What are some medical supplies that need to be cooled?
Matthew asked:
I’m curious what medical supplies need to be kept at a temperature range much lower than room temperature. It would be beneficial to know what supplies should not be shaken as well.
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I’m curious what medical supplies need to be kept at a temperature range much lower than room temperature. It would be beneficial to know what supplies should not be shaken as well.
I’m working on my senior design and I’m just looking for someone to point me in the right direction.
Thanks!
September 9th, 2009 at 7:18 am
Blood stored for use in transfusions is kept chilled in special refrigerators in a hospital blood bank. The bags are not shaken to avoid breaking up the red blood cells.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:01 am
Most vaccines need cold storage, some in the refrigerator, others in the freezer. It’s very critical. Each of my group’s two offices have refrigerators dedicated to this purpose. Alarms are attached if the temp goes too high. No lunch bags allowed. We have a second fridge for the staff.
Vaccines are expensive. We often have $75,000 worth on hand. We pay extra for the insurance. We had power outage for four days last fall during a severe windstorm. Fortunately we had power in the second office, and transported our vaccines there.
You might design facilities with emergency back-up generators.