When we think of incubators, the first image that usually comes to mind is a warm, nurturing environment.

Traditionally, laboratory incubators are associated with providing heat to support the growth of microorganisms, cell cultures, and various biological entities.

However, not all laboratory incubators are designed to keep things warm. In fact, many laboratories require cooled incubators to maintain lower temperatures for specific applications.

At QED Scientific, we understand the diverse needs of scientific research and offer a range of chilled and cooled incubators to meet these demands.

A platelet agitator is an essential piece of equipment in medical and healthcare facilities, including blood banks.

But what exactly are platelet agitators and why are they necessary?

Going into theatre is a worrying time for patients and hospital staff alike, as tiny changes in body temperature can have a huge effect on patient outcomes and recovery.

To limit this, a range of operating room supplies have been designed – helping to provide certainty when it is needed most.

Donated blood is lifesaving for patients in UK hospitals who need it in an emergency and during long-term treatments.

The NHS needs 4,300 blood donations per day to meet the needs of current patients and keep enough in storage for mass events – but what happens to the blood once donated and how is it processed?

If you are looking for medical or laboratory equipment, you may be nervous about ordering from the first supplier you come across.

It’s not like ordering a cooking thermometer or domestic fridge – faulty equipment or even misplaced orders can have enormous consequences because of the cost of the equipment and the potential risk a faulty item can pose!

To reduce the risk, why not use a specialist medical device supplier?

A laboratory incubator is a piece of scientific equipment that is designed to keep samples or specimens in very specific environmental and atmospheric conditions.

Controlling conditions, such as temperature, humidity, oxygen, and carbon dioxide concentration, for example, mean that the chemical or biological processes in the samples can take place within the desired conditions, with the least disturbance from unaccounted influences.

According to Tommy’s, 53,000 babies born in 2021 were pre-term – born before 37 completed weeks of gestation. This was an increase of 7.4% from 2020.

Because of their early arrival, these babies need a controlled environment in which to continue to grow and develop everything from organ function to their immune system and fat stores.

But how can a neonatal incubator help save the lives of premature and sick babies?

To fit out and run an efficient pharmacy service, there is a selection of non-negotiables that need to be in place before you can begin to handle and store medicines or therapeutic treatments.

Without them, your staff cannot ensure medicine storage is safe and run the risk of passing on less potent, damaged, or expired medication to vulnerable patients – running the risk of negligence claims.

Described as a common but preventable complication of perioperative procedures, perioperative hypothermia can be extremely problematic and extend stays in post-surgery recovery suites.

But can specialist patient warming systems lower the likelihood of patients developing such a worrying complication?

Accurate laboratory analysis is vital in a range of industries, from medical diagnosis to environmental monitoring.

Unfortunately, even the most experienced and conscientious scientists can fall prey to common sources of error in laboratory analysis, leading to inaccurate results, wasted resources, and potentially hazardous consequences.

In this post, we'll take a closer look at some of the most common sources of error in laboratory analysis and explore ways to avoid them.

When it comes to conducting research in a laboratory setting, having the right equipment is essential to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of your results.

Laboratory incubators play a crucial role in this, providing a contaminant-free environment for cell and tissue cultures to be worked on in regulated conditions.

In this blog post, we will discuss the environmental control functions performed by laboratory incubators, and how QED Scientific can help with a wide range of requirements.

Climatic chambers, also known as environmental chambers, are an essential piece of laboratory equipment. They are used to simulate a variety of environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and altitude, in order to test the performance and durability of various products and materials.

In this blog, we discuss the benefits of climatic chambers for a range of applications in laboratories, and the reasons why KW Apparacchi’s climatic chambers are often considered to be superior to other manufacturers’.

When it comes to the management of neonatal jaundice, one of the most important decisions that neonatal and maternity wards face is choosing the right phototherapy equipment.

There are many different models on the market, each with their own unique features and capabilities. However, one model that stands out from the rest is the BC050 phototherapy machine.

When blood is donated, it is separated into components that are useful for treating a variety of conditions.

The primary components are red blood cells, platelets, and blood plasma. Each of these elements needs to be stored and transported in different ways to ensure that it is kept in optimum condition, ready to be used for transfusion at a moment’s notice.

Babies with serious health problems, or those who are born prematurely, may need to spend some time in a neonatal incubator.

There are many reasons why a newborn baby may need a neonatal incubator, for example:

There are many complex and rapid changes involved in the adaptation from life in-utero to the outside world.

Within the first few minutes of being born, babies are subjected to a host of unfamiliar stimuli, including cold, light and noise. In addition to this, the infant must immediately adapt from dependence on their mother for oxygen, to spontaneous breathing of air.

Storing and organising medication effectively is incredibly important. It’s vital that medications are not only kept in a secure location, but that they are stored at the correct temperature. This is because if they are stored outside the recommended temperature detailed on the packaging, they can degrade rapidly.

Controlled Room Temperature (CRT) cabinets are specifically designed for medical facilities and residential care homes – and for use with clinical trials and storage of samples – requiring precise temperature management at room temperature, between 15°C and 25°C.

As an integral part to any medical environment, there are a variety of different warming cabinets that each perform a specific purpose. If you are confused about which warming cabinet would best suit your requirements based on your medical needs, then our team at QED Scientific are on hand to give you the benefit of their expertise.

As the name suggests, wig drying cabinets are used to dry wigs for use in theatre and film productions. Wigs can be very expensive to buy and therefore need cleaning regularly to keep them in great condition – which is why a wig drying cabinet is so important.