The i.Series® line of temperature controlled storage products features the i.C3® Information Center, an integrated control and monitoring system. A new page has been created on the Helmer Scientific website to make it easier to discover the benefits of the i.C3®.
Read more »Safely Storing Neuromuscular Blockers
Neuromuscular blocking agents such as Rocuronium and Suxamethonium, are labeled high-risk medications because of their history of causing injuries or death when used incorrectly. These drugs are used during tracheal intubation, during surgery, and to facilitate mechanical...
Understanding the CDC Recommendation for Having a Certificate of Calibration
Proper vaccine storage and monitoring equipment is essential to delivering safe and effective vaccines to patients. Medical-grade vaccine refrigerators and accurate temperature monitoring devices can be thought of as an insurance policy for sensitive and expensive...
Don't Let Refrigeration Stand in the Way of Storing Controlled Substances on the Units
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...
An Evaluation of Two Compact Refrigerators Marketed for Medication and Vaccine Storage
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...
Influenza Activity Remains Elevated in the United States
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...
New Video Highlights i.C3® Enhanced Feature Set
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...
Read more »How to Improve USP <797> Clean Room Workflows
USP <797> details the procedures and requirements for compounding sterile preparations and sets standards that are applicable to all practice settings in which sterile preparations are compounded. The goal of this chapter is to help prevent patient harm from inaccurate or...
Read more »Maintaining the Safety and Efficacy of Mother’s Milk with Medical-grade Refrigeration
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Hospitals have the responsibility to properly store and handle medical expressed breast Milk (EBM). EBM is to be collected and stored in a manner that reduces the risk of microbial contamination. Bacterial contamination of breast milk may pose a...
Read more »Helmer Scientific Expands Feature Set of the i.C3® Information Center
Helmer Scientific, a leading supplier of cold storage and processing equipment, has announced that their i.C3® Information Center is now available with an expanded feature set. The i.C3® Information Center is integrated into the design of the i.Series® line of refrigerators and...
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