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Hiking the Inca Trail: One Pulse Oximeter, Many Breathtaking Views

Customer service manager Fiona knew just what to pack for her Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu - a Nonin pulse oximeter!
This nifty little device ended up being a lifesaver for her whole crew as they navigated the changing altitudes.

Nonin leads the way in new study

Of the 11 devices compared in an independent study by eBioMedicine publication, the Nonin Onyx 9590 was the only device to meet the current FDA ARMS guidelines in all skin pigmentations and in all decades of arterial blood oxygen saturation (70-80, 80-90, and 90-100%)

The Health Equity Problem with Pulse Oximeters

Pulse oximeters risk inaccuracy in patients with dark skin, leading to potential missed sleep apnea diagnoses. Some pulse ox manufacturers explore more inclusive testing.

Medica 2023 Review

The annual Medica Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany, proved to be yet another outstanding event for Proact Medical!

We're proud to sponsor PerioperativeCPD!

PerioperativeCPD provides free education for everyone working in the theatre environment. Theatre nurses, ODPs, anaesthetic assistants, technicians, practitioners, everyone is welcome.

Medica 2022 Review

PROACT once again exhibited at the Medica 22 Congress in Dusseldorf this week  There was a tremendous response from customers coming from all over the World for training and meetings. Many new customers and distributors visited the PROACT stand and the New Combi 50 Laryngoscopes, Pro-Breathe MS Gas Sampling Lines and Accu-Pro Blood Pressure cuffs received huge interest. A fantastic show and new product launch for an exciting year of growth in 2023 and beyond.

10 Reasons to Choose Nonin Pulse Oximetry

There are thousands of Pulse Oximeters out there on the market, but why should you choose Nonin? 

What to expect at Medica 2022!

Why use a Pulse Oximeter?

Have you ever wondered if you should be using a Pulse Oximeter?

'NHS approved’ Pulse Oximeter?

When searching for Pulse Oximeters online, we often found misleading websites promoting substandard technology claiming to be approved by the NHS. 

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has Ordered a Review of Medical Device Bias

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has ordered a review of medical device bias after speculation that devices, such as pulse oximeters, do not work as well on patients with darker skin pigmentation.

PROACT Medical Ltd Celebrates Commitment to Real Living Wage

PROACT Medical Ltd has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. Our Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at PROACT Medical Ltd receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.50. Both rates are significantly higher than the government minimum for over 25s, which currently stands at £8.72 per hour.
 

NONIN PureLight™ & PureSAT™ pulse oximetry technology is minimally affected irrespective of skin pigmentation

Last week experts told of their fear that equipment designed to check people's oxygen levels in their blood - especially throughout the pandemic - may not be working as well on those with darker skin pigmentation.

MHRA express concern over inaccurate thermometers in the UK

The MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) has made a statement about the purchase of 'CE' marked thermometers in the United Kingdom amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Difficult Airways Society Scientific Congress 2023

We are exhibiting at the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Difficult Airway Society (DAS) UK, to be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham from 29th November to 1st December 2023. We look forward to seeing lots of new and familiar faces. 

Scottish Airways Group Annual Meeting 2024

We are excited to be attending the The Scottish Airway Group Annual Meeting in March 2024

Society for Education in Anaesthesia Annual Scientific Meeting 2024

We are proud to be sponsoring the UK Society for Education in Anaesthesia Annual Scientific Meet for the second consecutive year in 2024

EBME 2024

After the huge success of the EBME Expo 2023, PROACT Medical are proud to be exhibiting again at the 15th Edition in 2024

EuroAnaesthesia 2024, Munich

Join us in Munich for EuroAnaesthesia 2024! 

Hiking the Inca Trail: One Pulse Oximeter, Many Breathtaking Views

Customer service manager Fiona knew just what to pack for her Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu - a Nonin pulse oximeter!
This nifty little device ended up being a lifesaver for her whole crew as they navigated the changing altitudes.

Nonin leads the way in new study

Of the 11 devices compared in an independent study by eBioMedicine publication, the Nonin Onyx 9590 was the only device to meet the current FDA ARMS guidelines in all skin pigmentations and in all decades of arterial blood oxygen saturation (70-80, 80-90, and 90-100%)

The Health Equity Problem with Pulse Oximeters

Pulse oximeters risk inaccuracy in patients with dark skin, leading to potential missed sleep apnea diagnoses. Some pulse ox manufacturers explore more inclusive testing.

Medica 2023 Review

The annual Medica Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany, proved to be yet another outstanding event for Proact Medical!

Difficult Airways Society Scientific Congress 2023

We are exhibiting at the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Difficult Airway Society (DAS) UK, to be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham from 29th November to 1st December 2023. We look forward to seeing lots of new and familiar faces. 

Scottish Airways Group Annual Meeting 2024

We are excited to be attending the The Scottish Airway Group Annual Meeting in March 2024

Society for Education in Anaesthesia Annual Scientific Meeting 2024

We are proud to be sponsoring the UK Society for Education in Anaesthesia Annual Scientific Meet for the second consecutive year in 2024

EBME 2024

After the huge success of the EBME Expo 2023, PROACT Medical are proud to be exhibiting again at the 15th Edition in 2024

EuroAnaesthesia 2024, Munich

Join us in Munich for EuroAnaesthesia 2024! 

We're proud to sponsor PerioperativeCPD!

PerioperativeCPD provides free education for everyone working in the theatre environment. Theatre nurses, ODPs, anaesthetic assistants, technicians, practitioners, everyone is welcome.

Medica 2022 Review

PROACT once again exhibited at the Medica 22 Congress in Dusseldorf this week  There was a tremendous response from customers coming from all over the World for training and meetings. Many new customers and distributors visited the PROACT stand and the New Combi 50 Laryngoscopes, Pro-Breathe MS Gas Sampling Lines and Accu-Pro Blood Pressure cuffs received huge interest. A fantastic show and new product launch for an exciting year of growth in 2023 and beyond.

10 Reasons to Choose Nonin Pulse Oximetry

There are thousands of Pulse Oximeters out there on the market, but why should you choose Nonin? 

What to expect at Medica 2022!

Why use a Pulse Oximeter?

Have you ever wondered if you should be using a Pulse Oximeter?

'NHS approved’ Pulse Oximeter?

When searching for Pulse Oximeters online, we often found misleading websites promoting substandard technology claiming to be approved by the NHS. 

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has Ordered a Review of Medical Device Bias

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has ordered a review of medical device bias after speculation that devices, such as pulse oximeters, do not work as well on patients with darker skin pigmentation.

PROACT Medical Ltd Celebrates Commitment to Real Living Wage

PROACT Medical Ltd has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. Our Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at PROACT Medical Ltd receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.50. Both rates are significantly higher than the government minimum for over 25s, which currently stands at £8.72 per hour.
 

NONIN PureLight™ & PureSAT™ pulse oximetry technology is minimally affected irrespective of skin pigmentation

Last week experts told of their fear that equipment designed to check people's oxygen levels in their blood - especially throughout the pandemic - may not be working as well on those with darker skin pigmentation.

MHRA express concern over inaccurate thermometers in the UK

The MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) has made a statement about the purchase of 'CE' marked thermometers in the United Kingdom amid the Covid-19 pandemic.