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 […]
In March 2022, Scotland banned smoking outside hospital buildings. Smoking Ban Outside Hospital Rules in Scotland The new legislation aims to achieve the following: To introduce an enforceable smoke-free perimeter of 15 metres outside of hospital buildings. To support the denormalisation of smoking on hospital grounds. This, in turn, should help reduce tobacco use across […]
Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 are two of the most recent subvariants of Covid-19 to be detected. These two subvariants were first detected in South Africa in the early months of 2022. Each variant appears to be an offshoot of the previous BA.2 variant. How Transmissible are Omicron BA.4 and BA.5? A virus’s basic reproduction number […]
Inco pads have long been the preferred solution for fluid control during certain hospital procedures. What is an Inco Pad? Despite the name (“inco” is short for “incontinence”), inco pads are no longer widely used for managing incontinence. Instead, they’re used as “procedure underpads”, to provide a temporary protective layer during procedures. What Are Inco […]
The NHS is facing an unprecedented backlog. This is the care that the NHS would have delivered in a “normal” year, but which has been disrupted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns. What is the NHS backlog? The NHS backlog includes patients: On waiting lists for treatments who, ordinarily, would […]
An intelligent air filtration system plays an integral part of effective infection control in hospitals. If you’re considering a new air filtration system for your hospital or healthcare setting, then it’s important that you choose a system you can depend on. In this post we’ll explore the differences between two different types of air filters […]
The 2022 Future Surgery Show takes place at ExCeL London on 15-16 November 2022. The event brings together surgeons, anaesthetists and other perioperative specialists for two days of networking and CPD-accredited training and education. Cairn Technology is very excited to be exhibiting at Future Surgery 2022, where we will be on hand to show visitors […]