3 Ways Investing in a New Medical Fridge Will Save Your Healthcare Organisation Money
Medical fridges are an essential piece of equipment in most healthcare settings. They ensure vaccines, medicines and other healthcare products are kept at the correct temperature so they can be safely administered to patients. Without medical fridges, vaccines and other temperature-sensitive medications would become too warm, leaving them unusable. What is the lifespan of a […]
Why Choose CoolMed as Your Medical Fridge Supplier?
Having accurate and reliable medical fridges present in healthcare organisations is essential to ensure the safe distribution and effective administration of vaccines and medications for patients. Due to their importance, there are many medical fridge suppliers present in the market, so it can be difficult to know which supplier will best suit your business needs. […]
Medical Fridges and Cold Chain Storage Following the Covid-19 Pandemic
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for medical fridges rose exponentially due to the development and subsequent rollout of the Covid vaccine. Doctor’s surgeries, pharmacies and vaccine clinics no longer had adequate equipment to handle the influx of vaccine deliveries. Due to this, it was necessary for healthcare organisations to invest in extra cold chain […]
Mental Health Awareness Week: 90% of Dog Owners Feel Mentally Healthier Thanks to Their Pet
Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. Founded 21 years ago, the awareness week is an annual event that highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy mindset. Taking place from 9 – 15 May, this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on loneliness. Within the UK, levels of loneliness have […]
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. […]