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Don’t risk cold hands during kidney transplants

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When it comes to kidney transplants, surgeons can experience very cold hands when ice water is used during the procedure to help cool and preserve the donor kidney.

Whilst this ice water reduces the risk of damage to the organ during the transplant process, it can obviously lead to discomfort for the transplant surgeon.

That is where the DryMax Sterile absorbent mat comes in useful, specifically by helping to absorb the icy water, which makes it more comfortable for the hands.

This latex-free mat measures 72cm x 37 cm in size and absorbs from both sides. It can be used flat or folded and can be placed next to the body of the patient to minimise the risk of surgical site infections.

By absorbing up to 6 litres of water or 2.4l of saline and turning it rapidly to gel, the DryMax Sterile mat wicks away cold water quickly, leaving both the patient and the surgeon more comfortable.

The mats can then be disposed of easily in clinical waste, without risk of cross-contamination, slips or delays to theatre turnaround that can result from dripping mat alternatives.

Benefits of the DryMax Sterile mat for kidney transplants

To sum up, the mat offers a range of benefits for the transplant surgeon and theatre team:

  • Maintains a drier surface to help keep the surgeon and patient warm.
  • Suitable for sterile environments and Latex-free.
  • Absorbs and locks in large amounts of fluid.
  • Reduces the risk of cross-contamination caused by drips and spills.
  • Reduces the risk of staff slipping on a wet theatre floor.
  • Increases efficiency as staff can quickly dispose of in clinical waste.
  • Can be easily changed with a minimum of disturbance to the patient.
  • Comes in a handy size that can be lifted and carried without dripping.

Can the DryMax Sterile mat help you?

If you think that the DryMax Sterile can be of use in your transplant unit, why not request some free samples? Just call Cairn Technology on 0333 015 4354 or email info@cairntechnology.com.

 

Absorbent floor mats for veterinary operating theatres

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Are you are looking for an absorbent floor mat for use in your veterinary operating theatres? We offer a range of solutions to help capture fluid and minimise the risk if slips and falls.

T-Mat Superabsorbent Floor Mat

Our superabsorbent T-Mat floor mat is ideal for collecting spills during wet procedures in veterinary surgical theatres.

The mat collects and binds liquids hygienically, turning fluid into a gel within minutes for quick and easy non-drip disposal in clinical waste.

As the most absorbent mat on the UK market, the T-Mat can absorb up to 8.5 litres of water or 3.5 litres of saline. Measuring 75 x 36cm, the T-Mat should be positioned on the floor where you expect fluids to pool.

Its ability to lock in fluids reduces the risk of slips and trips, as well as the time needed to clean up post-procedure.

For more information on this absorbent floor mat for veterinary operating theatres click here.

The DryMax XL Absorbent Anti-Skid Floor Mat

If you are looking for an absorbent mat that you can stand on whilst scrubbing up or performing an operation, then the DryMax XL is the perfect choice.

Designed with an anti-skid barrier layer, the mat stays in place and prevents absorbed fluids from passing through, thereby preventing slips on wet floors.

Measuring 100 x 75cm, the DryMax XL can be conveniently cut to fit an area. Capable of absorbing up to 2 litres of fluid, its non-drip design allows for quick and easy disposal, with minimum risk of cross-infection.

What’s more, it is also available on a 50-meter roll with a dispenser, allowing for neat storage and more economical use of the mat by cutting to the size you require. For information on the DryMax XL mats click here or find out about the DryMax XL Roll by clicking here.

Helping you control spills in your veterinary operating theatres

You can find out how our absorbent mats can help you to collect fluid in veterinary hospitals and operating theatres, by trying some free samples of our mats.

If you would like some free samples, or you are interested in pricing for our mats, please call us on 0333 015 4343 or email info@cairntechnology.com. You can also complete our enquiry page here: https://cairntechnology.com/contact/

 

The Green Operating Room – Managing Spills

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When it comes green operating room considerations for our NHS and private hospital customers, we focus on supplying products that are made with the environment in mind.

Not only does this help hospitals and Trusts in their own move towards Net Zero, it also helps ensure vertical integration of environmental responsibility from manufacturer through to supplier and end user.

In this article, we look at how the manufacture, distribution and design of our absorbent theatre mats pays consideration to minimal carbon emissions and unnecessary waste at all stages.

Absorbent theatre mats

Playing an important role in fluid collection and management within the operating theatre environment, scrub areas and procedure rooms, our range of superabsorbent and anti-skid mats are high-tech products that aim for low level impact on the environment.

  • Manufacturing

Our absorbent mats are manufactured using 100% renewable energy, giving an environmental impact of 0.0 g carbon dioxide (g/kWh).

The raw materials for the mats are sourced locally, minimising the number of miles travelled by component suppliers.

The mats are then manufactured using cellulose raw material from forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The FSC is a non-profit organization that provides solutions to help safeguard the world’s forests and tackle deforestation, climate, and biodiversity challenges.

A focus on waste reduction during the manufacturing process also saw a 30% reduction in combustible waste during an 8-month period.

  • Distribution

Once made and ready to be shipped from Europe to our warehouse in the UK, loads are optimised to ensure that as many mats as possible are shipped in one load.

As the mats are thin and lightweight and do not contain unnecessary cellulose fluff material, a large number of individual mats can be shipped in the same vehicle.

When it comes to storing and shipping mats onto our customers, we also see keeping carbon emissions to a minimum as an important goal.

As our Carbon Reduction Plan for 2024 shows, we managed to bring our Scope 1 emissions down to zero through carbon offsetting. We achieved this by investing in the Carbon FootprintTM UK Tree Planting Scheme.

As we wanted to support a local initiative, our funding will help support the planting of trees in the Yorkshire and Humber region in school locations, educate children and support local wildlife habitats.

Other measures we take to minimise carbon emissions include combining shipments to the same customer at the same time, wherever practicable; using a hybrid working model that reduces staff travel to the office; and changing much of our company car fleet to hybrid of fully electric vehicles.

  • Usage

There is no doubt that the onus is increasingly on hospitals to reduce the amount of waste in operating theatres and hospital departments.

As a result, our superabsorbent floor mats are ideal for minimising waste, with one T-Mat absorbing the equivalent fluid of 13 standard inco sheets.

Our DryMax XL anti-skid floor mats also help to minimise waste, as they can be cut to the exact size required. Available as individual mats or on a 50-metre roll and dispenser, this means that you only need to use exactly the amount of mat you need on each occasion.

Interested in a mat trial for your green operating room?

We offer a range of superabsorbent and anti-skid floor mats, as well as sterile mats for use against the patient’s skin, and hybrid mats for specific procedures such as arthroscopies.

To see the whole range of our mats for your green operating room click here.

If you like what you see, then please call us on 0333 015 4345 or email info@cairntechnology.com to request samples.