Recyclable MedTech presents an important opportunity to tackle greenhouse gas emissions as part of the NHS Net Zero strategy. As a whole, the supply chain accounts for 62% of the NHS’s carbon emissions, with medical equipment equating to 10% of the total (1). By avoiding medical products that only allow for a ‘make-use-waste’ linear lifecycle, […]
Plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgeons and nurses should make sure that they add the BAPRAS Congress 2024 to their calendars. Taking place from 4th to 6th December at the International Convention Centre in Newport, South Wales, the event offers a packed programme of interesting talks and presentations. Day 1 The first day of the congress […]
There can be quite a lot of blood when a vein is removed for use in the Coronary Artery Bypass Graft procedure, so what is needed is an absorbent product that soaks up this blood, keeping any surrounding area clean. What’s more, any product used to absorb the blood needs to be placed against the […]
UK plastic surgery events are coming in quick succession this Autumn/Winter season, with BAAPS, BSFPS and BAPRAS all holding major meetings. To find out more read on. Or, if you are not able to attend but would like to investigate the best surgical instruments for plastic and aesthetic surgery, click here for details of Stille’s […]
Cairn Technology is celebrating its 25th anniversary supplying services and products to NHS Trusts and private hospitals. Established in 1999 by two chemistry PhD graduates, Dr. Peter Binns and Dr. Mark Fields, the business initially acted as an environmental consultancy specialising in the continuous monitoring of emissions to atmosphere. However, it wasn’t long before the […]
The role of Sterile Service Departments (SSDs) is critical to the smooth running of operating theatres across the UK. The timely decontamination and turnaround of full sets of instruments that are safe to use and perform to their optimum ability is critical to the smooth running of surgical lists. But unfortunately, too many SSDs and […]
Hospitals that are concerned about operating theatre costs sometimes use inco pads or incontinence pads to absorb spills on operating theatre floors. These pads do not offer a particularly high level of absorbency and are prone to dripping when lifted for disposal. However, they are sometimes seen as a much more cost-effective alternative to absorbent […]
Having an effective Slips, Trips and Falls Prevention and Management Policy is important for any hospital. Every year, over 2000 of these incidents are reported nationally by the NHS to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This is perhaps not surprising given that slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of serious injuries […]
Minimising the carbon footprint of surgical instruments is just one of the many ways in which NHS Trusts can work towards their Net Zero plans. Whilst quality reusable instruments can have a larger upfront cost than cheaper reusable instruments or disposable alternatives, they can make a much bigger contribution to hospital Trusts reducing their carbon […]
The NHS Carbon Footprint Plus includes a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from supplier products, as outlined in Scope 3 of The Greenhouse Gas Protocol. According to NHS England’s 2022 report Delivering a ‘Net Zero’ National Health Service, one of the greatest areas of opportunity for a reduction in carbon emissions is through medical […]