The Operating Theatre Journal Digital Edition October 2018

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ormance for a Products Cutting edge product solutions for operating theatres, aseptic suites and containment labs anopies Medical Air Technology (MAT) recently completed the total refurbishment of four ultraclean operating theatres at Sheffield’s Royal Hallamshire Hospital, working with Kier and NG Bailey. MAT was specified for the project by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, having worked at Royal Hallamshire successfully a few years previously delivering the total turnkey refurbishment of theatres 3 and 4. For this project, MAT supplied a specialist equipment package solution, equipping each theatre with an ECO-flow ultraclean (UCV) ventilation canopy, theatre control panel and body exhaust system, the inclusion of the latest technology and design features bringing the theatres up to the very highest standard. The project was delivered on time, within budget and with minimum disruption to the day-to-day running of the hospital, even when all equipment had to be delivered to floor Q, 18 storeys up. Thanks to close liaison between the hospital, main contractor and MAT and a carefully planned programme of work, the project ran smoothly from start to finish. The theatres are now in use, giving the clinical teams the perfect arena in which to deliver world-class care and treatment, with the UCV system dramatically reducing the risk of post-operative infection. The UCV canopies MAT installed are from its unique ECO-flow range, engineered to significantly reduce energy usage and cost, without any reduction in the level of performance. The system uses up to 60% less power than other similar canopies, even in full ultraclean mode. Energy efficiency is achieved through innovative internal design and the introduction of infinitely variable-speed DC motors, while highly efficient centrifugal fans reduce the energy drain required for cooling. The introduction of LED cruciform lighting also improves energy efficiency. The new user-friendly canopies offer larger clean zones and are exceptionally quiet, enhancing the operating experience for clinical staff. The surgeons’ panels provide a central focus within the clean zone for infrastructure controls Engineering and Services Engineering Aftercare service delivering a range of Industry spares, support, leading technical maintenance expertise, design packages and and installation validation/ verification Products Cutting edge product solutions for operating theatres, aseptic suites and containment labs MAT DELIVERS A SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT PACKAGE SOLUTION TO ROYAL HALLAMSHIRE HOSPITAL Industry leading technical expertise, design and installation Services Aftercare service delivering a range of spares, support, maintenance packages and validation/ verification the alarms and information required in an operating theatre, allowing everything to be controlled and monitored from one central point. The MAT body exhaust system chosen by Royal Hallamshire Hospital offers another layer of protection for patients and users, and works in conjunction with the ECO-flow UCV canopy. The surgeon wears a Ventile walk-in gown and an exhaust “necklace” of flexible lightweight tubing with several holes, secured with ties at the waist. Air is extracted from the necklace via a flexible tube connected to a pendant mounted on the UCV canopy. A body exhaust fan and extract unit are installed in the plant room. Any particles shed in the surgeon’s body emissions are extracted through the system via the tube and pass through the ductwork to be cleaned before being released into the atmosphere. Tests have indicated a significant reduction in postoperative infection due to use of the body exhaust system. New £3million theatre looks set to be built at Warwick Hospital A NEW £3million theatre looks set to be built at Warwick Hospital. South Warwickshire Foundation Trust Products – which runs the hospital – has applied Cutting edge product solutions for to Warwick District Council seeking permission for the building. operating theatres, aseptic suites and containment labs If given the green light the three-storey extension will be built on the site of a staff car park at the back of the Accident and Emergency department, Guy Ward and existing theatres. It would be the seventh theatre for the hospital on Lakin Road and would be accessed through the hospital. Services Aftercare service delivering a range of A spokeswoman told the Observer: “The spares, support, operating maintenance theatre development packages and validation/ verification is part of a full extension which includes the new operating theatre and additional space in the acute decisions unit.” The next issue copy deadline, Friday 26th October 2018 ales@medicalairtechnology.com All enquiries: To the editorial team, The OTJ Lawrand Ltd, PO Box 51, Pontyclun, CF72 9YY Tel: 02921 680068 Email: admin@lawrand.com Website: www.lawrand.com The Operating Theatre Journal is published twelve times per year. Available in electronic format from the website, www.otjonline.com r / M41 7LY and in hard copy to hospitals throughout the United Kingdom. Personal copies are available by nominal subscription. Neither the Editor or Directors of Lawrand Ltd are in any way responsible for the statements made or views expressed by the contributors. All communications in respect of advertising quotations, obtaining a rate card and supplying all editorial communications and pictures to the Editor at the PO Box address above. No part of this journal may be reproduced without prior permission from Lawrand Ltd. © 2018 Operating Theatre Journal is printed on paper sourced from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved paper mills and is printed with vegetable based inks. All paper and ink waste is recycled. Journal Printers: The Warwick Printing Co Ltd, Caswell Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. CV31 1QD MAT offers a wide breadth of services so is able to respond flexibly and quickly to the specific needs of each client, providing all the benefits that come from working with a specialist contractor. With its own in-house manufacturing facility and dedicated team of highly skilled engineers, MAT manufactures and supplies bespoke equipment for demanding clinical arenas. Clients can choose from several options, ranging from UCV canopy only right through to a total turnkey package, ensuring they get exactly the solution they need. In addition, MAT FM can provide a range of competitively priced and highly effective service and maintenance packages for all core products and turnkey solutions offered by MAT or other suppliers, ensuring that equipment is maintained, serviced and validated correctly for optimum performance. Further information: Contact Stephen Taylor, Tel: 0844 8712100 stephen.taylor@medicalairtechnology.com www.medicalairtechnology.com Quote ‘OTJ’ Staff affected by the loss of car parking spaces would park at a nearby business short term, and long term the trust is looking at its options. These could include a multi-storey car park which the trust said could cost around £2.5million. The developments are just the latest for the trust, which is bucking the trend for failing NHS services. Recently it built a new state-of-the-art hospital in Stratford. The £22million building, on the site of the old Arden Street hospital, offers a cancer unit, ophthalmology unit and community wellbeing hub across three floors. And Warwick Hospital also underwent improvements with a new £1.5million Midwife Led Unit being built on site. It opened earlier this year. Source: Leamington Observer Laura Kearns 4 THE OPERATING THEATRE JOURNAL www.otjonline.com
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