Medical Devices

A new surgical drape support (SDS) is now on sale from W.S Rothband & Co. Limited. The SDS keeps surgical drapes off a patient’s face during procedures such as central line placement and was designed and tested by Dr Stephen D’Souza and his team at Royal Preston Hospital.

The Danrik Wedge, which is made from dense foam, tilts with the pelvis so that the speculum can be used properly and quickly. It can also be used for other pelvic procedures and has been successfully trialled by an acute Trust in Norfolk for carrying out transvaginal ultrasound procedures.

Reduces the risks of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and assists in regaining balance reactions