Astro-Med
Announces Wireless EEG
WEST WARWICK, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2004--The Grass Technologies
Product Group of Astro-Med, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALOT) today announced it has
"cut the cord" on its Comet and AURA series amplifier systems.
Traditionally, EEG recording consists of an amplifier, power supply,
PC, and other components all on a roll around cabinet. Now, utilizing
wireless technology, the small Grass Technologies amplifier sits near
the patient, without a physical connection to the PC. The computer,
monitor, and cart are located somewhere outside of the OR or ICU, where
the EEG is observed.
In the typical OR, space is at a premium because of all of the activity
during an operation. The OR is usually limited in size, and quickly
becomes crowded with staff after the arrival of the patient. It is often
necessary to roll in a large EEG machine and set it right next to a
patient prior to operating, further limiting available space. In order
to alleviate "crowding" in the OR and ICU, Grass Technologies
has harnessed wireless technology to separate PC workstations from the
small Grass Technologies EEG amplifier systems that patients are connected
to.
During the typical EEG application, patients are generally in the same
room as the equipment. The wireless configuration allows for an amplifier
to sit near the patient without any cables to interfere with the technician
when tending to the patient. When recording an EEG in various rooms
throughout the hospital or in tight spaces, the new wireless configuration
eliminates the need for potentially expensive cable runs from within
the patient room to a PC outside the room.
The introduction of the wireless EEG exemplifies a market expansion
technique utilized by Grass Technologies, and is a simple method of increasing
the use of Grass Technologies products in hospitals.
The Grass Technologies Product Group of Astro-Med designs, manufactures,
and sells advanced systems for EEG and PSG (sleep monitoring), Long-term
Epilepsy monitoring, and OR/ICU neuromonitoring, as well as supplies,
accessories, and a broad range of products for neurophysiological research.
Visit Astro-Med, Inc. at www.grasstechnologies.com for further information.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains forward-looking statements, and actual results
may vary from those expressed or implied herein. Factors that could
affect these results include those mentioned in Astro-Med's FY2004 annual
report and its annual and quarterly filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Contact: Astro-Med, Inc.
Everett V. Pizzuti, 401-828-4000
SOURCE: Astro-Med,
Inc.
