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This everyday medical device is a simple gadget that can save lives! A fingertip pulse oximeter is a small device that clips onto your finger and monitors oxygen levels in the blood.One of the many strange things about COVID-19 is that some patients with very low blood oxygen levels (which require medical treatment) aren’t always aware of it. They may not feel particularly unwell or have other symptoms of low oxygen levels. This is where fingertip pulse oximeters can be helpful as they allow people to track their blood oxygen levels at home, and are an important preventative tool for...

  As workplaces gradually reopen, we understand the importance of having adequate supplies to ensure everyone is protected. To help you, we've put together a checklist to make sure you have everything you need. Our customer service team are on hand should you need any assistance or advice.  Click the product name to be taken to the category Key Workplace First Aid  Products: First Aid Kits First Aid Refills Defibrillators  Instant Ice Pack Hot & Cold Pack Bandage Band Aid  Hygiene Products: Face Masks Hand Sanitiser Sanitising Spray Disinfectants Cleaning Wipes Hand Wash Thermometer  Oximeter Check out your key checklist...

How to put on PPE correctly The following guidance is for putting on PPE in a health care setting. Please ensure you are bare below elbows and hair is tied back. If hands are visibly clean decontaminate hands with Alcohol gel or wash hands with soap and water then put on the: Plastic gown with or without long sleeves Remove glasses if necessary FFP3 Respirator / Fluid repellent surgical mask Replace glasses Goggles / Visor Decontaminate hands Gloves with or without long cuffs How to take off PPE correctly The following guidance is available on taking off PPE and disposing...

Why Use Dental Bibs? Dental bibs are used primarily in dental procedures to keep the patient dry while also maintaining a solid barrier for any bacteria. While dentists have historically been the primary customers of dental bibs, there are many other industries where dental bibs can and are used. Dental bibs are most commonly used by dentists. Dental bibs are used on patients during any dental procedures. Primarily, a dental bib is employed to protect a patient's garments from liquid and/or solid debris generated during a dental procedure. Further, a dental bib may be used to wipe a patient's face and mouth during or at the completion of surgery. Tattoo parlors are filled with...

Our knees are constantly being used and continually absorb the stress and strain of sports and high intensity exercise as well as general everyday activities. If you are starting to feel some pain in the knee(s) it can certainly be very uncomfortable whether this be from a sporting injury, accident or just gradual wear and tear.  So what can you do to help support, preserve and protect you knee(s)? Well wearing a knee support can provide some relief from pain and swelling, but its important to know what type of knee support to wear so you don’t end up making things worse in the...