surgical medical Articles
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The difference between medical examination and surgical gloves
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 ...
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Virtual 3D reconstruction, diagnosis and surgical planning with Mimics software
CT scans interpretation is no longer strictly related to the machine. They can be analysed with specialised software that allows for diagnosis, surgical and dental procedures planning. So, medical doctors can analyse and determine the step–by–step procedure in the actual phase with a computer. There are presented some real examples computed with Mimics software. Keywords: CT scans, ...
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Computer Vision for Medical and Healthcare Imaging Solutions
There are a ton of practical uses for computer vision at present times. One industry where this technology is increasingly useful in healthcare. It is impossible to exaggerate the value of computer vision services in the medical field. Its methods continue to be used more widely since they have demonstrated excellent utility in numerous medical contexts, including surgical planning and medical ...
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The Importance of Surgical and Medical Asepsis
It goes without saying that when entering a hospital, it is expected that the hospital is clean, sterile, and both patients and the healthcare workers are protected from harmful contamination. To accomplish this level of cleanliness, medical professionals follow a strict series of practices and procedures known as the aseptic technique. Correctly implemented, this technique creates conditions ...
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Project - National University Hospital - Singapore
The National University Hospital is a tertiary hospital and major referral centre with over 50 medical, surgical and dental specialties, offering a comprehensive suite of specialist care for adults, women and children. The Hospital was opened 1985 as Singapore’s first restructured hospital. Each year, the Hospital attends to more than one million ...
By Arcoma AB
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Treatment of Non-Healing Surgical Wound with CDO - Case study
Patient: 48-Year-old male suffering from non-healing surgical wound Medical History: Diabetes, vascular issues, PVD, not a candidate for vascular interventions or HBO treatment Wound History: Patient initially had 2 blisters on great and second toe that lead to great toe amputation. Patient was scheduled for BKA, yet the wound showed enough improvement after one week of Continuous Diffusion of ...
By EO2 Concepts
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Life saving surgery in Port-au-Prince with Team Broken Earth and the DrillCover PRO - Case Study
Michael Cancilla visits Port-au-Prince with TBE to represent Arbutus Medical and help build surgical capacity and expand access to safe ...
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We are changing the face of flu season!
The Communicator, a medical mask with a clear view is the first of its kind to be approved by the FDA. It is perfect for protecting you and your loved ones during cold and flu season! Each year, numerous adults and children succumb to flu and cold strains. During the height of cold and flu season, more and more serious cases report the rise of related deaths! Clear and accurate communication is ...
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Storing Sterile Medical Supplies: It’s About Controlling the Environment
It is incumbent on hospitals and other medical facilities to maintain sterility wherever needed to keep patients and staff safe. This goes for operating and exam rooms. Healthcare institutions must also safely store surgical scrubs, head covers, sterile surgical implants, equipment, and medication. The goal is to protect these items from contaminants like dust, viruses, and bacteria so they ...
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Khayelitsha District Hospital - South Africa - Case Study
Khayelitsha District Hospital opened in February 2012. It offers district level care including a large 24-hour Emergency Centre as well as medical wards, surgical wards, obstetric wards, gynecology wards, pediatric wards and nursery. In 2016 it purchased Newster equipment for the treatment and disposal of infectious medical waste. Dr. L. Angeletti-Du Toit, Chief Director: facilities and ...
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How Sterile Storage Cabinets Protect Your Medical Supplies Through Multiple Levels of Functionality
Maintaining sterile storage conditions is necessary to protect medical instruments, drugs, surgical implants, and other equipment from contaminants. ARON guidelines on sterilization are straightforward: temperatures should not exceed 72°F (22°C) to 78°F (26°C), relative humidity should not exceed 60%, and airflow should be positive pressure with at least four total air changes per ...
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What are the Specific Applications of Spunlace Nonwovens?
Specific applications of spunlace non-woven fabric Medical hygiene products: This is the main application field of spunlace non-woven fabrics, which can be roughly divided into surgical supplies and medical supplies, specifically: wound dressings, surgical masks, bandages, surgical gowns, surgical masks, and surgical shoes Covers, surgical pads, etc. Household supplies: The wiping cloth made ...
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Sterilizing Medical Devices Using Ethylene Oxide
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48.3 million procedures were performed at hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in the United States in 2010. Healthcare providers and patient advocates understand that infection prevention requires meticulous sanitation and sterilization of all facilities, equipment, and instruments used in surgery settings. According to the World ...
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Enabling single-site laparoscopy: the SPORT platform
Abstract Background The Single Port Orifice Robotic Technology (SPORT) Surgical System by Titan Medical Inc. is designed to overcome the inherent challenges of minimally invasive single-access procedures. The aim of this preclinical study was to evaluate the feasibility of various digestive surgery procedures using this novel surgical robotic platform. Methods A total of 12 minimally invasive ...
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Understanding Pediatric Cardiomyopathy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Up to 5,000 American infants and children are diagnosed with pediatric cardiomyopathy each year. Learn more about this rare but potentially serious condition. Cardiomyopathy, which is a general term for diseases of the heart muscle, is relatively rare in children, affecting only about 12 out of every 1 million Americans under the age of 18. Among the approximately 1,000 to 5,000 new cases ...
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The Truth About Nitinol Sheets Is About To Be Revealed
Nitinol sheet and foil are the most recent and most fun product forms for this distinctive form memory alloy. Nitinol sheet is good for optical device cutting or electro discharge machining (EDM). Photo-etching and stamping also are common ways for manufacturing elements from Nitinol sheet. Many new medical innovations are currently potential with the employment of this terribly skinny and ...
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Smart Laser Treatments You Need to Offer Patients!
Sensus Healthcare’s new line of smart laser devices is powered by Sentinel, and are the only asset management, remote monitoring and diagnostic systems in the world! Sensus Healthcare offers 4 different kinds of smart lasers available to physicians, and each type has its own unique application uses and features. Keep reading to learn more about each kind of laser. IPL The IPL can be used ...
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The Medical Industry and Plastic
Plastic bags, plastic water bottles, plastic toys, plastic plates, plastic automobile parts…there are not many industries that do not utilize the benefits of plastic and the Medical Industry is no exception. The use of plastic in the Medical Industry helps improve safety, infection control and lowers costs for hospitals and patients.. ...
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An introduction to Congenital Heart Defects
An estimated 2.4 million American children and adults are currently living with congenital heart defects (CHDs). Learn more about different types of CHDs, causes and treatment options. Learning that your child has a CHD can be a scary and overwhelming experience, but it’s important to know that you’re not alone. Nearly 40,000 infants in the U.S. are born each year with CHDs, and ...
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Standards in Capstone Projects
My standards education began in 1990 when I became the chairman of an ASTM International task group. I was the group leader of R&D for a medical device manufacturer, recognized the need for a specific industry standard and felt that taking a leadership role in developing this standard would be a good professional development activity. The standard was eventually approved and I continue to ...
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