Ask The Pros Archive:

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Polyglycolic Synthetic Absorbable Suture for NCT 37mm Taper Point, XA833CPM

Question
I am studying to be a nurse midwife. Are these the sutures needed for 2nd degree vaginal tears thanks

Answer

Thank you for your inquiry. If the 2nd degree vaginal tear was a result of an episiotomy, our taper needles should work fine for what your looking for. Common OBGY materials 2/0  and 3/0 Chr Gut/ Vicryl Common OBGY Needles 25 to 35mm Taper and Cut Taper. We have many options in our line so this taper Vicryl option is a product that could be used.

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Portable Dental Delivery Unit with S.E.Suction ProCare II 220 V, 5521DNT

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Can this unit have an extra hook up put on for a cavitron?

Answer

Thank you for your inquiry. Procare units are too basic in their capabilities.  ProCare I and ProCare II are primarily designed for dental students to practice with, and for mission trips where minimal dental treatment is better than no treatment at all.  Our more sophisticated, self-contained delivery systems would be able to accommodate an ultrasonic scaler. Please see below for our dental unit with the extra hook up:

ProSeal II, Portable Dental Sealant Unit (220 V)

Portable Dental Restorative Delivery System ProQuest I (220 V)

Portable Dental Delivery System ProQuest II with Fiber Optics (220 V)

If you would like a quote on either of the following units, please respond to this email for further assistance.

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Clavicle Brace with Buckle Closure, X2214180BRCN

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Is this suitable and comfortable to wear during work

Answer

This clavicle brace is developed to have a minimum visible profile and can be worn under work clothing.  Wearing this product may take some time to get used to since it is designed to work against your bodys natural posturing tendencies.  Start out by adjusting the straps to light tension.  Increase tension over time as you become more accustomed to wearing the brace. 

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Flexible Thumb Splint, 851IPUMM

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I have De Quervains syndrome and my current brace has a metal rod that sits right on the tendon area. So, even though it immobilizes my thumb fine, it causes me more pain. Would your Flexible Thumb Splint 851IPUMM work for me How is the thumb immobilized?

Answer

There is no information supporting that the flexible thumb sprint would be sufficient support for your condition, however the Superior Wrist Thumb Spica is specifically noted for treatment of your specific condition.

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Power Neb 2 Portable Piston Powered Nebulizer, 20081DRV

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can this nebulizer work with both batteries and AC power

Answer

This nebulizer is not capable of use with any power source other than AC wall adapter.  Attached below are a few of our nebulizers able to be battery operated and/or used with DC adapters:

http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/product/ppf/id/22905/new_prod_full.asp

http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/product/ppf/id/7769/new_prod_full.asp

http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/product/ppf/id/22908/new_prod_full.asp

http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/product/ppf/id/15869/new_prod_full.asp

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Portable Dental Delivery Unit with S.E.Suction ProCare II 220 V, 5521DNT

Question
I am looking for a portable unit that can support an ultrasonic scaler to take into nursing homes. Do you have any suggestions Thank you so much!

Answer
Our more sophisticated, self-contained delivery systems would be able to accommodate an ultrasonic scaler. Please see below for our dental unit with the extra hook up:

ProSeal II, Portable Dental Sealant Unit (220 V)

Portable Dental Restorative Delivery System ProQuest I (220 V)

Portable Dental Delivery System ProQuest II with Fiber Optics (220 V)

Could I provide you with a quote for one of the above units?

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Exuderm Thin Hydrocolloid Dressing, 0015CSMDM

Question
how long should the dressing be left in place before changing it.

Answer
Thank you for your inquiry.  Hydrocolloid dressings can typically be used for 3-5 days before changing.

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Posey Palm Cone, 8065PSY

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What is the diameter the posey palm cone or the contracture cushion. My moms hands are very closed and I need something to begin opening them again, gradually. Are there any products with gradual diameters

Answer
Unfortunately, we do not carry different sizes of the palm cone.  The contracture cushion is available in small (3in W) and Large (4in W) as well as our palm grips which are available in small (2.5in W) and large (3in W).

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Nellcor Max-Fast Adult Adhesive Disposable Forehead Sensor, TSAFXAMBEM

Question
We use the Max-A with out Sandman Aquisiton equipment for sleep studies. We would like to be able to have a option other than the finger for pulse oximetery. Do you know if your Forehead sensors work with Sandman Elite like your Max - A sensors.

Answer

These units offer the OxiMax technology as the Max-A sensors do so they should be compatible with any machines that Max-A are compatible with.

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Deluxe Static Air Mattress, 000360CSMDM

Question
Could you please advise if this would be ok for my father who lives in a nursing home. has just started to get a pressure sore on this bottom. Does this one have a pump or not. Thank you

Answer

This may reduce the pressure sores your father is getting, however as it is a static (stationary) pad, it may not be as effective as an alternating pressure pad.  This unit does not include a pump.

We would likely recommend that you select something like our Aero-Pulse Alternating Pressure Pump and Pad system.  This item is the same concept, an "air mattress" however, this unit has a pump that continually alternates pressure (or fullness) of air in different cells, thereby reducing pressure on any certain point of the body.