Issue 8i INSIDE THEATRE - J.B. Care

Autumn 2011 Issue 8i

INSIDETHEATREINTERNATIONALUpdate from Anetic Aid Ltd

QA3 Version 3.0

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The Challenge: take Anetic Aid’s highly popularflagship product, the QA3 patient trolley –and make it even better

That was the task for the design team at the company’s Portsmouth base – to ensure theykept all the features that customers really valued in the current model – light weight, robust withsuperb manoeuvrability – and then take the QA3 Version 3.0 to the next level of ease of use,practicality and patient comfort all of this using any new materials and manufacturing techniquesand, most importantly, building on what customers said they wanted.

Extensive consultations revealed a number of key issues all of which have been addressed.One was the adjustable height range. The QA3’s design with one central column was alreadyunique, but this new version is now able to descend 100mm lower than the previous model,making it easier for frail or elderly patients to get on and off the trolley independently which isbetter and safer for them and, from a lifting and handling point of view, for staff.

Generally, people and therefore patients are getting larger, so there is an increased 250kg weightcapacity, and new ergonomically positioned handles are designed to make it even easier for staff topush the trolley with the patient sitting up or lying down. The mattress width has also beenincreased by 100mm, even though the overall width of the trolley has only increased by 30mm.

The cot sides too, have been completely reworked, and now fold away under the footprint of themattress, leaving virtually no transfer gap – again more comfortable for patients when they arebeing moved – and easier for staff doing the moving.

• A specially designed version of the QA3 for Accident & Emergency departments is alsoavailable. This will include an X-ray translucent platform, a medirail and optionalfeatures such as a monitor shelf and Venturi Suction System

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Anetic Aid Ltd. Queensway, Guiseley, West Yorkshire LS20 9JE United Kingdom+44 (0) 1943 878647 [email protected] www.aneticaid.com

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PatientTrolley

Patient comfort – exceptionallow height capability and storeaway cotsides allow easymount/dismount particularly forelderly patients. Wider patientplatform and pressure caremattress ensure maximumpatient comfort. Improvedground clearance allows betteraccess for patient hoists

Fixed transfusion pole –innovative quick release safetylocking mechanism, integrates intoeither head or foot end of cotsidesfor easy access and storage

Vertically operated cotsides – store awayunder the mattress giving virtually zero transfergap. Spring counterbalancing allows effortlessease of operation

Advanced braking – exceptionally stableplatform, advanced single bar braking system thatallows all four castors to be braked simultaneouslyfrom either side of the trolley

Hydraulic lift mechanism – exceptionallow height capability, adjusted by means ofindependently operating pedals located onboth sides of the trolley

Castors – polyurethane tyres offer low rollingresistance for high manoevrability, 150mm castors

fitted as standard, 200mm optional

5th wheel – unique mechanismwhich ensures trolley is highlymanoeuvrable and easily guidedby one person

Gas assisted backlift –unique design, precisioncontrolled, easy liftsystem for enhanced userand patient comfort

Cylinder trough – side loadingfor ease of access, suitable for awide range of cylinder optionsincluding F, E or D

K8 pressure care mattress – manufactured fromtemperature-sensitive gel feel foam that moulds to the

patient’s body shape, relieving pressure by distributing theload as evenly as possible. Developed with the flexible

properties of lycra, this outer material is anti microbacterial,water resistant, vapour permeable and latex free

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Trendelenburg tilt – extremely smooth andcontrolled mechanism, allowing rapidTrendelenburg to be achieved even whentrolley is at lowest height

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Infection control – smooth moulded surfaces and acryliccapped vac formings enclose the trolley mechanics to

minimise dirt traps. Anti-bacterial properties andinnovative design ensure the product is easy to clean

Pushing handles –four ergonomicallypositioned pushinghandles give suprememanoevrability eitherwith the patient lyingflat or sitting up

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EmergencyTrolley



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QA4 in ‘Concept of Day Surgery’ film

The QA4 Surgery Trolley System recently took centre stage in a speciallycommissioned film to promote the concept of day surgery in a project involvingthe British Association of Day Surgery and its counterpart the InternationalAssociation for Ambulatory Surgery.

The film was shot in the Day Surgery Unit at Aintree University Hospital NHSFoundation Trust in the North West of the UK. Using an actor to play the part ofa patient, the film showed each step of the patient’s journey. Taking the exampleof a hand operation, the ‘patient’ arrived on site and was directed to the DaySurgery Unit on the second floor where he reported into reception.

He was called through and taken into an interview room to confirm his detailsand make the final pre-op checks before being asked to change into a theatregown. After a short wait, he and a Day Surgery Nurse walked down to theanaesthetic room where he got onto the trolley; one of the key benefits of DaySurgery is that there is no requirement for staff to lift or transfer the patientbetween trolley and operating table.

Once the ‘patient’ was ‘anaesthetised’, monitoring equipment was also attachedto the trolley and it was wheeled directly into theatre, where staff selected one ofa range of arm tables from the Anetic Aid accessory trolley to attach to the QA4whilst other staff checked through the required instruments for the operation.

Obviously there was no actual procedure, but the film picked up the journeyagain to follow the patient through first and second stage recovery where he wasable to get off the trolley himself and get dressed ready to leave the unit afterbeing briefed on what to do if he had any concerns etc.

Manager of the Unit Penny Hipwell, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon AndyMolloy and Consultant Anaesthetist Bill Horton were also filmed talking about thebenefits of day surgery from a patient, staff and Trust point of view and anintroduction for the whole film was presented on camera by President of BADS,Consultant Anaesthetist Ian Smith.

If you would like a copy of theAnetic Aid ‘Concept of Day Surgery’

film, email us at [email protected]



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THE CONCEPT OF DAY SURGERYProduced by Anetic Aid Limited and Portsmouth Surgical Limited incollaboration with The British Association of Day Surgery with specialthanks to Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Anetic Aid’s export presence is continuouslyexpanding as distributors in different countries signup to market our trolley and tourniquet systems incountries around the world.

Scandinavia has been added to the list this year withthe Swedish arm of our German distributor Nordiskataking on the range.

Nordiska in Germany has itself been expanding with amove to larger premises near Cologne, and therehave also been new and larger premises for ourBelgian distributor Dermat Medical Supplies, which isbased at Leuven near one of Belgium’s largestuniversity hospitals with which it has close ties.

For details of your local distributor of Anetic Aid products, call +44 (0) 1943 878647



Expanding distributor network – in more ways than one!

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