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Subject
Elderly Female Complete Nursing Skill Manikin, 12044WA3BS

Question
Are we able to insert suprapubic catheters with this manikin

Answer

This manikin only allows for ostomy (ileostomy and colostomy) care and does not feature a supra-pubic catheterization capability.

Our Unisex Manikin with Ostomy does feature both the standard ostomy care as well as a supra-pubic stoma for management and draining care.

Subject
Haloscale Standard Mechanical Respirometers, 092-00ACA

Question
How much flow can trigger the haloscale thanks~

Answer
This item starts volume registration at no more than 2.5LMP.

Subject
Inner-Spring Mattress - Firm with Foam Toppers, EF1-7363

Question
what is the weight capacity

Answer
The weight capacity of this mattress is 250lbs.

Subject
Skin Marker With Ruler, 10MSJNYDMD

Question
How are theses packaged And can they come in individual sleeves

Answer
The marker and ruler are sterile and packaged together in a sealed pouch.

Subject
800cc Suction Canister Float Lid with Tubing, A00644DNYDMD

Question
I am looking for a canister that is no larger than 3.999 in diameter and no taller than 7.3 high.Do you have anything that fits within these dimensions

Answer
We have an 850cc canister that without lid is 6in H and the diameter at top is 5in and bottom is 3.25in.  The lid dimensions are 5in wide and at highest port 3in high.

Subject
Premium Roll-In-Cot Stretcher, 930TPPSC

Question
Is this suitable for decon situations

Answer

Thank you for your inquiry.  It is not recommended that this cot be used for a decon situation.

Equipment for decon is specialized.  Patients or those to be decontaminated are usually brought to an area where portable facilities are set up.  If on a cot, they are transferred to a spineboard and put on a roller system so they can be “decon’d”.  Ambulatory patients or victims usually pass through special deluge showers. 

The bottom line, cots are not normally used for this.  While our cots are made with aluminum, vinyl, etc., there could be damage to the nuts/bolts and possibly the bearings in the wheels, so we advise against use for decontamination purposes.

Subject
Microwavable Moist Heat Cervical Pack, KN-385IMDMM

Question
How long does it take to heat How long will it stay heated? Is a cover available? Is there tie or velcro closure? Is it compartmentalized to prevent beads from transferring side to side? How much does it weigh? What is the one-side heating about?

Answer

Heating time is 1 minute 30 seconds initially, if it is not warm enough, it may be heated in addittional 30 second increments.

The unit may stay heated approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Covers are available for purchase.

The closure is a tie closure located approximately 1-2 inches from each end.

The unit is compartmentalized so that beads will not move anywhere but within their compartment.

The unit weight is approximately 3 pounds.

The one-sided heating is that the material only allows moist heat to radiate from the side of the wrap.

Subject
Medical Overbed Table, 0043HSM

Question
How much weight can this table supportIs this a strong, secure, well built table for every day use?Is the base made of a strong metal?How do you adjust it for it to go up and down?Thanks,

Answer
This item may be able to support up to 50lbs evenly distributed on the table.  The base is made of steel.  The table raises and lowers with a simple pneumatic adjustment.

Subject
Newborn bassinets

Question
Hello, I am a postpartum nurse who works in a large hospital. Just wondering if your company has stance on putting two babies twins in one bassinet after delivery? Not a crib per se, which is much larger, but just the in-hospital bassinet, is what I am wondering about. Some nurses say that that is how it has been done forever and is fine and some say it can cause SIDS, having another baby face to face, rebreathing each other's air? I have tried researching online but have found very little if anything written about it-- articles just address twins sharing a crib at home. Any input would be appreciated

Answer

We only carry one bassinet which is suitable to accommodate twins (http://www.medical-supplies-equipment-company.com/product/ppf/id/22994/new_prod_full.asp).

The manufacturer recommends when having newborn twins in the same bassinet (with at minimum same sleeping surface size as the unit mentioned above), to have them placed side by side but with baby a's head placed at one end and baby b's head placed at the opposite end to avoid any issues with re-breathing air.

Subject
Small Ultrasonic Nebulizer, 000-073-04BMDIS

Question
Is there a manual available that I may review the instructions on how to load the medication and usage prior to purchaseThank you,nancy

Answer

You may view an instructional video at the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k6ANkLkKOU&feature=player_embedded

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