We cover everything you need to know about hydrocolloid plasters and their many features and functions. We’ll answer the questions - should you put a plaster on a burn blister? How do you put a plaster on a burn? And how do hydrocolloid plasters work?
To people who haven’t seen them before, infrared thermometers might look like something straight out of an episode of Dr Who. It’s no wonder some people are hesitant about the safety of using an IR thermometer. But infrared thermometers are far more hygienic than oral, axillary and rectal thermometers, and tend to be more accurate too, provided you use a CE Certified unit.
We’ll go through how infrared thermometers work in this article.
Non-contact thermometers have become an essential component of an infection control plan for many businesses. But lack of knowledge about how to use an infrared thermometer with a laser pointer correctly could mean you’re recording temperatures wrong, making your efforts futile.
Follow this guide, or show it to your staff, for how to use a non-contact forehead thermometer correctly.
Do blister plasters work? We explain why they’re the best choice for uncomfortable blisters, how they work, and how to apply and remove them for the best results.
Learn how to use plaster strips for the ultimate custom wound dressing.
What does disinfectant spray do? When can you use it? Does it kill unwanted critters in the home? We answer your most frequently asked disinfection questions in this handy guide.
Are antibacterial sprays the same as disinfectant sprays? They have some similarities but essentially do different things. Read all about it as we compare these essential cleaning products and their benefits.
What does disinfection mean? And what is disinfectant spray? How does it work? We cover everything you need to know to ensure maximum infection control and cleanliness.
'Our eyes are our window to the world'
This year, researchers at the University of Washington at Seattle found that of hospitalised patients with Covid-19, those with low blood oxygen saturations were 1.8 to 4.0 times more likely to die in hospital. This led many people to purchase pulse oximeters for use at home to check their blood oxygen saturation.
A pulse oximeter is a non-invasive device that can be used to measure the saturation of oxygen in the blood. They are easy to use and can be used by anyone, even people who aren’t medically trained.
In this article, we’ll cover how a pulse oximeter works and what they are used for.
