CoolMed have been Shortlisted for 2 Made in the North West Awards 2022
The finalists for Insider’s annual Made in the North West Manufacturing Awards have been revealed, and we’re thrilled to have been shortlisted for 2 awards – the “Medical, Life Sciences & Healthcare Award” and the “Manufacturer of the Year Award (under £25m)”. Now in their 10th year, these prestigious awards acknowledge and celebrate the great manufacturers in […]
What Products Can Be Stored in a Laboratory Fridge?
Refrigeration has revolutionised modern life. Not only do fridges keep many food products from spoiling, but modern refrigeration methods have also allowed for great changes to the medical industry too. For instance, medical fridges and freezers are now a vital piece of equipment in most laboratories. Although they look similar to domestic fridges, lab fridges […]
A Guide to: Correctly Stocking a Medical Fridge
Vaccines and medicines are expensive, therefore, it is essential to store them correctly in order to guarantee their effectiveness and avoid costly mistakes. Stocking Medical Fridges At CoolMed, all our medical fridges have been designed to ensure the correct internal conditions exist for stocking vaccines and medicines – from specialist ventilator covers to wire shelves […]
Medical Fridges and Calibration: Getting it Right
Medical fridge temperatures need to be regulated and controlled to ensure the drugs within them are safely stored at their optimum temperature. If vaccines/drugs aren’t stored in the correct environment, their effectiveness cannot be guaranteed, and therefore they need to be disposed of. Spoiled vaccines can cost medical practices thousands of pounds, so it’s important […]
Veterinary Practices and Medical Fridges
Veterinary practices use a range of veterinary medical products which must be stored in a dedicated medical fridge Veterinary practices store and administer a wide range of veterinary medical products (VMPs) to the animals that they see and treat. Some of these VMPs can be stored at room temperature and inside a standard cabinet; products […]
How Long Can You Keep Botox in a Medical Fridge?
Botox can be kept in a medical fridge for up to four weeks whilst retaining its potency, so long as the correct storage requirements are met. In order for Botox to remain safe for administration, it must be stored between a specific temperature range, and that is why a dedicated medical fridge must be used. […]
Medical Fridge Calibration Explained
Medical fridges are recommended to be calibrated annually to ensure you are getting the best use out of it and continue the smooth running of your fridge. We offer an easy solution to medical fridge calibration, you can simply choose your calibration plan once choosing your fridge or get in contact. It’s that easy! CoolMed’s […]
Is Your Practice Ready for Vaccine Season?
As the summer turns into autumn, healthcare practitioners are now getting ready for vaccine season, and taking steps to make sure they are prepared. Especially as we get set to enter into October, healthcare practitioners are getting ready to administer patients yearly flu vaccines in this time. Vaccine Season In the UK, vaccines are administered […]
Proper Storage of Veterinary Medicines
Just like healthcare practices for human beings, veterinary practices store a wide range of medicines used to vaccinate and treat animal patients. Some of these veterinary medical products (VMPs) can be stored at room temperature inside a dedicated cabinet or even on a shelf, but others must be stored inside a specialist medical fridge. Why […]
Flu Vaccine Storage: Getting It Right
Flu season is now upon us and healthcare practitioners across the country will be hard at work administering the influenza vaccine to patients. Due to the increased demand for the flu vaccine during this time, it is likely that GPs and other medical facilities will need to drastically increase the number of vaccines they stock. […]