Practical buying guides, instrument care and practice setup advice from the JV Medical team.
JV Medical is owned and run by a practising WA GP. Here's the consumables list we believe every general practice should keep on hand — and why buying local changes the service you get.
Why nitrile has become the default exam glove in WA clinics, how to size your team properly, and the box-size maths that decides what you really pay per glove.
From SmartTab dressing packs to sterile gauze, combine dressings and closure strips — the consumables every GP treatment room should keep on hand, and how to stock them without waste.
Both are sterile island dressings from Multigate — one breathable non-woven, one transparent and waterproof. Here's how WA clinics choose between them.
AS 4381:2015 levels, BFE, splash resistance and P2 fit testing — a practical guide to matching Australian-made Detmold masks to each clinical task.
From needle holders to examination bed rolls — a practical checklist of the instruments and consumables every general practice minor-ops room needs.
Reusable instruments are an investment. A simple care routine — prompt cleaning, regular lubrication and correct autoclaving — can double their working life.
Gold handles on a needle holder aren't decoration — they signal tungsten carbide inserts. Here's how SS and TC instruments differ, and how to choose the right one for your workload.
