RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

A SONOSITE X -Porte point-of-care ultrasound system is proving a key asset for regional anaesthesia at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, as consultant anaesthetist, Dr James Stimpson explained:

The iLED 7 from TRUMPF MEDICAL delivers optimum assistance to surgeons and OR teams. Fluctuating light conditions in the operating room can be a serious impediment and may significantly hinder the surgeon’s working procedures.

MEDISAFEoffers waterproof gowns with added protection against synthetic blood and viruses.

The Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre at Burnley General Hospital (run by the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust) recently opened two new operating theatres, both equipped with the most advanced equipment for laparoscopic surgery.

MEDSTOR, a supplier of healthcare storage solutions, has recently finished work at the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Royal Hospital for Children. Medstor was tasked with providing the foundation for materials management solutions throughout the hospital, supporting the lean stockholding system that would help to minimise waste and maximise storage across all departments.

There is a growing body of evidence to support the use of chlorhexidine releasing dressings, in addition to performing catheter care bundles, as part of a major drive to reduce infection. LOUISE FRAMPTON reports.

SYNERGY HEALTH is supporting NHS procurement teams to deliver savings, through the introduction of its Conti patient cleansing wipes in a variety of new sizes

WECOLINE has developed a complete range of professional cleaning materials to suit all sections within the UK healthcare sectors. For example, the Clean ‘n’ Easy system is a ready to use range of disposable cleaning cloths impregnated with cleaning agents, which is ideal for immediate spot clean tasks between routine cleaning schedules.

With the acquisition of CareFusion, the new BD is comprised of more than 45,000 associates in 50 countries dedicated to helping all people live healthy lives, with greater scale to focus on improving the quality and safety of care.

GABRIEL SCIENTIFIC has produced the SleepAngel Range of hospital barrier bedding including pillows, duvets and mattresses, which feature patented PneumaPure Filter Technology (PPT). This prevents the interior of the cushioning device from becoming contaminated. It is a key innovation in the fight against healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs).

MEDIMARK SCIENTIFIC will be showcasing a full suite of CE marked class IIa and IIb biocides, including its new CHEMGENE HOCL2000 biocide, a rapidly sporicidal biocide for medical devices. CHEMGENE HOCL2000 has been extensively tested by HIRL and commands a one minute efficacy against Clostridium difficile, even in dirty conditions.

SUREWASH is an e-learning kiosk using gesture recognition technology to deliver hand-hygiene training – all staff can have their technique validated using SureWash without the presence of a trainer being required.

UV LIGHT TECHNOLOGY is announcing the launch of its new UV LED lamp for use in conjunction with Reveal UV glow lotion for high impact hand washing training. Incorporating the very latest UV-A LED technology, it produces bright glow effects guaranteed to engage and inspire trainees to learn good hand hygiene.

The Biopatch antimicrobial dressing, from ETHICON, is supported by an evidence base of 14 randomised controlled trials for the prevention of CRBSIs and has seen a decrease in the risk of these infections by up to 69%.

An alarming rise of carbapenem-producing Enterobacteriaceae is being noted worldwide. The pathogens are exhibiting multi-resistance to all common antibiotics leading to increased mortality rates. Guidelines issued across the UK advocate active screening and isolating high risk patients until results are available. This includes patients with recent exposure to public healthcare in countries and UK cities with endemic occurrence of carbapenemases.

The NHS faces a difficult challenge of reaching its Public Health England targets on C-difficile, MRSA and E-coli while managing its budget and reducing significantly its spend on disinfectant wipes. MEDIPAL works in partnership with a number of Trusts helping them meet their clinical target and achieve major savings.

The LIMBO Waterproof Protector is designed to reduce the risk of infection and restore patient quality of life. For over 20 years, the LimbO has solved the problem of bathing and showering without getting PICC lines, midlines, dressings or casts wet.

HYGIENA INTERNATIONAL manufactures and sells rapid hygiene detection systems to measure cleanliness and risk that are proven and well established.

Disinfection is a major priority in all hospitals, which is why all surgical sites and operating rooms are sterile environments. However, one element of surgery cannot be sterilised by hospital staff: the patient. Studies have shown that the patient’s own skin is responsible for most of the pathogens that cause SSIs.

DEXX will be demonstrating Pseudalert – a test which facilitates the rapid identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) in hospital water systems.