(This is very short notice and it's in Copenhagen, but just in case anyone is planning to be in Denmark this week, the use of PVC for medical consumables is certainly of relevance to dialysis patients as well as to recipients of blood transfusions. PVC has been phased out of a number of medical devices because of its harmful effects on health and on the environment.)
PVCFreeBloodBag Life+ project KICK-OFF SEMINAR at the National museum of Copenhagen, Ny Vestergade 10
Health Care Without Harm Europe would like to remind us of the great new opportunity to shape the future of PVC free blood bags in Europe and beyond! Join the seminar on Feb 7-8th 2012 in Copenhagen and register ASAP. Who should attend? Procurement managers of hospitals/council/region, environmental managers of hospitals, R&D managers of medical device companies Why should you attend? Currently there are no PVC-free blood bags on the market, although PVC has been phased out of many products including medical devices. This seminar will look at the current situation and options available in healthcare. You will hear from industry about the supply of products and from doctors about the risks and effects of PVC. This kick off meeting is a great opportunity to link up to companies as well the health professionals and procurers in looking for solutions to achieve PVC-free blood bags in the future. To register: Click here for the direct link to the registration form. Information This is a life+ funded project, managed by the Karolinska University Hospital, Sweden and the Jegrelius Institute, Sweden. The aim of the project is to increase knowledge in the healthcare sector and to create demand for PVC free blood bags. To find out more, the seminar and registration go to website: |
