Exhibit 23.1

                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To the Stockholders of Marquest Medical Products, Inc.:

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our reports dated June 30, 1995
included in Marquest Medical Products, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended April
1, 1995, and to all references to our Firm included in this registration
statement.

   
                                         ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
    


Denver, Colorado
September 11, 1995