G’day, my name is Oscar and I am Qlicksmart’s Sales and Marketing Assistant. Last month, our international Business Consultant, Mr Mel Reynolds and I went to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital to work with the theatre nurses and provide an in-service demonstration of the Qlicksmart’s sterile scalpel blade removers. As it was the first time …
5 Reasons You Should Open Ampoules with an Ampoule Opener
Ampoules are used by people all over the world. Even people who do not practice in the medical industry use ampoules. As well as doctors and nurses, ampoules are used by: patients who need daily injection, users of certain cosmetics, body builders, and more. When opening an ampoule, the user is exposed to a number …
Under-reporting scalpel injuries: the risks to healthcare staff and institutions
In 2008, a survey by the Royal College of Nursing found that while 50% of nurses had sustained a sharps injury, only 10% of those injuries were reported. This means that even in dangerous situations where there are safety risks, approximately 90% of sharps injuries are not reported. A sharps injury such as a scalpel …
Why Everyone Should Embrace National HIV Testing Day
In the US, 1.1 million people have HIV – one in seven of these people don’t even know they are carrying the virus. National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) happens in less than 2 weeks, on the 27th of June. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) applies a theme every year to encourage people …
Celebrating Nurses and Their Dedication To Our Health
Every single day, nurses around the world work tirelessly to keep people safe, happy, and healthy. Late nights, early mornings, and unpredictable patients are just some of the burdens they face. It’s hard work, yet nurses endure. With all of this in mind, it becomes clear that their commitment and contribution to society should never …
Scalpel Blade Removers: One Hand Is Better Than Two
Scalpel blade removers are designed to protect the user and downstream staff from accidental injury when removing a scalpel blade from a reusable handle. These devices fall into two classes: two-handed scalpel blade removers and single-handed scalpel blade removers. TWO-HANDED REMOVERS PUTS THE USER AT RISK The two-handed devices are not endorsed by any …