Thursday, October 25, 2007

Nosebleed Ice Pack for your First Aid Kit


A nosebleed can be pretty scary, especially if you don't have them that often. But even those who suffer from frequent nosebleeds find them unnerving.
But a nosebleed usually isn't that serious. And, by using a few simple home remedies, you can usually stop a nosebleed minutes after it started.

Holding your head back isn't the best remedy for a nosebleed. Many people think the best way to stop a nosebleed is to hold your head back. But doing this will only cause you to swallow blood, which could cause nausea. It could also make you choke, cough, or gag. So, this is one nosebleed home remedy you should avoid.

Instead, sit up straight, with your head tilted slightly forward to prevent blood from running down your throat. You also shouldn't lie down on your back if you have a nosebleed. Gently blow your nose. Gently blowing your nose will help clear out any blood clots that might be preventing a blood vessel from sealing
naturally. Pinch your nostrils closed to stop a nosebleed.

Use your thumb and forefinger to gently pinch the soft part of your nose shut for five or ten minutes, breathing through your mouth. (Use a napkin to catch any drips that squeeze through.) This will almost always stop a nosebleed.

If your nosebleed hasn't stopped after the first five or ten minutes, try pinching your nostrils again for another ten or fifteen minutes. If the bleeding hasn't stopped, you should head for the doctor's office or emergency room.

Placing a cold cloth across the bridge of your nose will constrict blood vessels, and help stem the blood flow. Or use an ice pack. Nosebudd is a unique ice pack that will fit comfortably over the nose providing both cold and support to help end nosebleeds quickly and effectively. If your nosebleed was caused by a blow to the nose, applying ice will help slow the bleeding and reduce the swelling. The cold will also help blood clot a little faster. Wrap some ice cubes in a towel and gently rest it against your nose if you do not have a Nosebleed Ice Pack.

When to see a doctor
Usually, a nosebleed isn't that serious. However, you should see a doctor if:
* You've applied pressure (pinched you nostrils) for the suggested amount of time, but your nosebleed still hasn't
stopped.
* Your nosebleed is severe, and blood is gushing out of your nose.

NoseBudd is a great ice pack to have in your first aid kit. NoseBudd is a reusable device designed for application to the nose during a nosebleed. In order for the product to work properly, it must be placed in a freezer until the gel has become sufficiently frozen (at least 30-45 min. prior to use). NoseBudd is designed to locate cold only where it is necessary in order to stop nasal bleeding.
Unlike a bag of ice, NoseBudd applies cold in the specific areas of the nose where bleeding occurs - which avoids cold and numbing of the face. It is non-toxic and reusable.

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Soft Knee Braces have great support benefits


Soft braces or "sleeves" are made of stretchable material such as synthetic cloth material or neoprene. Soft braces are designed to be either pulled up to fit around the knee or strapped into place using velcro or another similar method.

Soft braces have the benefits of being easy to use and easy to care for. They function by giving the knee a small amount of support. This support may be more of a function of proprioceptors (nerves that provide feedback as to orientation in space) around the knee than it is of actual knee stabilization since cloth or neoprene are not stiff enough to restrict motion.

Neoprene material is known to provide the highest heat retention and insulation of any material. Unlike elastic braces which can stretch only in two directions, neoprene braces can stretch in four. Neoprene's unique characteristics allow it to support your knee without bunching up and maintains its shape. Neoprene usually lasts longer than standard elastic braces. Many athletes use this type of brace in cold weather sports, such as skiing and ice skating.

Dr. Robert Molloy, an orthopedic surgeon at Cleveland Clinic, said a knee brace is a device that is worn around the knee to provide support and reduce excessive loading on a damaged joint. The simplest type of brace is a one-piece sleeve made of an elastic rubber -- neoprene -- that fits snugly around the knee area, which is available at Medex01.com.

Some of the goals of the Ace Neoprene Knee Brace are :

Increase activity
Stabilize kneecap
Decrease anti-inflammatory medications
Decrease pain symptoms
Improve knee function
Provide warmth to knee
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Wednesday, October 17, 2007

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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Therma Moist Heating Pad


The Therma Moist Heating Pad requires no water to be added, as an outer flannel cover draws and retains humidity from the air. As the heating pad warms, the moisture is released from the flannel cover and onto the treated area. The heating pad is ideal for the treatment of arthritis, back pain, sprains and strains, muscle soreness, neck pain, headaches and sports injuries.


To clean, remove cover from heating pad. Machine or hand wash. Use mild detergent in cool water. Hang to dry or use set on cool gentle cycle in dryer.

* The positioning strap with Velcro-type closure ensures a secure, proper fit for maximum treatment
* The easy to use hand control features four heat settings and four time settings (Heat settings: 115/130/150/165 degrees Fahrenheit, 45/55/65/75 Celsius - Time settings: 15/30/45/60 minutes)
* Moist heat therapy is more effective than dry heat because moisture transmits heat more efficiently than air
* The heating pad will automatically shut off after treatment
* Three sizes are available to provide added convenience



Monday, September 24, 2007

SensaFlex Hot/Cold Compress with Plush Fabric Covering



SensaFlex Hot and Cold Compress is designed for the convenience of home use, providing relief from pain associated with strains, sprains, and other injuries. Constructed from a durable but comfortable plush fabric, it is gentle to the skin, frost-free and washable.

When Should I Use Cold Therapy?

After an injury, blood vessels that deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells are damaged and cannot remove waste. The cells around the injury increase their metabolism in an effort to consume more oxygen. When all of the oxygen is used up, the cells die. Blood cells and fluid seep into spaces around the muscle, resulting in swelling and bruising. When cold therapy is applied, it lowers the temperature of the damaged tissue and constricts local blood vessels. This slows metabolism and the consumption of oxygen, therefore reducing the rate of cell damage and decreasing fluid build-up. Cold therapy can also numb nerve endings and help reduce pain.

When Should I Use Heat?

Use heat for stiff muscles and joints when you are trying to make them more limber. Most therapists and doctors advise not to use heat right after an injury or while your injury has any swelling, as this will have the opposite effect of an cold therapy. Heat increases blood flow and relaxes muscles. It's good for easing tight muscles, but will only increase the pain and swelling of an injury by increasing blood flow to the injured area.

SensaFlex Hot and Cold Compress Features:

Comfortable plush fabric is gentle to the skin, frost free, and washable
Non-toxic gel stays pliable throughout hot or cold therapy
Microwavable to provide soothing heat
Store in freezer for penetrating cold therapy

SensaFlex Hot and Cold Compress Specifications:

Available in the following sizes:

Large: 10" x 13"
Tri-Sectional: 8.5" x 16"
Neck Contour: 6" x 20"
Small: 6" x 10"
Facial Mask: 6.5" x 15"


Chattanooga SensaFlex Hot and Cold Compress sold at MedEx01.com

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Shin Ice For Cold Therapy with Compression

Shin Ice is a neoprene sleeve with a Sealed Ice insert along the anterior aspect of the lower leg.

Shin Ice with SEALED ICE Pack provides cold therapy with compression for patients with shin splints, bruises or muscle strains. Effective treatment of inflammation and pain associated with stress on the lower leg.
Excellent for use in sport activities, especially cross-country and track athletes, soccer players or people with excessive biomechanical pronation or supination of the foot. Sealed Ice pack maintains cold throughout treatment session while neoprene sleeve provides compression and allows mobility. Also can be used during sports activities. Hand wash and air dry.

Designed to provide therapeutic Ice and Compression treatment for patients with medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints), bruises and muscle strains.


-Targets site specific cold therapy

-Maintains cold for treatment period

Neoprene Sleeve

-Provides compression while supporting lower leg muscles and tissue

-Allows mobility during cold therapy

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Thursday, July 12, 2007

Epitrain Elbow Support by Bauerfeind

The Epitrain elbow support is worn by many professional athletes and is Bauerfeind's most popular elbow support. Knitted elbow support incorporating two anatomically contoured silicone inserts surrounding the medial and lateral elbow bones (epicondyles) and lying over the flexor and extensor muscles. The Epitrain contains silicone inserts that leave the elbow bones pressure-free and provide an intermittent compression to the soft tissue of the joint, leading to increased circulation, thus aiding in the resorption of swelling and edema. Promotes proprioception, thus heightening sensory awareness in the elbow for increased joint stabilization.

The Epitrain brace features graduated compression at the edges which prevents constriction of circulation. Lightweight, breathable knit will not retain heat and is completely machine washable.

The Epitrain Tennis Elbow Brace can be used to treat: Lateral Epicondylitis(tennis elbow) Medial Epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) Post elbow Athroscopy Elbow Strains or sprains Pre and Post-Operative elbow conditions Chronic swelling and edema Arthritis/osteoarthritis.

Whenever joint problems stop movement, the Epitrain active support helps to restore mobility. Under the product group Train (Epitrain), Bauerfeind offers anatomically knitted compression supports with Visco-elastic inserts. Activity is not restricted and actually the opposite occurs.
Train (Epitrain) active supports work with the body to exert a healing effect. The intermittent massage combined with the compression exerted by the specially knitted fabric helps stimulate circulation, enhance metabolism and thus accelerate recovery. Train active supports are available for all of the principal joints, thus ensuring the appropriate medical management of the corresponding part of the body. The breathable materials and quality workmanship are additional features that ensure maximum wearer comfort.

Size is determined by loosely measuring the circumference of the arm, with the arm slightly bent, at 4 3/4 inches below the lateral elbow bone.