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Introducing the new i-view™ video laryngoscope

Video laryngoscopy wherever and whenever you intubate.
i-view™ is the new single use, fully disposable video laryngoscope from Intersurgical, providing the option of video laryngoscopy in the ER, ICU, maternity or the pre-hospital environment. 
 
By incorporating a Macintosh blade, i-view can also be used for direct laryngoscopy and the technique for insertion is more familiar and instinctive than for devices with a hyper-angulated blade. Its ergonomic design ensures i-view is easy to use, and the integral LCD screen provides an optimal view in a variety of light conditions.

By combining all the advantages of a fully integrated video laryngoscope in a single use, disposable product, i-view provides a cost-effective solution.
 
In addition, i-view is ready to use seconds after removing from the packaging.

Watch the full product video or visit our landing page to download an information sheet and to make an enquiry.

Push and Twist patient connections

Intersurgical maintain and control high-precision tolerances in the design and manufacture of all connectors to ensure a safe and secure connection.
Using our simple 'Push and Twist' method will therefore create a gas-tight, leak-free fit, as shown in this video.

All of our tapers and connectors are manufactured to meet the relevant BS, ISO and EN Standards (ISO 5356-1:2015 Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment - Conical connectors - part 1: Cones and Sockets).

You can now find out more about our range of Push and Twist connections on our website, where you can watch a short video, download or request a printed connectors and accessories poster, and make an enquiry.

Push and Twist every time for safe and secure connections

i-gel O2 Resus Pack included in TCCC guidelines

We are delighted to announce that earlier this year the Intersurgical i-gel O2 Resus Pack* was included in the US Military Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines for securing an airway in the Tactical Evacuation (TACEVAC) phase of care.

TCCC is the standard of care for Prehospital Battlefield Medicine and TACEVAC relates to the care given to a casualty whilst still under fire on the battlefield. The Committee on TCCC issue and regularly update guidelines. These guidelines include airway management and the use of supraglottic airways. 
 
The original TCCC guidelines were published in 1996 and an update in 2012 reaffirmed support for the use of SADs for the TACEVAC phase of care, but did not recommend a specific device, as they did not feel there was sufficient evidence at the time to do so. However, in the latest update, i-gel has been designated as the 'preferred Extraglottic Airway (EGA)' as it was decided it had a number of characteristics that make it favourable for use on the battlefield.
 
They concluded that current evidence suggests the i-gel performs as well or better than the other SADs available and has other advantages in:
 
• Ease of training
• Size & weight
• Cost
• Safety
• Simplicity of use
 
The gel-filled cuff in the i-gel both eliminates the need for cuff pressure monitoring during flight and reduces the risk of pressure-induced neuropraxia to cranial nerves in the oropharynx and hypopharynx as a complication of SAD use.
 
The latest changes to the TCCC guidelines does the following things:
 
• Adds extraglottic airways (EGAs) as an option for airway management in Tactical Field Care;
• Recommends the i-gel as the preferred EGA in TCCC because its gel-filled cuff makes it simpler to use than EGAs with air-filled cuffs and also eliminates the need for monitoring of cuff pressure;
 
You can find all of the above details confirmed in the abstract of the article, 'Extraglottic Airways in Tactical Combat Casualty Care: TCCC Guidelines Change 17-01 28 August 2017 published in the Journal of Special Operations Medicine by Otten EJ, Montgomery HR, Butler FK Jr.

For further information regarding i-gel® and the i-gel O2 Resus Pack please visit www.i-gel.com or contact us.

We also offer an extensive range of airway management devices and accessories.  Please visit our relevant product pages or contact us for further information.

* i-gel O2 Resus Pack contents vary in specific markets; in the USA the pack does not contain the suction tube. 

Create your oral care programme

View our choice of toothbrushes, day kits and protocols for ICU patient care.

Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is a major cost concern in modern hospitals. A combination of oral care treatments in a proper oral care protocol means care providers can more efficiently prevent oropharyngeal bacterial biofilm build up. This in turn leads to a reduction of VAP and aspiration pneumonias and greatly reduces associated treatment costs.

Our extensive choice of soft-bristle toothbrushes, treatment packs and OroCareTM day kits with mouthwash offers you all the tools needed to create your own oral care programme.

Full descriptions and clinical evidence are available to help make the choice easier. Please contact us to discuss options further.

One-piece™ Guedel airways: Safer by design

How many Guedel airways have an integral bite block? Just one
Loose or detached bite blocks constitute a real threat to patient safety and have been the subject of several hazard notices in the past. Our One-piece design overcomes all of the associated risks by combining two materials with very different physical characteristics into one moulding, resulting in the elimination of the separate bite block found in all conventional Guedel airway designs.

We have an online resource containing all product information on our One-piece Guedel airway, including a video and information sheet.  Make an enquiry for further information.

Education page is now live

Access all supporting product information in one by visiting our new Education landing page.
The Education page compiles all our information sheets, product videos, evidence pages, posters and catalogues in clear, easy-to-navigate sections, meaning you don’t need to spend time searching through our product pages to find the information you need.

Each section also allows for quick access to an enquiry screen so you can contact us directly about the product you are looking at.

What product content is available?

You can quickly find:

Information sheets
Product videos
Evidence pages
Posters
Catalogues 

The library can be found through the About section of our website.

We hope you find this a useful resource and if you have any further enquiries please contact us.

VariFit™ NIV Mask - Product Launch

We are pleased to announce the launch of Intersurgical’s VariFit™ NIV masks.
VariFit is a single patient use hospital NIV mask featuring a cushion with AIRºgel® technology for enhanced patient comfort. The VariFit range includes three types of mask to suit the patient's ventilation needs. A colour-coded elbow helps the user identify the correct mask. Designed for single patient use for up to seven days in each case, they are available in three sizes: small, medium and large.

VariFit NIV Masks complement our existing range of patient interfaces. Download the information sheet for full details or visit the product page to make an enquiry.

AIRgel is a registered trade mark of Sleepnet Corporation.

Reduce the pressure

Intersurgical provides two products that can help reduce the occurrence of pressure ulcers on the ear: the Intersurgical EcoLite™ face mask range and nasal cannula with ear guards.

The Intersurgical EcoLite™ adult oxygen range features an extra chin section incorporating two integral seals ensuring that the mask fits a wide range of face shapes. The mask's retaining elastic can be fitted either above or below the patient's ear depending on the patient's face shape. In the preferred below ear position it eliminates the discomfort and longer-term trauma created by elastic sitting on top of the patient's ears.

Our nasal cannula with ear guards is designed to prevent trauma to the patient's ears thanks to the soft silicone foam cushions, which are easily adjusted and securely fitted.

To find out more visit our dedicated page to watch videos on the products features and benefits or make an enquiry.

ICPAN 2017

Join us at the 4th International Conference for Perianaesthesia Nurses (ICPAN) on booth 4 from 1st-4th November.

Hosted by the Australian College of Perianaesthesia Nurses (ACPAN), the biennial conference has the theme of Tides of Change this year, with advocacy, education and research its main focus.

Product specialists from Intersurgical Australia will be on our booth to discuss our full range of anaesthesia products, including the QuadraLite™ anaesthetic face mask and breathing system options.

You can follow all the action on social media by liking the ICPAN Facebook page. We will also be posting updates on our Twitter and Facebook pages.

We look forward to welcoming you to booth 4.

SPANZA 2017

Come and visit our team at the Society for Paediatric Anaesthesia in New Zealand and Australia (SPANZA) congress 2017.
 
Called 'Q&A', this year's event is being held in Perth and will push the focus of each session back to the panel of international speakers through questions and answers relating to the daily challenges faced by paediatric anaesthetists.
 
Our team will be there to demonstrate the i-gel® supraglottic airway device and our range of paediatric breathing systems for anaesthesia and critical care requirements.
 
We have recently developed a specialised paediatric and neonatal page on our website, providing information on products within the range, supporting initiatives and catalogue downloads.
 
You can keep up with all the social media action by following @spanzaconf, @Intersurgical and via the hashtag #spanza2017 on Twitter; and both SPANZA and our Facebook pages.
 
We look forward to welcoming you to our stand at SPANZA 2017.
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