RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Effective nerve monitoring during head, neck and spinal surgery has been an established standard of care for several years and MAGSTIM facilitates this with the Neurosign range of multi-channel electromyogram (EMG) nerve monitors.

Thermacor, from DYECOR, is a low-cost solution to the problem of total absorbency as required by new regulations relating to the transportation of diagnostic specimens, such as blood or urine.

At a time when many are considering putting decontamination back into the sluice room, the UK sees the launch of the new, fully compliant DEKO 190LC bedpan washerdisinfector.

The 3M range of Ioban 2 antimicrobial incise drapes can help to reduce the risk of an infection occurring by preventing bacterial recolonisation around the surgical site.

The cleaning solution Virusolve+, available from M.A.S. MEDICAL, fights against infections such as MRSA and Clostridium difficile through its ability to penetrate and destroy the target cell’s ribonucleic acid (RNA). This renders it unable to reproduce and prevents its ability to spread.

Bedford General Hospital, which serves north and mid Bedfordshire, has installed the Mammomat NovationDR from SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS to improve biopsy work.

The Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded SRC the contract to deploy WinScribe digital dictation and Nuance speech recognition systems throughout the Histopathology department at Hammersmith Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital. The new solutions will help reduce labour intensive processes by automating and streamlining the way that doctors/consultants capture, manage and create documents.

Triggered by antibiotic use, Clostridium difficile is the main cause of hospitalacquired diarrhoea. INVERNESS MEDICAL has introduced two new rapid tests.

NHS Innovations East was set up to help NHS staff in the region develop new ideas that will enhance healthcare delivery.

Trafford General Hospital has abandoned its use of plastic washbowls in its bid to continue the fight against infections such as Clostridium difficile, MRSA and Norovirus (diarrhoea and vomiting). A single use VERNACLEAN washbowl is now being used that is produced from a medical pulp product – capable of holding both soap and warm water. It can also be macerated after use.

ECOLAB HEALTHCARE has introduced a new portable hand hygiene system – the Hand Hygiene Community Pack. The three-step kit provides a wash, decontaminant and moisturiser contained in a handy bag, making it easy to follow best practice on the move.

NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS has launched the MDview 262, a 26” 2.3 megapixel LCD widescreen colour display for soft copy review of radiological images.

BRANDON MEDICAL’s advanced expertise in medical audio, video and IP communication systems has been recognised by Sony.

ESCHMANN EQUIPMENT has launched the T30 powered operating table – a modular system suitable for a range of surgical procedures. Optional interchangeable tabletop sections, along with a range of accessories, make it particularly versatile.

Cardiologists at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK, are using a SONOSITE MicroMaxx ultrasound system for point-of-care emergency echocardiography as well as to perform transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) for a variety of procedures.

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS has launched a new vital signs monitor, the Philips SureSigns VS3. It has a large 8.4” colour LCD display and a simple user interface to make it easier for clinicians to assess patient vital signs information.

MINDRAY MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL develops, manufactures and markets medical devices, offering patient monitoring devices, laboratory instruments and ultrasound imaging systems.

THE CLINICAL SERVICES JOURNAL provides independent, incisive coverage of a broad spectrum of clinical topics with regular specific focus on key issues facing those working in the perioperative environment.

Day surgery is recognised as a major part of the future NHS, with the Department of Health proposing that 75% of elective surgery should be performed as a day case procedure. With this in mind, SUMMIT MEDICAL will be demonstrating the S-MART Sterile Exsanguinating Tourniquet.

CATERHAM SURGICAL SUPPLIES will represent the Lawton brand of surgical instruments that cover all aspects of surgery.