This article analyzes the effectiveness of isolation gowns, explaining how they work as barriers per AAMI PB70 standards. It details factors for success: correct selection, proper donning/doffing, and integration with full PPE for infection control. Read More

This article explains "mil" as a unit for medical glove thickness (1 mil=0.001 inch). It details thin (3-4 mil), standard (5-6 mil), and heavy-duty (8+ mil) gloves, and how to select the right thickness for clinical tasks like surgery or device reprocessing. Read More

This article defines a bronchoscope, a flexible scope used to view lungs & airways. It covers its evolution from rigid to digital, components, diagnostic/therapeutic uses in a bronchoscopy workstation, and trends like disposable scopes. Read More

This article explains that a laryngoscope cannot visualize sinus cancer, as it examines the larynx, not the sinuses. It details the correct tools (nasal endoscopy, CT/MRI) and the role of laryngoscopy in assessing tumor extension for comprehensive head & neck cancer diagnosis. Read More

This article profiles Portugal's video laryngoscope market, detailing key manufacturers (Medtronic Portugal) and suppliers (Gásmedi, Gilete Medical), and analyzing procurement trends, regulatory compliance, and the shift toward disposable devices. Read More

This article analyzes Arabia's video laryngoscope market, highlighting key manufacturers (Medtronic Arabia, Stryker) and distributors (Abdulla Fouad, Gulf Medical). It covers regulatory trends, the shift to disposables, and the impact of localization policies. Read More

This article clarifies that only certain reusable metal laryngoscope blades can be autoclaved per manufacturer instructions, while disposable blades cannot. It details sterilization protocols and explains the shift toward single-use blades. Read More

This article profiles Spain's video laryngoscope market, highlighting key manufacturers/suppliers like Dräger España and Medtronic, and analyzing the decentralized public procurement system and growing demand for disposable devices. Read More

This article profiles India's video laryngoscope market, detailing top domestic manufacturers (Trivitron, Opto Circuits), key suppliers (Modi Medicare, Surgipharm), and analyzing the impact of "Make in India" on this critical airway device sector. Read More

This article profiles Turkey's market for flexible video laryngoscopes, highlighting key domestic manufacturers like BIOMED, major suppliers like Efor Medical, and analyzing partnership opportunities for global OEMs in this strategic region. Read More

This article clarifies FDA regulation of isolation gowns: they are not "approved" but are either 510(k) cleared (Class II) or registered (Class I). It explains the critical role of AAMI PB70 performance levels for safe selection. Read More

This article definitively explains why disposable isolation gowns cannot be washed or reused. It details the material degradation, infection risks, regulatory violations, and provides safe alternatives like reusable gowns for sustainable practice. Read More