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Evacuation and Floor Recovery

Safely Lift a Fallen Person with Mangar Lifting Cushions

After a fall, safely lifting somebody up from a prone position may become dangerous to both the fallen person and their first aid responder. Falls can lead to fractures and if assistance is not administered properly, further injury can occur to the fallen patient as well as the first responder. Finding the proper equipment and technique can safely lift someone from the floor to a seated position.

Evacuation and Floor Recovery

Using the Standard Evacuation Chair for Emergencies

Emergencies come in all forms: fires, earthquakes, and floods, these are just some of the potential emergency situations when individuals with limited mobility find themselves at a distinct disadvantage.Finding a simple and efficient method of evacuation is important. Enter the Evac Chair 300HStandard Evacuation Chair. Using this mobility aid may at times be your only option for a safe evacuation.

Medical Tables

Using Armedica Quantum 400 Intersegmental Traction Table for Pain Relief

Back pain does not discriminate. It doesn’t matter whether you’re male or female, young or old, active or sedentary, anyone can be at risk.The Armedica Quantum 400 Traction Table is the perfect device for helping to relieve back pain and muscle tension through massage and making IST therapy simple and efficient.

Enteral Feeding Tubes

Learning to Use the Kimberly-Clark Gastrostomy Feeding Tube

Healthy living has become synonymous with healthy eating. The social media, print media, health journals are all full of the super foods we should eat for maintaining good health. It is all doable as long as we have the ability to orally ingest, chew and digest all those nutritious foods. What happens if we can't do that?

Medical Tables

How the Armedica AM-SX 1060 Hi-Lo Changing Table Benefits You?

Patient transfers from mobility aids such as a wheelchair hide potential dangers to patient and clinician alike. Transfers can put a strain on the lower back and potentially lead to dangerous patient falls.Understanding how Armedica AM-SX 1060 works will make transfers easier.

Low-Air-Loss Mattresses

Therapeutic Advantages of Low Air Loss Mattress System

There is a growing population of patients who are bed-bound or who spend a considerable amount of time in the bed. If using a conventional bed, the body heat and moisture gets trapped causing skin breakdown and rashes, leading to sores and ulcers.

Patient Safety

Preventing In-Home Patient Falls

Many falls do not cause any injury. However, one out of five falls causes a serious injury such as a broken bone or a head injury. This further leads to limited activity, reduced mobility, loss of fitness and an induced fear of falling.

Medical Stools

Ergonomic Medical Stools for Hospital Facility

An ergonomic medical stool allows physicians, clinicians, and caregivers the comfort to get through a long workday and Health Products for You offers a wide range of medical stools for all.

Transfer Aids

Transfer Boards : Your Guide To Using Sliding Boards

Transfer boards or sliding boards are device specially designed to assist people to move from one place to another. They prevent slips or falls while moving.

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Wound Management

5 Tips on How to Get Rid of Boils

That red bump on your face? It might not be regular run-of-the-mill acne or a pimple. This article will help you understand what a boil is and how to get rid of boils. READ MORE.

Ostomy Guide

Stoma Caps: Your Guide to Protect an Ostomy

People living with an ostomy can choose from various sizes. Would a stoma cap be right for me? When are they appropriate? Fortunately, we have the information you need. READ MORE

Stretching And Flexibility

Blood Flow Restriction Training: What You Need to Know

Blood flow restriction training or occlusion training has been around for a while but is increasing in popularity. What is it? Should I try it? Here’s what you need to know. READ MORE

Alzheimer’s or Dementia

10 Best Products for Dementia Patients

Seniors with dementia can become angry and agitated. Is there a way to calm dementia patients? What products benefit them most? We have 10 great products. READ MORE

IV Supplies

Your Checklist for Home Infusion Therapy

Infusion therapy may sound or seem intimidating, but once you understand the process, it becomes a part of your daily routine. Conversely, keeping up with a regular stock of IV supplies is a more challenging task—unless you have read this article. READ MORE.

Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis Treatment at Home - 10 Things to Try

Pancreatitis is a condition that causes inflammation and swelling in the pancreas. Although there is no cure for pancreatitis yet, certain methods can help with pancreatitis pain relief at home. Learn 10 ways to manage pancreatitis. READ MORE.

Arthritis

Adult-Onset Still’s Disease: Everything Important

Adult-onset Stills Disease (AOSD) can be confused with arthritis. What’s the difference? What makes them different? We can give you some valuable information. READ MORE

Thumb Braces and Splints Wrist Braces

5 Best De Quervain's Tenosynovitis Splint

Repetitive movements can cause many problems; one such is De Quervain Tenosynovitis (informally known as Mommy’s Thumb). It is a common condition that affects the tendons of the wrist. A brace is the most sought-after and effective method to deal with this condition. But which one should you consider? To help you find the right one, here are 5 of the best De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Splints available. READ MORE.

Enteral Feeding Tubes

Home Enteral Nutrition: What Is It & How Does It Help You

Home enteral nutrition is also known as tube feeding within the comfort of your own home. It helps provide nutrition to a person who is unable to eat or drink in a conventional way. READ More.

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