P RODUCT S
Next generation of UV-C disinfection
Rapid response decontamination service
Hospitals facing urgent infection control challenges, including outbreaks of hospital- acquired infection and confirmed cases of COVID-19, can turn to INIVOS’ 24-hour Rapid Response line. The Inivos Rapid Response Decontamination
Service is designed to respond to the needs of hospitals that have identified a specific infection risk to patients. It has been proven to assist with outbreaks of infection within inpatient areas, the management of infected patients in emergency departments and the reduction of risk of cross-contamination to patients on discharge.
Mindray launches new anaesthesia machines in UK
MINDRAY is launching its new A8 and A9 anaesthesia machines in the UK market, which feature integrated high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) technology. This technology helps to extend the window of therapeutic action for anaesthetists by prolonging safe apnoeic oxygenation levels, allowing up to 30 minutes of safe oxygenated apnoea time. Studies have found that HFNC can more than double the average duration of apnoea before desaturation.
Data from a wide range of external monitoring modules – such as bispectral index, neuromuscular transmission and intravenous imaging – can be seamlessly integrated and displayed by the new devices without any extra monitoring screens. Enabling anaesthetists to collect more data at a glance, the modular design also fulfils the need for fewer devices in theatre, allowing anaesthetists to utilise a larger workspace and spend more time closely observing their patients. In order to optimise gas usage and
Developed alongside hospitals, the Inivos 24-Hour Rapid Response service has been designed to maintain patient turnover and provide patient-ready spaces. Inivos guarantees infection control technology or services will be deployed within eight hours of the initial call, day or night, to ensure that patients and staff members are kept safe. The company is known for its decontamination technology, including both hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV) and ultraviolet-C light (UV-C) devices, which it regularly provides to over 40% of NHS Trusts.
Technology SteriPro UV-C Disinfection Technology, from CARDIAC SERVICES, kills coronavirus and 99% of all pathogens and can be used in operating rooms, hospital rooms, hallways and ambulances. Ultraviolet light in the germicidal wavelength – at around 254nm – renders the organisms sterile. Wavelengths in the UV-C range are particularly damaging to cells because they are absorbed by proteins, RNA and DNA. Mercury vapour lamps radiate about 95 % of their energy at a wavelength of 253.7 nm, which is coincidentally so close to the DNA absorption peak (260-265nm) that it has a high germicidal effectiveness. Benefits include: a 10-20 min disinfection cycle; over 30% reduction in HCAIs; remote operation via tablet and smart app; real-time reports to re-assure staff that room has been thoroughly disin- fected and automatic detection of correct disinfection time, depending on the room size. The system is also designed to auto- matically shut down if the sensors detect movement in the room.
Quick response to storage needs on COVID wards
A huge number of consumables were required to meet the needs of the influx of patients into the intensive care units at London hospital Trusts during the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
quickly provide a balanced response to changes in patient status without user intervention, the A9 uses Automatic Controlled Anaesthesia (ACA). Through its precision electronic vaporiser and ACA platform, the A9 adjusts fresh gas and vaporiser output to hit patient targets using both end-tidal and inspiratory oxygen measurements.
The new systems also utilise a suite of gas reduction tools to minimise the environmental and economic impact of surgery by preventing leakage and managing usage, improving patient safety in the process. Both the A8 and A9 can offer suggestions on optimal fresh gas flow, provide real-time usage metrics, pause to prevent leakage, and indicate flow rate abnormalities.
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MEDSTOR was brought in at very short notice to provide HTM 71 high-density storage cabinets for the storerooms serving the critical care and high dependency units at the Royal London Hospital.
Medstor responded quickly and effectively to ensure that the hospital had the storage it needed and helped to establish the largest critical care facility in London. As a few COVID-19 patients had already been admitted to one of the new wards when the fit-out started, Medstor installers had to wear full PPE and follow strict entry and exit rules, in line with government and hospital guidelines. Popular in hospitals throughout the UK and overseas, Medstor HTM 71 high- density cabinets provide storage space for a wide variety of essential items. They feature Medstor’s tray and liner system, making it easy to access products and monitor stock levels.
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