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Improper medical supply storage increases the risk of contamination and pathogen growth. Should healthcare professionals and facilities handle or store tools and materials improperly, medical institutions must resterilize equipment or throw out supplies, increasing operational inefficiency and waste. When the integrity of medical supplies is negatively impacted somewhere along the supply chain, ...
The field of medicine is constantly evolving, with new procedures and technologies emerging that improve patient outcomes and reduce recovery times. As these innovations advance, the materials that make them possible become increasingly important. One such group of materials, fluoropolymers, is proving to be essential for a variety of cutting-edge medical procedures. Known for their exceptional ...
Patients who need medical treatment often fear being exposed to harmful germs and unsanitary instruments. Just the thought of a healthcare provider using an unsterilized surgical device or needle is enough to make people feel queasy. As a result, patients find it reassuring to watch a clinician remove healthcare devices from sterile packaging before starting a procedure. Sterile packaging ...
Sterile medical packaging plays a vital role in protecting patients from harmful bacteria and viruses. However, many processes can damage the integrity of sterile packaging as products move through the supply chain. Improper sterilization techniques, mishandling during shipping, and other mishaps can degrade packaging and cause loss of sterility. Regulatory agencies require all sterile packaging ...
According to the World Health Organization, post-operative infections contribute to patients’ spending extra days in the hospital, at a cost of some $900 million per year. Medical devices that are sterilized to eliminate potentially harmful pathogens and microorganisms are critical to delivering safe and cost-effective patient outcomes. ...
Medical gloves are gloves used for medical protection to prevent cross infection between doctors and patients and protect doctors' hands from injury. Medical gloves are made of natural latex, which is highly fit to the skin of the hand and provides superior comfort. Latex, nitrile, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride and other materials can be used to make medical gloves, among which nitrile gloves ...
The research of atmospheric plasma’s use for medical treatments has gathered apace over recent years. Plasma comprises charged particles as well as a range of other active components that are thought to interact with the body to produce desired affects in plasma medicine such as; electric current, UV radiation and reactive gas species these components are thought to be able to act ...
Quick Facts LOCATION: Rochester, Minnesota MARKET SECTOR: Healthcare FACILITY SIZE: 3 Million Square Feet, 960 Licensed Beds FACILITY PEAK LOADS: Electric: 12.0 Megawatts Heating: 130,000 lb/hr Steam Cooling: 7,500 Tons TOTAL CHP GENERATING CAPACITY: 7.75 Megawatts HEAT RECOVERY RATE: 24,000 lb/hr of 250 psig Steam HEAT RECOVERY UTILIZATION: Building heating or cooling, medical equipment ...
When it comes to medical devices cleanliness is crucial. All medical devices, whether they are disposable, implantable or reusable, must be cleaned during the manufacturing process to remove oil, grease, fingerprints and other manufacturing soils. Reusable products must also be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized between each use to avoid infecting patients or causing illness. Reaching the right ...
Both Formaldehyde and Glutaraldehyde are found in the hospital environment at higher concentrations than those to which the general population is exposed. Their possible adverse health effects are therefore very important to those working in certain parts of hospitals and to patients whose health status may be compromised. Both compounds are irritants and can cause sensitisation. Glutaraldehyde ...