RECENT PRODUCT NEWS
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.
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:
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.
Water testing made easy. FREE Seminar & Workshop, Bristol
Take control of waterborne bacteria in your hospital.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Winter Skin Care & Creams
The winter months can be especially harsh on skin. For healthcare professionals, healthy hands are key to carrying out everyday tasks correctly and safely – however, skin care problems are commonly seen in the sector and can be exacerbated during the winter months. Redness, dryness, scaling and cracking have all been reported as symptoms, with skin care provision inadequate or ineffective.
Arab Health to showcase innovative non-opioid pain blocking technology
A ground-breaking non-opioid pain therapy solution that blocks pain for up to 24 hours will be showcased on the ABHI UK pavilion at Arab Health 2020.
Hull hospitals invest in new environmental monitoring systems for operating theatres
Cherwell Laboratories, specialist suppliers of environmental monitoring and process validation solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries, has announced that the Hull University Teaching NHS Trust has purchased three of its SAS Super 180 air samplers. This is for the environmental monitoring of the Trust’s operating theatres in Castle Hill Hospital and Hull Royal Infirmary to ensure surgical site cleanliness for infection control purposes.
Advanced image analysis for brain, cancer and stem cell research
The new Olympus Slideview VS200 slide scanner captures high-quality virtual slide images and offers flexibility to empower advanced quantitative image analysis for brain, cancer and stem cell research. Simple to use, its intuitive workflows enable users to start scanning a slide in as few as two clicks
GAMA wins business accolade
Watford-based GAMA Healthcare has been named ‘Large Business of the Year’ for the second year running in the annual Hertfordshire Business Awards.
Real-time monitoring ensures water quality
When a medical diagnostics company required a new water treatment monitoring system to improve its performance calculations and prevent against unnecessary alarm call-outs for staff, Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK) provided the ideal solution.
"One of the Seven Cleaning Wonders of the World"
UVD Robots recently interviewed Paul Clarke, Head of Facilities Management Services at Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board. We asked Paul to give us his opinion on UVD Robots compared with manual UVC systems. Here is what Paul said…
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Upcoming Events
EBME Expo 2021
Marshall Arena, Stadium MK, Milton Keynes Stadium Way West Milton Keynes MK1 1ST
30th June - 1st July
Central Sterilising Club 60th Anniversary Annual Scientific Meeting
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4th - 5th April
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