Infection control covered

In addition, the Packexe range of self-adhesive protection films are used throughout NHS Departments and in Nuclear Medicine Units, to safely and efficiently prevent contamination or radiation in ‘high risk’ areas. Recently, Packexe SMASH was launched to help The Ambulance Service.

The idea to use the Packexe rescue product Packexe SMASH within ambulances came from an ambulance crew in Sundsvall, Sweden. One of the crew is also a Fire and Rescue operative and had used the film during extrication situations. Due to the product’s strength and adhesive qualities, the firefighter suggested replicating use inside the Ambulance. The SMASH film is unrolled and trimmed to cover the whole ambulance interior, which takes approximately 12 minutes (for a large Ambulance).

 Fredrik Granholm, EMS doctor, Sundsvall Ambulance Service said: "So far we have dealt with two suspected cases of Ebola in the county of Vasternorrland. Whilst thankfully, Ebola is not a serious threat for us in Sweden currently, this could change at any time."

He added: "For the foreseeable future in Sweden, we will use Packexe SMASH when transporting patients with serious infectious diseases, especially Tuberculosis. Packexe SMASH has helped us deliver a fast, safe and efficient service and we would highly recommend that other ambulance services trial this vital method of infection control."