Healthcare is always benefitting from different advances in technology and processes. At Cyalume, we know because we are on the forefront of changing women’s health care. Our SpecuLume EZ is shifting patient care and clinician effectiveness. Many women and clinicians alike have gripes about annual exams at the gynecologist. And if you ask why, you’ll […]
Category Archives: Patient Care
Cyalume Blog, Frequently Asked Questions, Patient Care
Simple Cross-Contamination Prevention Tactics Your Medical Practice Can Instill
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Apr
Apr
In a world where germs and contaminants are of utmost concern, medical practices should be keen on all attainable cross-contamination prevention tactics. From standardized sanitation to modern technology, medical professionals and facilities would benefit from implementing a safe and effective cross-contamination prevention strategy. Before diving in, it is important to understand how contaminants spread and […]
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Why Your Practice Should Eliminate the Use of Reusable Speculums
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Apr
Apr
Since the start of standardized women’s healthcare, clinicians have relied on reusable speculums to facilitate vaginal examinations. Reusable speculums are typically made of a sturdy material, like metal or surgical steel. Benefits to using reusable speculums include a reduced environmental impact and reduced material costs. Although these medical devices are still used by some women’s […]
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Can Poor Lighting Affect the Success of a Pelvic Examination?
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Apr
Apr
Proper medical lighting is necessary in order to conduct a successful vaginal examination. Ample illumination, seen through various light sources, is expected to illuminate the examination area in order to aid the clinician, streamline processes, and increase detection accuracy. Knowing this, clinicians must ask themselves if poor lighting can severely disrupt or completely deter a […]
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Technological Advancements Designed to Fight Cross-Contamination Throughout Gynecology
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Apr
Apr
The last decade has seen an intense shift in the use of technology throughout medicine. Digital systems and innovative devices have been integrated into everyday practices at women’s health facilities. This technology brings about many operational and administrative benefits; but perhaps the most relevant benefit of all is technology’s ability to help fight cross-contamination during […]
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Which Features Matter When It Comes to Choosing a Speculum?
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Apr
Apr
Women’s health clinicians need to stock up on medical devices that promise an elevated performance and facilitate successful vaginal examinations. A speculum, the common medical tool used on female patients, should provide specific features that help streamline a standard pelvic exam. Which features matter when it comes to choosing a speculum to use throughout your […]
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The Consequences of Using Metal Speculums on Patients
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Apr
Apr
The metal speculum is still a commonly used medical tool among women’s health clinicians. Benefits to using a metal speculum include its sturdy material, its seemingly low economic impact, and its effect on medical waste consumption as a whole. Metal speculums have been used by physicians for decades; however, the medical tool still presents its […]
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Feb
Feb
A routine vaginal, or pelvic, examination is conducted by a physician that will visually and physically assess a woman’s reproductive organs. Most exams will check the same organs. Healthline specifically states they will likely review the woman’s vagina, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, etc. A standard vaginal examination can be conducted at a medical clinic, […]
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Jan
Jan
Women who receive routine pelvic examinations are often met with uncomfortable experiences. Many medical practices and facilities tend to leave their patients feeling anxious, tense, and overtly unsatisfied. On the surface, patient discomfort seems like just a momentary inconvenience; however, continued patient discomfort can lead to pricey consequences endured by medical practices. There are several […]
