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Customisable clinical pendant with multiple power sockets.
Key insights into theatre builds It is not just clinical visitors that are benefiting from having access to the facility. Architects can understand not only what goes into the OT, but also what goes in above the ceiling – enabling them to understand what steel structures are required to support the equipment. Engineers can explore what will be required in terms of wiring for the OT space and the critical power infrastructure being installed. With OT builds, the ability to gain these insights are key to successful planning and design. On show at the facility is a range of technologies that are critical to ensuring high levels of electrical supply continuity and safety in operating theatres – including solutions for Medical IT Isolated Power System (IPS), battery back-up, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS). In general, electrical safety can be compromised
by either unplanned interruptions to supply (required for patients) or electric shock hazards (to patients and staff). UK and international standards recommended that Medical IT (IPS) are to be used for circuits supplying medical electrical life-support equipment or in areas where intra cardiac procedures are performed. An IPS is recommended over the standard TN
(Terre-Neutral) Earthed Supply systems as it has several advantages, including the detection (via an alarm) of the insulation level of medical equipment dropping below pre-set parameters. UPS Systems are also a critical part of a hospital’s power supply infrastructure. When coupled with IPS Systems and back-up generators, they provide the operating room and other critical care areas with continuity of power in the event of a supply failure. With a long history of working with its UPS partner,
Power Control Limited, Starkstrom can provide a fully integrated package of a UPS System feeding into a Medical IT (IPS) System, while the remote alarms for these systems can be integrated as a single remote alarm displayed on the Theatre Control Panel. By further integrating this within the Building Management System (BMS), email alerts can be sent across the hospital network.
Initiatives such as Green Theatres and the drive for sustainability in the NHS are also shaping the way OT technologies are evolving, and Starkstrom is increasingly focusing on ensuring low power consumption. OTs are recognised as energy hot spots and are six times more energy-intense than hospitals as a whole, primarily due to
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning requirements. Another way that suppliers can improve sustainability is to ensure their technologies are long-lasting and reliable, so they are not being replaced unnecessarily. This will require a shift to value-based procurement as part of a drive for greater sustainability, while future proofing OT technology is also important. It is widely recognised that the most sustainable surgical
procedure is one that prevents surgical site infection. Infections increase the use of costly hospital resources, and lead to readmissions, repeat surgeries, and longer hospital stays. This is in addition to the human cost. Starkstrom takes infection prevention extremely seriously – placing it at the heart of its R&D. “The coatings we use for our technologies are
antimicrobial and the surfaces of our technologies are designed to be easy to clean,” Guy explains. “This is a key focus area, and we are currently working with hospital IPC teams on the development of future products that will advance this further.”
Future innovations When it comes to the innovations we can expect to see in the future, Guy confirms that there has been a lot of interest and discussion around AI. “Machine learning has been around for a while and we can clearly see a lot of products are coming into the theatre, so we must make provision for this,” he says. “We also know that there is a drive towards augmented reality for surgeons. In the future, surgeons will view images superimposed over the patient, instead of having to view a PACS screen, for example. Therefore, pendants will need to accommodate these new technologies and approaches.” Guy predicts that advances in laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures will continue to assist with reducing operating time and produce safer outcomes, while we will also see the advancement of ‘smart’ hospitals, integrating care with more digital input. “The reduction of healthcare-associated infections will
be a key to safety and patient care, and we will also see more surgical hubs formed with ‘barn’ style environments, and more community-based hubs,” he concludes. “Starkstrom is already taking steps forward with the future vision for the OT. We are constantly improving and innovating – continually working with clinicians to help solve problems today, as well as future-proofing their working environments.”
STARKSTROM – EXPORTING BRITISH EXPERTISE AROUND THE WORLD
STARKSTROM – EXPORTING BRITISH EXPERTISE AROUND THE WORLD
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STARKSTROM – EXPORTING BRITISH EXPERTISE AROUND THE WORLD
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l Wide range of single use electrodes for every application.
l Hand switching pencils offer a slim ergonomic approach with a choice of button or rocker switch.
l Hand switching pencils offer a slim ergonomic approach with a choice of button or rocker switch.
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l New slim line smoke evacuation pencil telescopic and standard both with 360˚ swivel mounts. This reduces torque enabling longer operating time without pain.
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Innovation at our Core: Innovation at our Core:
l Non-Stick true Teflon coated options reducing adhesion and cleaning time.
l Non-Stick true Teflon coated options reducing adhesion and cleaning time.
l The smartOne Range is available with the standard international Connection towards the Generator (3 Pin International) as well as the international standard smoke evacuation system (22 mm Hose diameter).
l The smartOne Range is available with the standard international Connection towards the Generator (3 Pin International) as well as the international standard smoke evacuation system (22 mm Hose diameter).
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We are currently looking for international distributors, all interested parties please contact salessupport@starkstrom for further details.
We are currently looking for international distributors, all interested parties please contact salessupport@starkstrom for further details.
We are currently looking for international distributors, all interested parties please contact salessupport@starkstrom for further details.
We are currently looking for international distributors, all interested parties please contact salessupport@starkstrom for further details.
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Starkstrom 33 Turn Street Syston
Starkstrom 33 Turn Street Syston
Leicester LE7 1HP Leicester LE7 1HP
Starkstrom e Charter Building Charter Place Uxbridge UB8 1JG
Starkstrom e Charter Building Charter Place Uxbridge UB8 1JG
Starkstrom e Charter Building Charter Place Uxbridge UB8 1JG
Starkstrom e Charter Building Charter Place Uxbridge UB8 1JG
Starkstrom e Charter Building Charter Place Uxbridge UB8 1JG
Starkstrom e Charter Building Charter Place Uxbridge UB8 1JG
Isolated Power Supply Isolated Power Supply
Isolated Power Supply
Starkstrom 33 Turn Street Syston Leicester LE7 1HP
PACS Viewing Station PACS Viewing Station
Clinical Pendants Clinical Pendants
PACS Viewing Station PACS Viewing Station
PACS Viewing Station PACS Viewing Station
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By-Pass Panels By-Pass Panels
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Earthing & Sockets Earthing & Sockets
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STARKSTROM – EXPORTING BRITISH EXPERTISE AROUND THE WORLD
STARKSTROM – EXPORTING BRITISH EXPERTISE AROUND THE WORLD
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