Cleaning protocols and procedures are a vital part of effective infection prevention and control in all healthcare settings. This includes veterinary clinics. In this post we’ll outline the essential principles of a veterinary clinic cleaning and disinfection protocol. Please note that this post is just intended to provide a basic introduction to the subject, to […]
Surgical sutures and stitches are used to close wounds to the skin and other tissues. This is an essential introduction to the different types of surgical sutures and stitches. We’ll briefly discuss what each type is used for and explore the sort of specialist surgical instruments doctors use to apply sutures. What’s the Difference Between […]
In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the specific decontamination processes that should be used for endoscopes and other reusable medical devices. Levels of Decontamination There are three levels of decontamination for medical devices: cleaning, sterilisation, and disinfection. Every individual piece of medical equipment carries a different level of contamination risk – low, […]
Air quality consultants tend to use a lot of specialist terminology and acronyms when discussing pollution and air quality. This post is an essential A-Z glossary to help you understand various aspects of air pollution and quality. Want to learn more about air purifiers and filtration? Be sure to check out our air purifier and […]
An atmospheric pollutant is an airborne particle or chemical that has the potential to be hazardous to human health. In this post we’ll discuss some of the most common types of atmospheric pollutants, and their causes. We’ll also explore how you can manage the risks of atmospheric pollutants in your workplace. What Are Natural Atmospheric […]
Three things are vital to delivering an efficient operating theatre: Effective protocols and procedures. A functional and supportive team. The right equipment. In this post, we’ll discuss the must-have equipment for any operating theatre. Why Does Equipment Make a Difference in Operating Theatres? Obviously, all operating theatre procedures depend upon specialist surgical equipment. You need […]
The 2023 Future Surgery Show takes place 14 – 15 November 2023 at ExCeL, London. Expect two dedicated days of CPD accredited professional development, along with dozens of exhibitors demonstrating the latest in surgical innovations. Cairn Technology will once again be exhibiting at Future Surgery. Visit us on Stand N80 to view our diverse range […]
We recently put together a guide to the different types of surgical instruments, and their common applications. In this post we’ll take a closer look at the different types of surgical forceps, which are mainly used to grab and manipulate tissue during procedures. Please note that different hospitals and surgical teams might use slightly different […]
Clostridium Difficile Infections (CDIs) are among the most common hospital acquired infections. In this post we’ll discuss what C. difficile is and how it spreads. We’ll then explore how robust cleaning protocols and procedures can help you manage a C. diff outbreak. What is C. difficile? Clostridium difficile is a type of bacteria which usually […]
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