News

i-gel® inventor wins DAS medal

Dr Nasir honoured for services to airway management

The inventor of the i-gel® supraglottic airway device from Intersurgical, Dr Muhammed Nasir (shown above, right) has been awarded the Macewan Medal by the Difficult Airway Society (UK).

Presented at the World Airway Management Meeting in Dublin in November 2015, Dr Nasir has been recognised for his contribution to airway management.

We would like to congratulate Dr Nasir on his achievement.

Read more in the DAS citation.

New Oxygen Therapy training video

Intersurgical is pleased to announce that a new Oxygen Therapy Training Video is now available.

Featuring new updates and products, including the Intersurgical EcoLite™ range of masks, nasal cannula and Venturi valves, the video aims to explain how oxygen therapy devices work, when and how they are used.

The video is a beneficial educational tool in the understanding of oxygen therapy.

Respiratory Device Filters - product launch

A range of respiratory device filters to help protect and maintain the equipment used in the care of patients with a chronic respiratory condition.

In line with our commitment to offer customer choice and helping them to meet a variety of clinical needs, we have introduced a range of respiratory device filters to help protect and maintain the equipment used in the care of patients with a chronic respiratory condition, including CPAP, bi-level, non-invasive ventilators, oxygen concentrators and suction devices.

Suitable for use on patients needing long-term ventilatory support or suffering from obstructive sleep apnoea, the range further extends our portfolio of products available in the home care market.

For comprehensive information on the products available and their advantages, please visit the product page or download the full product catalogue.

Reduce the pressure

Stop Pressure Ulcer Day - Thursday 19th November

We are proud to support the European Pressure Ulcer Panel (EPUAP) by raising awareness of pressure ulcers.

A pressure ulcer is a localised injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear. A number of contributing or confounding factors are also associated with pressure ulcers; the significance of these factors is yet to be elucidated¹.

Intersurgical provides two products that can help reduce the occurrence of pressure ulcers on the ear: the Intersurgical EcoLite™ face mask range and nasal cannula with ear guards.

The Intersurgical EcoLite™ adult oxygen range features an extra chin section incorporating two integral seals ensuring that the mask fits a wide range of face shapes. The mask's retaining elastic can be fitted either above or below the patient's ear depending on the patient's face shape. In the preferred below ear position it eliminates the discomfort and longer-term trauma created by elastic sitting on top of the patient's ears.

Our nasal cannula with ear guards is designed to prevent trauma to the patient's ears thanks to the soft silicone foam cushions, which are easily adjusted and securely fitted.

Visit our dedicated page to watch videos on the products features and benefits, and find out more about these ranges.

1. Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: Quick Reference Guide. Emily Haesler (Ed.). Cambridge Media: Perth, Australia; 2014. (available at www.epuap.org)

New i-gel® website launched

Fresh look pages with all information on i-gel^® in one place.

Hosted within Intersurgical’s corporate website product pages, i-gel’s domain www.i-gel.com has been given a major design makeover, freshening up and modernising the look to reflect the device’s innovative design.

Beneath the home page overview of the device, you will find pages on the use of i-gel in anaesthesia and emergency medicine, a page dedicated to all the clinical evidence to support it, plus product videos and links to both evidence bibliographies.

To maximise the display of information, we have maintained a focus on usability. Navigation around the site is easy: simply click one of the six page button identifiers.

Alongside the potential to download all documents relating to i-gel, it's easy to make an enquiry and contact us directly through the site.

The site will be kept monitored and updated, so make sure you visit regularly for the latest information, including the addition of new clinical evidence.

Patient Connections

A range of catheter mounts and elbows for secure connection of the patient to the breathing system.

We have catheter mounts available in three tube types: Flextube™, Smoothbore and Intersurgical Superset™, all available with a variety of elbow connections and ports for all applications.

The concertina design of the Superset catheter mount provides complete positional control, which allows for the adjustment of dead space from 20-40ml and an extendable length range of 70-150mm (excluding connectors).

Smoothbore catheter mounts provide good flow characteristics, lower tubing compliance and clear, crush-resistant tubing.

All ranges are available in a variety of tube lengths with double swivel elbows and double flip-top caps.

We offer a comprehensive range of elbows supplied with fixed connections or with a double swivel for extra mobility, in a large variety of configurations. To improve patient safety the ISO tapers allow for a push-twist connection/disconnection method, as recommended by many anaesthetic organisations.

Ports and caps are available on a variety of products including catheter mounts, elbows, T-pieces, Y-pieces and connectors. All Intersurgical port caps are fixed to the port connectors to ensure that they cannot be misplaced in use.

Luer ports are available for secure attachment of gas sampling lines with luer lock fittings. 7.6mm port and flip-top cap are available for insertion of all standard 7.6mm probes or for suctioning. Double flip-top cap with seal are available for bronchoscopy and suction ports in one patient connection. Watch a video which demonstrates our full range.

Visit our dedicated product pages for further information about our catheter mount and elbow ranges.

TrachSeal™ Closed Suction Systems

Closed suction enables the clinician to clear lungs of secretions whilst maintaining ventilation and minimising patient discomfort.

Maintaining a closed breathing system is part of the ventilator care bundle, designed to reduce the incidence of VAP in the hospital.

The new Intersurgical TrachSeal™ Closed suction systems are available for 24 hour or 72 hour usage depending on patient requirements. There are two length options to allow attachment to either endotracheal or tracheostomy tubes.

TrachSeal™ features an ultra clear, new softer sleeve. This allows the clinician greater feel when inserting the catheter with optimum visibility of blockage assessments. Our suction control valve is responsive and allows for single handed control of the applied suction force. The positive locking mechanism is designed to prevent suction being accidentally applied.

The TrachSeal™ range is an addition to our extensive range of breathing systems and accessories for the intensive care area. Please visit our product page for further information, to make an enquiry or request a sample to try.

We hope to meet you at the following event where TrachSeal™ will be demonstrated.

European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM)
26 – 30 September
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Stand 201

Reduce the pressure

Intersurgical offer two products to reduce the occurrence of pressure ulcers on the ear.

The soft, lightweight Intersurgical EcoLite™ oxygen mask allows for under-ear positioning of the elastic straps reducing trauma to the top of the ears, whilst our nasal cannula with ear guards includes non-allergenic soft silicone cushions that can be easily adjusted for positioning around the ears.

For further information or to request a sample, simply visit the landing page.

Double surgery performed on orangutan

During the operation an Intersurgical Heat and Moisture Exchanging Filter (HMEF) was used.

An orangutan has undergone surgery by both human and animal experts to improve her breathing. Our HMEF was used on the breathing system during the operation on her sinuses and lungs - the first time the two procedures have been performed together simultaneously in the UK.

ITV news has the full story.

Pulmo-Protect™ lung function filter

Introducing Pulmo-Protect™, our new range of lung function test filters.

We are continually expanding our range of breathing filters to offer our customers the most comprehensive choice. We are therefore delighted to announce the launch of the Pulmo-Protect™ range of lung function test filters. This is an excellent addition to our existing portfolio of filtration devices and reinforces our commitment to reduce cross contamination during healthcare procedures.

Visit the product page for full details or to make an enquiry.

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