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Articles by Steroplast Healthcare
Articles by Steroplast Healthcare
11 February 2021
Health and Safety in a Veterinary Practice: UK Guidance
The HSE basics for health and safety compliance set out straightforward guidelines on what needs to be considered in the workplace. Here’s how these basics might apply to veterinarians.
We cover a lot of best practices for infection control, a large component of veterinary health and safety in our article Veterinary Infection Control Guidelines and Best Practices.
11 February 2021
How to Choose the Right Veterinary Wound Dressings
Proper dressing and bandaging of wounds on animals help to control infection and speed up the healing process. Bandages should be applied with even pressure and coverage and should fit snuggly to the animal’s body, firm enough to stay in place while the animal moves around, but not so tight as to cause discomfort or limit essential blood supply to the area.
2 February 2021
Bunions – What they are and how to treat them
Did you know that bunions on feet are the most common problem affecting the front of the foot in adults? You’re more likely to develop a bunion as you get older, and they’re much more common in women than men. We have created this guide so that you know what to look out for, how to treat bunions and when you should go and see a podiatrist.
2 February 2021
How to treat Plantar Fasciitis with home remedies & taping techniques
One of the common foot problems many of us experience is Plantar Fasciitis. Our blog post explores the common symptoms, causes and treatments for the condition, including at-home taping techniques.
1 November 2020
The Therapy Expo sees the launch of three new products
The new professional sports tape range will be unveiled at the show.
14 July 2020
Cold Water Shock - What is it and how can we minimise the risk?
The subject of cold water shock has been highlighted in the news recently. A TV advert has been pulled after criticism from water safety campaigners. The criticism states that the advert would spread a potentially dangerous message. The advert spoke of 'jumping into cold water on a hot day' which sparked a very strong response from many safety groups in the UK.
11 May 2020
Why PDI Sani-Cloth® AF Wipes are the Most Effective Wipes on the Market
PDI Sani-Cloth® AF Wipes (formerly known as PDI Sani-Cloth Universal Wipes) are disposable disinfection wipes for non-invasive medical devices and general surfaces, such as tables, worktops, bathrooms, and healthcare equipment.
14 April 2020
Choosing the right hand sanitiser: the formulation matters
This guide will provide you with all the information you need to equip yourself with the facts about antibacterial hand sanitiser gel before deciding which one to buy. How it works, the most effective products and what to avoid. We explain why the formulation of your hand sanitiser matters and which components are neccesary to create the perfect consistency.
1 April 2020
4 Ways to make your business COVID-19 secure
Hygiene and infection control has never been more important in offices and workplaces. It is vital that everyone knows how to work safely and how to create a COVID-19 secure environment.
