JUNE Medical has launched the eVeck Colposcopy Plume Evacuation Kit for the safe and efficient removal of surgical plume. Surgical plume is an unavoidable result of interventional procedures where diathermy, electrosurgery, laser and ultrasonic devices cut into tissue. It can release an unpleasant odour but, more importantly, can contain toxic, infectious or carcinogenic material – such as hydrogen peroxide gas, HPV or SARS-CoV-2 – that could be hazardous to theatre staff or indeed the patient. As a result, exposure to surgical plume has been linked to eye, nose and throat irritation, nausea, headaches, coughs, nasal congestion, asthma, and asthma-like symptoms.
The single use eVeck Kit comes ready assembled, with an integrated HEPA pre filter, a flexi connector that fits assorted speculum models, and tubing that links to a plume evacuation system and is reinforced to prevent crushing and kinking.
Renowned electro surgery consultant Steve Veck has worked on the project, advising medical device specialist Mosaic Surgical. He said: “Surgical plume is an inevitable consequence of procedures that use electrosurgical techniques, and there is clear evidence showing the dangers it presents to personnel. Despite this, the most efficient removal methods are not mandatory in every territory, or for every case. The eVeck eliminates this issue by attaching directly to the speculum, positioning it close to the surgical site to clear all the damaging materials before staff and patients can be exposed to them.”
Angela Spang, CEO of JUNE Medical, commented: “We are delighted to be able to offer this simple but vital solution that can prevent surgical teams from being exposed to the hazards of surgical plume. We hope that more widespread use of the eVeck Kit will have a significant long-term effect on improving the health of healthcare professionals.”
For more information, visit: junemedical.co.uk/eveck
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Medela Healthcare mobile suction devices – a safer alternative to wall vacuum – can help expand critical care capacity and support UK hospitals in the fight against COVID-19.
Used worldwide, the company’s portable medical suction machines are designed to provide crucial suction and fluid removal during respiratory treatment provided with ventilators.
Traditionally, hospitals ensure a patient’s airway is clear by utilising suction that relies on central wall piped vacuum. However, guidance published by the National Health Service advises hospitals against using piped vacuum to support infectious disease units to reduce the risk of virus spread and cross-contamination.
A previous study looking at contamination rates for wall-mounted suction units discovered contamination on over 30% of devices. Hence, portable medical suction machines are recommended for COVID-19 care. Medela offers a range of portable suction pumps which are available with a virus filter capable of reducing cross-contamination from COVID-19 with filtration efficiency of greater than 99.9%.
These compact devices offer flexibility to hospitals while reducing the risk of viral transmission. When used with disposable collection systems, portable suction machines reduce staff exposure to hazardous fluids, while devices equipped with virus filters further reduce risk of cross-contamination and viral exposure to staff.
Standard of care in the ICU requires each patient to be provided with a single suction device, which helps to decrease the risk of lung infections, prolonged hypoxia, and pooling of secretions in the lung.
For more information, visit: https://covid19. medelahealthcare.com/solutions
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The leakage of oral secretions past the endotracheal tube (ETT) has been a causative risk factor in the development of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) and tracheal injuries for many years. Existing solutions for endotracheal tube cuff pressure management require manual monitoring and adjustment of cuff pressure which is a critical aspect in the ICU staff workload. It has been shown that up to eight manual adjustments of cuff pressure are required daily to maintain recommended cuff pressure ranges, or more in higher risk cases of lung infections and mechanical complications. Recent clinical studies show that continuous cuff pressure control can optimise endotracheal tube cuff filling and reduce VAP. Now a new non-invasive automatic cuff pressure solution, INTELLICUFF, reduces VAP and tracheal injuries by continuously monitoring and automatically adjusting cuffed tracheal and tracheostomy tubes, providing a real-time optimisation of cuff pressure. The controller module and software are integrated parts of the Hamilton medical ventilator, controlled in the ventilation cockpit, the same unique user interface used to adjust and adapt ventilation therapy. The ventilation cockpit reduces complexity by graphically displaying the patient’s status, current treatment, and the required support including current cuff pressure control and monitoring. Transparency is provided by protocolised care so clinical staff can always be sure that cuff pressure is optimised at all times. This system is available for the company’s G5 and S1 ventilators.
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A new radiography system, Multix Fusion enables small and medium-size hospitals to deploy proven high-end technology without overtaxing investment budgets. The system supports the full spectrum of clinical applications, but is much more affordable than comparable predecessor models. It features components that until now were offered only in the upper price segments, such as the heightadjustable, 300 kilogram capacity examination table. Thanks to its high reliability and attractive service contracts, the system’s operating costs are also comparatively low. The system’s key components, such as the ceiling-mounted X-ray tube and Bucky wall stand, were adopted from Siemens’high-end Ysio system to provide a system that is most suitable for small to medium-size hospitals and private practices that don’t want to compromise on quality, but require a very good price-performance ratio. The system needs less than 20 square meters of installation space. Thanks to a special service contract that is configured for individual customer requirements, operating costs are further reduced. The system’s X-ray tube synchronises itself automatically when the detector is adjusted, enabling examinations to be performed quickly and simply. A 1.8 meter long telescopic column allows the tube to be pulled down directly above the floor even in high-ceilinged rooms, so that patients no longer have to climb onto a stool or pedestal for foot images, for example. The ergonomic, height-adjustable examination table makes it easier to position patients. Post-processing functions, such as DiamondView Plus, boost image contrast, resulting in very good image quality. In addition customers can choose among several system variants, depending on their requirements. Options range from the simplest version with ceiling-mounted tube and mobile detector, to the complete X-ray system, including table and Bucky wall stand.
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Offering accurate, reproducible quantification in molecular imaging, for results that redefine clinical decision-making, the Biograph mCT is a PET-CT system that provides precise measurement of metabolic and data quantification, including the assessment of neurological disease and cancerous tissue as well as cardiac blood flow. Technological innovations and intelligent software solutions within the PET-CT result in quantitative assessments that are accurate and consistent.
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