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Dynamic processes and volume in one capture
The wish of physicians for the ability to scan the entire organ, e.g. the heart, brain or liver, in one rotation and hence in a fraction of a second, has now become reality for the first time with the Aquilion One.
Scope cleaning in just 22 minutes
The Getinge Poka-yoke Aer from LANCER can now disinfect a flexible endoscope in as little as half the time it takes for a conventional AER.
Anti-microbial technology
SYNERGY’s linen management service cleans more than ten million items of laundry, uniforms and surgical gowns every year.
Quick diagnoses in emergency care
Emergency medicine consultants at the Bradford Royal Infirmary have introduced resuscitative ultrasound techniques to the department using a SONOSITE MicroMaxx point-of-care ultrasound tool.
South Tees combats CAUTIs
South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust has decided to introduce the Bardex I.C. silver alloy and hydrogel coated Foley catheter, from BARD, as a first line treatment option to help reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Cardiopulmonary monitoring solutions
WELCH ALLYN has developed the CardioPerfect range of state-of-the-art cardiopulmonary equipment, which can provide a full and accurate status of each patient’s cardiopulmonary function.
Furniture helps fight HAIs
NEW STYLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES is introducing a range of hospital furniture which incorporates an innovative and durable antibacterial technology.
Low-cost patient warming
The prevention of perioperative hypothermia has now been addressed by new NICE guidelines. Amid concerns that only a minority of patients are presently actively warmed, any increase in the use of the existing disposable systems in response will have a substantial impact on theatre budgets. However, a proven system which utilises the latest technology – a patented flexible carbon polymer – is already available to warm every patient, and will reduce costs.
Single-use blanket
MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE’s Barrier range is expanding with the launch of a singleuse non-woven blanket, intended to help shield and prevent the patient from cooling before, during and after a surgical intervention, by maintaining the patient’s body temperature.
Sling encouraging faster patient recovery
A versatile sling which is capable of encouraging a faster patient recovery time is available from SALITAS. Used in many hospitals – including Bradford Hospital NHS Trust – the “Bradford Sling” increases patient comfort and encourages a faster recovery.
Antimicrobial put to the test
The Hospital Infection Research Laboratory, in Birmingham, has conducted EN1276 quantitative suspension efficacy testing on TECare antimicrobial fluid using four organisms; Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus hirae.
Advancing neonatal simulation training
Addressing the need for enhanced realism in neonatal emergency medical and nursing training, LAERDAL has announced the launch of SimNewB. This interactive neonatal simulator is designed to replicate both simple and complex scenarios in the first 10 minutes of a newborn’s life, optimising training opportunities within all neonatal training curricula.
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Safer hypodermic syringes
Safety syringes help protect staff from the health risks of needlestick injuries, and the Trust from damages claims. Some safety syringes are safer than others, however. Over 70% of nurses surveyed said they preferred syringes where hands and fingers stay behind the needle area when activating the safety mechanism, and where the syringe is permanently disabled after the safety mechanism is activated. Over 60% required the safety feature to be integral to the design of the syringe, the needle should withdraw into the barrel, and the mechanism be operated single-handedly.
Bio-bins offer ‘greener’ waste disposal
G&N MEDICAL, a supplier of clinical waste containers, has been appointed exclusive UK distributor for the Econix Bio-Bin range.
Universal blood pressure cuffs
Blood pressure monitoring has become more streamlined with the launch of a new range of FlexiPort Blood Pressure Cuffs, which connect to virtually any manual or electronic blood pressure device. This universal, costeffective solution has been developed by WELCH ALLYN.
Clipper blade ideal for trauma
3M has launched a new clipper blade specially designed for pre-operative removal of heavy body hair.
Extensive decontamination range
DAWMED offers an extensive range of decontamination equipment for use in endoscopy and ENT departments, including the Wassenburg WD440 pass-through machine and the Model 300 dry storage cabinet.
Theatre of the future
Sheffield Children’s Hospital has installed a “theatre of the future”, KARL STORZ OR1.
Safer hypodermic syringes
Safety syringes help protect staff from the health risks of needlestick injuries, and the Trust from damages claims. Some safety syringes are safer than others, however.
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Inflatable lavage tray shrinks risks
Theatre floors and drapes soaked with blood are still a common sight, but is this an inevitable consequence of surgery or an unacceptable infection risk for patients and staff? LOUISE FRAMPTON talks to John Hardy, consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Spire Healthcare, about a possible solution to assist a wider strategy for the prevention of infection.

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Cardiopulmonary monitoring solutions
WELCH ALLYN has developed the CardioPerfect range of state-of-the-art cardiopulmonary equipment, which can provide a full and accurate status of each patient’s cardiopulmonary function.