PPE

Rothband has introduced protection products that include splash visors, reception screens, waterproof gowns and a comprehensive portfolio of PPE solutions for a range of healthcare needs. Senior machinist Wendy Dewhurst said: “Rothband is very proud to be able to support the radiographers, radiologists and assistant practitioners on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic. While […]

Envirotect operations manager Nigel Payne has been putting his time in furlough to good use by making essential PPE for the NHS, since his wife Amanda mentioned that local schools and companies had been using laser cutters or 3D printers to make face shields. With years of experience in the joinery industry Nigel’s technical mind […]

Kenex (Electro-Medical) Limited is celebrating its 50th birthday. The company has come a long way since it was established in 1970 by husband and wife Ken and Sue Hunt, who say it was founded on sound engineering principles and an ability to solve problems and turn concepts into practical medical devices. Production has progressed to […]

Hertfordshire radiographer Chris Shepherd is using a 3D printer to make visors for local health and care workers, following a successful fund-raising drive. After some research, Shepherd found some visor designs that had been made public access by Prusa Research in response to the pandemic. The design had been through a number of prototypes and […]

Anthony Kerslake and Emma Carr of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust have received the first batch of 300 Ebola-proof, medical grade PPE gowns that have been made through a collaboration between Eizo Limited and couture designer Lynda Yong. Eizo and Yong partnered with the trust to produce an initial run of at least 8,000 PPE […]

BIR head of publishing Sophia Anderton, radiation safety special interest group chair and co-author Peter Hiles and Betsi Cadwaldar University Health Board radiographer and co-author Helen Hughes. The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) has produced posters, videos and a book on personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff working with radiation, to help reduce exposure to […]