Ask The Pros Archive:

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TheraBeads Moist Heat Pack Personal Size 9 in. x 12 in., 219-001URBMM

Question
can this item be frozen safely also

Answer

Thank you for your inquiry.  We do not have information about this product which may specifically answer your question.  If you are looking for a hot/cold pack combo please take a look at the following selection: Hot-Cold Packs.

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Airial Chamber, Holding Chamber for Meter Dose Inhalers, 0008QMMEDQ

Question
I threw away instructions for cleaning this device. Do you soak the entire apparatus in soapy water; or take the filter off the end or does it even come off HELP!

Answer

Recommendations for typical cleaning instructions may be found at the following link:

http://www.wvasthma.org/Portals/4/Cleaning%20a%20Spacer%20or%20Valved%20Holding%20Chamber.pdf

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Infrared Bed Alarm, 1MRITDMMD

Question
Maxinum distance between bed monitor and nurse monitor.

Answer
If the facility is equipped with a nurse call system, the distance is variable.  The unit would need to be purchased with the nurse call cable, which is 4ft in length, it will connect from the unit directly to the nurse call system in the patient room, which will then emit the alarm at the nurse's station instead of in room.

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Uplift Commode Assistant, 002ACUPL

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What is the maximum weight that this can accomodate

Answer
This product has a weight capacity of 300lbs.

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Digital Floor Scale w/ Raised Display, 518SEC

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Does this scale measure weight in kilograms or pounds If both, how does one switch from one to the other

Answer
This unit measures in both pounds and kilograms.  There is a switchover on the bottom of the scale to go from measuring in pounds to kilos or kilos to pounds.

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Infant Gowns w/ Mitten Cuffs, U119RDDTDMMD

Question
how do you get this on and off the patient when they have IVs and other attachments

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Due to the limited size of the gown (small sleeves) if the IV is in the patients arm, there may need to be a disconnect while changing into and out of the gown.  If the IV is in the foot or leg, the gown will simply be slipped on over head as it would a patient without IV.

Subject
lead wires

Question
Hi I bought from you a tens machine Body Med s/n 10424996. could you tell me which lead wires I would need to buy for it

Answer
The lead wires compatible with this unit can be purchased here: Lead Wires for TENS, EMS and IF Units

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Portable Home Use Bathtub Turbine, 106-WAWHM

Question
I am 70 yrs. old and remember how the personal whirlpool helped me in high school. I have noticed these units on the internet cost $3400-$5,000. Im on fixed income and really need a lower price if possible. Would this #106 unit do as well as the personal athletc units

Answer
This unit provides the same 1/2 horsepower turbine that our standard sports whirlpools offer.  With this unit, you should receive the same degree of agitation to the water as you would with one of our professional sports tubs.

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Bolting Bars for Commode

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We are searching for bars that can be bolted down around the commode for a person who is having equalibruim problems. If a seat can be attached for the commode, that also would be great!!!!

Answer

Based on your description, we would recommend a Toilet Safety Frame.  This item bolts to the commode where the toilet seat is attached to the bowl.  This provides support for the person both while sitting down and standing up.

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Tegaderm Transparent Dressing, 436188INM

Question
I am a RN can I use transparent Tegaderm on a pressure sore that we are putting silver collagen in Is there any wound that you would not put tegaderm? Thanks so much I love Tegaderm and want to be sure I dont use it where it would increase size or problem with the wound. Thanks again Jeanie

Answer
The unique properties ofTegadermTransparent Dressings make it flexible with your body and breathable for greater comfort while protecting abrasions, cuts, minor burns, blisters and post-surgical incisions. It is waterproof, staying on in the bath or shower, and seals out water, dirt and germs to help prevent infection. Tegaderm Dressing can be worn for up to 7 days, making it ideal for securing IV catheters or other tubing, and for post-surgical dressings. With all that, it is still gentle on the skin, protecting even reddened or fragile skin. Tegaderm Waterproof Transparent Dressings are also hypoallergenic and made from latex free materials.