frame for blocking solids, and piping coupled within the enclosed portable frame for extracting water. The aquatic extraction and filtration device filtering and moving of water at a first flow rate by a pump, and moving the filtered water through a set of openings at a second flow rate, greater than the first flow rate by the pump. Finally, extracting water through the set of openings at a substantially equal flow rate to that of a third flow rate of water that moves through the pump.

Abstract: A push-pull capacitive micromechanical ultrasound transducer (CMUT) is provided for ultrasound imaging or therapy. Gaps and electrodes on both sides of an electrostatic membrane provide push-pull operation. The membrane is oriented to flex in a direction of acoustic propagation. A surface connected to the membrane may better expose the movement to the acoustic medium even in the push-pull arrangement.

Abstract: Contaminants in ground water, waste water and industrial effluents are removed using a contaminant removing media packed in a radial flow column. The radial flow column includes a fluid chamber having cylindrical inner and outer screens positioned therein. A contaminant removing media is packed in a media bed between the inner and outer screens. Contaminated water is passed through the column with the water passing through the outer screen, the contaminant removing media and out the inner screen. The contaminant removing media preferably has a size in a range between 50-400 mesh and more preferably between 150-400 mesh.