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Can you email me a quote for a single cart of this type in the Hammertone Blue color? Also, are there brackets available for this cart to mount sharps containers and glove box holders on the side? Thank you! If this ships by freight, we do not have a loading dock.  Infusion Solutions, Inc., 134 Prince Avenue, Suite B, Bellingham, WA 98226

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We will have a quote prepared for you tomorrow as our shipping department is closed for the day. 

Date Posted:
3/16/2010 5:43:03 PM

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at times my mother forgets to turn the oxygen tank off after my dad is done using it and the oxygen can still be flowing for hours just into the room. Does this pose any type of safety hazard ? thanks Steve

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The first question is what kind of oxygen regulator is currently being used.  The two general types are an open regulator, which allows for a constant O2 flow or a conserving regulator which allows for flow only when a patient enhales.   In either case, the room shoul be well ventilated and away from any sources of open flames.  If you would like to review options, please take a look at our selection of Oxygen Regulators .

Date Posted:
3/16/2010 1:14:40 PM

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How do you use the blood flow doppler ultrasound stethoscope? I need the basic details please. Thanks!

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BACKGROUND: A new type of stethoscope relies on ultrasound to enable doctors to hear the sounds of the body in extremely loud situations, such as during the transportation of patients in MedEVAC helicopters, or wounded soldiers in Blackhawk helicopters.

HOW IT WORKS: These new ultrasound models transmit a sound signal into the patient's body. This sound is reflected back to the stethoscope at a slightly different frequency because it bounces off the internal organs, changing the sound wave patterný essentially, the Doppler effect. The difference in frequencies between the transmitted sound wave and the returning sound wave received by the instrument can be computed to determine the motion of the internal organs. This difference in frequency is then converted into audible sound. Ultrasound stethoscopes produce a markedly different sound than conventional ones. An acoustic stethoscope yields a 'lub-dub' sound from a heartbeat with the first beat being the strongest. An ultrasound stethoscope yields a 'ta-da-ta' pattern with the second beat being the strongest.

THE PROBLEM: Traditional stethoscopes transmit and amplify sound within the range of human hearing: from 20 hertz to 20,000 hertz. Most body sound, such as that of the heart and lungs, fall into the 100 to 200 hertz range. Current acoustic stethoscopes detect and amplify vibrations that allow doctors to hear the heart and lungs better. However, they become difficult to use around 80 decibels -- a noise level comparable to an alarm clock or a busy street -- and are useless above 90 decibels. Modern electronic stethoscopes improved that threshold to 95 decibels by replacing the earpieces with loudspeaker inserts, which provide a better seal over the ear canal. They also have electrical cables instead of the conventional tubing, decreasing acoustic noise. But this is still not sufficient to make the instruments useful in very noisy environments. The ultrasound stethoscope is nearly impervious to loud noise and can make accurate readings at noise levels up to 120 decibels, similar to the volume experienced in the front row at a rock concert.

THE DOPPLER EFFECT: Both sound waves and light waves exhibit the Doppler Effect. Just as a train whistle will sound higher as it approaches a platform and then become lower in pitch as it moves away, light emitted by a moving object is perceived to increase in frequency (a blue shift) if it is moving toward the observer; if the object is moving away from us, it will be shifted toward the red end of the spectrum.
 

Date Posted:
3/16/2010 12:17:55 PM

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hello, I am 4'11 and I Need reversible scrubs. I notice that this website sell unisex reversible scrubs in XS. Will these scrubs fit? What are the measuraments of the XS reversible scrubs?

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The XS will fit women's clothes size 2-4 and the inseam is standard at 31". 

Date Posted:
3/16/2010 11:24:33 AM

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I bought 2 pairs of Jobst stockings in a medical store, What is proper way to wash them?... Thank you,Joe

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Dear Joe:

The safest way is to hand wash the stockings in warm water and let them air dry or put them on gentle cycle in the drier.  Do not overdry.

Date Posted:
3/16/2010 10:36:33 AM

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My name is Dr Jon Schneider, i am a chiropractor at Brookings Chiropractic Center in Brookings, SD. We have three of these HF27 units and really only use one. Do you guys buy used equipment or would you be interested in buying these used machines from us?

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Dear Dr. Schneider:

Thank you for your inquiry.  You may wish to contact www.somatechnology.com or www.bemes.com regarding the sale of your HF27 units.

Date Posted:
3/16/2010 9:45:18 AM

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Dear Sir, we have one Hospital in Rio de Janeiro Brasil, and we would like have your Company suppling us with all Surgical equipments and we also would like sell your equipmente to other hospitals here. can you give us the representation here in Rio?

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Dear Ruy:

Thank you for your inquiry.  At this time, we do not have representatives in Brazil.  Our international prices are based on quantity purchased and require advance pre-payment prior to release of the order. 

Date Posted:
3/16/2010 8:16:01 AM

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How does this mount on a drop cieling? What kind of curtain do you use? We have an exam room that opens to the waiting room and want a curtain across the doorway. What kind of track and curtain do we need?

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Thank you for your inquiry. Our track can be mounted on directly to the grid system, along the side of the grid's "T-bar". Add a screw every 24in to 36in for support. We carry Aloe-Antimicrobial Solid curtains. If you can provide us with the specifications of the exam room, we can provide a quote and pricing including lead time.  

Date Posted:
3/16/2010 12:14:45 AM

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I need a left truss, size 38-41. If you can ship this, please email me and I will order one. Thanks Annabell

Answer

Thank you for your inquiry. We have two sizes available for this item please see below:

• Medium, Hip size: 34-37in
• Large, Hip size: 42-45in

I would recommend the large size for the waist size specified above.

Date Posted:
3/15/2010 10:46:39 PM

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i just came from a trip to Libya and i had met people who asked me about medicla equipments. do you plan to do business overseas? would you consider this?

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Dear Mr. Giaedi:

We conduct business all over the globe.  Our main criteria for overseas orders is we must receive advance payment prior to releasing the order. For more infomration, please email us at inquiry@msecom.net.

Date Posted:
3/15/2010 8:30:19 PM

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Where can I find a neoprene toe cover to cover my toes while I put my foot in an ice bath?

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Dear Jennifer,

Thank you for the inquiry. Unfortunately we do not carry anything like this. This is the only we carry:

http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/product/ppf/id/16541/new_prod_full.asp

Respectfully,

MSEC 

Date Posted:
3/15/2010 7:35:20 PM

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Hi, my daughter has bad posture and we tell her all the time to stand straight but it seems like she cant, her shoulders arelow and in front, and her back is arched all the time what type of posture support does she need?

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Dear Maria:

Thank you for your inquiry.  In order to better assist you, could you please provide us with your daughters age, weight and height. 

Date Posted:
3/15/2010 3:55:03 PM

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Item# DS30851DRV Is the 8 inches from the floor to bottom of deck or top of deck? Distance from bottom of foot to bend of knee is 10 inches. My aunt is a dwarf, needs an all electric bed that she is able to get into without the aid of a stool. Thank you so much, Mellis Jane White

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 Dear Mellis Jane White,

Thank you for the inquiry.  From the floor to the top of the deck. Also do not forget to add the mattress. If you have a 6 inch mattress the total height would be 14 inches at its lowest position.

Respectfully,

MSEC

Date Posted:
3/15/2010 2:24:00 PM

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I am looking for a cart with a width less than 32.5, height less than 57.5 & lenght less than 51 I need the cart to hold atleast 16 trays. our tray size is 14 x 18.

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 Dear Allan,

Thank you for the inquiry. This is the closet I can get to your specifications:

Width:  21.625  inches

Height: 58  inches

Length: 31.25  inches

It carries 16 trays, size 14 x 18.

Let me know if you are interested in the receiving a quote.

Respectfully,

Christina Villa - MSEC Sales

(christina@msecompany.net)

Date Posted:
3/15/2010 12:36:08 PM

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The description does not give the dimensions of the cart. I need height, width and length. Thank You !!

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Dear Allan,

We have made the adjustments on the website. Please click the following link:

http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/product/ppf/id/16303/new_prod_full.asp

Respectfully,

MSEC

Date Posted:
3/15/2010 12:25:02 PM

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I have a customer that needs 600 Otoscope/ophthalmoscope plug in diagnostic sets. What is the best price you can give me?, I need the devices in Laredo Tx. Can you recharge these handles in the USA electricity outlets? please send me pictures. Sincerely Dr. Manuel de Hoyos Audiodiagnoastico

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Manuel De Hoyos,

Thank you for the inquiry. I will get you a quote shortly.  You can recharge these handles with 110 volt.

Respectfully,

MSEC 

Date Posted:
3/15/2010 2:22:59 AM

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What brand? American Eagle, Hu-friendy, Marquis...?

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This item is made by J&J Instruments. 

Date Posted:
3/14/2010 10:54:42 PM

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Can I buy this w/out the vinyl cover?

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Dear Margaret,

Thank you for the inquiry. Unfortunately we do not sell just the cover.

Respectfully,

Christina Villa - MSEC 

Date Posted:
3/14/2010 4:00:34 PM

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I am a paramedic student working on a project for class. I was wondering if you had any information about how long Ferno stretchers last in the field. The project is on how the county I work for can extend the life of the stretchers. Any information you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Answer

Dear Amy:

Thank you for your inquiry.  But we would recommend you contact www.ferno.com for the information you had requested.

Date Posted:
3/14/2010 11:09:22 AM

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My daughter is having terrible trouble with her Large Fistula/Wound Pouch leaking, is there a double sided adhesive tape available, something like a roll of ordinary sticky tape that she could use, one side suitable to adhering to her skin and the other side for the attachment of the pouch?

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The Double Faced Adhesive Disc should be sufficient in protecting from separation that may cause leakage.

Date Posted:
3/13/2010 9:16:43 PM