Ask The Pros Archive:

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Ladies Fluid Resistant Lab Coat, X518640TDMMD

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Does this lab coat come in any other color I work in an oral surgery practice and white is not the best color for this type of work. I am looking for light or dark blue.Thanks.

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Our Resistat brand lab coats are only available in white for the ladies sizes; however it is available in both white and light blue in the mens sizes Small-3XL.

Unfortunately, at this time we do not offer any navy blue fluid resistant lab coats.

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Whirlpool Tub

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Whirlpool Tub Inquiry? How do you drain mobile units?

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Our mobile whirlpools can be drained by opening the axillary drain valve and placing the whirlpool over a drain or pan to drain the water.  There will be approximately 1/4 inch of residual water that will not drain which can be soaked up by sponge or towel.

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Adjustable Chair Table, 01432BRT

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We need a phlebotomy chair than we can use as a bed if needed. My question is that can we use this type as a normal phlebotomy chair too

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We have a few available options.  This chair can be reclined and leg section raised, which may suit your needs, but I have included a few links below.

Lounge Chairs - http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/SP/PPF/Param/474807_0_1_0/Products.asp

Reclining Phlebotomy Chair - http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/product/ppf/id/13582/new_prod_full.asp 

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Dual Release Walker

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I have seen and am interested in a bariatric walker I saw on your site for our facilities. Item# WB005WTUF We are a 7 hospital IDN located in Illinois and Michigan. We are curious about approved cleaning products for this walker -- with special concerns about the hand grips. Can you provide us with any information on this? Thanks!

Answer

There are no specific cleaners required for cleaning these products, however suggested cleaning is below:

Body of walker: Simple Green - a non-toxic cleaner, wipe down with solution and let air dry

Hand grips: Lysol - spray only and let air dry

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Cincher Back Support, X001ISCMM

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I AM LOOKING FOR APOSTURE CORRECTOR SOMETHING THAT WILL KEEP FROM SLOUELING I HAVE TROUBLE KEEPING MY SHOUDERS AND HEAD STRAIGHT I GET ALOT OF BACK PAIN BECAUSE OF MY POOR POSTURE.THANK YOU GLADYS.

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Our most popular posture correctors are:

Dorsal Vest: http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/product/ppf/id/11231/new_prod_full.asp

Deluxe 4-Way Clavicle Brace: http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/product/ppf/id/25545/new_prod_full.asp

Universal Posture and Clavicle Support: http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/product/ppf/id/3571/new_prod_full.asp

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nebulizer vs holding chamber

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hi, my 6 year old son uses a holding chamber with a double valve to manage his asthma with salbutamol and occasionally fluticasone propionate. after a recent flare up, including a very short trip to hospital 4 hours, not admitted my family is giving me a lot of grief about not having a nebuliser. i have tried to find reference materials on the web about nebulisers being a superior method of delivery for his drugs but i have found not one article supporting this. are you able to give me some reasons other than personal reference why a patient would be better off using a nebuliser? thank you in advance, much appreciated. nice website, maggie

Answer

We do not have an exact answer for you, the delivery of medication is relative.  Generally the hand-held puff inhalers used with holding chambers are for more of an emergent situation where the medication is needed urgently.  If the child uses the medication daily as routine, nebulizers deliver a more direct stream of medication in liquid form into the mouth which also moistens the air passages and makes it easier to breathe.

Nebulizers are used more often than not for daily routine treatments while again inhalers are for more emergent situations.

I have attached some links below on articles showing different views on nebulizer versus inhaler treatments:

http://marketinger.articlesbase.com/health-articles/nebulizers-vs-inhalers-which-one-is-better-for-children-1061174.html

http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/asthma/nebulizer_inhaler.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHwmiok1mL4

http://www.pharmacyreviewer.com/forum/bronchodilators/4295-nebulizer-vs-albuterol-inhaler.html

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Satin Pillow Case for Cervical Roll Pillow, SRVC141SDBMM

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Does this satin pillow case fit the Jackson cervical neck rolls and does it have a zipper closer Thank you. Peggy

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This pillow case is meant to fit our Jackson style cervical roll pillows.  The closure is not zipper, it is an overlapping fold over type cover.

http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/product/ppf/id/10482/new_prod_full.asp

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Pressure Reducing Foam Mattress, 2-TL-0056

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is it water resistant and easy to clean

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The mattress covers are fluid resistant.  They may be cleaned with a gentle antibacterial soap and warm water mixture on a rag and wiped clean.

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Stratos Portable Plus Aerosol Compressor, 0371CRIVNIISG

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We are looking for a device that can deliver air to a patient without using a air cylinder in an aeromedical setting Can you run normal masks or nasal prongs of this machine as well as nebulisers.Can you please include a price Thank you

Answer
The best suitable items we may suggest for use in flight to deliver oxygen is our Portable Oxygen Concentrator.  It is lightweight and approved by the FAA.  Additional literature is available.

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Full-Electric Hospital Bed Package w/ Half Length Rails, 0203TTUF

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My mother has congestive heart failure and needs to sleep with her upper body perpendicular to her lower body and with her legs raised. She also has a tendency to lean to one side or the other. She is also at risk for pressure ulcers. Please advise options for a bed.

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Our full electric beds will be of use for her.  In addition to this, we offer support surfaces (mattresses) which can reduce pressure points and aid in prevention of ulcers.  We would suggest for her leaning possibly a torso support wedge pillow which will support her on either side and keep her from leaning side to side.  If you would like some options please let me know and I'd be happy to provide links to the products.