Wednesday, January 31, 2007

China Gel - Herbal Therapeutic Gel for Topical Pain Relief


China-Gel Topical Analgesic is a soothing, greaseless therapeutic gel that provides fast relief of minor aches and pains associated with simple backaches, arthritis, bursitis, strains of muscles and joints and sports injuries. It is used professionally by chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, and in athletic and rehabilitation programs.

China-Gel is a natural, greaseless, therapeutic gel that incorporates modern technology with ancient pain-relieving concepts of Chinese medicine. China-Gel has a pleasant, menthol/lavender fragrance on application that ultimately becomes odorless as the gel dries.

China-Gel looks and feels like a fine cosmetic hand cream. It completely dissolves upon application and does not leave a greasy residue. Contains the natural substances of Menthol, Cinnamomum, Camphora, Ginseng Extract, Angelica Extract, Lavender Oil, Aloe Vera Gel, and Witch Hazel.

When applied as directed, China-Gel is designed to stimulate the body's endorphin response to pain and reduces the pain-producing " P factor " in muscle tissue, thereby lessening pain and discomfort, and enhancing healing. The deep penetrating effect offers long lasting cool-to-warm soothing relief.

China-Gel is suggested for the following conditions: muscle strain, joint pains, arthritis, tendinitis, sports injuries, leg cramps, bursitis, rheumatism and for use in rehabilitation and massage therapy.

China-Gel has been widely recognized for its effectiveness, and is used at highly-regarded medical treatment centers like the Mayo Clinic and by professional athletic teams.

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Monday, January 29, 2007

LifeScan One Touch Ultra 2 - Preset Comments

The OneTouch Ultra Meter makes testing easy for anyone with diabetes. The OneTouch Ultra Meter gives you a test result in just 5 seconds, so there’s no waiting. And it requires just a speck of blood. That can mean less pain, even when you test on your fingers. You can also test on your forearm, which is less painful than finger-testing.

The OneTouch Ultra2 meter lets you flag and identify a specific blood glucose result as coming from a “before meal” or “after meal” test. Another feature lets you tag specific results with preset comments that can later provide insight, such as what may have caused a too-high after-meal blood glucose result. Flagging enables the meter to organize and display 7-, 14-, and 30-day averages for tests. The device also stores up to 500 past test results for up to 30 days.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2007

3M Tempa Dot Thermometers Easy to Read Sterile Strips



Designed for one-time use, these disposable thermometers accurately assess pediatric and adult temperatures in 60 seconds.

These soft, flexible, nontoxic thermometers are ideal for oral and auxiliary use. Designed for one-time use, these disposable thermometers accurately assess infant, pediatric, and adult temperatures in 60 seconds. Addresses the risk of patient cross-infection. Temperature is in Fahrenheit. They come individually wrapped in packages of 100.

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The Indispensable Independence Tool - The Reacher


Reachers assist people with limited range of motion, helping to grip out of reach items with ease.
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Monday, January 15, 2007

First-aid Kit - A Necessity in Every Home & Car



A well-stocked first-aid kit, kept within easy reach, is a necessity in every home. Having supplies gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency at a moment's notice. You should keep one first-aid kit in your home and one in each car. Also be sure to bring a first-aid kit on family vacations.


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Tuli's Full Length Insoles Road Runners



RoadRunners are a premium replacement insole that come with Tuli's unique waffle design combined with special formulated polyurethane and Poron material actually stores and releases impact energy. This can improve physical performance while protecting your feet and body from shock as well as reducing fatigue. It may also lower the incident of injury. The built-in arch support stabilizer provides support for greater stability.

Tuli's full length insoles relieves

Painful heel conditions and heel spurs
Sore, tired burning, aching feet
Shin Splints
Painful legs, ankles and knees
Painful neck and backaches
Arthritic Joints
Painful feet and legs due to overweight and/or pregnancy

Ideal for these athletic activities - Aerobics, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golfing, hiking, Racquet Ball, Roller Blading, Running, Soccer, Tennis, and Walking.

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Drive AGF-3X Deluxe Dual Channel TENS Unit


About TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) therapy:
It is a set of electrodes which are placed on the skin on your back and it emits an electrical signal which stimulate your neurons through the skin. (Thus the name.) The sensation is more like the tingling and numbness of your jaw after dental work than like pain.

The Drive AGF-3X Deluxe Dual Channel TENS Unit comes equipped with carrying case, 2 lead wires with deluxe connector, 9-volt battery, 1 package of 4 pre-gelled electrodes and operating manual.

Drive AGF-3X Deluxe Dual Channel TENS Unit Features:
Channel: Dual, isolated between channels
Pulse Ampulitude: Adjustable, 0-80 mA peak into 500 ohm load each channel
Pulse Rate: Adjustable, from 1 to 150 Hz
Wave Form: Asymmetrical Bi-Phase Square Pulse
Voltage: 0 to 34 V
Power Supply: One 9V battery (Can use either Alkaline or Nickel-Cadmium Rechargable batteries)
Battery Life: Approximately 50 hours at nominal settings.
Size:
70(H) x 103(W) x 23.5(T) mm
Weight: 115 grams with battery
Pulse Width: Adjustable, from 30 to 260 microseconds.
Modulation Mode: Pulse rate is automaticlly varies in a cyclic pattern over an interval or nominally 10 seconds. (in max 150Hz) Pulse rate decreases linearly over a period of 4 seconds from which the control setting value to a value which is 40% less. The lower pulse rate will continue for 1 second. The increase linearly over a 4 second period to its original value. The original pulse rate will continue for 1 second. The cycle is then repeated.
Burst Mode: Bursts occur twice every second.
Max. Charge Per Pulse: 20 micro-coulombs


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PillowMD™ line provides the “science of supported sleep”


The PillowMD™ line of ergonomically designed sleep support from Battle Creek Equipment gently cradles your head to ease pain and stiffness, promote proper breathing, reduce muscle tension and let you take advantage of Mother Nature’s best therapy – rejuvenating rest!

Firm outer edges are two different widths, while center area features two densities of foam for a 'custom fit' specifically suited to your needs. Provides support and alignment of the spine, beneficial in treatment of neck, shoulder and lower back discomfort, TMJ, pinched nerves or arthritis. Generous 27 inch x 16 inch x 5 inch size fits Standard pillowcase. Hypo-allergenic.

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CitraStat Organic Deodorizer Spray is Environmentally Safe



CitraStat RX instantly freshens the air! One spray and CitraStat eliminates odors, leaving the air naturally fresh! Just a small amount covers a large area to create a positive relaxing environment. NO CHEMICALS, NON-AEROSOL! CitraStat RX is made from concentrated purified oils extracted from fresh ripened citrus fruit. It is 100% natural, completely organic and non-toxic. CitraStat contains no synthetic, artificial or man-made ingredients. It is completely biodegradable and environmentally safe. CitraStat comes is orange, lime, grapefruit and tangerine.

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Thursday, January 11, 2007

Latex Free Adhesive Bandages


• Manufactured of strong, sheer, ventilated plastic
• Coated with a long lasting adhesive
• Non-stick pad is highly absorbent and helps to cushion wound
• Packaged in dispenser boxes for convenient handling
• Great for first-aid kits!


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PDI® Sani-Dex ALC, Antimicrobial Alcohol Gel Hand Sanitizer Wipes



PDI® Sani-Dex® ALC Antimicrobial Alcohol Gel Hand Wipes A healthcare personnel handwash with broad spectrum bacterial efficacy containing 65.9 per cent ethyl alcohol. The emollient enriched formula wipes away debris and soil while maintaining moisture on the skin. It is fragrance-free and dye-free. Formulated to comply with the CDC Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings.

Antimicrobial Hand Wipes Kills 99.99% of germs
Fragrance-free and dye-free


Sani-Dex® antimicrobial disinfectant hand wipes are excellent for campsites, homes, auto emergency kits and disaster preparedness or any place where food is handled or a strong disinfectant is needed for decontamination. The perfect solution for hand washing, PDI® Sani-Dex® wipes are also excellent for any location where hand washing is difficult or unavailable. Perfect for portable toilet kits and travel kits.

Effective againse gram positive and negative bacteria, fungi and yeasts. Reduces the risk of cross contamination. Towelettes provide friction for removal of transient and resident microorganisms. Gentle on hands - Insures correct amount of liquid to kill microorganisms. No waste. Perfect for use in hospitals, emergency rooms, clinics, phlebotomist trays, recovery, ambulances, blood banks, mobile units.

Effective against a broad range of bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella choleraesuis, E. coli, bacteria, fungi and yeasts. Contains aloe vera, Glycerin, vitamin E and 65.9% alcohol.

Sanitizer hand wipes are essential at home, the office, trips and in high risk areas. Anti-Germ, anti-virus and anti-bacterial applications. These pre-moistened individually packaged waterless sanitizer hand wipes contain disposable towelettes that are easier to carry than bottled gel.

Be sure to keep these waterless pre-moistened sanitizer hand wipes available along with all your supplies. Sanitizing Wipes - Harmful bacteria and germs are eliminated from skin with these go-anywhere germ killing wipes.

Hand Sanitizing Wipes: These versatile hand sanitizing towelettes are the ideal companion anywhere!

Helps prevent dry skin problems associated with excessive washing and gels. Safe non-irritating formula dries in seconds.

Gentle on hands - contains aloe vera for sensitive skin
Pre-measured - Pre-moistened towelettes
Great for hand washing and to disinfect hands between washings when soap and water are not available


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Monday, January 8, 2007

Far Infrared Clothing and Bands - Natural Healing You Wear



About Far Infrared
After many years of concentrated research and development, Joymain Science and Technologies Group based in Nanjing, China, has developed health caring far infrared clothing. These products are meticulously made by using a special spinning-in technique, which consists of melting elements of superfine far infrared powder, and macromolecular material. These broken down elements are then mixed at high temperatures, and blended in with fine quality cotton. This is then made into yarn, which has health caring functions. They can improve micro circulation, remove blood stasis, ease pain, suppress bacteria, diminish inflammation, raise your temperature and keep you warm.


Far Infrared Clothing refers to clothes and bands made from Far Infrared cloth. Far Infrared Fiber, has been shown to emit light with wavelengths between 8 and 15 microns at a 94% effective rate. This light can be easily absorbed into the body and has many health benefits.

Far infrared therapy follows the holistic healing principle. It does not only treat a symptom, it enhances the whole body function. The treatment of the symptom occurs naturally.

BENEFITS

Far Infrared clothing and bands have been proven, by studies and consumers, to produce the major benefits. Some of the benefits found are improved micro circulation, increased delivery of oxygen and nutrients in the blood cell to the body's soft tissue areas, regeneration and fast healing.

Infrared clothing and band products provide non-invasive, non-addictive pain relief with no side effects. In addition, tests have shown that infrared clothes and bands still produce the above benefits even after being washed as many as 300 times.

AILMENTS
Far infrared cloth absorbs and reflects far infrared rays penetrating the hypodermis, speeding up the blood flow, strengthening the elasticity of blood vessel walls, increasing the supply of oxygen within the body, improving micro-circulation, easing pain and reducing inflammation. Far Infrared clothing and bands have achieved success with many conditions including fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel,improved muscle tone, lower back pain, shoulder pain, leg cramps, muscle tension, and compression fractures.

Far infrared clothing and band products may be used at any time of the
day or night for however long the user wants.

Far Infrared products containing Magnets should not be worn by:

Pregnant women, because the possible effects of magnets on the fetus are not known.

People who use a medical device such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, or insulin pump, because magnets may affect the magnetically controlled features of such devices.

People who use a patch to deliver medication through the skin, in case magnets cause dilation of blood vessels, which could affect the delivery of the medicine. This caution also applies to people with an acute sprains, inflammation, infection or wounds.


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Extreme Sport Relief - Polar Frost Cold Gel with Aloe Vera



Polar Frost Cold Gel with Aloe Vera offers new dimensions for soft tissue and pain management in both acute and chronic aches and pains. It is specially formulated to provide soothing relief for soft tissue injuries, stress injuries, muscle tension, inflammation and stiffness. Polar Frost will not stain hands, clothes or furniture. Cold therapy has been proven to help relieve pain and increase mobility for many patients.In addition to having an anti-inflammatory effect, Aloe Vera moisturizes and soothes the skin, combating the dryness that occurs from the presence of alcohol in cold therapy gels. Dual application process is the key for obtaining the best results.The 2004 Finland Olympic team chose Polar Frost as the product of their choice. I know why! If you are into extreme sports polar frost is like tooth paste. Polar Frost is the best!

Note to rock climbers: Buy the samples and keep it on you at all times!

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Polar Ice Arthroscopy Knee Wrap




Polar Ice Arthroscopy Knee Wrap delivers the benefits of cryotherapy with compression for soft tissue trauma. By reducing pain and controlling edema or swelling, cold therapy allows faster return of normal function. Encapsulated ice packs filled with purified water are encased in soft fleece material that eliminates migration of ice wrap during use. Easily adjusted with Velcro¨ straps, fleece wrap conforms to body and insulates skin to prevent frost bite. Use post-surgically, during rehabilitation and following physical activity. Effective to provide pain relief for bruises, sprains or injuries requiring cold therapy. Reusable, with extra ice packs available.
Body Part(s): Knee, Leg
Condition(s): Knee Pain, Post-surgical, Soft Tissue Trauma, Swelling

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Sunday, January 7, 2007

How to Monitor your own Blood Pressure

Your heart is a pump. When it contracts, or beats, it sends a surge of blood through the vessels, increasing blood pressure. This is called systolic pressure. When your heart relaxes between beats, your blood pressure decreases. This is called diastolic pressure.

Monitoring your blood pressure at home is easy to do. It's done with a sphygmomanometer. There are two main types: aneroid and automatic.
Make sure you have back support and a comfortable place to sit at a table or desk. Place your feet flat on the floor and rest your arm on a tabletop even with your heart. Stretch out your arm, palm upward. Place the cuff on your bare upper arm one inch above the bend of your elbow. Make sure that the tubing falls over the front of your arm so that the sensor is correctly placed. Pull the end of the cuff so that it's evenly tight around your arm. Make sure your skin doesn't pinch when the cuff inflates.

Automatic equipment contains electronics that sense the pulse wave under an inflated arm cuff. Automatic equipment minimizes human error and is recommended if you have hearing or vision loss. Most units are portable.

To get started, press the on-off button. Wait a moment, then press "Start." Remain still and quiet as the machine begins measuring.

The cuff inflates by itself on the more expensive models, then slowly deflates so that the machine can take your measurement. When the reading is complete, the monitor alternately displays your blood pressure and pulse on the digital panel. Be sure to write down your numbers. Rest quietly and wait about one to two minutes before taking another measurement.

Aneroid equipment includes a cuff, an attached pump, a stethoscope and a gauge. This equipment requires coordination and is difficult to use if you're hearing or visually impaired or if you're unable to perform the hand movements needed to squeeze the bulb and inflate the cuff.

To begin, put the cuff on. Then, place the disk of the stethoscope facedown under the cuff, just to the inner side of your upper arm, over the brachial artery. Next, place the stethoscope earpieces in your ears, with the earpieces facing forward. Rest the gauge in the open palm of your cuffed arm so that you can clearly see it. Then squeeze the pump rapidly with your opposite hand until the gauge reads 30 points above your usual systolic pressure. Be sure to inflate the cuff rapidly.

Stop pumping, and turn the knob on the pump toward you to let the air out slowly. Let the pressure fall 2 millimeters, or lines on the dial, per second while listening for your heart sounds. Note the reading when you first hear a heartbeat. This is your systolic pressure. Note when you no longer hear the beating sounds. This is your diastolic pressure.

Write your numbers down so that you don't forget. Then after 1 or 2 minutes, repeat the procedure to confirm your first reading.

Using the proper cuff will help ensure an accurate reading. Look for a D-ring cuff style for easier use. Children and adults with smaller- or larger-than-average-sized arms may need special-sized cuffs, available at MedEx01.com

Stethoscope Anatomy



3M Littmann Stethoscope Cardiology III


1- Headset
The headset is the metal part of the stethoscope onto which the tubing is fitted. The headset is made up of the two eartubes, tension springs, and the eartips. All Littmann stethoscope headsets are set at an anatomically correct angle so that they fit correctly into the wearer’s ear canals. The wearer can adjust the tension to a comfortable level by pulling the eartubes apart to loosen the headset or crossing them over to tighten.

2- Eartip
The Cardiology III Stethoscope is fitted with 3M™ Littmann® Snap-tight soft-sealing eartips. Soft-sealing eartips offer increased comfort, seal and durability, and feature a surface treatment that increases surface lubricity and reduces lint and dust adhesion. Snap-tight soft-sealing eartips are available in small and large sizes in black and grey colours. The Cardiology III Stethoscope comes with an extra set of soft-sealing eartips plus a pair of firm grey eartips. The firm eartips are available in small and large sizes, grey colour.

3-Eartube
The eartube is the part to which the eartips are attached. The Cardiology III Stethoscope is fitted with a ribbed eartube. Note: all Littmann stethoscopes manufactured after 1994 are fitted with a ribbed eartube that gives a “Snap-tight” fit between the eartube and eartips.

4 - Tunable Diaphragm

A traditional stethoscope consists of a bell and a diaphragm. The bell is used with light skin contact to hear low frequency sounds and the diaphragm is used with firm skin contact to hear high frequency sounds. Littmann stethoscope’s patented tunable diaphragm technology alternates between bell and diaphragm modes with a simple pressure change on the chestpiece. Use light contact to hear low frequency sounds. Press firmly for high frequency sounds. The small side of the Cardiology III Stethoscope can be converted to a traditional bell. The tunable diaphragm can easily be replaced with the nonchill bell sleeve that is included with each stethoscope.

5 - Stem
The stem connects the stethoscope tubing to the chestpiece. On the Cardiology III Stethoscope the stem is used to index, or open, the side of the stethoscope that the practitioner wants to use.

6 - Tubing
The Cardiology III Stethoscope has double lumen tubing – if you were to view a cross-section of the tubing you would see two openings. The tubing on all Littmann stethoscopes is manufactured from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The tubing does not contain either natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber.

7 - Chestpiece
The chestpiece is the part of the stethoscope that is placed on the location where the user wants to hear sound. The chestpiece of the Cardiology III Stethoscope is an innovative design that offers a patented tunable diaphragm on each side of the chestpiece. The large side can be used for adult patients, while the small side is especially useful for paediatric or thin patients, around bandages and for carotid assessment.

3M Littmann Stethoscope Cardiology III

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Heat Therapy in an Instant


Instant Hot Pack by Dynarex

Heat therapy helps relieve pain, soreness, tension, stress, and aching muscles that can occur following surgery or as a result of normal daily activities, as well as reduce any discomfort that can happen due to long rest in bed in the same position during recovery. Hot therapy is beneficial in reducing post-operative bruising by helping break down bruising discolorations i.e. black, blue, purple, green, gray, yellow and other discolorations. Hot therapy can also help increase comfort and relaxation for sore, achy skin and muscle tissues that have been operated on. This hot pack can provide relief from muscle tension and aches that can develop with patients who need to rest for a continuous period of time in the same position and often elevated in an angle during their recovery.

Beyond using hot therapy following a procedure, heat therapy is also recommended for relief of pain associated with sprains, injuries, aching muscles, arthritis, joint pain, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, soreness, cramps, TMJ, sinus pressure, tension and stress.

The Dynarex Instant Hot Pack is ready for use in less then a minute simply squeeze outer edges toward center from arrows to activate . This odor-free, environmentally friendly, convenient and safe hot pack continues to deliver therapeutic heat for up to 30 minutes, which is the treatment time recommended by most medical professionals within a three to four hour period. The portability of the Dynarex Instant Hot Pack enhances usage as it is available when and where you need hot therapy. The pack is also safe because no microwave activation, potentially dangerous boiling water, electricity or ovens are needed - simply sqeeze the bag to activate.

Instant Hot Pack

Instant Cold Pack

Thursday, January 4, 2007

Liquid Topical Skin `Glue,' Effective as Sutures




Dermabond Topical Skin Adhesive (Octyl 2 Cyanoacrylate) from Ethicon, Inc., is recommended for closure of easily approximated skin edges of wounds from surgical incisions, including punctures from minimally invasive surgery and simple, thoroughly cleansed trauma-induced lacerations. The adhesive should be used in conjunction with, but not in place of, subcuticular sutures when required. In many cases, Dermabond adhesive can eliminate the need for an anesthetic injection in wound closure.

Source:aapnews.aappublications.org

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Avagard Hand Antiseptic - Fast and Effective



A study performed by Jeffrey Palmer evaluated the use of Avagard compared with hand-brush scrub preparation for preoperative scrubbing in regards to inpatient and outpatient pediatric urologic operations.

Avagard is a waterless, brushless, and scrubless hand antiseptic indicated as a replacement for traditional preoperative brush hand scrubbing. It is composed of chlorhexidine gluconate 1% solution along with ethyl alcohol 61% wt/wt.

The study evaluated the first 550 patients where Avagard was utilized as a preoperative hand antiseptic and compared these 550 patients with a previous 550 consecutive patients had traditional antiseptic-impregnated hand-brush scrubbing. All patients underwent pediatric urologic procedures that were similar in nature. Patients were monitored postoperatively for signs of wound infection, and patients and the surgeon were monitored for side effects. A cost analysis was performed to compare the use of Avagard as a preoperative hand preparation and comparing it to the antiseptic impregnated hand-brush preparations.

The group found that the incidence of wound infection was not statistically significant between the two groups. There was one wound infection in the Avagard group and two in the hand-scrub group. All wound infections were successfully treated with a single course of oral antibiotics without any long-term sequelae. No side effects for the patients or the surgeon were noted. They did find that the use of the Avagard was more time efficient and cost effective.

The group concluded that Avagard is a fast and effective way to apply an antiseptic prior to surgery. It seems to be much more cost effective as well as time efficient when compared to traditional surgical scrub. In my opinion, if it is just as good and faster then why not use it. It may become extremely helpful for cases requiring a very fast surgical preoperative scrub such as trauma cases.


Source: UroToday

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Link to YouTube Video Pilots Use Oximeters


Pilots operate at fairly high altitudes. Using a pulse oximeter to measure the amount of oxygen they are getting is very important.
http://www.youtube.com/v/RpTKFExOCd0

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