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Subject
Water proof mattress

Question
Do you carry a water proof mattress for bed wetter.

Answer

Grace,

Most of our mattresses are fluid resistant to a certain extent.  We have both Foam Mattresses and Innerspring Mattresses that have fluid resistant vinyl covers.

If proper care is taken to cleanse these mattresses, the life of the mattress shouldn't be compromised due to the situation with the user.

We also offer Mattress Covers to protect from dust, incontinence, odors and stains.

Subject
Stingray 4-wheel Rollator, 00556VNIGSI

Question
l am a tall heavy weight female who has had multiple spinal laminectomies and l have trouble with the height of walker and rollators... l a almost 6 foot tall and weight about 250 pounds.. l have to walk bent forward with these.. What is my solution so l can stand tall and erect?

Answer

Mary,

To determine this, we would need to know the distance between your hands to the floor while standing upright.  The tallest handles we have are on the 4 Wheeled Freedom Rollator that ranges from 36-40 inches in height.

Subject
Blue Vinyl Cold Pack 11 x 14, 0051CHT

Question
Looking for cold packs like the blue vinyl filled with silica gel for max flexibility, but looking for something smaller that can wrap around an ankle. I'm guessing 6 by something...

Answer

Mike,

We have two options available that are blue vinyl filled cold packs.  Our Half Sized Glacier Pack, 7 x 11 and Half Sized ColPac, 7.5 x 11 are both great options.

Subject
Periodontal Probe #12, 215-61JJ

Question
is this perio probe COLOR CODED coded in 3-6-9-12 mm increments

Answer

Joe,

The 215-61JJ Periodontal Probe #12 only has standard markings.  Our 955-61JJ Periodontal Probe #12 features color coded markings at 3-6-9 and 12mm.

Subject
BCI Compatible Adult 45cm Human Foam Tape Sensors, 1032-020TSCMAID

Question
Does it matter which way sensor is applied? I.e., can cord side be on palm side of hand or should it be on back of hand?

Answer
The sensor device is located near the finger tip.  Use of the device as illustarted with the probe along the back of the palm may provide more consistant readings.

Subject
Circulatory stimulation

Question
Hi - I have heard that there is a device that plugs into a vehicle power outlet and inflates and deflates to stimulate blood circulation in a leg. Much like the ones that are used in hospitals for bedridden patients. Do you know of such a product and where I might buy one?

Answer
 These are called Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Boots.  However, these are not recommended for use while driving.

Subject
Treatment Chair, 01432BRT

Question
CAN THIS CHAIR SIT UPRIGHT AND FOOT REST GO COMPLETELY FLAT. LOOKING FOR A CHAIR TO DO FACIAL TREATMENT AND NEED PATIENTS TO SIT UPRIGHT.

Answer

Huyen,

This Treatment Chair does have the ability for the back to be raised and the leg section elevated.
 

Subject
hospital bed

Question
My husband weighs 200lbs 5'8 tall with severe lumbar and cervical spinal stenosis plus advanced nueropathy in hands and legs. He is very uncomfortable in a standard electric hospital bed which we rented covered by Medicare and AARP Supplemental policy. Is there a wider bed available and if so, would it be covered? Thank you for your reply.

Answer

Beds wider than 34-36 inch standard hospital beds are readily available and typically fall into the category of bariatric beds.  If your husbands bed also comes with a standard foam or spring matterss, you may also want to consider upgrading to a gel filled or low air pressure mattress.  Unfortunately, we dont accept Medicare or insurance coverage, so we can only advise you to consult with a durable medical equipment dealer (DME) in your area.  Many DMEs will take Medicare and insurance as a form of payment.

Subject
CPAP Simple Strap Headgear, B823203CAIGAMD

Question
I need a simple medical face mask strapping that doesn't leak, pulls over the head, and which can be set up with almost no finger/hand manipulation. I have parkinsons, live alone, and my fingers don't work very well. Appreciate your recommendations. Thanks.

Answer

Al,

Our Full Face CPAP Mask is quite simple to use and you can access the  User Manual to see how it is assembled along with put on.

Subject
wedge

Question
The item I am looking for is usually termed as a wedge and is used to sleep on, elevating my body from the mattress so that my head and back are a bit higher than the rest of my body. I have asthma and sleep apnea. Sizewise they are a bit wider than a pillow and at the head they are 7-10 inches off of the mattress. The sides are triangular in shape. I was not able to find it by wedge.

Answer

William,

We have two different sizes of Torso Elevation Wedges.  The Extra Large Torso Elevation Wedge is 27" L x 24" W x 18" H which provides an elevation of 30/60 degree angle.  We also have the Standard Torso Elevation Wedge which is 18" L x 18" W x 13" H and provides an elevation of 35/55 degree angle.

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