Southmedic Inc.

12/23/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to say thank you.

We’re grateful to the healthcare professionals, partners, and customers who work alongside us in finding a better way to superior, safer patient care—from Oxy2Mask in respiratory care to MDRD/SPD detergents and trusted surgical blades in the OR.

Wishing you a happy, healthy holiday season and a bright year ahead.

12/16/2025

What does Prop 65 have to do with enzymatic detergents used in SPD?

More than most people realize.

A “no warning required” determination means expected exposure is below safe-harbor limits — giving your SPD, IPAC, EHS, and value analysis teams a cleaner compliance story and fewer hurdles during approval.

In this month’s newsletter, we break down:
• What Prop 65 actually signals
• What it doesn’t mean
• How it reduces friction across audits, onboarding, and procurement
• Why EcoZyme detergents fit the model your system reviewers prefer

If you want detergents that work and come with documents your committee won’t redline, start here.

Read the article here: https://hubs.li/Q03YlFG-0

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

12/11/2025

Attention SPD and MDR teams, if you’ve ever used a sponge that crumbles mid-clean, you know the frustration.

It’s not just annoying—it’s risky. Flaking foam and hidden debris mean scopes aren’t properly pre-cleaned, and that puts your patients (and your workflow) at risk.

That’s why teams like yours are switching to EcoZyme First Touch. It’s a durable, white, enzyme-treated sponge designed for point-of-use cleaning—so you can easily see soil and trust that debris is being removed.

No crumbling. No guesswork. Just clean you can see.

Learn more today https://hubs.ly/Q03XVlrH0

12/09/2025

Attention RRTs

In case you missed it, "The Science of Well-Being in Caring Professions," 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.ly/Q03Xn1pb0

12/04/2025

Heading to AARC Congress 2025 in Phoenix? So are we!

Troy, Jay, and Chris will be onsite December 6–9 and would love to connect with RRTs who are passionate about smarter, safer oxygen delivery.

If you’re curious about how Oxy2Mask and Oxy2Pro give clinicians greater control and confidence in oxygen delivery, let’s grab a coffee and talk.

Interested in meeting up?
Drop a comment below or message Chris directly to set up a time:
https://hubs.li/Q03WTQv70

See you in Phoenix!

12/01/2025

The Invisible Bioburden You Don’t See

Bioburden doesn’t wait. The moment instruments leave the field, drying begins — and biofilm isn’t far behind.

Every major standard calls for point-of-use care as the first step in effective decontamination.

Our new LinkedIn newsletter breaks down why the right timing and tools matter, and how simple changes like EcoZyme First Touch sponges can protect your SPD from preventable rework.

Subscribe today and get practical, standards-based insights. https://hubs.li/Q03WjwTX0

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.

11/25/2025

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