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Infection Prevention and Control The definition of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a practical, evidence-based approach preventing patients and health workers from being harmed by avoidable infections. Effective IPC requires constant action at all levels of the health system, including policymakers, facility managers, health workers and those who access health services. IPC is unique in the field of patient safety and quality of care, as it is universally relevant...

  Electric v hydraulic Typically, hydraulic operated couches are more expensive to purchase, this is due to the cost of the hydraulic pump. This also makes them more expensive to repair if the pump fails, compared with replacing an electric motor. However, electric couches generally require more repairs than hydraulic, this is primarily due to them having more parts (motor control box, hand controller and several metres of cables) which do wear out and can get damaged with usage...

Both a heart attack and cardiac arrest are serious events. When they happen, they both can lead to death without proper medical intervention. However they are different in very specific ways, even though a lot of people use the term heart attack and cardiac arrest as synonyms for one another. They interchange them depending on the conversation, which is incorrect. There is a big difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest, and it’s...

  When it comes to first aid on business property, it’s essential to understand that there are certain laws and regulations in place designed to protect workers from harm. In the event of a medical emergency, a defibrillator can mean the difference between life and death. However, you may not know this, but businesses are not required to have one by law. Should this change? We thought we would take a look and weigh in...

  The answer is absolutely yes; you should ensure that an AED or Defibrillator has a regular servicing routine. So, let’s look at the reasons behind this and why it is much more than just another bill to pay.   The Self-Test Routing The AED or defibrillator is a clever piece of kit, and it will run self-diagnostics each day to make sure it is ready for service should you need it. Let’s face it...

  A first-aid kit is something most working environments have available, and that’s fine. However, if you’re one of the rare businesses that don’t, you need to get a proper first-aid kit together to try and make smart decisions regarding your workplace. There are many reasons why your workplace needs a first aid kit, and we’re going to talk about them. Let’s take a look at some of the top ones.   Saving Lives When...

Cold temperature is dangerous for both a person and a defibrillator. The decreased level of heat can increase the risk of hypothermia, which can result in sudden cardiac arrest, and freezing temperatures can damage the defibrillator (AED), and hinder its effectiveness. Regardless of whether you choose to keep an AED for personal or commercial usage, you should understand how the cold can affect it and what to do if it does. The Challenges of Cold...

When choosing an AED for use in the community, workplace or an organisation there are many questions that get asked about the type of device that will be best for you. Below we hope to answer most of these questions, however please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. AEDs are sophisticated devices that use technology to ensure that only patients that require defibrillation receive it. They have a built in test system...

We are so excited to announce that we have expanded yet again. When Trimbio first begun 7 years ago we were a tiny team of 3 and today we are a team that seems to grow every single week. A mixture of full and part time staff make up the fantastic teams in the Main Office, the Warehouse and the Service & Repair department. With every new team member we are improving the smooth running...

It has finally arrived! After months of work we can now say our new 100 page catalogue is available. Featuring all our best services such as reupholstery of couches, hire equipment, service and repair as well as background information on what we have been doing in the last year. The catalogue has grown considerably in relation to the many new products we now supply. This year we chose a new design of binding to allow...