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Don't Let Refrigeration Stand in the Way of Storing Controlled Substances on the Units

Posted on Mar 29, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Securing refrigerated controlled substances in the pharmacy can be challenging, but storing these medications on nursing floors adds yet another layer of complexity. Not only do regulations and guidelines for storing controlled substances need to be considered, it is...

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Making Service Simple: Changing Alarm Settings

Posted on Mar 24, 2017 by Matt Schafer

Regular maintenance of your Helmer product doesn’t have to be difficult. Our How-To video series provides step-by-step instruction for several routine maintenance tasks.  Follow along as one of our qualified service technicians guides you through these detailed procedures.

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An Evaluation of Two Compact Refrigerators Marketed for Medication and Vaccine Storage

Posted on Mar 23, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Recognition of the need for medical-grade refrigeration is on the rise. Tight temperature control has proven to be very influential in the potency and effectiveness of certain vaccines and medications. This has led to an increase in regulation, guidelines, and...

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Storing Blood in the ER - Supporting Hospital Disaster Control Resuscitation Policies

Posted on Mar 22, 2017 by Ben Greenfield

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When delivering initial care to seriously injured patients with massive bleeding clinicians strive to provide interventions that avoid worsening the patient’s condition.  As massive bleeding is responsible for approximately 40% of trauma deaths,...

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Helmer Generosity: Career Day 2017

Posted on Mar 21, 2017 by Donna Holpuch

Helmer Generosity hosted the 2017 Career Day in conjunction with Dream Alive this past week. Career Day has become an annual event and is looked forward to by students and Helmer team members alike.

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Influenza Activity Remains Elevated in the United States

Posted on Mar 17, 2017 by Miranda Schroeder

Each week during flu season, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) posts FluView, a weekly influenza surveillance report prepared by the Influenza Division. The report provides a quick synopsis of important flu virus statistics presented in easy to read charts and...

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Making Service Simple: Filling a Probe Bottle

Posted on Mar 16, 2017 by Matt Schafer

The probe bottle in your Helmer freezer or refrigerator contains a product simulation solution which helps replicate the temperature of the products being stored within the unit. The number and location of probe bottles varies by model. In order to maintain a true representation...

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Making Service Simple - A How-To Video Series: Calibrating a Temperature Chart Recorder

Posted on Mar 10, 2017 by Matt Schafer

Quarterly calibration of your Temperature Chart Recorder is a simple way to ensure its accuracy. A NIST certified independent thermometer placed inside the unit next to the temperature probe will verify the instrument is recording correctly. If properly calibrated the...

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New Video Highlights i.C3® Enhanced Feature Set

Posted on Mar 08, 2017 by Colleen Holtkamp

Helmer Scientific recently announced that the i.C3® Information Center, the integrated control and monitoring system for the i.Series® line of refrigerators and freezers, has been updated with an expanded feature set. These updates help with the management of temperature data...

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Helmer Generosity: Chili Cook-off Benefits Mission to Ukraine

Posted on Feb 28, 2017 by Donna Holpuch

The sixth annual Helmer Scientific Chili Cook-off was a huge success, surpassing all expectations thanks to our awesome vendors and partners. The chili cook-off is a fund-raising event to support one of the Helmer Generosity initiatives, Mission to Ukraine. This year’s...

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