Choose The Right Shoe
February 22, 2011 5:18 am | by Jenifer Wynne, Co-Owner, SMD Wynne Corporation, www.calzuro.com | Articles | CommentsWhat should surgical professionals consider when choosing shoes to wear in the OR? Durability: To ensure maximum durability, the quality of manufacturing is very important. A durable shoe should last years, so finding a durable shoe saves you time, money, and effort.
LISTED UNDER: Shoes, Non-ConductiveSurgical Glove Selection
February 18, 2011 5:29 am | by Pam Werner, RN, BSN, MBA, CNOR, clinical consultant for Ansell Healthcare Products LLC, www.ansell.com | Articles | CommentsSurgical glove selection criteria are based upon a number of factors: Barrier protection. It is important to choose the right glove for the right task. For example, if you’re performing microsurgery, you may need a glove that is thinner that provides adequate barrier, but more tactile sensitivity and dexterity.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical GlovesSurgical Brainstorm: Apparel
February 15, 2011 3:23 am | by Linda McNeilly, Cardinal Health | Articles | CommentsWhat are your top three tips surgical professionals should consider when choosing surgical apparel products to wear in the OR? February 15, 2011 1. Make sure it fits. Proper fit is key when selecting personal protective apparel, because it helps ensure both the proper level of protection and clinician comfort.
LISTED UNDER: APPARELCase Study: Standardizing A System For PPE
January 31, 2011 9:35 am | Kimberly-Clark Health Care | Articles | CommentsWakeMed Health & Hospitals is an 870-bed private, not-for-profit healthcare system based in Raleigh, N.C. Its system includes two full-service hospitals, two stand-alone emergency departments, Children’s Emergency Department, Children’s Hospital, Rehab Hospital, Heart Center as well as multiple outpatient centers and rehabilitation facilities.
LISTED UNDER: APPARELMoisturizing Surgical Glove Prevents Allergic Reactions
January 18, 2011 4:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Derma Prene® Ultra HydraSoft® surgical glove is a moisturizing glove that prevents Type I (latex) and Type IV (chemical) allergic reactions while restoring and improving hands. This glove combines proprietary skin moisturizing technology with the most advanced latex-free (polychloroprene) and chemical-free material to restore hand condition with minimized risk of allergic reactions.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical GlovesHeavy-Duty Cooling Vest For Surgeons
December 20, 2010 5:37 am | Polar Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSurgeons and their staff are staying comfortable during procedures in hot operating rooms thanks to cooling vests made specifically for surgeons by Akron’s Polar Products, Inc. The Ohio company has developed a new heavy-duty vest style for their popular Cool Flow™ System, specifically designed for wear beneath lead aprons.
LISTED UNDER: Surgeon Cooling ApparelEsteem® Blue Surgical Gloves
November 2, 2010 5:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsCardinal Health offers Esteem® Blue surgical gloves with Neu-Thera® emollient coating as a colored underglove to support double gloving initiatives. Esteem® Blue with Neu-Thera® surgical gloves are powder-free and made from synthetic polyisoprene. The inside of the gloves are coated with a proprietary emollient coating called Neu-Thera® that enhances the skin wellness of caregivers and encourages compliance with hand washing and surgical hand antisepsis guidelines.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical GlovesClip Mags With Extra Large Lens
September 24, 2010 6:37 am | Vision Usa | Product Releases | CommentsClip mags are now available from Vision USA in three styles: distoration free aspheric lens; bifocal, full lens and extra large lens. All styles attach to your eye/safety glasses or laser glasses and add magnification + 1.0, +1.5, +2.0, +2.5, +3.5, +4.0 and new power +5.
LISTED UNDER: GlassesOR Camera Drapes
September 23, 2010 12:35 pm | Spectrum Laboratories, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum Labs' full line of OR imaging drapes are made from soft anti-stat polyethylene, to avoid obstructing the view. The camera drape product line includes Universal Camera Drapes and Tear Tip Camera Drapes. The drapes' stretch openings provide a tight seal, which lowers repairs costs caused by repeated soaking in sterilant.
LISTED UNDER: Camera DrapesJumbo Size Pre-Op Glove
September 21, 2010 7:14 am | Medicus Health | Product Releases | CommentsMedicus Health’s new exclusive Jumbo Size Pre-Op Glove has twice the sticky surface area of the standard size Pre-Op Glove and also fits larger hands. AORN, APIC and CDC recommend using surgical clippers to remove hair from a surgical site. Surgical clipper manufacturers recommend using medical tape to remove hair remnants, for a large surgical site this can be a tedious and expensive task.
LISTED UNDER: GlovesUltrasound Probe Drapes
September 20, 2010 10:10 am | Spectrum Laboratories, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsSpectrum Laboratories, Inc., OR Disposables produces Ultrasound Probe Drapes (Elflex) with attached straps for clinician convenience and greater sterile integrity. According to the company, these straps make application quicker and easier by pulling and rolling on with a one-handed technique.
LISTED UNDER: Camera DrapesSynthetic Surgical Glove
September 17, 2010 8:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Derma Prene® IsoTouch® HydraSoft® synthetic polyisoprene, powder-free surgical glove from Ansell is designed as a moisturizing glove that prevents Type I latex allergic reactions and restores and improves hands. This glove combines proprietary skin moisturizing technology with the most advanced latex-free synthetic material to restore hand condition without risk of Type I allergic reactions.
LISTED UNDER: Surgical GlovesProtective Apparel Organizer
August 24, 2010 7:37 am | Health Care Logistics | Product Releases | CommentsProtection Organizers from Health Care Logistics offer a solution for keeping infection protection apparel stocked and ready-to-use in a consistent location. According to the company, Protection Organizers are available in multiple styles to accommodate the varied needs of staff throughout the facility.
LISTED UNDER: APPARELEsteem® Ortho Surgical Gloves
August 24, 2010 7:36 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Esteem® Ortho Powder-free Surgical Glove from Cardinal Health is a synthetic solution that performs like a latex glove in terms of comfort, fit and feel. It is made from a unique synthetic polyisoprene formulation that is structurally identical to natural rubber latex without the proteins.
LISTED UNDER: GlovesSafe Protective Footwear Apparel
August 24, 2010 7:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe original Calzuro is a washable and sterilizable footwear. According to the company, features include: Slip resistance with no upper ventilation holes protecting against contamination. Washable with bleach if autoclave (up to 300°F) is not available.
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