DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cardinal Health, a
global provider of products and services that improve the safety and
productivity of health care, today announced an order by the New York
Department of Health for its public health preparedness program. As part of
an expanding statewide plan to maintain emergency response readiness, New
York has purchased more than 1,850 portable ventilators from Cardinal
Health over the past two years.
Cardinal Health has already shipped 850 of its Lap Top Ventilators
Series 1200 (LTVs) in 'GoPack' configuration to New York state. GoPacks
contain ventilators, accessories, tubing and other supplies to immediately
deploy for use in emergency situations. GoPacks improve readiness and
simplify warehouse storage.
"We are working closely with the state and federal government to
support emergency preparedness efforts across the country," said Ed Pulwer,
Cardinal Health's senior operating executive of Respiratory Technologies
and Critical Care. "It is critical that our health care system has access
to breathing equipment, specifically ventilators during emergency and
disaster situations. There is a growing realization that preparation for a
potential pandemic flu or other crisis is a critical national health care
initiative, and this equipment plays a significant role in increasing
readiness."
Cardinal Health is also working with other states to upgrade their
emergency operations. Last year, the company supplied 2,400 ventilators to
California for its emergency preparedness initiatives and assisted the
Governor's Office of Emergency Services in responding to wildfires in
southern California. Today, more than 5,500 LTVs are in state emergency
care programs.
The LTV 1200 Series ventilator is a portable, light-weight, high-acuity
ventilator that is optimally designed for emergency and disaster
situations. Among its numerous features, the ventilator offers an intuitive
"in-the-field" user interface, individualized air pressure and volume
controls settings, and internal oxygen blending. In addition, it can be
powered from a variety of sources, including an internal and external
battery and an automobile auxiliary power outlet.
About Cardinal Health
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is an
$87 billion, global company serving the health care industry with products
and services that help hospitals, physician offices and pharmacies reduce
costs, improve safety, productivity and profitability, and deliver better
care to patients. With a focus on making supply chains more efficient,
reducing hospital-acquired infections and breaking the cycle of harmful
medication errors, Cardinal Health develops market-leading technologies,
including Alaris(R) IV pumps, Pyxis(R) automated dispensing systems,
MedMined(TM) electronic infection surveillance, VIASYS(R) respiratory care
products and the CareFusion(TM) patient identification system. The company
also manufactures medical and surgical products and is one of the largest
distributors of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies worldwide. Ranked No.
19 on the Fortune 500 and No. 1 in its sector on Fortune's ranking of Most
Admired firms, Cardinal Health employs more than 40,000 people on five
continents. More information about the company may be found at
http://www.cardinalhealth.com .
SOURCE Cardinal Health
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CONTACT:
Donna Gaidamak of Cardinal Health,
+1-847-578-4434, donna.gaidamak@cardinalhealth.com
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