Operating theatre managers are responsible for ensuring the successful running of the operating theatre environment. But what does this actually involve? What does an operating theatre manager actually do? In this post we’ll discuss some of the key responsibilities for operating theatre managers, while exploring ways managers can improve efficiency and care standards in their […]
Particulate matter (PM) is a class of air pollution covering everything in the atmosphere that isn’t a gas. This includes a huge range of chemical compounds and materials which air quality experts classify in terms of their particle size. What is PM10? Particulate matter containing particles with a diameter of 10 micrometres or smaller. Examples […]
Global influenza levels have been low since 2020, but the UK government is predicting to see a resurgence in winter 2022 to 2023. Indeed, the UK could be facing its worse flu season in years. Southern hemisphere nations such as Australia have experienced rampant flu seasons, and experts warn the same may be in store […]
Many types of viral and bacterial infection are common in care homes and residential care settings. 3 Factors That Make Infections a Major Concern in Care Homes Infections can easily spread in any location where people share facilities. Elderly people and other care home residents are high-risk groups. If they catch an infection, they’re more […]
Severe fluid loss following injuries is a major issue for burns patients – particularly if their injuries are substantial. Most treatments for burns involve fluid resuscitation procedures – which is one reason why effective fluid management is central to the treatment of burns patients. Why Fluid Management Matters for Burns Patients Good fluid management in […]
Surgical smoke has a very unpleasant smell, and it can produce an immediate hazard for surgeons through obstructing their view of the surgical site. But the major risk associated with such procedures is that both diathermy and surgical smoke emissions can contain numerous toxic gases, particulates, viruses, bacteria and other harmful vapours. Surgical Smoke Causes […]
What is a Diathermy Smoke Plume? A diathermy smoke plume – also known as surgical smoke – is an emission created by certain surgical procedures that involve the use of heat to destruct tissue or seal bleeding vessels. Diathermy smoke plumes can contain numerous harmful chemicals, along with viruses, bacteria, and particulate matter. What Causes […]
Every year, the UK is hit by multiple viruses. Some of these are seasonal, including influenza A, influenza B, RSV, and rhinovirus. And of course, we must now live with Covid-19 alongside these common viruses. GP waiting rooms can inadvertently help spread infection. Patients may visit their GP about an unrelated condition, but leave having […]
For an air purifier to be hospital-grade, it must meet any relevant standards for each specific setting. Air Purifier Requirements for Hospital Departments Different areas of the hospital will have different requirements. Some areas will have to meet COSHH obligations concerning exposure to certain hazardous substances. Whereas public spaces may simply need a good supply […]
In the past few years, thousands of dentists have left the NHS. How Many NHS Dentists Are There? According to one report, at the end of 2020 there were 23,733 dentists providing NHS care in England. By the end of January 2022, this figure had fallen to 21,544. As each dentist manages a caseload of […]