BeaconMedaes UK continues to add to its sustainable healthcare portfolio with the innovative Halogenated Drug Recovery (HDR) unit. The HDR forms part of the Sustainable Solutions package, which unites three key elements to bring a holistic approach to anaesthetic gas management:
MedGasScan – identify gas leakages
Halogenated Drug Recovery (HDR) unit – manage waste anaesthetic gases
Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging System (AGSS) – remove waste anaesthetic gases
Together, this synergistic combination of technologies delivers significant environmental and economic benefits that enhance patient care and make the working environment safer for all hospital staff.
MedGasScan
MedGas Scan is a state-of-the-art gas pipeline leak detection system that enables hospitals to identify the size and exact location of leaks along the pipeline. As a consequence, it reduces the large negative carbon impact of gases such as nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide/oxygen mixture and optimises performance of the entire medical gas pipeline system (MGPS).
The Halogenated Drug Recovery (HDR) unit
The HDR unit revolutionises the management of waste anaesthetic gases, including the widely used sevoflurane, and is a key product in the turnkey sustainability package. With its ability to process 99.99% of all captured volatile halogenated compounds, the HDR unit exemplifies a cutting-edge approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions while simultaneously driving cost efficiency for healthcare providers.
Sevoflurane, a commonly administered anaesthetic agent, contributes significantly to the carbon footprint of operating theatres. The HDR unit, developed by fellow Atlas Copco company Class 1, processes over 99% of these captured emissions before they are vented directly into the atmosphere.
Importantly, one HDR unit can cater for up to 40 operating theatres without having to introduce any additional equipment into the busy theatre space.
Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging System (AGSS)
The AGSS ensures that consumed anaesthetic gases are safely captured and returns them to the HDR unit for processing. This complements the HDR unit’s capabilities, achieving a total, end-to-end solution for anaesthetic gas management.
BeaconMedaes can also take care of pipeline installation or adjustment, should it be required.
A focus on safety and sustainability
Hospitals adopting BeaconMedaes’ Sustainable Solutions Package are empowered to reduce their carbon emissions, enhance regulatory compliance, and cut operational costs without compromising patient care, all backed up by a comprehensive service and maintenance plan, which is included in the package.
By integrating the HDR unit, MedGasScan, AGSS, and bespoke service plans, BeaconMedaes offers a comprehensive solution tailored to the evolving demands of sustainable healthcare.
These innovations underscore the company’s commitment to transforming the medical gas landscape by providing a clean and environmentally-friendly anaesthetic gas solution for the NHS.
