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GX Solutions: New Medical-Grade Refrigerator Models Recognized by ENERGY STAR®

Posted on Oct 18, 2019 by Ben Greenfield

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently recognized additional Helmer Scientific products as meeting ENERGY STAR® energy efficiency requirements for High Performance Laboratory Refrigerators. New Helmer Scientific GX Solutions laboratory, pharmacy, and blood...

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How Storage Temperature Impacts Vaccine Degradation

Posted on Oct 17, 2019 by Alex Evans

In this blog post, Alex Evans, PharmD, CGP, from Pharmaceutical Compliance gives us an important look into the impace of vaccine storage temperatures.

An often neglected but extremely important part of the pharmacy is the medical-grade refrigerator. It is used to store your...

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Reducing Risk Related to Improper Vaccine Storage

Posted on Oct 11, 2019 by Marilyn Novell Bulloch, Pharm.D. BCPS, FCCM

Vaccines have been protecting us since the creation of the first small pox vaccine in 1796.However, the potency and protection of all vaccines can be compromised if appropriate vaccine storage and handling practices are not followed. Contamination, deterioration, and...

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Video Highlights the Benefits of a Quiet Work Environment with GX Solutions

Posted on Oct 10, 2019 by Colleen Holtkamp

High sound levels in hospital settings are a common complaint among patients, staff, and visitors. A noisy environment can impede healing in patients and have negative effects on healthcare personnel. Reducing noise helps provide a more comfortable environment for patients and a...

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USP Receives Appeals on General Chapters <795>, <797>, and <825> Postponing the Official Dates Until Further Notice

Posted on Oct 03, 2019 by Miranda Schroeder

On September 23, 2019, USP issued a statement explaining that they are postponing the official dates of the revised <795> Pharmaceutical Compounding - Nonsterile and <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations, and the new general chapter <825> Radiopharmaceuticals –...

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Helmer Scientific to Showcase New Products at the 2019 AABB Annual Meeting

Posted on Oct 03, 2019 by Colleen Holtkamp

At Helmer Scientific, we are looking forward to our 40th consecutive year of exhibiting at the AABB Annual Meeting and introducing Pro Line Platelet Storage and GX Solutions Refrigerators. This year’s meeting will be held in San Antonio, Texas, October 19 – 22, 2019. Come and...

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Now Available – PDF Temperature Graphs and Event Reports

Posted on Sep 26, 2019 by Colleen Holtkamp

i.Series® temperature-controlled storage products from Helmer Scientific feature the i.C3® Information Center. The i.C3® touchscreen user interface provides constant temperature monitoring and robust reporting capabilities. It is integrated into i.Series® refrigerators, -30°C...

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AdvanceCore™ Technology Benefits Helmer Scientific Pro Line Countertop Platelet Storage Systems

Posted on Sep 25, 2019 by Donna Holpuch

AdvanceCore™ technology used in Pro Line Countertop Platelet Incubators and Agitators from Helmer Scientific provides safe and secure storage of temperature-sensitive platelets. It provides constant motion to ensure patient safety, support blood bank compliance and prevent...

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Helmer Scientific Honored at Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence

Posted on Sep 24, 2019 by Donna Holpuch

The Indiana Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence were presented Wednesday, Sept 18, to six recipients who were honored for extraordinary initiatives in protecting the environment. The 2019 categories included: Energy Efficiency/Renewable Resources, Environmental...

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Vecuronium Errors & How to Mitigate Risk

Posted on Sep 18, 2019 by Miranda Schroeder

Vecuronium and other neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) can cause catastrophic injury and even death when administered in error. In 2017, a nurse accessed an automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) to retrieve a sedative for a patient about to have a PET scan. Instead of grabbing...

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