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Announcements, prize winners, conference presence, and company updates from R A Medical.
Michael and Janet Pickles will be exhibiting at the British Society of Paediatric Dentists (BSPD) Conference in York on Friday 18th September. If you are attending, please come and say hello — we will be demonstrating our inhalation sedation equipment and answering questions on servicing, scavenging and the forthcoming Midas flowmeter range.
The BDIA National Conference 2026 takes place on 23-24 September at The National Space Centre in Leicester. The R A Medical team will be there — if you are attending, come and say hello on the stand.
Please be advised that R A Medical Services will be holding a staff training session today, Tuesday 1st September 2026, from 12:00 p.m. onwards. The training will run for this afternoon only, until office close. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The British Dental Industry Association has launched its first Sector Skills Board, bringing together 20 industry leaders - including manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, training organisations and the Association of Dental Groups (ADG) - to develop a long-term, sustainable approach to skills development and workforce planning. The inaugural meeting was held on 29 July 2026.
We will be closing for the Christmas break at 12:00 noon on Tuesday 23rd December and will reopen on Monday 5th January 2026. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers and partners for their continued support throughout the year. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy
At the 2025 British Society of Paediatric Dentists conference held at the royal School of Music, London the 2025 recipient of the Clinical Case Prize sponsored by R A Medical Services since 2003 was Hiba Al-Diwani with an excellent presentation entitled 1Management of a Child with Hypocalcified Amel
Planned maintenance on the building means we will have no phones from 12 pm today the 27th of June 2025 Back to normal operations on Monday the 30th
The above toolkit, published in February 2025 by UCLPartners Health Innovation, outlines methods for reducing waste nitrous oxide. However, the guidance is largely focused on acute care settings, particularly anaesthetic use. As is often the case, the use of nitrous oxide for analgesia in dentistry
26-02-2025 11 am Power cuts means we have no phones for the next 3 hours
We kindly ask all users not to use any petroleum-based products on our equipment. This includes common substances such as WD-40, Vaseline, and similar lubricants or greases. These products can cause damage to the equipment and may lead to costly repairs or malfunctions. If you have used any petroleu
The Staff and Directors would like to wish all our customers a very Happy Christmas and offer best wishes for the coming year of 2025. The business closes at midday on 20th December 2024 and will not re-open again until Monday 13th January 2025 at 9am. Week commencing 6th December we move to our new
We have identified issues with BOC cylinder check valves when used with RA machines, leading to symptoms such as ticking gauges, resonating noises, and regulator chirps. To ensure optimal operation and safety, please follow these recommendations: Conclusion: BOC is aware of these concerns, which pri
A common issue has been identified with the installation of the flapper valve in the Porter Brown Breathing System's hood. Incorrect installation can lead to the valve not functioning as intended. Incorrect Installation: An improperly installed flapper valve takes on an oval shape (Fig. A), indicati
This year, R A Medical Services Ltd is proud to mark a significant milestone in our journey – 30 years of providing outstanding medical services. From humble beginnings in February 1997, our Family led business has grown into a trusted name in the dental healthcare industry, dedicated to improving t
Pick from 4 Superheroes; Bobby Banana, Molly Melon, King Kola and Betty BerryThese will motivate your patients to not only continue breathing through the mask but support them mentally during the treatment.For use with autoclavable masks, they are very economical to use with approximately 50 applica
The Directors and Staff of R A Medical Services Ltd would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers and wish them a very Happy Christmas with Best Wishes for 2024. As usual, the Company will be closed for our annual shutdown which this year takes place from 12 midday on the 22nd Decem
Please be advised that our office will be closed on 13th October 2023 due to staff training and maintenance works We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Should you have any urgent concerns during this period, kindly reach out to our email at info@ramedic
The winner of the 2023 BSPD Clinical Case Prize, sponsored by R A Medical Services was Claudia Heggie, University of Leeds with a presentation entitled ‘Everything, everywhere all at once: multi-disciplinary management of multiple concurrent dental anomalies’. Image depicts Janet Pickles awarding Cl
Not long now until the British Society of Paediatric Dentists Conference in September - Newcastle this year. Two staff members, including myself, will be attending. I have slightly lost count but this will probably be about the 22nd year R A Medical have sponsored this event, including the Clinical
Four family members representing R A Medical Services Ltd attended the 100th Anniversary Dinner of the British Dental Industry Association held on the Cutty Sark, London on the 16th June 2023. An amazing evening was made even better by the glorious weather and proved an event worthy of the 100 years
On Friday 16th June four family members representing R A Medical Services Ltd attended the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the British Dental Industry Association held at the Cutty Sark, London. Approximately 120 guests enjoyed the magnificent sight of the Cutty Sark – the worlds only surviving tea
R A Medical Services have been invited to sponsor the forthcoming Irish Society for Disability & Oral Health Conference, being held in Limerick on the 9th June. In addition, they are sponsoring the Preconference Course; Sedation in Special Care Dentistry on the 8th June, led by Richard Fitzgerald. A
On Friday 5th May 2023, R A Medical will be closing early for a Staff Training Session. The Company will re-open at 9am on the 9th May following the Coronation weekend.
In September 2022, Janet & Chris Pickles attended the BDIA Conference at Oakley Court, Windsor. The Conference Dinner was an event termed ‘Death on the Nile’ and attendees were encouraged to dress appropriately. In an informal judging, Janet’s costume was voted the best and a suggestion was made tha
The first normal IDS for 4 years was extremely well attended – with everything from space men, yetis and the Knight Rider Car demonstrating its usual glitzy approach to dentistry. Exhibitors from all over the world exhibited the latest and best in dental equipment and services. Even the weather coop
Last week Michael and Janet Pickles attended the BDIA Dental Showcase Conference and Exhibition at ExCel. A busy event, with good attendance over the two days saw a variety of presentations on offer. The CDO Theatre seemed particularly popular with a number of presentations from Professional Standar
We have recently received some enquiries on the topic of service and support of inhalation sedation equipment – and how long they will or should last. There are various elements that come into play regarding longevity of equipment and support. Firstly, the exact equipment type – some machines are no
Janet and Michael Pickles will be attending the IDS Show at Cologne in March to support the Porter Instruments Stand. Covid enforced a break to this Bi-Yearly Show but it promises to be back with a better and larger presence in 2023. An update will be posted once the visit is completed. https://www.
R A Medical Services will be attending the BSPD Conference in Newcastle, September 2023 as a Gold Sponsor. The theme this year is “Tipping the scales – making a better fairer world for children in the future”. We look forward to seeing everybody. http://bspdconference.org.uk
On the 31st January 2023 a practical sedation training took place at Holmes House, the headquarters of R A Medical Services. In attendance were dentist Shilpa Shah, dental nurse Jane Wissink & dentist Orla Mannim. The session was conducted by Janet and Michael Pickles and included an overview of all
R A Medical Services will be closing at 12 midday on the 21st December 2022 for the Annual Christmas/New Year closure. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. No orders or queries will be processed or dealt with during this period. The Directors and Staff would like to take this opportuni
Porter Instruments recently changed their popular product, the Porter brown Autoclavable Outer mask – Adult & Paediatric, from a solid grey colour to a clear outer hood. This has caused some confusion amongst dental staff who are then perceiving it as ‘disposable’ (i.e. Clearview single patient use
R A Medical Services regret to inform our customers that as of the 1st October 2022 there will be a price increase on the majority of products in our catalogue. 2022 has been an exceptional year in terms of constant price increase from our suppliers and now the woeful state of sterling against the d
Janet & Chris Pickles recently attended the BDIA 2022 Summer Conference held at the Oakley Court Hotel, Windsor. This well attended event saw a distinct focus on two elements; the potential threat to high street dentistry and the impending UKCA regulatory requirements. Lively presentations and inter
We will be closing our offices on Monday 19th September on the occasion of Her Majesty's funeral to allow our staff to pay their respects. Regrettably we will not be able to take phone calls or answer emails during this period and our engineering team will not be making any calls.
All of us at RA Medical Services are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Her Majesty’s rein over the past 70 years has been nothing short of remarkable, the longest ruling British monarch. Her dedication , devotion and commitment to country and public duty was an inspira
RA Medical Services will be attending the first face to face BSPD Conference since 2019 in Birmingham. Held at Cutlers Hall, Sheffield, they will be present over the two days 15th – 16th September with a comprehensive display of sedation equipment and sundry items. It was at the meeting held in Bris
R A Medical Services are pleased to launch their new website. This will include sections for both the Dental and Medical areas wishing to use Inhalation Sedation. This reflects the growing interest from Emergency Departments and Maxillo-Facial Departments in Acute facilities. The new website is stil
Janet Pickles has written a article for the July Issue of the Dental Historian. It references the development of Inhalation sedation equipment (and anaesthetic vaporizers) in Keighley from the Post WWII period onwards. This includes the history of the Quantiflex flowmeter range – specifically the MD
On Saturday 21st May a team of R A Medical Staff undertook a team bonding session at TeamSport Leeds. The go karting sessions were enjoyed by all. Winner was Technician Andy Shaw, followed in second place by Director Michael Pickles, with Engineer Sam Jagger coming a close third. Afterwards the grou
R A Medical Services sponsored the cake, tea/coffee and prosecco in the BADN Dental Nurses Lounge for the two Show Days – we hope the attending nurses enjoyed them!
www.ramedical.com Unfortunately, as many other Companies are experiencing prices have risen dramatically due to raw material and components shortages, not to mention problems with transit of goods.
The Directors and Staff would like to take the annual opportunity to thank all our customers for their continued support throughout 2021. It has not been any easy year with unexpected material and component shortages leading to enhanced lead times, not to mention transport difficulties – who could f
Bulletin no. 36 of the Historical Medical Equipment Society has just been released. It contains an editorial by Janet Pickles on the History and Evolution of Inhalation Sedation Equipment: U.K. Development. This 6 page document offers a brief history of the development and use of anaesthetic and nit
R A Medical Services Attended the North of England Dentistry Show on Saturday 9th October. Footfall was somewhat lower than hoped for, but there was a definite interest in sedation products. With waiting lists so long for treatment, alternative methods, such as conscious sedation are experiencing a
R A Medical Services are pleased to announce the 2021 Recipient of the BSPD Clinical Case prize. The winner is Christopher Wallace, formerly of Leeds Dental Institute but now at Newcastle, with Hypoparathyroidism, hypoplasia and hypercementosis – A Multidisciplinary Case Report The On-line Conferenc
There is currently a fault with our telephone provider. Every effort is being made to resolve this technical issue. We are currently down to a single line which can be accessed by dialling 01535 668348. We apologise if this causes any inconvenience. Emails are still functioning correctly.
Due to the issue of reduced access to some geographical areas as a result of Covid-19 restrictions, we are having to post equipment out, for the customer to assemble. All equipment is carefully checked and boxed prior to despatch, so is ready for use once correctly assembled. To aid this, R A Medica
Due to the extremely high demand for infection control products worldwide, Accutron, the Manufacturer of the Clearview masks are struggling to meet required production levels. They have also been impacted by raw material shortages and staffing levels. This has resulted in vastly extended lead times
A community dental team recently asked this question. They have been covering the MDM Flowmeter with a large clear plastic bag to protect it during procedures. A query arose as to whether the air entrainment valve should be left uncovered. The air entrainment valve is part of the machine's hypoxic g
This is quite a frequently asked question at the present time, therefore we are offering an explanation of why this is not necessary. All dedicated inhalation sedation flowmeters operate in a similar manner. The fresh (titrated) gases from the flowmeter outlet are ‘split’ into two flow conditions. T
Due to the current Covid lockdown requirements, although R A Medical Services will be continuing normal operations as possible, there will inevitably be some disruption. Many of our engineers set out on week-long service schedules, covering all areas of the UK & Ireland, including Eire. By necessity
The Directors and all staff would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers for their patience and support of the Company during what has been a very difficult year for us all. They would like to reassure everyone that the Company has weathered Covid-19 well so far and measures have been
On the 28th of October, as part of his initiative to visit as many businesses as possible in his parliamentary area, R A Medical was recently visited by Robbie Moore, MP for Keighley & Ilkley. Voted into position during the last election, Robbie has been working hard to understand the various requir
Despite the latest lockdown for England, starting today Thursday 5th November until 2nd December 2020, R A Medical Services will be continuing normal operations. Whilst some staff may be working from home, we are ensuring that orders placed will be delivered on time and our engineering team is still
The attached collage depicts some of the latest students of Kings College DTEC with their R A Medical sedation educational packs. We have been supporting Sally Khawaja and her teaching team for some years now, but it is especially nice to see this batch with their packs – a pleasant change from the
R A Medical Services continue to receive many enquiries with regard to infection control of equipment and breathing systems, so this article is intended as an update. Care of hardware; Flowmeters/Miniscavs etc The normal position of this equipment – behind the chair head -should only result in some
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our maintenance department is currently running in arrears of approximately 8 weeks for routine on-site servicing of sedation equipment. However, there are some regional variations which may add to this timeframe. Every effort is being made to catch up, but we would ask
All dedicated inhalation sedation flowmeters (Matrx, Porter & Accutron) operate in a similar manner. The fresh (titrated) gases from the flowmeter outlet are ‘split’ into two flow conditions. Due to the bias on the flowmeter non-return valve, a portion of fresh gas is directed into the reservoir bag
Use of nitrous oxide is not an aerosol producing procedure. Aerosol producing procedures (in relation to “gas flow”) involve positive pressure, intubation, high flow oxygen therapy, use of nebulizers, etc. Essentially forcing gas flow to the patient regardless if they are inhaling it or not. The des
The release today, by OCDO Office of Chief Dental Officer England of the ‘Standard operating procedure Transition to recovery’ brings some welcome clarification of the ongoing debate regarding Inhalation Sedation as a AGP. Page 24 of this document clearly states “Inhalation sedation is not considere
Inhalation Sedation & COVID-19 AGP Classification PDF Download : Here Infection control for both patients and staff has become a very Frequently Asked Question. Whilst most of the queries raised have centred around infection control for patients receiving Inhalation Sedation (RA), a further pertinen
Download the PDF Follow the appropriate User Manual instructions (all the links on next page) for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization temperatures and cycle times.a. For instructions that indicate wiping down hoses, tubing and other parts with surface disinfectants in between uses – best practi
Download as a PDF The dental and medical industries are on heightened alert regarding infection control standards. The following frequently asked questions and recommendations for care of your Porter or Matrx nitrous oxide and oxygen systems and respective components may be helpful at this time. Fre
In these increasingly distressing times, for those dental professionals still wishing or needing to treat patients using Inhalation Sedation, Porter instruments have just issued this guide to infection control. If there are any further queries, please email Mrs Janet Pickles janet@ramedical.com Port
Some positive news amongst the distressing situation we currently endure – just prior to the Government lockdown, our engineers installed a piped medical system complete with Accutron Digital Ultra and Miniscav in this brand new surgery. It is all ready to use once life returns to some form of norma
It is with deep regret that R A Medical Services are suspending the majority of their business activities until such time as the current situation resolves itself. All ongoing maintenance has been temporarily halted and no large equipment orders will be delivered. Small sundry orders, if stock equip
You can download this document here in PDF format In the past few days R A Medical Services have received a growing number of requests for guidance on infection control procedures. The advice below is a suggested guide to dealing with the current situation: Inhalation Sedation (RA) flowmeters All de
INFECTION CONTROL GUIDE TO CARE OF INHALATION SEDATION FLOWMETERS AND SCAVENGER BREATHING SYSTEM COMPONENTS You can download this document in PDF format here Section 1. Inhalation Sedation Flowmeters As defined in ‘A Conscious Decision’ published by the Department of Health in 2003 the section for E
We at R A Medical Services hope this finds all our customers, friends and family, safe and well. For the time being, all our operations are continuing as normal. We will, of course, be taking note of any governmental imposed instructions, so this situation could change rapidly. All our staff have be
We are pleased to announce the release of our latest catalogue which will be available from January 2020. With better images and new product information to assist with your purchasing requirements, it provides an excellent overview of our products and services. The catalogue will be available in bot
Our Office Manager Joanne and all staff from R A Medical would like to wish our customers a very Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for the 2020. The annual shutdown will take place from 12.30pm on Friday 20th December 2019 until 9am on Monday 6th January 2020. No orders will be processed during this p
The BADN 2019 National Dental Nursing Conference took place at the Oxford Spires Hotel on 1st and 2nd November 2019. Chief Dental Officer England, Sarah Hurley, gave the Keynote Opening speech. During the afternoon, Janet Pickles gave a presentation on ‘Sedation: The Digital Age’.
Janet and Chris Pickles attended a Gala Reception at the Terrace Pavilion, Houses of Parliament last Thursday evening – 31st October. This was to celebrate the inclusion of R A Medical Services in this year’s Parliamentary Review – a recognition of the Company’s hard work in recent years. Speakers i
Chairwoman Janet Pickles commented that we are delighted to be involved in this year’s Parliamentary Review and hope the story of our journey is read and provides inspiration for other people. Innovation is still alive and in full flow, but hard work and attention to detail is equally important. The
National Dental Nursing Conference 2019 Oxford Spires Hotel, Oxford Title: Sedation – The Digital Age
Anaesthesia and Critical Care Show 2019 Excel, London Booth: AB70
RCEM Annual Scientific Conference 2019 Sage, Gateshead Booth: 5
On the 31st of October 2019 Chris and Janet Pickles have been invited to attend a gala evening at the houses of parliament for the official launch of this years Healthcare and Pharmaceutical review. Each year, The Parliamentary Review aims to showcase the best of business, journalism and politics, m
10th - 13th September saw a very successful attendance at this years BritishSociety of Paediatric Dentists, held at The Repertory Theatre, Birmingham.A popular event with over 400 Paediatric Dentists, nurses and Consultants. R A Medical were once again sponsoring the Clinical Case Prize and it gives
Today the Company had the privilege of a visit by our local Member for Parliament – John Grogan MP. John was given a tour of the R A Medical Services premises to meet staff and learn about our business activities. Janet Pickles took the opportunity to express concern re the lack of suitable business
As part of an ongoing technical training programme, three members of R A Medical Services; Janet & Chris Pickles and Lead Engineer James Throupe, recently visited the Porter Instrument Factory in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA. They were made very welcome and during the course of the visit, Janet & Chr
Students at the recent NEBDN Syllabus Dental Sedation training held at Kings College Hospital, with their R A Medical Educational Packs.
Janet Pickles will be addressing the ISDAM Congress at The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, on Thursday22nd August 2019 with a talk entitled ‘Starting up with Sedation’
Janet Pickles will be addressing dental nurses at the forthcoming Annual Symposium, Society of British Dental Nurses on the 6th April. Her topic is ‘Digitalisation of Sedation in the 21st Century’
R A Medical Services have been accepted as an affiliate member of the British Association of Dental Nurses. Following a recent meeting with Pam Swain at the BADN HQ in Fleetwood, we look forward to working closely with the organisation to promote learning on the subject of inhalation sedation.
R A Medical Services are pleased to announce that February 2019 sees the 25th Anniversary of the Company being founded by Janet and Chris Pickles. From a humble start on the dining room table (although with already 30+ years’ RA experience behind them) with just a phone and portable typewriter in Fe
R A Medical staff enjoying their Christmas celebrations and taking this opportunity to wish all our customers a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous 2019.
R A Medical Services will be closed for our Annual two week shutdown from midday on Friday 21st December, reopening at 9am on 3rd January 2018. No orders will be taken or processed during this period, although the answerphone will be monitored. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our
Janet & David Pickles accompanied by our Head Test Room Technician, James Throupe, recently visited the Accutron factory in Phoenix, Arizona for Business meetings and Technical training. They were made very welcome by all the Accutron staff, particularly Jon Blasdell and Dan Shoemaker. Of course, no
Chris and Janet Pickles spent an interesting and busy three days in Dundee at the recent British Society of Paediatric Dentists Conference. The title for 2018 was ‘Discovery and Design’. As always, a great deal of interest was displayed in our range of equipment, with especial focus this year in the
Due to unforeseen circumstances Openreach are repairing the telephone pole that supplies this property after a car hit it. Phone services will resume after 12 pm hopefully… Thank you for your patience.
The GDC has launched new ‘Enhanced CPD’ requirements. The new system came into effect for dentists in January of 2018, and will be rolled out to other members of the dental team in August 2018. R A Medical Services are already a signatory to the BDIA Code of Practice for Dental CDP and have now upda
R A Medical Services will be visiting the AUA-2018 – American Urological Association Conference being held in San Francisco from the 18th-21st May 2018. This area of medicine has taken a great interest in inhalation sedation over the last couple of years and many doctors are starting to use IHS for
Janet & Chris Pickles were recently invited to become members of The Historical Medical Equipment Society and on Saturday14th April attended the Annual meeting, held this year at Thackley Medical Museum in Leeds. Attendees were treated to presentations such as The Price of Victory – medical care, sk
Introducing the R A Head version of the Matrx Digital MDM flowmeter, available exclusively from R A Medical Services in the UK and Ireland. The Digital MDM brings modern electronic displays to the proven Quantiflex MDM platform, replacing traditional needle gauges with precise digital readouts for both nitrous oxide and oxygen flow rates.
This system is designed for connection to a rigid waste gas disposal vent which is included in the Miniscav™ package and connects to the unit via a flexible 15mm hose assembly via taper connectors. The external waste vent assembly requires a 15mm exit vent hole in a suitable external wall. Please no
This Guide investigates the different sizes, care and application of medical gas cylinders for use with inhalation sedation equipment. PDF Link to Care and use of Oxygen Nitrous Oxide Medical Gas Cylinders
This guide is intended to serve as educational material for dental nurses, specifically, in; care & use of inhalation sedation delivery equipment and scavenging of nitrous oxide. PDF Link Training Requirements for Inhalation Sedation
R A Medical Services will close for our Annual Christmas and New Year Holiday on the 20th December 2017 at 12 midday – re-opening on the 3rd January 2018 at 9am. No staff will be available to take calls during this period, but the answerphone will be monitored on a regular basis apart from Christmas
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Outline for identifying and correcting any risks associated with Dental Nitrous Oxide Sedation provision to allow provision of a Risk Assessment To allow compliance with NIA-2017-001 Identify in how many surgeries Inhalation Sedation is used within the facility. Identify and name the equipment used
The current recommended U.K COSSH exposure levels for nitrous oxide are 100 ppm (parts per million) over an 8-hour TWA (Time Weighted Average). Suggested methods for complying with this exposure level are: ⦁ Use of an efficient Active Scavenger Breathing System (Definition: scavenging at the nasal m
From 2003 onward, R A Medical Services have sponsored the BSPD Clinical Case Prize. The standard of entries is always good and this year was no exception. We were reliably informed by one of the Judges, that the standard for 2017 was so high, the judges had great difficulty in choosing an outright w
On the 6th September 2017, the Department of Health Northern Ireland issued an Alert; Reference: NIA-2017-001 on the Risks associated with nitrous oxide waste gases. This was in response to recent monitoring conducted in community dental clinics which found that some scavenging measures were not suf
At the recent Annual BSPD Scientific Meeting held at the Lowry, Manchester, Janet Pickles was privileged to meet and listen to three of the Chief Dental Officers speak on their vision for the future of Paediatric Dentistry in the UK. Pictured left to right: Margie Taylor (Scotland), Sarah Hurley (En
This Guide describes training for Inhalation Sedation DN Guide Training Requirements for Inhalation Sedation PDF
Today saw another unusual event in the life of R A Medical Services. We were privileged to receive a visit by Robert Edmondson to our premises. Robert is the son of Bill Edmondson, one of the original founders of Cyprane in 1947 and a retired anaesthetist. He can also be numbered amongst Cyprane emp
The British Society of Paediatric Dentists Annual Scientific Meeting is to be held at The Lowry, Salford Quays, Manchester on the 19th – 22nd September 2017. The President Elect, Claire Stevens, is a past recipient of the Clinical Case Prize, which R A Medical Services have supported for the past 13
Following an extensive 18 month application period, R A Medical Services have been awarded a 510K Manufacturing Licence by the Federal Drug Agency in the U.S.A. Allowing us to manufacture and export a particular medical product, termed a Miniscav™. A unit specifically developed in-house by ourselves
R A Medical Services Ltd will once again be attending the BDA Conference and Exhibition at Manchester 25th-27th May 2017. Stand B70 is adjacent to the Demonstration Theatre where, on the 25th May, Richard Charon will be offering a live demonstration of Inhalation Sedation. A comprehensive range of i
R A Medical Services will close for the Annual Christmas and New Year Holiday on 20th December 2016 at 12 midday – re-opening on the 3th January 2017 at 9am. No staff will be available to take calls during this period, but the answerphone will be monitored and if the matter is urgent, a member of st
Janet & Chris Pickles recently attended a ‘Sedation in Dentistry’ Study Day organised by Rachael Nichols and Esther McDerra for the Yorkshire & Humber Postgraduate Deanery programme. It was held at Thorpe Park Hotel Leeds and included a comprehensive programme with 9 Speakers. During the lunchbreak,
Inhalation sedation is safe, but dental care staff should avoid long-term exposure to nitrous oxide and know how to minimise its levels in the surgery guide-to-inhalation-sedation-safety PDF
This guide describes the use of inhalation sedation equipment, looking at three core elements: Inhalation sedation flowmeters, dental scavenging, and medical gases guide-to-inhalation-sedation-equipment PDF
This edition of the popular Guide To series is intended as a ‘follow on’ to the previous edition Guide to inhalation safety, and discusses the effects of nitrous oxide on pregnancy dn-guide-to_inhalation-sedation-and-health View PDF
R A Medical Services recently attended the BSPD 2016 Conference held in the Rose Bowl Centre, Leeds Becket University. On the Thursday evening as part of the social programme, a black tie dinner was held at Aspire, attended by 240 members and the guest of honour, Chief Dental Officer for England, Pr
Janet Pickles with Sarah Hurley, CDO England at the BSPD 2016 Conference, Rose Bowl Centre, Leeds.
Proper Attachment of E size Gas Cylinders to E size cylinders stands yoke PDF Download : proper-attachment-of-gas-cylinders-to-e-stands Caution: When removing cylinders, always be sure valves are closed tightly. 1. Loosen the Tee Handle (Fig. 1.1) until point is even with the inside of the Swivel Ar
INFECTION CONTROL GUIDE TO CARE OF INHALATION SEDATION FLOWMETERS AND SCAVENGER BREATHING SYSTEM COMPONENTS Infection Control procedures for use and care of this type of equipment are frequently misunderstood and the intention of this article is to guide and assist with provision of a suitable Infec
This guide looks at dental nitrous oxide scavenging, why it is required, the rules and regulations governing the process, and how to manage it correctly and safely. Click here to download the document in PDF format
This guide looks at the causes, diagnosis and management of latex allergy in the dental setting, focussing on miminising latex allergy via inhalation sedation equipment. Click here to download the document in PDF format
This guide describes the use of inhalation sedation and reviews the guidelines, training and techniques relating to administering this type of sedation. Click here to download the document in PDF format
This guide looks at how to prevent cross-infection while using inhalation sedation equipment, including disposal and care of equipment and practical techniques. Click here to download the document in PDF format
Conscious sedation offers an easy and safe technique to carry out dental treatment in patients with special care needs. This article discusses the benefits of using conscious sedation, the dental nurse’s role, and the various techniques available. Click here to download the document in PDF format
Equipment within Dental Surgery Design Three main Elements of Equipment required for Inhalation Sedation: Dedicated Inhalation Sedation Flowmeter: Analogue or Digital Dental Scavenging; active Medical Gases; oxygen & nitrous oxide Inhalation Sedation Flowmeters There are currently approximately 7 ma
Statement : “Any patient can have a medical emergency during dental treatment” Of course, everyone hopes it will never happen to them – but what if it does? Would you be prepared and able to cope – are your drugs and equipment in date and ready for use? Equipment Requirements The Resusci
There are environmental health concerns for dental health care providers chronically exposed to trace amounts of waste nitrous oxide (N,O). This study compared the effectiveness of three N,O scavenging systems, the Porter/Brown, the Accutron, and the Matrx, in actual time during use in a standardize
The current recommended U.K exposure levels for nitrous oxide are 100 ppm (parts per million) over an 8-hour TWA (Time Weighted Average). Suggested methods for complying with this exposure level are: Use of an efficient Active Scavenger Breathing System (scavenging at the nasal mask; air flow rate 4
Janet Pickles during a recent visit to the Accutron facility in Phoenix, Arizona with Jon Blasdell, Vice President and the Director of Engineering, Ben VanPelt. This was a fact finding tour, to keep up with latest development on the Accutron range of products. They are pictured with the Accutron Dig
Janet & Chris Pickles attending the 2016 Association of American Urologists Conference, San Diego, USA May 2016. Pictured here with Ramsey Nashed and Mike Bender of Sedation Systems.
Sedation Dental Nurses with their R A Medical information packs at the Dental Team Education Centre, Kings College Hospital, London during a recent sedation update day.
R A Medical Services recently completed the installation of new Inhalation Sedation equipment for the Birmingham Dental Hospital and School. This will be opening for students and patients in March 2016. The hospital has upgraded its equipment to reflect 21st Century demands by ordering the Matrx Dig
R A MEDICAL SERVICES WILL BE CLOSING AT 1PM ON FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2015 AND RE-OPEN AT 9AM ON MONDAY 4TH JANUARY 2016 EMAILS & PHONE MESSAGES WILL BE MONITORED BUT RESPONSE MAY NOT BE IMMEDIATE MAY WE TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WISH ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE COM
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 22nd September 2015 RE: PORTER VAUUM CONTROL BLOCK USED WITH A MINISCAV The porter brown Vacuum Control block is a multi-application item. It can be used in three different ways: · Connection to an AGS Adapter fit to an Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging System Terminal · Connection t
Attending the BDIA Dental Showcase this year? Why not plan in a visit to the R A Medical Services Ltd E135 where you will be able to view our comprehensive equipment range, talk to our friendly staff or attend a 20 minutes vCPD lecture on a variety of topics including: IACSD: The latest guidelines -
It has recently become apparent that the use of cleaning cloths with excess moisture are causing damage to R A machines - Analogue MDM's in particular. The liquid is seeping into the interior of the machines and flowtubes. This has various detrimental and damaging effects to the internal seals, valv
Silhouette Nasal Mask and Circuit Product range now available - details will soon be added to the catalogue. For further information on pricing and product range please email: info@ramedical.com. The equipment will be on show at BDIA Dental Showcase 22nd to 24th October 2015. Access to the mouth has
R A Medical Services are pleased to announce that they are Certified Members of the BDIA Code of Practice for Dental CPD. In order to confirm with requirements a copy of the Code is published here. Forward notice: We will again be offering CPD verifiable lectures at Dental Showcase October 2015. The
This year sees the anniversary of the Company founding in February 1994. Started by Chris and Janet Pickles and using extensive experience gained from well over 30 years in the field of anaesthetic equipment it has grown to include their four sons in additional to a highly skilled team of office and
On the 21st September 2013, Janet & Chris Pickles attended the SAAD Symposium at the Royal Society of Medicine, London with a small display stand. This annual event was well attended by around 160 delegates - a number which seems to grow year on year. A excellent and varied programme with speakers s
Dental Showcase in October 2013 saw R A Medical presenting the largest ever Show Stand - 60 square metres incorporating a lecture theatre. Running regular CPD verifiable lectures over the three show days, with the help of the experienced tutor in IS, Richard Charon, saw delegates flocking to attend.
For the first time in 10 years, R A Medical Services will be once again exhibiting at the BDA Conference and Exhibition being held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex between the 10th and 12th April 2014. Our stand A6, whilst somewhat smaller than usual, will still carry a comprehensive dis
URGENT WARNING Regarding the use of 200 bar oxygen Medical Gas Cylinders with Inhalation Sedation Equipment On the 14th January 2013 the MHRA issued a Medical Device Alert Ref: MDA/2013/002 warning about the use of medical oxygen and medical air cylinders filled to 200 atmospheres (200 bar). The ale
The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry; Annual Scientific Meeting - September 2012 The 2012 BSPD Annual Scientific Meeting was held at the Sage Centre, Gateshead. A wonderful location for a scintillating meeting. This year saw the 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration and the suitable theme was
R A Medical are attending the Diamond Anniversary meeting of the British Society of Paediatric Dentists to be held in Gateshead between 19th – 21st September 2012. We will once again be sponsoring the Clinical Case Presentation Prize – for the 10th year running – the first occasion being at the Bris
CYPRANE MOBILE 4 CYLINDER STANDS To whom it may concern Please be aware that a reluctant decision was taken at the end of 2010 to withdraw support of Cyprane Mobile 4 Cylinder Stands. Production of this specific piece of equipment ceased in the 1970's and the type of regulators used on these are now
R A Medical will be once again be attending the ‘Dental Showcase’ exhibition in October at ExCel. We will be displaying all the latest and ongoing sedation products and look forward to renewing contacts with our existing clients alongside meeting potentially new customers. ExCel 2010 was the Company
D.S.T.G. Annual Symposium Tuesday 10 May 2011 New Perspectives in Teaching Conscious Sedation This year's D.S.T.G. meeting was held in Liverpool at the Maritime Museum. The event was well attended with probably record attendance figures. Presentations were given by leading persons such as Professor
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