Ask The Pros Archive:

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Spenco Orthotic Full Length Arch Support,601NPSMM

Question
I wear a size 13 shoe and I'm 27 years old and I've been flat footed all my life and looking to purchase the Spenco Orthotic full length Arch Support,601NPSMM but I don't what size to get. So it will be a big help if you tell me what size to get thank you.

Answer

For a women's size 13 shoe, you'll need size 5.  The sizing goes as follows:

Size 1: Women's 5/6
Size 2: Women's 7/8, Men's 6/7
Size 3: Women's 9/10, Men's 8/9
Size 4: Women's 11/12, Men's 10/11
Size 5: Men's 12/13

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The Jackson Pillow,0072FMMDHGSI

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I am in desperate need of pillowcases, preferable satin, to fit this pillow. I have been sleeping on these pillows for 40 years and it is getting harder and harder to find both the pillow and the case.Can you help me?

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We offer Satin Pillow Case for Jackson Pillows in white, blue or burgundy.  These items are generally in stock for delivery within 3-5 business days.

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CompAir Compact Nebulizer w/ Bonus Battery Pack & DC,CPB03-ENOMR

Question
Does this nebulizer run soley on battery power or does it need to be plugged into an outlet? I do a lot of travelling and with the difference in voltages I really need something battery powered. Also, can it easily be used for a child?

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With the battery pack charged and attached, the CompAir Compact Nebulizer can operate independent of any electrical plugs.

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rash from knee protesis

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my son is having a rash from his protesis of he's leg i already try many cream but is not working is there any other protection or anything else that i can use for him he is 5 years old

Answer
The only thing we may recommend is to use a stockinette over the stump to avoid any unwanted friction along with the cream/ointments to reduce the irritation.
 

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ComfortEase Unisex Reversible Scrub Top With Set In Sleeve.,1-019MD

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I'm looking for Men's scrub sets-size XL both top and pants.MATERIAL: Poly/Cotton blend the more cotton the better PANTS:Waist: Elastic NO DRAWSTRING Straight Leg Length: My inseam is 28, so length doesn't matter-they have to be hemmed no matter the length.Please advise.

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The only gender-specific scrub wear we have are ladies scrubs.  All of our Unisex Scrubs are used by men.  Our Angelstat Scrubs are a 50/50 Poly/Cotton blend and we do have Elastic Waist Scrub Pants which has a standard inseam of 31".

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Sitter II Alarm Unit,1828PSY

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I need a bed alarm for my mother who has dementia. She forgets that she can't walk without her walker and gets out of bed in the middle of the night and falls. Is there a way for this alarm to connect to a receiver in my bedroom, so I will wake up if she gets up?

Answer

The Sitter Alarm Unit will go in your room and sound when she gets out of bed, to go with this, you'll need the Sitter Under-Mattress Sensor.

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ValuTrode White Fabric Top Electrodes 2 in. x 2 in. Square,22-901EXAMM

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TENS 6000;need replacement electrodes what do you recommend for use on low back?

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Any of our Back Electrodes will work for this purpose.  The lumbosacral electrodes provide more spinal/mid back treatment and the strip electrodes provide treatment for a wider (side to side) treatment.

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Dura Stick II Carbon Film Self-Adhesive Electrodes - available in 2 in. round, or 2 in. x 2 in.,24-14024CHT

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WHAT TYPE OF ADHESIVE IS USED WITH THE DURASTICK ELECTRODES? HOW DOES IT COMPARE WITH TYCO GEL?

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The gel on the Dura Stick II Electrodes is a latex free non-irritating conductive multi-stick gel.  These are manufactured by Chattanooga Group and unfortunately we do not have a gel comparison.

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Clavicle Strap With Buckle,387TCSMM

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Looking for something to assist with poor posture, specifically forward head posture. I sit at a desk all day. I have started taking breaks and doing rec. exercises. I am looking for a product to assist with that as I am 40 and to not want to look like the Hunch Back Old Person at 50.

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 For this, we may recommend the Universal Posture and Clavicle Support as this will not only keep your shoulders back, it will also keep your back straight.

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Generic Pediatric Disposable Probes for Nellcor Pulse Oximeter,2-1122MDC

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I would like to know how do you need to be able to measure the oxygen, what do you sell, do you sell just the adhesive or also the instrument to measure the oxygen concentration?

Answer

Based on your questions, it is presumed that you are interested in measuring the oxygen concentration in an individuals blood.  If that is the case, MSEC offers a large selection from portable to table top pulse oximeters and sensors.  Please take a look at the available choices below.  For all other questions, please call toll free at 877-706-4480 or email to inquiry@msecompany.net.