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‘Exceptional, outstanding and distinguished service’ rewarded
CIBSE UK has rewarded highly experienced engineer, and Chair of IHEEM’s Hong Kong Branch, Dr PL Yuen, for his ‘exceptional, outstanding, and distinguished service to CIBSE and the wider industry’, by conferring on him its highest accolade – a Gold Medal. Dr Yuen – who received the Medal
from CIBSE President, Fiona Cousins, at the 2024 CIBSE President’s Awards Dinner at the Savoy London – has given long service to the Institution as the past Chair of the CIBSE HK Region, and is a past Board Trustee, and past Vice-President of CIBSE UK. Alongside being Chair of IHEEM’s Hong Kong Branch, he is an honorary Fellow of the Energy Institute UK (EI). In awarding him the Gold Medal, CIBSE said Dr Yuen was ‘an individual recognised as a leading and highly respected figure who has made a significant advancement in the discipline of building services engineering’. Dr Yuen started working in
design, construction, and operation of public hospital building services. Under his stewardship hospitals in Hong Kong have adopted a number of innovative measures to save energy and lower carbon emissions. During the Dinner Dr Yuen was invited to share his engineering experiences working on Hong Kong’s public healthcare infrastructure – from ‘an era with primitive design’, to today’s modern hospital settings. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, he designed and delivered negative pressure ventilated isolation facilities, supporting the management of infectious disease control. In Hong Kong, Dr Yuen is the Past-
the Hong Kong Government’s Department for Public Hospital Construction, Operation, and Maintenance before joining the Hospital Authority in the 1990s. He is currently the Chief manager of the Hospital Authority overseeing the
President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, and currently the Chair of the HK Engineers Registration Board. Internationally, he is both the Chairman of the International Engineering Technologist Agreement (IETA), and the Seoul Accord, and a Governing Group Member of the International Engineering Alliance (IEA).
‘Major first’ for NHSGGC as system lets surgeon ‘see inside’ patient during surgery
The Institute for Neurological Sciences in Glasgow – operated by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – has performed what is reportedly the UK’s first operation – and only the third worldwide – to use Mixed Reality (MR) technology to allow the surgeon to ‘see inside’ a patient’s body during surgery. The operation involved surgery
on 75-year-old Carol Toal to correct a misalignment of her spine, treat a spinal cyst, and decompress spinal nerves. The issue had left her with chronic back and leg pain, and meant the formerly active woman struggled to walk more than 25 yards without having to stop. The procedure involved ‘a highly
advanced system’ called Spine Mixed Reality Navigation, as part of a trial in conjunction with manufacturer, Brainlab. The system takes current technology which fuses intraoperative X-rays with external images of a patient and,
instead of a surgeon needing to look at a screen, the images are relayed through MR goggles.
Mohamed Abdelsadg, Consultant
Neurosurgeon and Complex Spine Surgeon, who undertook the surgery, said: “We are effectively able to see inside a patient’s body while we are performing the operation, meaning surgery is much more accurate, much less invasive, and minimises surgical damage to other tissue.’’ For Mr Abdelsadg and his team,
the operation went very smoothly – largely due to the amount of preparation the team was able to do.
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He said: “We already do a lot of minimally invasive work using an earlier Brainlab system, and this felt more like a software upgrade than a completely new system. Also, the spinal neurosurgeons arranged for three days’ training in the Institute’s Teasdale simulation suite, which allowed us to familiarise ourselves with the kit. “Our early experience was
certainly positive,” said Mr Abdelsadg, “and we all feel this system has real potential to build on our advanced neurosurgical work at the Institute.”
Brandon rebrand reflect 20 years’ evolution
Brandon Medical, a trusted provider of healthcare solutions for over 75 years, has unveiled ‘a bold rebrand’ following the recent acquisition of a majority stake in the company by Prague-based investment firm, Reinsberg Group, the ‘medtech’ arm of BHM Group. Yorkshire-headquartered
Brandon says this reflects its ‘evolution and ambition’. It said: “We manufacture and supply products ranging from innovative surgical lights to advanced AV integration equipment to enable the creation of fully integrated, smart healthcare spaces. The rebrand reflects our growth, forward-thinking vision, and mission to bring smart equipment to the healthcare sphere, paving the way for future hospitals. It also underlines our commitment to innovation and excellence.” Brandon Medical CEO, Adrian Hall, added: “We understand our part in transforming global healthcare, forging the train tracks to that future. From standalone products to fully integrated systems, our portfolio empowers estates and facilities management teams to enhance care delivery. With decades of expertise and continuous innovation, our 360 degree portfolio includes operating theatre lights, UCV systems, medical service pendants, and medical audio- video solutions, all built to meet the evolving needs of healthcare.” The business added: “Globally
trusted as a forward-thinking partner, we create resilient, future-proof acute care spaces. Our intelligent technology adapts to rapid innovation, ensuring seamless integration with current and emerging clinical equipment. Rooted in British manufacturing values, we prioritise precision, performance, and practical innovation.”
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