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Clinell Universal Wipes effective against COVID-19 in 30 second contact time

01/12/2020

Clinell Universal Wipes have been proven to be effective against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in just 30 seconds. COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome…

Safer spirometry testing during the COVID-19 pandemic

14/09/2020

The Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology (ARTP) estimates that around 20,000 spirometry tests are usually performed per month in the UK1. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many …

Blood pressure monitoring and the COVID-19 pandemic

08/06/2020

Blood pressure monitoring has always been an important part of general practice and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is now one of the key services delivered in primary care. It has been …

Why you should be using bacterial filters for your spirometry testing

22/05/2020

Whilst many pulmonary function departments in hospitals are using bacterial/viral filters when performing spirometry tests, in primary care relatively few GP practices have previously used bacterial …

How to record a 12 lead ECG

20/05/2019

The 12 lead ECG machine is a one of the most common tests undertaken in primary care and is performed on thousands of patients every day. This non-invasive investigation is a valuable diagnostic tool…

Preparing for a 12 lead ECG

15/04/2019

The 12 lead ECG machine is a valuable tool in the diagnosis of cardiovascular problems but only if performed accurately. Before performing a 12 lead ECG, it is important that you, your equipment and …

Reducing ECG artifact

20/03/2019

Artifact when taking a 12 lead ECG is a very common occurrence, especially in a busy GP practice. Poor signal quality can cause noise, or artifact, on the ECG machine, which in turn can lead to inacc…

How to Perform a Spirometry Test

14/03/2019

Spirometry is one of the most common tests performed in primary care and is used to measure a patient’s lung volume and air flow. It is an essential tool used in the diagnosis, assessment and monitor…

12 ECG Lead Placement Guide

06/03/2019

The correct positioning of leads is essential to taking an accurate 12 lead resting ECG. Incorrect lead placement can cause a false diagnosis of infarction or negative changes on the ECG machine. Do…

Turbine Spirometer Calibration Explained

20/09/2018

Turbine spirometers are characterised by extremely stable calibration1,2. In contrast, other types of spirometer transducer may be sensitive to environmental factors and contamination3. Study 1 - (s…

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