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Articles by Steroplast Healthcare
Articles by Steroplast Healthcare
2 September 2022
Types of Wound Dressings
From medicated dressings to PICO negative pressure dressings and wounds of all different kinds, choosing the proper dressing for the purpose is the vital first step in appropriate wound management. In this guide, we cover wound dressing uses and proper wound dressing selection.
1 September 2022
Equipment Needed for Wound Dressing (With a Printable Checklist)
There are some essential things needed for wound dressing that you should always have in good supply. For hospitals, GPs, first aid rooms, nursing homes, and all places that need to be prepared for wound care, here’s a definite list of equipment and supplies.
1 September 2022
What is a Wound Dressing?
Dressing a wound is one of the fundamental aspects of first aid, healthcare, and nursing. So, what is a wound dressing and why is it so important?
1 September 2022
Troubleshooting Wound Dressing: What to Do When Something Goes Wrong
There’s always the possibility of something going wrong with a wound dressing. It’s important to be prepared to deal with a wound dressing mishap so you can provide the best protection for the wound and minimise the distress or discomfort of the patient.
31 August 2022
The Basics of Animal Wound Dressing
To manage any animal wound successfully, you need to make a detailed assessment of the wound and choose the right materials carefully. Unlike humans, animal patients can’t tell us what happened or how they feel. So it’s even more essential that vets pay close attention to their wounds when dressing them.
31 August 2022
All About Gauze Swabs
The multiple functions and capabilities of gauze make it an absolute essential in the medical field. From blotting blood to wound dressing and applying topical creams, gauze is one of the oldest and most used materials in first aid, healthcare, and medicine.
In this article, we’ll cover the gauze swab meaning and take a look at what gauze can be used for.
31 August 2022
Which Wipes Can You Use to Clean a Wound?
Alcohol is known for being one of the most effective disinfectants readily available, so it might be a shock that alcohol can damage wound tissue and isn’t the best choice when cleaning a wound.
In this article, we’ll decrypt what types of first aid wipes you can and can’t use to clean wounds.
28 August 2022
A Guide to Veterinary Cleaning Products
Cleaning protocols in a veterinary practice must be strictly followed by all members of staff in order to break the cycle of infection and neutralise the possibility of cross-contamination in all areas of the practice.
The RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons states that “Veterinary surgeons must maintain minimum practice standards equivalent to the Core Standards of the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme.” If your practice has to undergo an assessment you need to be able to show that adequate disinfecting protocols are in place.
26 August 2022
Latex vs Nitrile vs Vinyl Gloves: The Differences and When to Use Them
Disposable gloves provide an essential protective barrier between skin and a potentially infectious or harmful substance. When used in healthcare, gloves provide the first line of defence for healthcare workers against bloodborne pathogens when attending to sick patients.
25 August 2022
Vaccination Centre Disposables
This post aims to provide a checklist of all the essential items and medical provisions you need to stock your practice or vaccination centre with, to help you to expand your capacity and provide as many safe vaccinations as possible.