News and innovation September 18, 2023
CT scan contrast: How to help prevent extravasation
Intravenous (IV) injection of contrast media is frequently used for computerised tomography (CT) scans. CT scans may help clinicians detect…
CT scan contrast: How to help prevent extravasation
Intravenous (IV) injection of contrast media is frequently used for computerised tomography (CT) scans. CT scans may help clinicians detect…
A plunge into needlestick injuries in Belgium and the Netherlands
Each year, an estimated 1.2 million needlestick injuries (NSIs) occurred in Europe before the Covid pandemic.1 With a 22% increase…
“Complications of IV catheter therapy are simply the result of one complex and highly variable mechanical system—IV catheter equipment design,...
Beneath the surface: subcutaneous injection for dehydration
Risk of dehydration higher during the summer As temperatures rise during the summer months, the risk of dehydration increases. This…
How to set up a syringe recycling programme
Are you looking to implement a syringe recycling programme in your healthcare facility, but not sure where to start? This…
Addressing nurse retention with healthcare worker safety
High turnover among healthcare workers is an increasingly common phenomenon in hospitals worldwide, especially in intensive care units.1 According to…
Make the safety switch: 4 potential everyday safety hazards
Maintaining safety for both patients and healthcare workers can be a challenge. Adverse safety events such as errors, accidents and…