daisygrip Wipe Clean Hygienic Reusable Vein Box

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As seen on the popular German TV show «Höhle der Löwen» (Shark Tank equivalent): The daisygrip tourniquet! A variety of samples were reviewed and following lengthy discussions, it was agreed the Daisygrip reusable tourniquet should be trialled within high usage areas. de S S-OA, dos S CPJ, Braga LM, JMGN G, Oliveira VS, PMSD P. Health professionals’ practices related with tourniquet use during peripheral venipuncture: A scoping review. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2019;27:e3125. A wide range of internal stakeholders, including representatives from Infection Prevention and Phlebotomy were consulted along with other trusts within the West Yorkshire ICS. Brand Loyalty– Departments had been using the same brand of single use tourniquets for several years; ensuring the benefits were communicated, was a critical success factor in getting the trials initiated.

Kalyani CS, Koripella R, Valli SN. Isolation of potentially pathogenic Bacteria from reusable Venesection tourniquets in a tertiary care hospital. Int J Curr Microbiol Appl Sci. 2016;5:153–7. Although tourniquets are classified as non-critical medical devices, results show – together with benefits of faster and easier reprocessing – that silicone tourniquets can improve infection control of venous vascular access. Under controlled conditions, with strictly specified reprocessing, slightly fewer bacteria were found on silicone than on conventional tourniquets. In routine clinical practice the reprocessing frequency was not higher for silicone tourniquets in practice. Yet, in all four facilities, there were significantly fewer bacteria found on silicone than on conventional tourniquets. Conclusion Mehmood Z, Mubeen SM, Afzal MS, Hussain Z. Potential risk of cross-infection by tourniquets: a need for effective control practices in Pakistan. Int J Prev Med. 2014;5:1119–24.The trust was faced with several challenges prior and during the trials of the reusable tourniquet: The venous tourniquet offers microbiologically tested hygiene: compared to traditional tourniquets, there is demonstrably less germ transfer between patients with daisygrip. The daisygrip one-handed venous tourniquet can therefore significantly reduce the risk of infection through the transfer and colonization of germs. The time-consuming autoclaving process is not necessary with the daisygrip tourniquet. Compared to disposable solutions, this product is an ecological alternative. In this way, you also sustainably reduce time and personnel expenditure and costs in your practice or clinic. Hygienic blood collection redefined - with the daisygrip tourniquet you buy a safe and hygienic alternative to traditional tourniquets. daisygrip tourniquet - Innovative design and skin-friendly material Elhassan HA, Dixon T. MRSA contaminated venepuncture tourniquets in clinical practice. Postgrad Med J. 2012;88:194–7. WHO. WHO, Prevention of hospital-acquired infections - A practical guide. In: W.H. Organization. 2nd ed; 2002. World Heal Organ 2012. The strap of the daisygrip tourniquet is made of silicon, making it particularly skin friendly. Pinching of the skin and loss of circulation to the arm is effectively prevented.

One outpatient clinic used alternately a conventional (CT) or silicone tourniquet (ST) for 1 day (five times). To receive an impression of bacterial contamination under controlled conditions guidelines were given for cleaning tourniquets with disinfectant wipes - either never (1) or each time (2) after blood sampling. Second trial In a first trial, new conventional and silicon tourniquets were used for blood sampling in one facility with strict guidelines for reprocessing (after each patient or not at all) for 1 day and tested for bacterial contamination. In a second trial, new tourniquets were used in four facilities while the mode and frequency of tourniquets’ reprocessing was defined individually by each facility. The number of treated patients, mode and frequency of reprocessing and other relevant handling measures were documented. ResultsSkin-friendly Design: Daisygrip is gentle on the skin, preventing discomfort, pinching, or strangulation. Internal communication was rolled out by the procurement team to encourage as wide a switch as possible to the reusable alternative, to achieve maximum sustainable benefit. The standardisation from several brands to one tourniquet across the trust will enable easier inventory management and a more streamlined roll out of training across all end users.

Cost Savings: Traditional disposable tourniquets not only generate significant waste but also increase the risk of infections, leading to higher overall costs compared to the efficient and reusable Daisygrip. Ogba O, Alaribe A, Ogban G, Osuchukwu N, Inyang-Etoh P. Malaria transmission potential in Adim Community of Biase Local Government Area of Cross River state of Nigeria. J Med Lab Sci. 2009;16:1. Golder M, Chan CLH, O’Shea S, Corbett K, Chrystie IL, French G. Potential risk of cross-infection during peripheral-venous access by contamination of tourniquets. Lancet. 2000;355:44. Innovative tourniquet, known from the popular German TV show «Höhle der Löwen» (Shark Tank equivalent)Pinto AN, Phan T, Sala G, Cheong EY, Siarakas S, Gottlieb T. Reusable venesection tourniquets: a potential source of hospital transmission of multiresistant organisms. Med J Aust. 2011;195:276–9.