Medical Refrigeration: Safety, Stability, Quality and Reliability
Medical refrigeration is a topic that any hospital, pharmacy or medical facility must take seriously. The correct storage of medicines and vaccines is essential to ensure drugs maintain their integrity, and failure to store them properly can lead to serious problems. Not only can storing certain medicines at the wrong temperature shorten their shelf life […]
A Guide to: the CoolMed Portable Vaccine Carrier
In summer we increased our product offering by launching our first portable vaccine carrier. The CoolMed Portable Vaccine Carrier is designed to enable healthcare professionals to easily transport vaccines, solving the problem of cold chain compliance on the move and addressing the unique challenges of Covid vaccine distribution. Since the start of the Covid pandemic, […]
A Guide to: Glass Door vs Solid Door Medical Fridges
With a wide range of medical fridges available, it can be hard to determine exactly which one will suit your needs best. From small solid door countertop fridges to large double glass door ward fridges, there are many options available. We recently put together this handy ‘how-to’ guide that will help you determine which size […]
A Complete Guide: Refrigeration for Different Industries
At CoolMed we specialise in supplying the healthcare sector with medical-grade refrigerators. We’ve put together this complete guide to refrigeration for all healthcare sectors, whether you’re a dental nurse, a neurosurgeon or a veterinary practitioner, this guide will help you find the perfect medical-grade refrigerator for your practice… Doctors’ Surgeries It’s imperative that doctors’ surgeries […]
A Guide to: Determining What Size Medical Fridge You Need
With a wide range of medical fridges to choose from, it can be hard to determine exactly what size you need. From small solid door fridges to large glass door fridges, when it comes to medical fridges the options available are widespread. This guide provides information on the different size medical fridges we supply and […]
A Guide to: The Cold Chain System
The cold-chain system is the process by which vaccines and medicines are kept within a specific temperature range from the moment of manufacture to the point of administration. The cold-chain ensures that vaccines and medicines do not become damaged or spoiled because of temperature fluctuations. Fluctuations in the cold-chain can occur at any point during […]
A Guide to: Ward Fridges
The need for specialist medical fridges is essential to provide the best quality patient care. Providing hospital patients with safe medical care is essential, and this is an idea that remains consistent in both public and privately funded healthcare systems. To provide this high standard of care, medical staff will often need to administer certain […]
A Guide to: Vaccine Fridges
When transporting and storing vaccines and medicines, it is essential that they are stored at a very specific temperature range to ensure they are safe to administer and use; this is also known as the cold chain. To ensure that medications and vaccines are maintained at this specific temperature, they must be stored in dedicated […]
A Guide to: Medical Fridges for Cosmetic Surgeries
The cosmetic surgery sector is booming in the UK, with around 28,000 operations taking place in 2017, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. The Cosmetic Industry The cosmetic industry is a highly lucrative market for practitioners, with more than £3.6 billion being spent each year, and £2.75 billion of this spend being […]
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 […]