The Cleveland Clinic Implements Anodyne Therapy Treatment Programs

       Anodyne Therapy™ (Tampa, Fla) announces that the Cleveland Clinic Health System is implementing use of the Anodyne Therapy System™ in its Home Health Agency, Wound Care Center, and Wooster Podiatry and Physical Therapy Clinics. The Cleveland Clinic Health System has been using the Anodyne Therapy System on an evaluation basis since April 2005 adjunctively with its advanced wound care protocols and physical therapy interventions to significantly increase circulation for wound healing, reduce pain, and improve balance—particularly in patients with peripheral neuropathy. Based on exceptional therapeutic results, they have decided to permanently implement Anodyne Therapy as part of their regular plans of care for those patients who would benefit from its use.
       Anodyne Therapy treatments are currently available nationwide at more than 3,500 outpatient therapy facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices, and home health agencies to improve functional outcomes for patients suffering from peripheral neuropathy, chronic pain, and a broad range of other health problems. Products are also available for convenient home use.
       Visit http://www.anodynetherapy.com for more information.

Anasept™ Antiseptic Gel Kills Bacteria, Fungi, and Viruses

       Anasept Antiseptic Skin and Wound Gel is a safe topical hydrogel with exceptionally rapid broad-spectrum bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal properties. Anasept Gel’s bactericidal properties are effective against antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). There is no known microbial resistance to Anasept Skin and Wound Gel. The gel is available in 3-oz tubes.
       Anasept Antiseptic Skin and Wound Gel is a pure viscous hydrogel that is completely colorless, isotonic, noncytotoxic, and tissue-compatible. Anasept Skin and Wound Gel has a 2-year shelf life when stored at normal room temperature up to 25°C (77°F). Anasept Gel was shown to maintain microbiocidal activity 24 hours after application and repeated exposure to high concentrations of pathogenic microorganisms in a simulated wound environment.
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The Chronic Pain Network™ Offers Education Program for Pain Management Professionals

       The Chronic Pain Network™ (CPN) is the only comprehensive, integrated, and aligned national pain management education program developed by clinicians for clinicians. The network provides a singular resource for practitioners and patients to support appropriate patient pain assessment, treatment, and balanced risk management of chronic pain.
       The network provides healthcare professionals an array of tools and resources to address individual patient needs. A key component of the CPN is the Chronic Pain Management Resource System, which includes a Clinical Resource Kit and a Regulatory Resource Kit.
       The Clinical Resource Kit is a comprehensive, customizable patient assessment and pain management resource. This resource includes assessment and documentation forms and patient education forms.
The Regulatory Resource Kit provides an overview of regulatory requirements relevant to healthcare professionals who prescribe pain medication. The Regulatory Resource Kit works in tandem with the Clinical Resource Kit to support clinicians by providing easy access to information on the legal and regulatory guidelines surrounding pain management.
The Chronic Pain Network features online tools where members can access the latest information and resources on pain management. Patient education materials include a pain diary, frequently asked questions about sustained-release opioids, and information on managing insomnia and side effects.
       Visit http://www.chronicpainnetwork.com for more information.