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2005 PAS Annual Meeting

May 14 –17 
Washington, DC

Exhibitors and Product Descriptions

(last updated may 2, 2005)

The PAS Technical Exhibition will take place in the Washington Convention Center. The exhibits are designed to inform attendees about available products and services. 

See you in Washington, DC!


Advanced Imaging Research, Cleveland, OH—Booth 269  ADVANCED IMAGING RESEARCH along with our European partner LMT offers a complete solution for safe and effective intrahospital transport and diagnostic MRI of pre- and term neonates. The MRI compatible Neonate Imaging Sub-System NISS-MR(r) consists of an Incubator, battery-powered Trolley, Ventilator, air/oxygen tanks with nasal annual hook-up, Infusion Pumps, Monitor, and Neonate Head and Body MRI Coils. Please stop by Booth 269 to touch-and-feel a complete unit in D.C. or visit us on the web at www.advimg.com.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Rockville, MD—Booth 643

Airborne Life Support Systems/VIA Medical, Austin, TX—Booth 510   AIRBORNE LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS manufactures customized modular infant and pediatric transport systems complete with patient monitoring and ventilation for in-house, ambulance, and aircraft transports. VIA MEDICAL manufactures automated, closed loop systems for real time blood gas and chemistry analysis at patient bedside. Units attach to standard UAC to eliminate blood loss. 

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Washington, DC—Booth 204

American Academy of Pediatrics, Elk Grove Village, IL—Booth 257   The American Academy of Pediatrics, an organization of 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists, publishes professional and patient education materials. Ask about the AAP clinical manuals featuring the definitive pediatric infectious disease reference, Red Book: 2003 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases—26th Edition, Pediatric Clinical Practice Guidelines & Policies, the new Pediatric Pain Management, and various CME opportunities.

Exhibit Hall Hours

Saturday, May 14
4:00pm–7:30pm
(PAS-Sponsored Opening Reception)

Sunday, May 15
11:00am–3:00pm
(Complimentary Snacks and Beverages)

Monday, May 16
3:00pm–6:45pm
(Complimentary Snacks and Beverages) 

Exhibit Hall Daily Raffle

Winners daily!

Digital camera
or
Complimentary registration fee 
to attend the 2006 PAS Annual Meeting 
in San Francisco, CA!

For a chance to win one of these fabulous gifts, stop by the display table outside the exhibit hall each day of the exhibits (Saturday–Monday) and pick up your raffle ticket for that day. Have it stamped at each of the 4 raffle stations in the Exhibit Hall (see the interactive Exhibit Hall Map for locations). Drop your stamped ticket in the PAS Resource Center, Booth #149 or at exhibitor registration. Winners will be posted at the PAS Resource Center and the Information Desk in the Grand Lobby East the following day.

American Diabetes Association, Alexandria, VA—Booth 454  The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information, and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities nationwide. The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

American Society of Hematology, Washington, DC—Booth 565  The American Society of Hematology Self-Assessment Program (ASH-SAP) Second Edition has enhanced and expanded its pediatric content from the first edition. Pediatric co-authors were added to each chapter providing deeper coverage. The ASH-SAP is an essential resource for pediatricians in hematology and oncology and internists. Visit www.ash-sap.org for more information.

American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) Resource Center—Booth 463  The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology is a multidisciplinary society of more than 1200 members dedicated to promoting optimal care of children and adolescents with blood disorders and cancer by advancing research, education, treatment, and professional practice. The official journal of ASPHO is Pediatric Blood and Cancer. The society also publishes an electronic newsletter, the President's Letter and presents a biannual Review Course in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.

American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) Resource Center—Booth 435  Visit the ASPN Resource Center in the Exhibit Hall at Booth 435 for information regarding ASPN membership and newsletters; ASPN's clinical affairs, public policy, research, training and certification; and workforce initiatives. Society leadership will be on hand to answer questions.

Anew International, Debary, FL—Booth 157  We sell a product that we developed for the medical field 14 years ago. Our product fills the need medical professionals have—dry, cracking cuticles, and problem nails from continuous hand scrubbing, alcohol use, and powder found in gloves.

Association of Occupational & Environmental Clinics (AOEC), Washington, DC—Booth 615  The Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU) Program is comprised of thirteen sites that provide free telephone/email clinical consultation, education and referrals to health professionals and the general community regarding pediatric environmental health concerns. Staff will be available to provide information about PEHSU services and information for the various sites.

Astellas Pharma US, Inc., Deerfield, IL—Booth 365  Astellas Pharma US, Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma, Inc., is a research-based pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the health of people around the world through innovative pharmaceutical products. Astellas ranks among the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world. For more information on Astellas, please go to www.astellas.com/us.

AstraZeneca, Cheshire, England—Booth 270/272  AstraZeneca is at the forefront of research to find new medicines designed to improve the health and quality of life of patients around the world. Our success is based on a commitment to discovery; finding new ideas which in turn help to improve effective treatments that make a real difference.

Athena Diagnostics, Inc., Worchester, MA—Booth 159

Barth Syndrome Foundation, Merritt Island, FL—Booth 357  A non-profit group guiding the search for a cure, educating and supporting physicians and fostering an informed and caring community for families affected by Barth syndrome.

Bayer Healthcare, Biological Products Division, West Haven, CT—Booth 470     Bayer Healthcare, Biological Products Division invites you to visit booth # 470 to learn about KOGENATE FS(r), Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant) Formulated with Sucrose.  2.5ml Reconstitution volume, Double Viral inactivated, No human albumin used in purification and final formulation.

B. Braun Medical, Bethlehem, PA—Booth 327  B. Braun Medical, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative healthcare products and programs designed to improve both patient and clinician safety. See our LidoSite(tm) Topical System (10% lidocaine HCl with 0.1% epinephrine topical iontophoretic patch)—a 10 minute alternative to EMLA cream. Learn more about our unique DUPLEX piggyback antibiotics delivery system, and our PVC-free, DEHP-free EXCEL(r) and PAB(r) IV containers. Visit us on the web at www.bbraunusa.com.

Beevers Mfg, McMinnville, OR—Booth 226  Beevers Manufacturing is a small, Oregon-based company developing products for NICU/PICU niche applications. See our NCPAP nasal seal, the "Cannulaide," and the "Tilson Trach Guard," a tracheostomy protective device.

Biocodex, Inc., Creswell, OR—Booth 541  Biocodex, Inc. makers of Florastor (Saccharomyces boulardii) which promotes and maintains intestinal health is proud to introduce our NEW Florastor Kids. Florastor Kids the same high quality product is NOW available as 250 mg sachets. This new product will be more convenient for many of your patients and also more flexible for prescribing.

BioLife, LLC, Sarasota, FL—Booth 472  QR Powder is a revolutionary breakthrough in the treatment of nosebleeds and bleeding wounds. It is safe for children and adults; does not work by cauterization leaving the tissue undamaged and healthy. QR Powder works independently of the blood's natural clotting mechanism. It is effective for those who bleed easily.

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., Novato, CA—Booth 427/429  BioMarin Pharmaceutical develops and commercializes innovative biopharmaceuticals for serious diseases and medical conditions. Approved products include Orapred(r) (prednisolone sodium phosphate oral solution) for severe asthma and Aldurazyme(r) (laronidase) for mucopolysaccharidosis I. Clinical-stage product candidates include rhASB (galsulfase) for mucopolysaccharidosis VI and PhenoptinT (sapropterin hydrochloride) for phenylketonuria. Additional/full prescribing information: www.BMRN.com.

bioMerieux, Durham, NC—Booth 219   

Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, IA—Booth 515  Outstanding opportunities to practice in Iowa's only children's hospital—part of a nationally recognized heath system—ACGME Pediatric Residency Program—Blank Hospital has the only pediatric Emergency Department in Iowa. Stop by our booth and visit with our representatives.

Brookes Publishing, Baltimore, MD—Booth 413   Visit our booth and receive 20% off titles on medical, early intervention, infant mental health and more; including NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale by Barry Lester, Ph.D. and The Capute Scales: Cognitive Adaptive Test and Clinical Linguistic and Auditory Milestone Scale by Pasquale J. Accardo, M.D., and Arnold J. Capute, M.D.

Bunnell Incorporated, Salt Lake City, UT—Booth 571/573  Bunnell Incorporated is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in the ventilation industry. The Life Pulse High-Frequency Jet ventilator has passed the test of time. Its therapeutic flexibility makes it an indispensable tool in many NICUs and PICUs. Bunnell is experienced, supportive, and committed. That's why you can Breathe Easy with Bunnell!

Cambridge University Press, New York, NY—Booth 355  Visit Cambridge University Press to review our new titles, including the Textbook of Pediatric HIV Care, edited by Steven Zeichner and Jennifer Read; The Treatment of Gait Problems in Cerebral Palsy, edited by James R. Gage; and Pediatric Orthopedics for Primary Care Physicians, 2/e by Dennis Weiner and Kerwyn Jones.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "Learn the Signs. Act Early" Campaign, Atlanta, GA—Booth 207  "Learn the Signs. Act Early" campaign is designed to educate parents about childhood development, including early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, and to promote early action among parents and health care professionals if they suspect a delay. Visit www.cdc.gov/actearly and booth #207 for more information.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA—Booth 222  Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, a not-for-profit organization, is one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country. With 430 licensed beds in two hospitals, Children's is nationally recognized in cardiac, cancer, transplant, orthopaedic, and neonatal care, as well as in many other pediatric specialties. Visit www.choa.org.

Children's Hospital of Richmond, Richmond, VA—Booth 308  Children's Hospital of Richmond, Virginia is a specialty pediatric facility with inpatient and outpatient programs in various specialty areas of medicine, such as Rehabilitation, Pediatric Feeding Disorders, and Rheumatology. The hospital also provides specialized long-term care, pediatric therapy services, and many unique programs for children with special health care needs.

Children's Medical Ventures, Norwell, MA—Booth 508  Children's Medical Ventures is the heart of developmental care. We feature developmentally supportive products, education programs, and consulting services that support the appropriate development of preterm, ill, and healthy newborns. Products include positioning aids, pacifiers, diapers, bilirubin, and apnea monitoring devices and a wide range of innovative items for babies.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH—Booth 613  Cincinnati Children's Hospital is dedicated to serving the health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents and to providing research and teaching programs that ensure the highest quality of care. The Cincinnati Children's booth will exhibit referral information, fellowship & residency training programs, CME opportunities, specialty care programs, clinical trial information, and employment opportunities.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH—Booth 469  Through specializing in medical care, research, and education, Cincinnati Children's Hospital is working hard to change the outcome for children around the world. We are dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovation and family-center care. At Cincinnati Children's, families, parents, and medical professionals work together to provide the best possible care.

Columbus Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH—Booth 526  Columbus Children's Hospital features a 323-bed tertiary facility, an extensive ambulatory network, Columbus Children's Research Institute (CCRI), and Pediatric Clinical Trials International. CCRI is one of the country's top 10 NIH-funded, freestanding pediatric centers. A clinical volume of nearly 500,000 patients visits annually support extensive residency and education programs.

Commonwealth Emergency Physicians, Leesburg, VA—Booth 551

Contemporary Pediatrics, Duluth, MN—Booth 223 

Cooley's Anemia Foundation, Flushing, NY—Booth 562  The Cooley's Anemia Foundation works to educate the public and medical profession about thalassemia and the importance of trait screening through a variety of media. CAF maintains a supply of educational materials such as newsletters, brochures, fact sheets booklets, and videos, many of which are free upon request.

Crib Notes Software, Bryn Mawr, PA—Booth 553  Crib Notes™ is the only complete electronic medical record system and clinical database engineered specifically for the NICU. Crib Notes software is ready to go and seamlessly integrates with hospital enterprise systems. With built-in communication systems, clinical summaries, and To-Do lists, Crib Notes helps everyone in the NICU do their job better and faster.

D2 Market Research, Freehold, NJ—Booth 548  D2 Market Research provides marketing research and consulting services to the pharmaceutical industry. Physicians are invited to stop by our booth, fill out a short questionnaire, and receive a gift for your participation. Industry marketing researchers are also welcome to inquire about our services.

Dayton Children's Medical Center, Dayton, OH—Booth 104  Dayton Children's Medical Center is the only facility in its region dedicated exclusively to caring for children through a variety of pediatric services. Stop by our booth (104) to find out about opportunities in several pediatric subspecialties.

Dey, L.P., Napa, CA—Booth 627/629/631  DEY, L.P. is a specialty respiratory pharmaceutical company that puts "patients first." We develop, manufacture, and market innovative airway and allergy medications that save and improve lives. DEY is a leader in sterile generic and branded unit-dose inhalation solution products. Our portfolio includes DuoNeb®, AccuNeb®, EpiPen®, Auto-Injector, and Curosurf®.

Discovery Laboratories, Inc., Doylestown, PA—Booth 605 

Dräeger Medical, Telford, PA—Booth 321/323  Dräeger Medical develops, manufactures, and sells medical equipment, services, and integrated solutions for the acute care areas worldwide. Our innovative solutions support clinical processes and enable effective and cost-efficient patient care in all CareAreas™: from Emergency Care, the Operating Room and Anesthesia to Critical Care and Perinatal Care.

Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, IN—Booth 457  We provide "Answers that Matter" through scientific innovation, deep clinical medical expertise, and exceptional customer service, to enable people to live longer, healthier and more active lives.

Emergency Physicians' Medical Group, Canton, OH—Booth 641  Emergency Physicians' Medical Group is a leading provider of emergency physician staffing and emergency department management services. Currently staffing 20 facilities in California, Hawaii, and Nevada including Children's Hospital Central California, EPMG provides emergency, pediatric emergency, and urgent care patient services to more than 600,000 patients annually. We are committed to the highest quality patient care while offering exceptional employment/partnership options for physicians and unparalleled quality and satisfaction for our affiliate hospitals.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc., Chicago, IL—Booth 549  Encyclopaedia Britannica in print, CD/DVD, and online service. Compton's Student Encyclopedia, the great books of the Western World, the Annals of American, and various Webster's Dictionaries.

Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ—Booth 572  Enzon Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapeutics treating life-threatening diseases. The company has developed or acquired a number of marketed products, including PEG-INTRON(r), marketed by Schering-Plough, and ABELCET®, ONCASPAR®, ADAGEN®, and DEPOCYT®. Enzon has several drug candidates in various stages of development.

Esoterix, Austin, TX—Booth 552  Esoterix's endocrinology division is a research quality reference laboratory specializing in highly specific and sensitive endocrine testing services. For over 30 years, Esoterix has been an industry leader in developing new, clinically relevant assays, and establishing defined reference ranges for pediatric and adult patient populations. Esoterix's goal is to be a leading provider of high science laboratory services that support clinical decision-making, enhance the management of laboratory information and improve patient care.

Fight ALD, Vista, CA—Booth 121

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Laguna Hills, CA—Booth 311  Fisher & Paykel Healthcare invite you to experience the best in neonatal care: From the fully featured CosyCot™ Infant Warmer to the Mobile Infant Warmer for warming wherever needed. From the Neopuff™ Infant Resuscitator for optimal neonatal resuscitation, to the Neonatal CPAP Interface and the world leading MR850 Humidification Systems. www.fphcare.com.

FLAVORx, Inc., Potomac, MD—Booth 411  FLAVORx is the only scientifically proven flavoring system that allows you to write for your drug of choice, focusing on the effectiveness of the medication, and not on the taste. Our program dramatically increases compliance and gives the pharmacist the ability to make the medication palatable.

GATE Pharmaceuticals, North Wales, PA—Booth 359/361  Available from GATE Pharmaceuticals: Tev-Tropin™ [somatropin (rDNA) for injection]. Please see a GATE Representative for details and full prescribing information.

GE Healthcare, Laurel, MD—Booth 242  GE Healthcare provides transformational medical technologies that will shape a new age of patient care. GE Healthcare offers a broad range of services to improve productivity in healthcare and enable healthcare providers to better diagnose, treat, and manage patients. For more information about GE Healthcare, visit www.gehealthcare.com.

Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA—Booth 339  Genentech is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes biotherapeutics for significant unmet medical needs. A considerable number of the currently approved biotechnology products originated from, or are based on, Genentech science. Genentech manufactures and commercializes multiple biotechnology products directly in the United States. The company has headquarters in South San Francisco, California.

Genzyme Corporation, Cambridge, MA—Booth 672

Genzyme Oncology, Cambridge, MA—Booth 416/418  Genzyme Oncology is focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for cancer with two marketed products, CAMPATH® (alemtuzumab) and CLOLAR™ (Clofarabine), and a robust pipeline of innovative drug candidates. The portfolio includes a range of products derived from diverse technologies that are currently in all stages of development. www.genzymeoncology.com.

Gerber Products Company, Parsippany, NJ—Booth 632  Gerber Products Company has been helping to raise happy and healthy babies for over 75 years! Visit our booth and learn about Start Healthy—the practical way to establish good lifelong eating habits. We will be displaying Gerber Foods and Healthcare items in addition to providing patient education materials and professional reference tools.

Glenview Health Systems, Glenview, IL—Booth 110  The BioMeasure Youth is a free-standing device that accurately measures height through an ultrasonic device, weight through a self calibrating scale, and instant calculation of body mass index. Bio-Track 1.0 is a proprietary retention software that accompanies this system; incorporating additional fields of information and is easily imported into spreadsheet format.

Grifols USA, Inc., Los Angeles, CA—Booth 114  Grifols is a group of companies specialized in the health-pharmaceutical sector since 1940. Grifols researches, develops, manufactures, and distributes products such as plasma derivatives, I.V. solutions, enteral nutrition, reagents and instruments for clinical analysis, and medical devices. Grifols is present in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Hamilton Medical, Inc., Reno, NV—Booth 650/652  Hamilton Medical, Inc. will exhibit the GALILEO and the RAPHAEL Ventilators and the ARABELLA Infant NCPAP System. The GALILEO and RAPHAEL ventilators provide the clinician expanded solutions with dual control modes of ventilation, programmable philosophies of operation with proximal data management, dynamic pulmonary mechanics and the PV Tool to optimize lung protective ventilation strategies. The ARABELLA utilizes a unique design incorporating fluidic principles of operation for the delivery of active NCPAP for the VLBW and infant population.

Health Volunteers Overseas, Washington, DC—Booth 119  Health Volunteers Overseas, a non-profit organization sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics, is committed to providing teaching and training to health professionals in developing countries. Learn more about volunteer opportunities for pediatricians in various locations such as Cambodia, Guyana, Malawi and Uganda. Assignments are two-four weeks in length.

HMTV (Healthcare Management Television), Washington, DC—Booth 218  The "Art of Children's Healing" Program has over 100 recognized children's book illustrators in its library. Illustrations of their familiar images and stories at major medical centers, children's hospitals, clinics and pediatric practices provide a healing environment that is calming to children at a time that can be very stressful.

Holopack International, Columbia, SC—Booth 420  Holopack International is a blow-fill-seal pharmaceutical packaging company specializing in developing and manufacturing unique and patented single-dose delivery systems. Our newest innovation includes the QUIKSPOON™ PerfectDose for oral solutions. Learn more at www.holopackusa.com.

Hospital Information Services, Brooklyn, NY—Booth 422  Hospital Information Services supervises an international network of Hospital Liaison Committees, of which 123 are in the United States. They maintain a database of articles on medical alternatives to blood transfusions, and assist health-care professionals who are unfamiliar with the religious views of Jehovah's Witnesses regarding medical care.

Human Growth Foundation, Glenhead, NY—Booth 449  The Human Growth Foundation helps children and adults with disorders related to growth or growth hormone through education, research, support, and advocacy.

The Humane Society of the United States, Washington, DC—Booth 644  The Humane Society of the United States will provide free educational literature for doctors and patients on topics such as introducing your baby and your pet, avoiding dog bites, and the link between animal abuse and domestic violence, zoonotic diseases such as toxoplasmosis, roundworms, hookworms, and pet-related items for attendees.

Immuno-Designated Molecules, Inc., Irvine, CA—Booth 342

INO Therapeutics, Clinton, NJ—Booth 305  INO Therapeutics is a global pharmaceutical company committed to developing treatments in areas of heart and lung function. Our promoted products include INOmax® (nitric oxide) for inhalation and Infasurf® (calfactant) Intratracheal Suspension. Please visit booth 305 for more information. INO Therapeutics—When Caring Is Critical.©

International Food Information Council Foundation, Washington, DC—Booth 539  A nonprofit organization that serves as an information and education resource on food safety and nutrition issues for health professionals, journalists, educators, government officials, and other opinion leaders who communicate with the public. Subscribe to our free bi-monthly newsletter, Food Insight and visit our website at http://ific.org.

International Software Systems, Inc., Greenbelt, MD—Booth 567

JAMA CareerNet, Chicago, IL—Booth 256  JAMA CareerNet is a new physician resource that includes job listings on JAMA & Archives Journals, information on graduate medical education, location and licensure, career development, and personal finance. Access is free. Registration is not required to search job listings. Learn about the site and receive samples of our journals.

Judevine Center for Autism, Saint Louis, MO—Booth 648  Judevine Center for Autism is a pioneer in treatment and training for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. Rooted in principles of applied behavior analysis within a social exchange framework, Judevine Center for Autism has provided effective training and treatment to thousands of families internationally.

Karger Publishers, Farmington, CT—Booth 460  Publications include Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Endocrine Development, and Nestlé Nutrition Workshop Series: Pediatric Program (book series); Practical Algorithms in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology and Diagnostics of Endocrine Function in Children and Adolescents (monographs); Biology of the Neonate, Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy, Pediatric Neurosurgery, and Hormone Research (journals).

L.W. Ligand, LLC, Vashon, WA—Booth 645  State-of-the-art instrument to measure free and total bilirubin.

Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society (LWPES) Resource Center—Booth 447  Visit the LWPES Resource Center in the Exhibit Hall at Booth 447 for general information and that regarding LWPES membership. Society leadership and administrative personnel will be available to discuss clinical and scientific issues related to pediatric endocrinology. Our website has recently been upgraded and our administrative coordinator will be available to answer questions related to it.

Life Measurement, Inc., Concord, CA—Booth 137  The new PEA POD® Infant Body Composition System is an infant air displacement plethysmograph providing highly accurate assessments of body fat and fat-free mass. The PEA POD is quick, safe, noninvasive, and offers valuable clinical and research information. Visit Life Measurement, Inc. at BOOTH 137 for a firsthand look.

Linde Healthcare, St Louis, MO—Booth 329  To bring communities, hospitals, and groups together with the appropriate physician in a manner that is both effective and rewarding for all parties.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA—Booth 373  Lippincott publishes medical books, journals and software.

Locks of Love, Lake Worth, FL—Booth 228  Locks of Love, a not-for-profit organization, provides hairpieces to children suffering from any type of medical hair loss. These custom-fitted hair prosthetics are provided free of charge or on a sliding scale. Currently, there is no waiting list and all families whose annual income is under $100,000 will be considered.

Logical Images, Inc., Rochester, NY—Booth 614  VisualDx, a comprehensive diagnostic reference system for the visually diagnosable areas of pediatrics, dermatology, and infectious disease. Rather than flipping through photos contained in atlases, enter clinical findings and view a pictorial diagnosis. VisualDx emphasizes the variations in disease presentation and the morphologic skills essential to visual diagnosis.

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, Palo Alto, CA—Booth 271/273  Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford is a 264-bed hospital devoted to the care of children and expectant mothers. Providing pediatric and obstetric medical and surgical services and associated with Stanford School of Medicine, LPCH offers patients locally, regionally and nationally the full range of health-care programs and services—from preventive and routine care to the diagnosis and treatment of serious illness and injury. To learn more about Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, please visit our Web site at www.lpch.org.

MAGIC Foundation, Oak Park, IL—Booth 546  The MAGIC Foundation provides support and education to families of children with growth related disorders. MAGIC provides quarterly newsletters, national networking, pen pals, and kids newsletters for the children, annual convention, educational materials, public awareness, and support.

Maquet, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ—Booth 417  Maquet, Inc. distributes servo ventilator products. The newest innovative techniques in mechanical ventilation will be demonstrated with the servo-i ventilator platform. With 30 years of research and development, Maquet is the global leader in ventilation.  

March of Dimes, White Plains, NY—Booth 230  The mission of March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Learn more about the March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign. Our continuing education products are designed to help the healthcare professional integrate scientific and clinical advances into the delivery of care.

Masimo Corporation, Irvine CA—Booth 516/518 

McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, Fort Washington, PA—Booth 318/320/322  McNeil Consumer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals, a Johnson & Johnson Company, is the global leader in the production and marketing of over-the-counter medicines and has a rapidly growing business in specialty prescription drugs. Please come visit our booth for patient educational materials and related information.

Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Evansville, IN—Booth 519  Mead Johnson Nutritionals welcomes you to PAS 2005. We provide medical nutritional and pharmaceutical products for infants and children; and specialty formulas for patients having specific medical nutritional needs. We cordially invite you to visit our exhibit booth #519 to discuss our featured products with our representatives.

MEDELA, Inc., McHenry, IL—Booth 511/513  NATURAL EXPRESSIONT, a breakthrough innovation from MEDELA® allows our breast pumps to do something special—mimic a baby's natural nursing rhythm by pumping in two distinct modes. "Let-down" Mode simulates baby's initial rapid suckling, initiating faster "let-down." "Expression" Mode simulates baby's slower, deeper suckling, maximizing milk flow in less time.

Medical Doctor Associates, Inc., Norcross, GA—Booth 512  Medical Doctor Associates (MDA) is the quality leader in the healthcare marketplace. MDA is the only multi-specialty locum tenens organization offering Occurrence Form Malpractice Insurance, providing clients with highly qualified quality providers. MDA also provides Permanent Placement and Allied Health Staffing Services, as well as Credentials Verification and Licensure Services.

Medical Management Corporation, Virginia Beach, VA—Booth 371

Medical Predictive Science Corporation, Charlottesville, VA—Booth 520  Heart Rate Observer (HeRO). HeRO is an FDA cleared device for continuous, non-invasive detection of reduced baseline variability and transient decelerations in the heart rate of premature infants. MPSC also supports collection of heart rate data for clinical trials in all acute setting populations.

MedImmune, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD—Booth 227  MedImmune, Inc., a biotechnology leader, strives to provide better medicines to patients, new medical options for physicians, rewarding careers to employees, and increased value to shareholders. Dedicated to advancing science and medicine to help people live better lives, the company is focused on pediatric infectious diseases, cancer, and inflammatory diseases.

MedStudy Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO—Booth 127  Publishers of IM & Peds Board Review materials & programs. Products: 11th edition IM Core Curriculum, 1st edition Peds Core Curriculum. IM & Peds board-style Q&As (computer based and books). Video board reviews on DVD. 9-day IM course 5/31-6/9, 2005 & 7-day Peds course 9/10-17, 2005 in Snowmass, CO. Category 1 CME credits available on all MedStudy products & programs.

Merck Vaccine Division, West Point, PA—Booth 456  The Merck Vaccine Division, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., is dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative vaccines to help improve human health and lower overall healthcare costs. The Merck Vaccine Division provides additional services to its customers, such as MerckVaccines.com(r), an innovative web site for physicians. Representatives will be available at our exhibit to answer your questions.

Merck Vaccine Division ProQuad Booth, West Point, PA—Booth 550

MET I, Sarasota, FL—Booth 621/623  METI Pedia-ECS™ and BabySim™ Life with children is unpredictable! That is why METI created the PediaSIM-ECS and the BabySIM—the very first patient simulators to isolate the critical distinctions in anatomy and physiology, types of injuries, and underlying physical conditions of pediatric patients. Children are our most vulnerable patients. Do your students know what to do?

Monaghan Medical Corporation, Plattsburgh, NY—Booth 426  Monaghan Medical Corp (MMC), is a leader in the manufacture and sale of aerosol drug delivery devices and asthma management products. MMC's strength lies in its expertise in aerosol science through the affiliated Trudell Medical International Aerosol Laboratory.

MSU Primary Care Faculty Development Fellowship, East Lansing MI—Booth 530  Michigan State University offers the nation's oldest and largest faculty development fellowship program. Eighteen fellows are selected from pediatrics, family medicine and internal medicine to participate in an "on-campus/at-home" program totaling 72 hours of training. "On-campus" sessions focus on essential faculty skills, while "at-home" sessions consist of major projects.

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals, Boca Raton, FL—Booth 317/319  Nabi Biopharmaceuticals ("Nabi") employs proven technologies in a proprietary way to develop novel vaccines. Nabi has a strong pipeline of products in various stages of clinical development. We invite you to visit our exhibit where our representatives will enthusiastically discuss our newest marketed product, PhosLo. We are interested in hearing about any questions or comments you may have relating to PhosLo. Please stop by and learn how PhosLo can benefit your patients. We look forward to meeting you on the exhibit floor.

National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), Bethesda, MD—Booth 532  National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) is an information and referral service of the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), one of the National Institutes of Health. The clearinghouse responds to inquiries, develops and distributes publications, and provides referrals to kidney and urologic organizations.

Nature Publishing Group, New York, NY—Booth 633  Nature Publishing Group publishes quality, research, review, and reference material; timely news; and essential career and recruitment information while communicating the vitality and relevance of science. NPG combines the excellence of Nature, its associated primary research journals, the recently launched Nature Methods, and over 30 leading international scientific, clinical, and medical journals.

Natus Medical, Inc., San Carlos, CA—Booth 405/407/409  Natus Medical Incorporated develops and manufactures products for the detection, treatment, monitoring, and tracking of common disorders in newborns. Natus products are marketed under well-recognized brand names such as ALGO, Echo- Screen, neoBLUE, and Neometrics. Natus markets and sells its products through a direct sales force in the U.S. and the U.K. and through distributors in over 50 other countries.

Nestle Nutrition, Glendale, CA—Booth 312/314  Nestle Nutrition's infant formula line features Good Start Supreme and Good Start Supreme DHA & ARA, the first and only formula to combine the benefits of 100% whey, partially hydrolyzed, with DHA and ARA. Carnation Instant Breakfast Junior with Fiber is a great-tasting, nutritionally complete oral supplement, specifically designed for children ages 1-10. Fortified with extra calcium and 27 vitamins and minerals to meet the needs of growing children.

NIH HIV/AIDS Research Programs, Silver Springs, MD—Booth 232  The National Institutes of Health/Office of AIDS Research (NIH/OAR) is responsible for scientific, budgetary, legislative, and policy elements of the NIH HIV/AIDS Research Programs. Congress has provided broad authority to the OAR to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and fund all NIH AIDS research. OAR promotes collaborative research activities in both domestic and international settings.

NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center, Washington, DC—Booth 221  The National Resource Center is dedicated to increasing the awareness, knowledge, and understanding of physicians, health professionals, patients, underserved, and at-risk populations (such as Hispanic and Asian women, adolescents, and men), and the general public about the prevention, early detection, and treatment of osteoporosis and related bone diseases.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Florham Park, NJ—Booth 665/667  Novartis is committed to helping physicians defend patients against the threat of iron overload by providing information and knowledge to screen and diagnose.

Novo Nordisk Inc., Princeton, NJ—Booth 347  Novo Nordisk Inc. in Princeton, N.J. is a United States affiliate of Novo Nordisk A/S, a healthcare company. Novo Nordisk has a leading position in growth hormone therapy and hemostasis management. As a world leader in diabetes care, Novo Nordisk manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of diabetes care products.

Olympic Medical, Seattle, WA—Booth 535  Paediatric Chairs of Canada (PCC), Ottawa, Canada—Booth 421  Representing sixteen departments of Pediatrics in Canada, PCC's primary goal is to serve the health needs of children, youth, and their families through leadership in education, research, and clinical care. This exhibit will highlight the National Initiatives and opportunities under PCC's leadership, as well as highlight the individual departments of Pediatrics situated across Canada at each of the Academic Health Science Centres. Information describing each Children's Hospital will be provided at this exhibit.

Pediatric Academic Societies' (PAS) Resource Center—Booth 149  Visit the PAS Resource Center in the Exhibit Hall at Booth 149 for information on the APS, SPR, APA, and AAP memberships, programs, awards, public policy initiatives, and the society journals. Society leadership and staff will be on-hand to answer questions.

Patient Education Programs, LLC, Richmond, VA—Booth 220  New Born Knowledge and NICU Knowledge are interactive multimedia software programs designed to teach parents much of what they need to know to properly care for their child at home. Using audio, video, text, and graphics, this education is taught in six languages and automatically produces the JCAHO required documentation for the hospital's records and can even produce handouts for the parents to take home.

Pediatric Clinical Trials International, Inc., Columbus, OH—Booth 528  Pediatric Clinical Trials International (PCTI), located on the campus of Columbus Children's Hospital, is one of the nation's first site networks focused on pediatric and adolescent pharmaceutical research. PCTI sites are located at large children's hospitals and pediatric centers. PCTI's centralized administrative services provide pharmaceutical sponsors/CROs a single contact for site selection, budget/contract, IRB, and product management. PCTI has dedicated, experienced research staff and facilities, QA/QC, GCP/ ICH clinical trial training, and access to large diverse populations.

Pediatric Services of America, Norcross, GA—Booth 568  Pediatric Services of America (PSA) is a full service pediatric home care provider specializing in hemophilia services, comprehensive nutrition management, antibiotic therapy, IVIG therapy, and pediatric nursing services. For more information, please visit our booth (#568) or on the web at www.psakids.com.

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., Sunrise, FL—Booth 304/306  Pediatrix Medical Group was founded in 1979 and is a national group of physicians who specialize in newborn and maternal-fetal medicine. Pediatrix has built the most powerful clinical database of neonatal outcomes in the world. Our subspecialists are also actively engaged in cutting edge research and clinical trials.

PediaVision LLC, Pompano Beach, FL—Booth 522  The Pediavision S04 Vision Screener, a state-of-the-art binocular infrared camera, combines auto-refraction and video-retinoscopy for early detection of vision problems in 6 months to pre-school aged patients. FDA-approved, fully-automated, and non-invasive, the PediaVision S04 Vision Screener provides instant revenue stream. Simultaneously user-friendly with instant results (1 second), office staff can operate the PVS resulting in decreased doctor exam time and liability.

Pfizer Inc, New York, NY—Booth 557  Please visit the Pfizer Inc, U.S. Pharmaceuticals exhibit featuring: GENOTROPIN® (somatropin [rDNA origin]) and ZYRTEC® (cetirizine hydrochloride).

Philips, Andover, MA—Booth 105/107

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Washington, DC—Booth 120

Prolacta Biosciences, Monrovia, CA—Booth 664

Q-Med Scandinavia, Inc., Princeton, NJ—Booth 123  Deflux is produced by Q-Med, a rapidly growing biotechnology and medical device company that develops, produces and markets medical implants. All products are based on the company's patented technology for the production of NASHA—Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid. Deflux is indicated for treatment of children with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR).

Quest Diagnostics Hospital Services, Lyndhurst, NJ—Booth 543/545  Quest Diagnostics is the nation's leader in diagnostic testing, providing valuable insights that enable hospitals and other healthcare professionals to make decisions that improve health. Hospital Services is a dedicated team focusing on making lab outsourcing a transparent part of your business.

Regal Lager, Inc., Kennesaw, GA—Booth 649/651  SECOND NATURE is a new line of infant feeding products and nursing bras. The Second Nature nipple does not drip milk into the baby's mouth. The AEROSLEEP is a mattress pad, which allows babies to get air if they roll over and go face down into the mattress.

Renal Physicians Association, Rockville, MD—Booth 534  The Renal Physicians Association is a national organization with the expertise and successful track record of pro-actively defending the discipline of the nephrology practice. Membership is comprised of healthcare providers in the subspecialty of internal medicine known as nephrology. Stop by to check out RPA's latest programs and publications or visit us at www.renalmd.org.

Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, OH—Booth 505  The Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories welcomes you to Washington DC for the PAS Annual Meeting. We invite you to stop by our booth to learn about the latest advances in infant nutrition and our products for neonates, infants, and children. We will feature Similac® Advance®, Isomil® Advance®, Alimentum® Advance®, and NeoSure® Advance® and Survanta-surfactant for the treatment of RDS. Our representatives look forward to meeting you at our exhibit and sharing research from evidence-based randomized controlled clinical trials that support our products.

SALVAT Pharmaceuticals, Barcelona, Spain—Booth 258  SALVAT is an independent Spanish owned pharmaceutical group closely identified with technological innovation and strongly committed to R&D. SALVAT developed a new product for the treatment of external otitis in adult and pediatric patients, carrying out a phase III clinical trial. The product will be manufactured in the United States. SALVAT is looking for a commercial partner to launch this product in the United States in 2006.

Sanofi-Aventis Group, Bridgewater, NJ—Booth 634  You are cordially invited to visit the sanofi-aventis booth, #634, featuring Lantus® (insulin glargine {rDNA origin} injection). Our sales professionals will be happy to discuss educational materials and other resources to benefit your practice.

sanofi pasteur, Swiftwater, PA—Booth 610  sanofi pasteur Inc., the vaccines business of sanofi-aventis Group, provides pediatric, adult, and travel vaccines for diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, influenza, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, typhoid fever, yellow fever, and meningococcal disease. To learn more about our products, visit our exhibit.

Sanofi Synthelabo, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ—428  sanofi-synthelabo Inc. and Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. are members of the sanofi-aventis Group, the world's 3rd largest pharmaceutical company, ranking number 1 in Europe. Backed by a world-class R&D organization, sanofi-aventis is developing leading positions in seven major therapeutic areas: cardiovascular disease, thrombosis, oncology, diabetes, central nervous system, internal medicine, and vaccines.

Saunders/Elsevier, Washington, DC—Booth 465  Visit and see new editions of: Avery's Diseases of the Newborn 8 ed, Lankowsky's Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 4 ed, Spitzer's Intensive Care of the Fetus and Neonate 2 ed, Polin/Fox's Fetal and Neonatal Physiology 3 ed, Remington's Infectious Diseases of the Fetus and Newborn Infant 6 ed, Harriet Lane 17 ed, Fanaroff/Martin's Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine 8 ed, Smith's Recognizable Patterns of Human Malformation 6 ed, Stiehm's Immunologic Disorders in Infants and Children 5 ed, Cohen's Pediatric Dermatology 3 ed, as well as the newest clinics and journal subscriptions and single issues.

Sawyer Products, Inc., Safety Harbor, FL—Booth 106  A Dermal Absorption Study recently accepted by the EPA states Controlled Release insect repellent is the ONLY formula proven to reduce DEET absorption! Visit www.sawyer.com/dermalstudy.htm for the complete study. NEW Family Permethrin Clothing treatment; 9oz aerosol (effective for 6 weeks) and soak system (soak 2 hours: effective for 6 weeks).

Scantibodies Clinical Laboratory, Santee, CA- Booth 213  Scantibodies Clinical Laboratory will showcase its breakthrough PTH testing services featuring the 3rd Generation Whole PTH CAP-Assay for the measurement of true, biologically active PTH (Cyclase Activating PTH) and the CAP/CIP Ratio, which can assist in the monitoring of bone status. More information on these vital services: Booth 213.

Serono, Inc., Rockland, MA—Booth 527  Serono is a global biotechnology company dedicated to research, education, and physician support in the fields of growth, reproductive health, metabolism, and neurology. Serono offers the only totally needle-free delivery system for growth hormone therapy ... Cool.click®, exclusively available with Saizen® [somatropin (rDNA origin) for infection]. NOW AVAILABLE: needle-free treatment option for Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency and one.click®, auto-injector pen with hidden needle.

Sheridan Healthcare, Inc., Sunrise, FL—Booth 639  Sheridan Healthcare, Inc. is a multi-specialty national physician group. Sheridan employs over 400 physicians and 250 allied health professionals in hospitals and office-based practices. Please contact our recruitment Department at 800/816-6791 or recruitment@shcr.com to discuss your career goals. www.sheridanhealthcare.com.

Shire US Inc., Newport, KY—Booth 333  Shire is an international specialty pharmaceutical company with a strategic focus on three therapeutic areas: central nervous system disorders, gastrointestinal, and renal. Please visit the Shire US booth for information on Adderall XR® (mixed salts of a single entity amphetamine product).

Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD—Booth 433  Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is the manufacturer and distributor of CARNITOR (levocarnitine) Injection. Carnitor Injection is covered nationally by CMS/Medicare. The Carnitor Injection Reimbursement Assistance Program provides in-depth support services regarding reimbursement policy, documentation requirements, and claims troubleshooting. Contact the Reimbursement Hotline (800/490-3262) for assistance. Please visit www.carnitor.com for more information.

SLACK Incorporated, Thorofare, NJ—Booth 533  SLACK Incorporated®, delivering the best in health care information and education worldwide, invites you to our booth. Get a free issue of INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN CHILDREN—The Pediatrician's No. 1 news source, PEDIATRIC ANNALS—A journal of continuing pediatric education, and ENDOCRINE TODAY—Clinical news on diabetes and endocrine disorders. Visit www.idinchildren.com.

Sontra Medical Corporation, Franklin, MA—Booth 666  The SonoPrep Ultrasonic Skin Permeation System shortens the effective onset of topical anesthetics from as long as 60 minutes to 5 minutes or less, while improving the therapeutic effect over the traditional application, allowing for pain free needle procedures in children and adults.

Talecris Biotherapeutics, Research Triangle Park, NC—Booth 471/473     Talecris Biotherapeutics invites you to visit booth # 471/473 to talk with our representatives about GAMUNEX®, Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human), 10% Caprylate/Chromatography Purified. 

Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX—Booth 570  Texas Children's Hospital, the largest children's hospital in the U.S., is an internationally recognized pediatric hospital and has gained widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthrough developments in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, asthma, HIV, premature birth, attention related disorders, organ transplants and cardiogenic disorders. Since opening its doors in 1954, Texas Children's Hospital has cared for more than one million children from every corner of the world. Visit us on the web at www.texaschildrenshospital.org.

Transkaryotic Therapies Inc. (TKT), Cambridge, MA—Booth 206  Transkaryotic Therapies, Inc. (TKT) is a biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on researching, developing and commercializing treatments for rare diseases caused by protein deficiencies. 

Translite, LLC, Sugarland, TX—Booth 215  VEINLITE LED is a new pocket sized device that uses side-transillumination method for imaging and accessing veins. It uses two different colored LEDs to image superficial and deeper veins and works on dark skins. VEINLITE P is a bright fiber optic transilluminator for use with accessing veins in pediatric patients.

Tyco Healthcare Kendall, Mansfield, MA—Booth 564  Kendall will exhibit the complete line of Goldenberg Snarecoil Biopsy Bone Marrow needles and trays.

U.S. EPA Office of Children's Health Protection, Washington, DC—Booth 112   The EPA established the Office of Children's Health Protection (OCHP) in May 1997 to make the protection of children's health a fundamental goal of public health and environment protection in the United States. OCHP supports and facilitates Agency efforts to protect children from environmental threats.

UNOS, Richmond, VA—Booth 451    UNOS, the United Network for Organ Sharing, is a private, non-profit corporation that, under contract with the US Department of Health and Human Services, maintains the national Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. UNOS will exhibit critical pathways for the adult, pediatric, and DCD donors, Brain Death Pocket References, and other donation-related educational materials.

Valera Pharmaceuticals, Cranbury, NJ—Booth 453  Valera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is conducting Phase III trials of a compact, flexible implant which releases an LHRH agonist for a year to treat central precocious puberty. Come by our booth to see a placebo version of the implant.

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Nashville, TN—Booth 419 

Vapotherm, Inc., Stevensville, MD—Booth 205  Produces the Vapotherm 2000i, a FDA approved respiratory therapy device that allows high flows of breathing gases to be delivered via nasal cannula or trans-tracheal cannula, using patented membrane technology to warm and saturate the gas stream. Contact us at 866/827-6843; www.vtherm.com.

VIASYS Healthcare NeuroCare Group, Madison, WI—Booth 638    VIASYS is pleased to introduce the NicoletOne Monitor. The unpredictability of the condition of NICU and ICU patients calls for continuous EEG monitoring. The NicoletOne Monitor is designed to trend EEG data for easy interpretation by ICU and NICU staff and neurologists/neonatologists allowing instant access to the underlying EEG.

VIASYS Healthcare Respiratory Care Group, Yerba Linda, CA—Booth 640/642    VIASYS Healthcare is a global market leader in health-care technology. VIASYS Healthcare is comprised of several well-established companies; Sensormedics, Jaeger, Bird Products, Corpak/Medsytems, and Nicolet. VIASYS Healthcare specializes in the respiratory care, neurology, vascular medicine, critical care, and the medical and surgical product markets.

ViraCor Laboratories, Lee's Summit, MO—Booth 423   ViraCor is an innovative molecular diagnostic and research laboratory that serves physicians treating immunocompromised patients. ViraCor provides quantitative results within 24 hours for BKV, CMV, Adenovirus, HHV-6, EBV, and other pathogens.

Visual Sonics, Toronto, ON, Canada—Booth 243   VisualSonics is the leading developer of high-resolution in vivo micro-imaging systems devised specifically for non-invasive small animal research. The Vevo 770T imaging system enables real-time in vivo visualization and quantifiable measurements of anatomical structures and hemodynamic functional in longitudinal studies of mice, rats, chick embryos, and other small animal models—with resolution down to 30 microns. The system is designed for preclinical research and drug discovery applications including cancer, cardiovascular, and developmental biology research. Early embryonic development (E6.5 onward in mice) can be visualized and studies in multiple small animal models.

Vygon Corporation, Norristown, PA—Booth 209    Vygon Corporation will be exhibiting a complete range of neonatal/ pediatric disposable products. Included will be our unique range of DEHP-Free infant feeding tubes and DEHP-Free gastric suctioning tubes with gastric aspiration measuring trap. In addition, we will be showing a totally new style of PICC introducer system and will also have Premicath, our 27g PCVC, dual lumen E.T. tubes for surfactant replacement therapy and resuscitation, meconium aspirators, safe suctioning devices, single/dual lumen umbilical catheters and trays, mid and long-term feeding tubes.

W.B. Saunders-Mosby Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA—Booth 504/506    SAUNDERS, MOSBY, CHURCHILL, LIVINGSTONE, BUTTERWORTH, HEINEMANN, and HANLEY-BELFUS, now a combined premier worldwide health science publishing company, under the umbrella of ELSEVIER-HEALTH SCIENCE DIVISION, presents our latest titles in PEDIATRICS. Visit and browse through our complete selection of publications including books, periodicals, and software. Elsevier. Building insights. Breaking boundaries.

Watson Pharma, Inc., Morristown, NJ—Booth 431  Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of brand and generic pharmaceuticals products. Watson Nephrology, marketers of Ferrlecit(r) (sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection), offers specialty products for patients with kidney disease, including injectable iron therapy, oral iron supplements and renal vitamin formulations. Watson Nephrology demonstrates their commitment to the nephrology community through anemia educational programs and support of national nephrology organizations.

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Philadelphia, PA—Booth 237  Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth, has leading products in the areas of women's health care, cardiovascular disease, central nervous system, inflammation, transplantation, hemophilia, oncology, vaccines, and nutritional products.

Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Dallas, TX—Booth 458  Xanodyne™ Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is a branded specialty pharmaceutical company. Xanodyne currently markets: AMICAR® (aminocaproic acid). AMICAR® is available as: AMICAR® Syrup, 25% (250 mg/ml), AMICAR® 1-GRAM Tablets or AMICAR® 500 mg Tablets.

Xlear, Inc., Riverton, UT—Booth 612  Xlear, Inc is a leading manufacturer of Xylitol-based products including Xlear Nasal Wash, the Spry Dental Defense System family of products (gum, mints, toothpaste, oral rinse, and infant tooth gel), and pure xylitol. These products deliver health benefits by fighting bacteria adhesion in the mouth and the nasal and upper respiratory tracts.

ZLB Behring, King of Prussia, PA—Booth 368/370/372  ZLB Behring is a leader in the plasma biotherapeutics industry. Dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients worldwide, ZLB Behring provides safe and effective plasma-derived and recombinant products and offers patients a wide range of related services. ZLB Behring is a subsidiary of CSL Limited www.zlbbehring.com.