Hospital Equipment & Supplies Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Preanalytical issues related to blood sample mixing 1/14/2021

Lack of homogeneity of a blood sample can lead to incorrect results.

Preanalytical errors in Point-Of-Care Testing 1/6/2021

Preanalytical errors are quite frequent in the area of point-of-care testing (POCT). There are many reasons for that.

A 24/7 service with remote support 1/6/2021

Remote support service provides extra reassurance for the POCC

Tackling ED overcrowding with point-of-care testing 12/21/2020

Point-of-care testing leads to faster diagnoses and improved patient experience at Queen’s Hospital Emergency Department (ED).

Useful tips to avoid preanalytical errors in blood gas testing: pH, pCO2 and pO2 12/21/2020

The complex process of laboratory and point-of-care testing of patient blood samples comprises three phases:

New Research Reveals that Excessive Sitting is More Disruptive than Cyberloafing 12/15/2020

Ergotron’s JustStand Index Highlights the Far Reaching Business Implications of a Sedentary Workforce

Designing the Workplace for Every Generation 12/6/2020

Meaningful work happens when employees are happy and healthy. In Work Design Magazine, our Betsey Banker shares her insight into how you can design your workplace for every generation. ...

Change the Physical Layout for More Productive Meetings 12/6/2020

Managers, make your meetings more productive by changing the physical layout

The only safe way to patch. 11/30/2020

Both pressure reducing and soft vinyl patient surfaces are regularly damaged from daily wear and tear.

3 ways medical tablet computers are changing healthcare for the better 11/16/2020

Healthcare centers like hospitals, research locations, and doctors’ offices are the first places to see advances in technology. Sadly, they have been some of the last places to switch ...

Cyanosis Compliance with Medical Lighting 11/12/2020

Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membrane and is usually caused by poor circulation or low oxygen levels in the red blood cells.

Are you keeping health clean? 11/2/2020

Maintaining the highest hygiene standards is a crucial part of the healthcare system and keeping tabs on this is just one of the many tasks on healthcare professionals’ plates at ...

Medical device manufacturing for the Australian Assistive Technology sector 10/16/2020

Throughout this COVID19 Crisis, it’s really highlighted the need to invest in and commit further to Australian Manufacturing.

Body Composition in Pre-Term Infants 8/24/2020

A newborn is considered preterm if he or she is born before 37 weeks of gestation. According to the latest statistics from the Center for Disease Control, one of every 10 infants ...

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).

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.

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