HCA’s Portland and London Bridge Hospitals have equipped their brand new PICU and ICU with BRANDON MEDICAL’s next generation Atlas Medical Pendants. A total of 17 pendants were installed at the head of each bed to maximise the number of patient services immediately accessible around the patient.
Next generation medical pendant
The Atlas Medical supply pendants have been upgraded with new rounded arms, smooth exteriors and all hardware is concealed with no visible screws. The pendants loading capacity has been improved in terms of weight and the amount of services available (gas outlets, power sockets, data points etc). This can make working much easier for clinical teams in what is traditionally one of the most overcrowded and cramped areas of a hospital. Future access for servicing is also improved, reducing downtime and maintenance over the lifespan of the pendant. Further improvements include a pendant brake indication. Blue and green markers give a visual indication of the brake button and respective bearing improving user manoeuvrability. New lighting options can also be integrated, including LED up lighters in the extension arm, service head or both. These are also available with a dimming function improving patient comfort in the ICU.
