If you are a medical professional with a fascination for medical history, then a trip to one of the following museums should not disappoint. From insights into the history of surgery, anaesthesia and nursing over the past 500 years, they promise a plethora of medical tales and treasures to fascinate both young and old. 1. […]
Ever wondered what a typical workday is like for a Cairn Technology Area Account Manager? In this article, Aniqa Chowdhury spends a day helping two surgeons, an operating theatre manager and a birthing suite sister source the right products for their needs. 8.15am: I arrive at an NHS hospital in South Yorkshire to see a […]
Today’s high quality surgical instruments employ a wide range of metals and materials to ensure the very highest levels of performance. In fact, there are now so many materials in use to provide you with state-of-the-art instrumentation that it can be confusing as to which ones to opt for. Here’s a quick look at how […]
What is Causing your Instrument Discolouration? Light/Dark Typical causes: Lime deposits in water Slow/bad drying process Substances in chemicals Rusty Typical causes: Blood debris Mixing stainless and plated steel Water with high iron content Materials in new systems Brown Typical causes: Exposure to too high a temperature (>200 C) Being sharpened or polished incorrectly Purple/Red/Black […]
Hospital employees working in areas where nitrous oxide is used to help relieve patient pain could be at risk of developing renal or liver disease, according to some studies. An odourless and colourless gas, Nitrous oxide is a powerful analgesic in sub-anaesthetic concentrations. Most commonly used as a 50:50 mix with oxygen, it is commonly […]
It might sound counterintuitive: How can an instrument that costs you several hundred pounds save you money compared to lower quality instruments that you can buy for a fraction of the price? Below are four clear reasons why: 1. Longevity High quality surgical instruments are always manufactured with longevity in mind. Crafted by experts in […]
Titanium micro instruments offer several clear benefits for the surgeon over standard stainless steel models. For this reason, Swedish surgical instrument manufacturer, Stille, has introduced a range of titanium micro forceps and needle holders. Designed for surgeons specialising in plastic, ENT, reconstructive or replantation surgery, they offer the following benefits: · They are lighter than […]
As the number of deaths caused by the Wuhan novel coronavirus (WN-CoV) continues to rise, more and more measures are being taken to try and control its spread. According to the BBC News website, not only have 132 people died from the virus in China, there have now also been reported cases of it in […]