Press Releases: Terapia Intensiva

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EU Commission gives go-ahead for Draeger-Siemens joint venture

30 aprile 2003

Joint press release from Draeger and Siemens
Luebeck-based Draegerwerk AG und Erlangen-based Siemens Medical Solutions today received approval from the EU Commission for the proposed joint venture in the market for acute hospital care, subject to the following conditions: As announced in early March, Siemens shall sell its Life Support Systems unit (anesthesia and ventilation devices) to a third party. Also, in line with current corporate strategy, the joint venture shall continue to supply open data interfaces to enable integration of its products and devices with those of third parties. More

Siemens and Masimo announce licence and distribution agreement

15 aprile 2003

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. and Masimo Corporation today announced a license and distribution agreement for shipping Siemens INFINITY patient monitors standard with Masimo’s LNOP® Pulse Oximetry Sensors. Additionally, Siemens will make Masimo’s sensors available to its installed customer base. More

Workflow improvements can help address nursing shortages

15 aprile 2003

In response to the international nursing shortage, Siemens Medical Solutions has developed solutions to help nurses save time in the critical care unit. By streamlining workflow processes, nurses are free to focus more time and energy on patient care. More

Siemens Medical Solutions Plans Divestment of Life Support Systems

6 marzo 2003

Siemens Medical Solutions (Med) has announced its intention to divest its Life Support Systems business unit. The planned divestment is in response to objections on competition grounds which the EU anti-trust authorities in Brussels have raised against Siemens' proposed medical critical care joint venture with Lübeck-based Drägerwerk AG. Life Support Systems comprises equipment used to sustain vital functions of patients such as anaesthesiology systems and breathing ventilators used in operation theatres and intensive care units. More