Ask The Pros Archive:

Subject
Deluxe Extra Firm Inner Spring Mattress,205TTUF

Question
I am searching for the finest firm mattress I can obtain for my mother's electric hospital bed. Do I need to go with a foam mattress only or will an inner spring mattress work as well?. She keeps the bed only slightly elevated and never sits upright. Size is 80 x 36

Answer

All mattresses that we carry are made to work with adjustable hospital beds.  If your mother is bed-ridden, I would recommend a foam/pressure reduction mattress over an innerspring mattress as the likelihood of bed sores are not as prominent with the foam mattresses.

Subject
All-In-One Pre-Wired Single LED Gooseneck Lamp,X1M-583-211WAL

Question
Just want to confirm this lamp is powered by a normal electrical outlet.

Answer

This LED Gooseneck Lamp will plug in to any normal electrical outlet.  It includes a cordset for plug-in to any 120V outlet.

Subject
Acromioclavicular Splint,091BTSMM

Question
What ailment is this recommended for? Is this recommended for shoulder subluxation? Thank you.

Answer
 Acromioclavicular Splint item# 091BTSMM is typically used for arm and hand related injuries. For shoulder subluxation or separation you may wish to consider one of the following items:

• Universal Shoulder Immobilizer w/ Strap
• Shoulder Immobilizer
• Shoulder Abduction Pillow
• Elastic Shoulder Immobilizer

Subject
MATTRESS FOR PARKINSON PERSON

Question
MY HUSBAND HAS PARKINSON.HE IS NOT BEDRIDDEN.WE HAVE A HOSPITAL BED.HE HAD A FOAM MATTRESS,BUT HE HAS TROUBLE MOVING AND GETTING OFF THE BED UNASSISTED. WHAT WOULD BE A MATTRESS THAT YOU RECOMEND FOR HIM?

Answer

Extra firm mattresses have been recommended for persons with Parkinson's.  We have extra firm innerspring mattresses as well as extra firm innerspring mattresses with foam toppers.  The foam topper will provide extra support in getting out of the bed and also adds the additional comfort factor some innerspring mattresses may not have.

Subject
Open sided Pederson speculum

Question
Does your Company stock the Open Sided Pederson Speculum?

Answer

Unfortunately, the only Open Sided Vaginal Speculum we carry is the Graves Open Sided Speculum.

Subject
Capri Power Lift Chair & Recliner - Medium,IRPACRPGLT

Question
is chair covered by medicare and private insurance? how long is warranty? who does repair work if chair malfunctions?

Answer

The Capri Lift Chair is Medicare reimbursable, however we do not bill Medicare directly.  We can provide you with the necessary documentation and coding so that you may be reimbursed. 

The warranty is:

Lifetime on frame, lift mechanism and recline mechanism

Three year parts

One year electrical parts

6 month labor

All repairs will be performed by the manufacturer, Golden Technologies.
 

Subject
Standard Finger Pulse Oximeter,31COXP

Question
Hello, please can you advise me on the most accurate oximeter to use on my three month old little girl born with chronic lung. Poppy is on home oxygen and is being monitored monthly by doctors but I want to keep a closer eye! I would be happy to purchase a used machine also. Poppy is around 4kg

Answer

The pulse oximeter we would recommend is the Nellcor NPB-595 Pulse Oximeter is one of our most popular units.  They are refurbished and can include an infant sensor.
 

Subject
Air-Core Adjustable Fiber Support Pillow,884ROCMM

Question
My husband sustained a C2 fracture in his neck and is currently in a cervical neck brace. Would this pillow allow him the comfort he needs to sleep better?

Answer

Given the nature of the injury sustained by your husband, a cervical support pillow is vey advisable.  However, when selecting these pillows certain criteria such as height, weight, age and preferred sleeping position must also be taken into account.  If you would like to contact us with this information, then we would be happy to offer you some suggestions on Cervical & Neck Pillows.

Subject
60 x 80 x 6 in. Bariatric Mattress,F715TTUF

Question
Is this like a foam mattress topper? And what size would I need for a queen bed.

Answer

This is a Bariatric Foam Mattress and is not generally used as nor intended to be a mattress topper.  Since most normal (non-hospital specific) mattresses are anywhere from 6-15" in height, this would raise your bed by an additional 6".

We have gel and air mattress toppers available for use on top of a mattress.

Subject
Aero-Pulse Alternating Pressure Pad,60708CSMDM

Question
Does the mattress have a pump that circulates air on an continious basis?Also, does it come in a 32 by 78 size?Does the pump have two outlets for two hoses?

Answer
The Aero-Pulse Alternating Pressure Pad does have air continuously flowing via the pump system.  Unfortunately the only size available in this item is 40 x 68 but does have 2 outlets.