Southmedic Inc.

11/25/2025

For patients with COPD, a simple oxygen mask can mean the difference between stability and crisis.

In a recent case study, a patient receiving oxygen through a traditional non-rebreather mask experienced CO₂ narcosis—caused by an insufficient flow rate that allowed exhaled CO₂ to build up inside the mask. Despite intervention, the patient never recovered.

These tragic outcomes remind us that oxygen therapy isn’t always straightforward—and that even routine interventions can carry hidden risks.

The Oxy₂Mask was designed to make oxygen delivery safer, simpler, and more adaptable.

Its open design continuously flushes exhaled CO₂ and supports a full FiO₂ range from 24% to 90%, reducing the need for mask changes or complex adjustments.

This COPD Awareness Month, we’re reinforcing a simple truth: not all oxygen masks are created equal—and safer delivery saves lives.

Read the article:
https://hubs.li/Q03VhwQp0

11/21/2025

Millions of people are living with COPD — and many don’t yet know it.

Early diagnosis and treatment can make a life-changing difference, helping patients manage symptoms, reduce flare-ups, and slow disease progression.

This COPD Awareness Month, Southmedic stands with healthcare providers and respiratory therapists working to improve detection and care for patients with chronic lung disease.

Our Oxy2Mask supports those efforts with a safe, open design that delivers oxygen efficiently and comfortably — empowering patients to breathe easier every day.

Learn more about safer oxygen delivery:
https://hubs.li/Q03VhrLD0

11/20/2025

Prop 65 might feel like “a California thing” — but if you’re in SPD, you already know it shows up on your desk no matter where you practice.

Why?
Products move. Systems standardize. Committees want exposure documentation every time.

This month’s newsletter explains why a “no Prop 65 warning required” detergent line reduces friction across training, audits, SOPs, and procurement — and why it matters for SPD teams who don’t have time for policy forks or slowdowns.

One standard. Less confusion. Fewer rewrites.

Curious how this simplifies your day-to-day?

Read the full newsletter here: https://hubs.li/Q03Vhg9c0

By Genna Woodrow — Southmedic Inc. If you don’t buy or practice in California, Prop 65 can feel like someone else’s problem.

11/19/2025

Today (Nov 19) is World COPD Day — a reminder that early awareness saves lives.

More than 400 million people worldwide live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, yet millions remain undiagnosed.

Recognizing symptoms early and accessing the right care can slow disease progression and improve quality of life.

At Southmedic, we join respiratory therapists and healthcare professionals in raising awareness of COPD and promoting safe, effective oxygen therapy.

Our Oxy2Mask is part of that mission — helping patients breathe more comfortably and confidently when oxygen support is needed most.

Learn more about safer oxygen delivery:
https://hubs.li/Q03SHMdr0

11/18/2025

You’ve probably seen it: A scope comes back dry, with debris stuck in place.

Without proper point-of-use cleaning, soil hardens and biofilm can start to form. That makes your job harder—and increases the risk for everyone downstream.

EcoZyme First Touch gives you a better way to start the cleaning process. Its white sponge lets you see exactly what’s being removed, while the enzyme blend breaks down debris right at the bedside.

It’s everything you need for the first, critical step.

Safe for your team. Safer for your patients.

See how it works
https://hubs.li/Q03TFp540

11/11/2025

For people living with COPD, every breath matters.

At Southmedic, we are dedicated to supporting patients and clinicians with innovative oxygen delivery solutions that make breathing safer and more comfortable.

The Oxy₂Mask features an open design that helps patients breathe easier when they need elevated oxygen levels — reducing CO₂ rebreathing risk while providing reliable, consistent oxygen therapy.

Learn more about how Oxy₂Mask supports better breathing for COPD patients: https://hubs.li/Q03SFhBH0

11/10/2025

Bioburden doesn’t wait. Neither should we.

The first hour after use is critical: wipe, flush, and keep instruments moist before biofilm gets a head start. Skip these steps, and the whole reprocessing chain is at risk.

Our new newsletter highlights how to make compliance simple — not stressful:

- Why delays and the wrong tools cost you downstream
- 5 quick POU care tips you can share with your team today
- How EcoZyme First Touch and Foam Spray keep soil from drying and instruments safe until decontam

Bottom line: protecting patients starts with protecting your SPD/MDRD. When the right tools are in the field, best practice becomes automatic.

Subscribe and see how small changes at the point-of-use make a big difference. https://hubs.li/Q03StsWP0

The “Invisible Bioburden” You Don’t See When instruments leave the field, they don’t leave bioburden behind. Blood and tissue begin drying the moment they hit air.

11/07/2025

When pre-cleaning sprays are hard to see or inconsistent, it's difficult to know if you’ve fully coated the instrument.

Missed spots can lead to dried bioburden, failed reprocessing, or added strain on techs during inspection and cleaning.

EcoZyme Foam Spray uses a white, visible foam for confident coverage and safer workflows.

“No odor. Easy to use. Like that it is a white foam so I can see it on the instrument,” - Shane, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital

Dual-enzymatic formula dissolves debris fast
Keeps instruments moist for up to 72 hours
No dyes, fragrances, or aerosols

When you can see the clean, you can trust the clean.

Check out EcoZyme Foam Spray today:
https://hubs.li/Q03Sf54V0

11/04/2025

Attention Respiratory Therapists

If you missed our recent webinar, The Science of Well-Being in Caring Professions, the on-demand recording is now available.

In this session, Tracey Receveur, RN/BN, CWT-TIC, Critical Care Nurse and Community & Workplace Traumatologist, shares how Respiratory Therapists can better care for themselves and each other through awareness, compassion, and science-backed strategies.

Access the on-demand session: https://hubs.li/Q03RGYBW0

10/31/2025

You take pride in doing things the right way.

CSA and AORN guidelines are clear: point-of-use cleaning should happen immediately after the procedure, using a compatible cleaning agent to remove visible soil.

EcoZyme First Touch makes that first step easier—and more effective.

White sponge helps you see the clean
Enzymes break down debris on contact
No crumbling, no missed spots

Designed for healthcare professionals who take the first step seriously—because clean starts with you.

Get your free sample of EcoZyme First Touch
https://hubs.li/Q03R7Q7v0

10/28/2025

See you in Anaheim!

Southmedic is excited to attend the OR Manager Conference, October 28–30 in Anaheim, CA.

Stop by Booth #828 to see how we’re helping OR and SPD teams achieve safer, more efficient workflows — from our precision surgical blades and scalpels to EcoZyme™ enzymatic detergents (California Proposition 65 exempt), EcoZyme™ First Touch point-of-use sponge kits, and BetterShield™ PPE.

We believe in Finding a Better Way for patients and clinicians.

10/27/2025

Attention Respiratory Therapists

Working in the helping professions can take an emotional toll on healthcare workers.

This webinar—grounded in neuroscience and lived experience—normalizes emotional injuries as part of the human experience and offers practical, evidence-based tools to strengthen your well-being.

We invite you to join Tracey Receveur, RN/BN, CWT-TIC, Critical Care Nurse and Community & Workplace Traumatologist, as she explores how Respiratory Therapists can better care for themselves and each other through awareness, compassion, and science-backed strategies.

What you’ll gain:
- Insights into work-related trauma and emotional resilience
- Simple, effective coping and self-care strategies
- Approaches to supporting colleagues in distress

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM ET

Speaker: Tracey Receveur, RN/BN, CWT-TIC, Senior Consultant – Physician Experience, Alberta Health Services

Register here for the webinar proudly supported by Southmedic: https://hubs.li/Q03QhxXZ0