HEALTHCARE ESTATES 2020 SHOWCASE
The market’s ‘most versatile operating light’
‘Light is one of the most important elements in an operating theatre, has a significant influence on the course of an operation, and is essential for every successful procedure’.
So says Howorth Air Technology, but adds that ‘every situation, every tissue, and every user, is different. What is needed is lighting so versatile that it is suitable for everyone who operates it’. The company said: “The marLED X operating theatre light minimises the time required to set up the lights, and has a very long service life. Other features include:
n The latest LED technology – warm/cold white LEDs, combined with ‘unique’ hi-tech lenses, provide ‘brilliant, homogenous light’.
n Active shadow management – a fully automatic system for ensuring that light is always available where it is needed.
n ‘Perfect and even illumination’ – 96 powerful LEDs ensure that the surgical site always appears in the best light, ‘literally’.
n X-beam path for maximum variability. The optical-only system can be used to adjust the light field precisely to match the surgeon’s personal preferences – without using mechanical parts.
Howorth added: “With its innovative beam path concept, the marLED X offers a previously unattainable light field size from 14-15 cm. The variable geometry can be selected to round or oval.”
‘Insight-driven’ clinical washing products
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Armitage Shanks says it has been supporting the NHS and the wider healthcare sector with ‘insight-driven’ product ranges that help control waterborne infection spread within clinical basins.
The company said: “This includes the delivery of innovative brassware and ceramic solutions, Markwik 21+ and
Contour 21+.” The Contour 21+ ceramic basins come with SmartGuard+, a smooth hydrophilic glaze with anti- microbial properties, said to reduce the opportunity for bacteria to multiply. Its Hydrofin design reduces splashing by over 90 per cent ‘compared with traditional basins’. The basin is designed to improve water flow and drainage to prevent standing water.
Markwik 21+ thermostatic mixers are designed to reduce the risk of bacterial infection, and to be easy to clean and maintain. They can be fully dismantled for disinfection, with internal components able to withstand 80˚C, and the detachable outlets 135˚C, for autoclaving. Markwik 21+ taps feature small bore antimicrobial pipes designed to increase the force of water and cause turbulence, which helps to remove biofilm build-up.
A specialist in theatre integration medical power, and control
Brandon Medical describes itself as ‘a UK manufacturer and designer of world- leading technology solutions for operating theatres, critical care areas, and primary care institutions’. The company said: “Continuous investment in our products allows us to meet our customers’ ever-changing needs. We install and commission in hospitals both in the UK and overseas, and offer servicing on all supplied systems. We are acknowledged experts in medical lighting,
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systems, and medical video and medical AV systems, with unique expertise in providing integrated solutions. Our equipment
can be found in surgeries, clinics, and hospitals worldwide, supported by an extensive distributor network.” Brandon continued: “Our UK- manufactured operating theatre lamps have near perfect colour rendition,
The Gradus product range includes:
n Wall Protection systems: wall cladding, handrails, and wall and corner guards designed to protect surfaces such as walls, corners, and doors, ‘providing an essential barrier against damage caused by wheeled and pedestrian traffic’. ‘Ideal’ for use in healthcare applications.
n Stair edging and floor trims – designed to ensure the correct balance between safety, performance, and aesthetics.
n Carpet – quality carpet tile, broadloom, and impervious backed carpets, ‘that excel in terms of functionality, design, and ease of maintenance’.
n Barrier matting systems – an extensive range of products to help minimise the risk of slip accidents, and provide an effective barrier against dirt and moisture at entrances, access points, and circulation areas.
balanced arm systems for ease of movement, and use HD-LED technology, which emits a brilliant cold light to reduce heat generation. We also offer a range of mobile operating theatre lights,
and specialist surgical and examination lighting systems, and manufacture operating theatre control panels and design solutions for medical AV systems, as well as isolated power and uninterruptible power systems.”
Balancing safety, performance, and aesthetics
A UK manufacturer, Gradus has supplied contract interior solutions for over 50 years.
Its wall protection systems are part of the ProCure22 Efficiency and Productivity Programme. Gradus said: “We understand the needs of estates and facilities managers, and offer a free Building Health Check Survey. Our specialist Wall Protection team will use its product expertise to identify the most vulnerable areas within your building, and recommend protection where it’s needed. We offer a full supply and fit service for our wall protection systems.”
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