RECENT PRODUCT NEWS
Bender UK offers portable Merivaara operating trolleys for emergency use
The RAPIDO™ mobile operating trolley is now available from Bender UK. This multifunctional portable trolley or table is produced by Merivaara of Finland, who have stepped up production to cope with increased demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.- Product
Sanitiser or soap & water: SC Johnson Professional on best practice
Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs) remain a persistent threat for patient safety as well as hospital reputation. According to skin care experts SC Johnson Professional, correct hand hygiene is one of the best ways to help prevent the spread of pathogens; 80% of all infections are transmitted by the hands.- Product
Specimen transport solutions to ensure compliance
Patient samples such as swabs, blood and excreta fall under the Dangerous Goods Regulations, so their transport from source to the laboratory is strictly controlled. Diagnostic specimens are assigned to UN3373. It is a legal and mandatory requirement that they are packaged according to the Dangerous Goods IATA (air) or ADR (road) Packaging Instruction 650 for transport.- Product
Joining the IDSc Will Give You Access to Technical Help and Advice
For over 50 years, the IDSc has been at the forefront of decontamination sciences in the UK through a respected and renowned education and training programme.- Product
New Pulpmatic Eco+ Protects Patients, Budgets And The Planet
Hospitals and care homes can safeguard patients, cut costs and save the planet – with an advanced new medical pulp macerator from infection control specialist DDC Dolphin. New Pulpmatic Eco+ is the most hygienic, economical and environmentally friendly medical pulp macerator of its kind in the world.- Product
Ergotron launches LifeKinnex Battery Technology and enhances clinicians’ focus on patients
London, UK & Amsterdam, Netherlands, 25th February 2020 - Ergotron, a global movement company focused on designing and manufacturing kinetic work environments, announced today the launch of its innovative battery solution for powered medical carts.- Product
Transforming healthcare delivery: A more patient-focused approach
For the UK NHS, crisis management has become business as usual. Surging demand and tightening resources have sent waiting times rocketing, degrading health outcomes and impacting the patient experience. Indeed, only last month NHS England posted its worst A&E waiting times since the four-hour target was introduced in 2004.- Product
Durability and reliability built into every ultrasound system made
As hospitals and clinics become more analytical about their purchasing decisions, they are starting to evaluate the total cost of ownership of capital equipment, including portable capital equipment, rather than the initial outlay alone.- Product
Hygiena and Healthcare Hygiene
Maintaining a rigorous cleaning schedule is essential to keeping patient rooms, operating suites and key equipment clean. Hygiena technologies are used in healthcare globally to help healthcare facilities verify cleanliness procedures and form a fundamental basis for further sterilisation. These technologies include:- Product
Tackling Issues in the Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices
If you are responsible for reprocessing medical devices and interested in two hours free CPD, then check out schülke UK’s new online course, based on five articles published in the Clinical Services Journal. All five articles are available online at the schülke learning site, as well as in a reprint booklet which is also available from schülke.- Product
Water testing made easy. FREE Seminar & Workshop, Bristol
Take control of waterborne bacteria in your hospital.- Product
Spinal and orthopaedic surgery best outcomes aided by Ziehm 3D mobile C-arm
Xograph Healthcare, part of the Healthcare 21 Group and a leading independent X-ray imaging provider in the UK and Ireland, is now offering the latest version of German mobile surgical C-arm manufacturer Ziehm Imaging’s Vision RFD 3D device.- Product
New 100% Natural Flushable Cleansing Wipes Are A UK First
Infection control specialist DDC Dolphin has scored a UK first by launching 100% natural hygiene wipes that can be flushed, macerated or composted – without harming the planet. DDC Dolphin’s new Hygenex biodegradable wipes are specially designed for hospitals, care homes and domiciliary care work. Their unique composition means they can be disposed of in bedpan washers, macerators, slop hoppers or toilets – without jamming machines or blocking plumbing.- Product
The Lnx™ Patient Call Fob offers improved safety for out-of-bed patients
Static Systems Group has introduced a wireless call fob that easily connects to existing wired nurse call systems, giving patients the freedom to move around their room yet still be able to instantly request staff assistance.- Product
The 2020 AfPP Annual Conference: Caring for those who Care
The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) is the UK’s leading membership organisation dedicated to theatre practitioners and improving perioperative care. We aim to enhance the quality of care and patient safety by constantly developing and promoting the leading standards for perioperative practice.- Product
Hillrom and the UK Sepsis Trust Announce Exclusive 2020 Sepsis Awareness Partnership
ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH, ENGLAND, January 20, 2020 – Global medical technology leader Hillrom (NYSE: HRC) and The UK Sepsis Trust today announced an exclusive, year-long partnership to raise greater awareness of sepsis. Throughout 2020 Hillrom will be working with The UK Sepsis Trust to provide awareness and training to hospitals on how they can use existing technology to help identify deteriorating patients more quickly.- Product
Regional anaesthesia plays a crucial part in ERAS programmes
ERAS (Enhanced Recovery after Surgery) programmes use the combination of a multidisciplinary approach with technologies such as ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks to reduce opioid use following surgical procedures, speeding patient recovery and reducing costs.- Product
Widest Range Of Surgical Suctions
Single Use Surgical, an innovative UK manufacturer of specialist single-use instruments will be returning to exhibit at Arab Health 2020. Their product portfolio boasts one of the widest ranges of premium grade suction devices that are guaranteed sterile to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.- Product
ABHI UK Pavilion to Host Cutting-Edge Virtual Reality Surgery at Arab Health 2020
A unique virtual reality training tool that delivers immersive simulations with haptic (sense of touch) technology will be showcased on the ABHI UK Pavilion at Arab Health 2020.- Product
AI-assisted polyp detector
Pentax Medical, a division of the Hoya Group, announced that it has cleared CE mark for Discovery, an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted polyp detector designed to support endoscopists in finding potential polyps during a colorectal examination.- Product
