If you’re looking to buy an air purifier, this short A-Z glossary of terms should help you understand some of the terminology we use and how that relates to performance. If you have any questions about air purifiers or filters that are not covered by this guide, get in touch to talk to one of […]
A shoulder arthroscopy is a form of keyhole surgery that can both diagnose and treat problems in the shoulder. Used to treat injuries and chronic conditions such as arthritis, it involves making small cuts in the skin before using a tiny camera – the arthroscope – to identify problems and guide any repairs. Key Challenges […]
Air pollution and quality is a key concern for everyone, particularly in hospitals and healthcare settings where people can spend long periods of time or be clinically vulnerable. What is PM2.5? PM2.5 is a hazardous air pollutant. It is composed of particulate matter (PM) that has an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 micrometres or smaller. Where […]
University & Healthcare Estates & Innovation takes place at Cranmore Park, Birmingham, 15-16 November 2022. It’s an opportunity for the estates directors of healthcare and higher education settings to come together for an open discussion of best-practice. This year, the conference theme is New Horizons. The various presentations and exhibitors will be focusing on the […]
Though sevoflurane has a good safety record, like all anaesthetic agents it carries certain risks. What is Sevoflurane? Along with isoflurane, sevoflurane is one of the most common anaesthetics for outpatients in healthcare settings. It’s used across all ages to induce general anaesthesia and maintain it during procedures. What Risks Are Associated With Sevoflurane? Some […]
Isoflurane is a general inhalation aesthetic. In healthcare settings, it has two main uses: As a sedative agent, where it’s administered with air or pure oxygen to either induce anaesthesia, or to maintain a state of general anaesthesia that’s been induced by a different drug. As a bronchodilator for patients with acute severe asthma. Though […]
Arthroscopy keyhole surgery procedures are highly effective at removing and repairing damaged tissues in joints. Though the process is most commonly used on the knees, you can also perform arthroscopies on hips, shoulders, wrists, elbows and ankles. Key Risks Associated With Arthroscopies As well as removing or repairing damaged sections of tissue, an arthroscopy procedure […]
All patients are at risk from infection in hospitals and healthcare settings. But the risks are particularly high for burns patients. High Infection Risk in Burns Patients This is for three reasons: Burns patients invariably spend an extended period in the hospital. The longer any patient’s hospitalisation, the more frequently they’ll face common sources of […]
A recent report found that more than 40,600 people were likely infected with Covid-19 while being treated in hospital in England for another reason. What can hospitals do to protect their inpatients from infection? In this post we’ll explore some of the measures hospitals can adopt to stop the spread of Covid, and other viruses. […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) advises a maximum concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) of 10μg/m3 for the annual average. Fine particulate matter is a hazardous air pollutant. So when concentrations exceed the WHO’s recommended limits, it represents a major public health concern. 25% of Hospitals in Dangerously High Levels of Air Pollution Areas Unfortunately, […]