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Shedding Light on Luminaire Terminology 7/22/2020

If you are not an electrician or biomed, reading datasheets on medical lights can feel like reading another language.

Confused Over Healthcare Fabrics? 7/22/2020

If you don't usually work with fabrics it can be confusing to understand what is required for healthcare spaces. Infection control, cleaning and other factors need to be taken into ...

Reduce Testing Time For Complete PFT 7/14/2020

Measurement of Spirometry, Lung Volumes, and Diffusion typically require a 1-hour testing block.

Why More Than Spirometry Should Be Measured 7/9/2020

Measurement of the rate of lung volume changes during forced breathing is Forced Vital Capacity (FVC).

Researchers Recommend Additional Lung Volume Testing For Individuals With Prolonged Secondhand Smoke (SHS) Exposure 7/7/2020

Spirometry may be insufficient to diagnose early pathology in persons exposed to prolonged second hand smoke (SHS).

3 Things You Need To Consider When Using A Body Box During COVID-19 7/1/2020

Plethysmography, or lung function testing, faces a whole new set of safety considerations in the COVID-19 world.

How To Perform Complete PFT Safely During COVID-19 And Beyond 7/1/2020

Pulmonary function testing (PFT) has a whole new set of safety considerations in the COVID-19 world.

Lung Volume Measurements – Difficult Measurement For Patients Raises Questions About Accuracy And Reliability Of Results 7/1/2020

The moment Beth stepped into the pulmonary function testing room she became nervous. Seeing the body plethysmograph, she knew she would be placed into this box.

Are There More Bacteria on Computer Keyboards Than Toilet Seats? 4/24/2020

We all try to keep our kitchens and bathrooms clean and bacteria-free. But how clean are our offices, computers, and keyboards? A conventional keyboard cannot be disinfected!

Antimicrobial Lockers – Why Specifiers Can’t Afford to Miss Out 3/28/2020

The Data doesn’t lie, it’s time to adapt

Washable castors to comply with strict hygiene regulations 2/26/2020

Certain operating conditions require castors to be washable. Strict hygiene regulations apply in hospitals and commercial kitchens, for example.

Finding the right castors for hospital beds 2/26/2020

Hospital beds are in constant use, have to be manoeuvred back and forth, sometimes through narrow aisles, and have to stand securely in the patient's room.

Electrical conductivity 2/26/2020

Friction causes the castor or wheel to become electrically charged and the charge cannot flow away. The next contact with the earth then causes the voltage to discharge.

Load capacity of wheels and castors 2/26/2020

Load capacity of wheels and castors

How is the load capacity of castors and wheels calculated? 2/26/2020

When purchasing castors and wheels, the required load capacity must be taken into account. This represents the permissible load that the castors or wheels can withstand. A distinction ...

REACH: European Chemicals Regulation 2/26/2020

In 2007, the REACH European Chemicals Regulation was introduced with the aim of registering, evaluating and authorising all chemical substances. REACH stands for Registration, ...

Temperature conditions are of great importance when selecting castors and wheels. 2/26/2020

Temperature conditions are of great importance when selecting castors and wheels.

Fit care beds with easy-running, washable castors 2/26/2020

Two things play a particularly important role in care situations: Safety and hygiene. Falling out of the care bed is a major risk that can never be completely eliminated.

SallySock Non-Slip: Preventing injuries from falls 2/25/2020

At Haines, we have been thinking about patients getting up out of bed and walking as part of their recovery. We were surprised to hear about the number of falls and injuries incurred. ...

Understanding Procedure Lights 2/4/2020