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Point of care D-dimer testing at Frimley Park

Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey, UK, has recently invested in Radiometer’s AQT90 FLEX system for point of care D-dimer testing in its Accident and Emergency Department, where it forms part of a screen to help rule out the presence of venous thromboembolism in at-risk patients.

Lynda Petley, Manager Point of Care Testing Team in the hospital’s Pathology Department, explained: “Following an extensive laboratory evaluation, the AQT90 FLEX was identified as ‘best of breed’ for our requirements.


Under the microscope

Carl Zeiss Ltd, a global market leader in precision optics and engineering technology , has specified the Rigel Medical 62353 medical safety analyser to comply with IEC 62353, the standard for in-service and after repair testing of medical electronic devices.

This move has led to improvements in the testing of hundreds of electrically powered operating microscopes and ophthalmic diagnostic devices


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Sidhil’s new Independence Innov8 Low bed
Following on from the launch last year of the all new Independence Innov8 ward bed, Sidhil has added to the range with the introduction of the new Innov8 Low version, featuring a minimum platform height of just 218mm - one of the lowest available on the market today.


Further your career with our flexible endoscope decontamination module
The Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education at Anglia Ruskin University are proud to present our new innovative, interactive distance learning module surrounding the decontamination of flexible endoscopes.

The module was designed in collaboration with the Institute of Decontamination Sciences (IDSc) and the industry to ensure best practice and UK/EU national standards are met resulting in improving infection prevention and control for both patients and staff.

Invacare launches new educational website

Education in pressure ulcer prevention is now a priority for healthcare professionals and in response to this, Invacare has developed a new website, providing access to comprehensive training opportunities along with clinical resources and product information.


NEW ‘THREE TIER CARE’
Clear and uncomplicated approach to equipment selection

Within any pressure ulcer prevention protocol, the selection of a suitable support surface is a key factor. With an extensive range of products now available, it can be difficult to ascertain which support surface to select to ensure it positively contributes to clinical outcomes. Invacare has been offering support to Clinicians in this area for over 20 years and has recently developed a solution that makes the selection of equipment clear and uncomplicated.


Lending a hand to NHS infection prevention
Georgia-Pacific is celebrating another year of hand hygiene success, after renewing its contract with the NHS and is the exclusive supplier of poly-packed Z-fold hand towels to the NHS Supply Chain.

Specially designed to allow for complete hygienic wiping and drying of hands in hospitals and other healthcare establishments, the Lotus Professional brand of Z-Fold Hand Towel Portable Pack is the only fully enclosed hand towel available from the NHS Supply Chain


Gentle on skin, easy on the budget

Advazorb® is a comprehensive range of patient friendly, absorbent foam dressings presented in non-adhesive and atraumatic silicone adhesives.

The hydrophilic foam offers excellent fluid handling with the option of non adherent and soft silicone contact layers. The complete Advazorb foam range is available in regular and Lite versions.


Ground-breaking product developments

With over 80 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of electrical safety systems Bender UK is a leading provider of isolated power systems (IPS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), surgeons’ panels and complete operating theatre infrastructure packages to UK hospitals.


Super-absorbent wound dressing for highly exuding wounds

Already a well-established and popular product amongst healthcare professionals, Activa Healthcare’s pioneering dressing, Flivasorb, is the obvious choice for chronic highly exuding wounds to ensure maximum patient comfort.

Chronic wound exudate can have a destructive effect on wound healing, lead to maceration of the wound edges and to soreness / irritation of the surrounding skin.