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The 20th annual Valtice Course of Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Radiology was held in Lednice on 1 – 3 September 2022. The courses were held this year at the Galant Hotel in the beautiful surroundings of the Lednice-Valtice area.

The organizers were the Section of Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Radiology of the RS ČLS JEP, the Radiology Clinic of the Faculty of Medicine Brno and Masaryk University LF Brno, the Department of Radiological Methods of the Faculty of Medicine Brno and Masaryk University LF Brno, the Radiology Clinic of the Faculty of Medicine Olomouc, the Radiology Department of the Břeclav Hospital, the Training Centre VF, a. s. Černá Hora.

The courses were held under the auspices of the Minister of Health Prof. MUDr. Vlastimil Válek, Csc,, MBA, EBIR.

The expert lectures were focused on the following topics: Inflammation and benign diseases, rare diseases and interventions after CT/UZ – how to do it in everyday practice?

The event was attended by physicians from all over the Czech Republic. The courses were intended primarily for radiology physicians from all over the country.

Promedica, represented by the Medical Technologies Division, was one of the partners of this event. At its stand, the division presented a range of FUJIFILM ultrasound machines from Japan, GMM X-ray machines from Italy and, as a novelty, presented CarnaLife Holo holographic medical glasses from the Polish manufacturer Medapp, which attracted all participants.

The whole course was accompanied by a friendly atmosphere, copying the hospitality typical of the South Moravia region.

Division of Medical technologies

From 8th to 10th June 2022, we were part of the 9th Czech-Slovak Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, the 83rd Congress of the Czech Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery ČLS JEP and the 68th Congress of the Czech Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Congress of the Slovak Society for Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery.

It was organised under the auspices of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of the Faculty of Medicine and the St. Anne’s Hospital in Brno, which two years ago celebrated its admirable 100th anniversary.

The main topics of this year’s congress were otology and diagnosis and treatment of head and neck tumours. There was also a rich section of free communications, panels of poster presentations and a professional programme of non-medical health professionals.

An unusual experience was the presence of Prof. Bohdan Pomahač, a world-renowned plastic surgeon and pioneer of facial transplantation, who gave his lecture at the opening ceremony. The congress was also accompanied by a rich accompanying programme in the form of a modern art exhibition “Ears, Noses and Necks in Contemporary Czech Painting”, the concept of which was created especially for the occasion of the Brno ENT Congress.

At our stand, we presented the products of the ENT division, especially the plasma coblation device, examination units, chairs and EUROCLINIC diagnostic devices for ENT departments. Our cooperation is positively perceived, we have established new relationships with customers. We believe that the considerable interest in our products will contribute to further business development and expansion of Promedica’s cooperation with existing customers.

ENT Division

photo © official photo gallery of ENT Congress https://www.orl2022.cz/

Let us share with you the first ever sale of the new generation CMR Versius robotic operating system in Promedica’s history.

Not so long ago Promedica managed to get an exclusive distribution agreement with the European CMR consortium for the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary (original report here).

Our colleagues from the Slovak branch of Unique Medical s.r.o. did a very professional job and at the end of June the purchase agreement was signed with Ústredná vojenská nemocnica SNP Ružomberok – FN.

Versius enables precise control of the movements of surgical instruments during robotically navigated procedures and will be used for general surgery at the ÚVN SNP Ružomberok.

We believe that this system will be of great benefit to both the staff and the efficiency of the procedures and the health of the patients.

We would like to thank everyone who participated in this event.

Medical Technologies Division

Link to the manufacturer’s website: https://cmrsurgical.com/

On 10-11 June, the first shoulder cadaver course was held in sunny Athens for a group of Czech doctors within the international educational project SNACE (Smith&Nephew Atrhoscopy Center of Excellence).

It was a cadaver course, where the doctors were reminded of the approaches in shoulder arthroscopy and tried our Smith&Nephew implants suitable for stabilization of the shoulder and repair of biceps tendon lesions.

The main speaker was Dr. Maciej Pawlak from Rehasport Poland, together with other excellent trainers Dr. Joanna Walecka (Rehasport Poland) and Dr. Zinon Kokkalis (Greece).

The course was attended by doctors from all over the country, including the most prominent departments of teaching hospitals, who in return gave excellent feedback on this exceptional platform for the development and education of surgeons, which we are bringing to you for the first time thanks to Promedica and Smith&Nephew, and which, thanks to cadaver surgery, is an irreplaceable opportunity in shifting the skills of our doctors.

Orthopaedics Division

Dne 8. 6. 2022  se konal v prostorách kaple Fakultní nemocnice Královské Vinohrady vzdělávací seminář na téma Bércové ulcerace. Záštitu nad vzdělávací akci převzala vrchní sestra interních klinik Mgr. Jana Bodláková, odborným garantem byla Mgr. Kateřina Palušáková.

Akce se účastnilo 90 sester. Seminář byl určen pro sestry z lůžkových zařízení a ambulancí FNKV, které se zabývají léčbou rány.

Okruh přednášky byl zaměřen na principy vzniku otoků a defektů na bérci, správném bandážování, erysipelu, plísňových onemocnění na dolních končetinách, prevenci vzniku defektu, řešení chronické žilní insuficience, faktorech ovlivňující hojení.

Mgr. Kateřina Palušáková za divizi Léčba ran prezentovala poznatky ze zahraničí a předávala zkušenosti v této problematice.

Na akci panovala příjemná atmosféra, sestry se aktivně zapojovaly do komunikace a odnášely si na své pracoviště nové poznatky a vědomosti.

Divize Léčba ran

From 18 May to 20 May, the 25th NATIONAL CONGRESS of CSOT this time under the auspices of the Clinic of Orthopaedics of the 1st Faculty of Medicine of the Charles University in Prague and the Orthopaedic Clinic of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Prague and the University Hospital in Olomouc. Promedica traditionally participated as a silver partner.

Approximately 500 orthopaedists and 100 nurses from all over the Czech Republic and abroad participated in the congress. The main topic of the presentation of the Orthopaedics Division was the CORI Orthopaedic Robot for Knee TEP Implantation by Smith&Nephew. Interested visitors could get acquainted with the orthopaedic robot not only at the stand, but also during an approximately one-hour workshop held as part of the congress programme. We were very pleased that more than 50 doctors showed interest in this workshop.

On Friday, a lecture on this topic entitled “Robotic knee replacement- the future is here” by Dr Yaron Berkovich from Israel was also held, again with a very positive response.

The complete portfolio in the field of Arthroscopy was also presented at the stand, along with a presentation of IMUNA infusion solutions from the Pharma division.

Our stand was again one of the most sought after, for which we are happy and believe that this event was beneficial, both in terms of contact with existing clients and in establishing new contacts.

Orthopaedics Division

On 5 May – 6 May 2022, the XX. National Congress of Wound Management with International Participation took place at the University of Pardubice, under the auspices of the Czech Society for Wound Care, in cooperation with the Faculty of Medical Studies of the University of Pardubice and Pardubice Hospital, Hospital of Pardubice Region a.s. The Congress was kindly sponsored by the Rector of the University of Pardubice and the Governor of the Pardubice Region.

The congress was held for medical practitioners, surgeons, dermatologists, geriatricians, diabetologists, internists and doctors of other disciplines involved in wound care. It was also for nurses from outpatient and inpatient facilities as well as home care.

The lecture tracks focused on new findings in wound management, new materials, atypical procedures, wound infections, debridement, peripheral vascular disease as an etiologic factor – surgical and conservative management, chronic venous insufficiency, decubitus ulcers, diabetic foot, burns, factors affecting wound healing.

Promedica, the Wound Care division, presented itself at this congress for several times, as a strong and stable player in the market. The Wound Care Division under the leadership of the head of Mgr. Kateřina Palušáková, presented and educated many people interested in Smith and Nephew materials, both doctors and nurses.

The booth, which was again in the same place, was continuously surrounded by nurses and doctors, not only to get information about the products. Here too, and for the delicious coffee and refreshments, there was a pleasant and friendly atmosphere throughout the congress.

We strengthened business ties with existing customers, established and gained new business contacts and presented the new PICO 7 and Renasys Touch.

Wound Care Division

On 25 – 29 April 2022, one of the largest conferences focused on intensive care medicine in the country – Colours of Sepsis 2022 – took place at the Congress Hotel Clarion Ostrava. The coordinator and guarantor of the professional programme was the Department of Anaesthesia, Resuscitation and Intensive Care Medicine of the Ostrava University Hospital and the Department of Paediatric Medicine of the Ostrava University Hospital and organized by Sanopharm CZ.

At this important congress, Promedica presented several divisions that participate in the supply of materials for clinics and departments of anaesthesia, resuscitation and intensive care units. Specifically, the Intensive Care medicine division, Pharma division, Porgés division and Wound Care division.

Presentations were made and interest was noted in Sinapi chest suction products and ambulatory chest suction alternatives. VR closed suction system, central venous catheters and Biometrix permanent urinary catheters.

The Pharma division joined the presentation of IMUNA infusion solutions and needleless port.

The Porgés Division presented with the Wound Care Division on cross-divisional collaboration in the application of ports and PICC catheters and their treatment and application of Smith & Nephew products.

Participation in this congress was beneficial, both in connecting with existing clients in strengthening ties and in establishing new contacts. We also saw a great interest from Slovak participants. The professional level but also the organizational level is still very good and we look forward to further cooperation.

Intensive Care Medicine Division

Pharma Division

Porgés Division

Wound Care Division

Why and how to save the meniscus?

A workshop on this topic was held on 6 May 2022 in Prague with our leading experts in the field of sports medicine.

It was organized by PROMEDICA INSTITUT in cooperation with Smith+Nephew Arthroscopy Center of Excellence – SNACE. Prof. MUDr. Vojtěch Havlas, PhD. as the President of the Society for Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy SSTA supported this event with his presence and the excellent lecturers were Doc. MUDr. Petr Zeman from the University Hospital Pilsen, Doc. MUDr. Jakub Kautzner from Motol University Hospital and Dr. Andrzej Mioduszewski from Rehasport Warsaw Clinic.

In the theoretical part we saw excellent anatomical and practical lectures and at the subsequent workshop arthroscopists from all over the Czech Republic could try out the techniques of meniscus treatment directly on models.

We are already enjoying great feedback from our existing and new clients and believe that we have once again motivated doctors to take the best route to help their patients return to an active life.

Orthopaedics Division

After a two-year covid break, Promedica, through the Division of Diabetology, had again the opportunity to participate in the largest diabetology congress in the Czech Republic “58th Diabetes Care days Luhačovice“, which took place on 27-30 April 2022 under the auspices of the Czech Diabetology Society.

Promedica participated as a silver partner and the Diabetology Division presented the well-known and established glucose meters of Ascensia Diabetes Care together with the mobile device application. The presentation took the form of a booth presentation right at the entrance to the main lecture hall.

The congress was attended by 500 diabetologists and 200 nurses from all over the country. On behalf of the Division of Diabetology, we are pleased that once again there was great interest in our Contour Plus ONE and Contour Plus ELITE glucose meters along with their accessories. Both original products with the highest accuracy in glucose measurement are bringing more satisfied users and increasing prestige to the field of Diabetology.

Diabetology Division