Keep Cool In The OR

February 13, 2013 11:52 am | by Mike Schmidt, Editor, Surgical Products | Coolshirt Systems | Articles | Comments

Surgeons demand cost-effective, high-performance results from their cooling vests. So what factors need to be considered when buying a new vest for the OR?

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Staff Apparel

February 12, 2013 10:21 am | by Encompass Group, LLC | Encompass Group | Product Releases | Comments

Encompass Group, LLC introduces Essentials Staff Apparel to its line of nonwoven products. Essentials Staff Apparel delivers all the basic features and in two color options: Blue and Wine. Essentials Staff Apparel is a cost-effective way to reduce cross-contamination and minimize costs associated with loss or theft of reusable products.

LISTED UNDER: O.R. Reusable Gowns

Patient Gown

January 17, 2013 9:41 am | by Peak Textiles | Product Releases | Comments

Peak Textiles's ECT Patient Gown allows drainage, feeding and central line tubes to pass through the gown so they are easily visible during bedside care, reducing the risk of misconnections. One size fits most patients and a generous overlap in back eliminates the need to put two gowns on one patient.

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PerforMAX pOweR Scrub Line

January 16, 2013 3:54 pm | by Medline Industries | Medline Industries, Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

Medline Industries, Inc. has introduced the PerforMAX pOweR line of long-sleeved scrubs to help reduce the risk of infection by providing a protective barrier between the patient and a healthcare worker's bare arms. The long-sleeves are sewn directly into the short sleeves of the scrub top to create a layered look.

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Respirator And Surgical Mask

December 21, 2012 10:32 am | by Ansell | Product Releases | Comments

Ansell's GAMMEX N95 respirator and surgical mask utilizes a hybrid technology that incorporates the comfort of a standard surgical mask with the protection of a respirator. It filters out 95% of airborne particles down to 0.1 micron in size.

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Disposable Full Face Shield

December 12, 2012 10:39 am | by Onyx Medical | Product Releases | Comments

Onyx Medical Inc. introduces the Drape Wide™ disposable full face shield. The Drape Wide provides OSHA-level protection available against blood and fluid splash. A fluid barrier fabric (11” x 13”) drapes below the shield and tucks inside a sterile gown, protecting against splash coming under the shield.

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SMS Shoe Covers

December 12, 2012 10:29 am | by Tronex Healthcare | Tronex Healthcare | Product Releases | Comments

Tronex Healthcare offers the Tronex SMS Shoe Covers, which are meticulously crafted from a breathable, fluid-repellent, spunbond meltblown spunbond (SMS) material. This three-ply material consists of one layer of meltblown polypropylene bonded between two layers of antistatic polypropylene spunbond, offering maximum protection from fluid exposure while also being soft, durable, and appropriate for extended wear.

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Super-Soft Evolution Scrubs

December 10, 2012 11:08 am | by Encompass Group, LLC | Encompass Group | Product Releases | Comments

Encompass Group, LLC introduces Super-Soft Evolution™ scrubs to their line of nonwoven staff apparel. Super-Soft Evolution scrubs are the perfect solution for staff, visitors, labor room, and patients requiring temporary clothing.

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Employee Safety In The OR

December 6, 2012 9:45 am | by Cardinal Health | Videos | Comments

There are many safety hazards in today’s OR environment – from sharp instruments, blood, infectious fluids, latex, irritating powder and even hand hygiene products – all of which can all cause varying degrees of harm. The first line of defense is surgical gloves.

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Powder-Free Latex Exam Glove

December 4, 2012 10:21 am | by Adenna | Adenna Inc. | Product Releases | Comments

Adenna Explorer is an 8 mil thick, 9½ inch long, powder-free latex exam glove designed to provide extra protection and stronger resistance to wear and tear on the job. The glove fingers are almost double in thickness when compared to regular exam gloves.

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Under-Scrub Shirt

November 20, 2012 10:14 am | by UndORwear, Inc. | Undorwear | Product Releases | Comments

UndORwear, Inc. offers the Under-Scrub Shirt thermal undershirt. According to the company, it is designed to help keep people warm while working in the cold, sterile environment of the operating room. The shirt is specially designed to NOT be visible under standard scrubs.

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Product Q&A: Cardinal Health's Hydrogel Surgical Glove

November 20, 2012 10:01 am | by Cardinal Health | Cardinal Health | Articles | Comments

Protexis Latex Hydrogel surgical gloves feature Cardinal Health's exclusive hydrogel coating that makes them easy to don, while enhancing the second-skin comfort of latex. The gloves are powder-free which protects the wearer against powder-related skin irritation and the patent against post-operative complications associated with granulomas.

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Smart-Seal Surgical Mask

November 19, 2012 10:32 am | by Cardinal Health | Cardinal Health | Product Releases | Comments

Cardinal Health announces the Smart-Seal™ surgical mask, designed to enhance fit and help reduce fog on eyewear. The Smart-Seal surgical mask features a, “cinch and hug” single-tie design that creates a custom seal around the wearer’s nose and mouth.

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Cosmic Nee-Noggs FaceShieldZ

November 16, 2012 11:26 am | by DeRoyal | Product Releases | Comments

DeRoyal now offers the Cosmic Nee-Noggs FaceShieldZ designed and researched to be pleasing, likable and fun for children between the ages of three and eight. The staff can wear the facial products and use the Nee-Nogg devices with the children to help them feel more comfortable, less frightened and a bit more playful.

LISTED UNDER: Face Shields