Dec 14
OneTouch® UltraMini™ Blood Glucose Meter
The first glucose testing in laboratories was a procedure known as the folin wu test. This test was cumbersome for even the confines of a testing laboratory. It involved boiling in a special tube with chemicals in it, setting up standards and graphs so that the results could be calculated, and producing a protein free filtrate to be tested. This type of testing improved quickly over the years. This type of testing is recorded in scientific papers back as far as 1955.
Diabetes today is of epidemic proportion. Methods to monitor glucose, which is very important to patients management of this disease, have become more accurate and very specific to the glucose molecule of interest. Continue reading »
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Dec 10
High Performance Lightweight Wheelchair
Wheelchair selection can be simple, yet should be precise. One’s lifestyle and incapacity will dictate the correct wheelchair configuration. With the correct selection, the patient will be able to remain mobile and active. Wheelchairs are made of many different materials. Some wheelchairs are made to fold into small spaces, like the trunk of a car. A type of wheelchair that is smaller and lighter is known as a transport chair. Continue reading »
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Oct 30
3M™ Tegasorb™ Hydrocolloid Thin Dressing
What are Hydrocolloid Dressings?
Hydrocolloid Dressing (hy-droh-kol-oid) are typically made of an absorbent layer of gel that is incorporated on a semi-permeable film or foam that promotes the rehydration and debridement of wounds.
How are Hydrocolloid Dressings Used?
Hydrocolloid dressings are among the most widely used in wound care treatment and are considered a modern dressing, however often these products are not widely understood. Our goal in this article is to help foster an understanding of their composition and application in the treatment of specific types of wound care. Continue reading »
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Oct 23
Lice Prevention - Children's Hair Care Products
Zippity Doo’s Shampoo for Children is designed to help repel lice and other insects from the hair. This natural lice prevention shampoo contains Vitamin D, Carrot Seed Oil, Alpha Hydroxy, Rosemary, Cinnamon, Tea Tree, Anise & Lavender created to promote healthy hair & scalp while repelling lice & other insects. The shampoo has pure Rosemary oil infused, not extracts, which has been shown to repel lice and other insects from hair.
The shampoo should only be considered the first line of defense against head lice. For maximum protection against lice infestation combine with Zippity Doo’s Leave-In Conditioning/Detangler Spray and Hair Gel. Continue reading »
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Oct 23
Diagnosis of a head lice infestation is best made looking for a live nymph or adult louse on the scalp or hair of a person suspected of the infestation. Because nymphs and adult lice are very small, move quickly, and avoid light, they can be difficult to find. A magnifying
Head Lice Diagnosis (CDC photo)
lens and a fine-toothed comb may be helpful to find live lice. If you are not able to find crawling lice, finding nits firmly attached within a 1/4 inch of base of the hair shafts strongly suggests, but does not confirm, that a person is infested and should be treated. Nits that are attached more than 1/4 inch from the base of the hair shaft are almost always dead or have already hatched. Nits are often confused with other things found in the hair such as dandruff, hair spray droplets, and dirt particles. Continue reading »
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Oct 23
Head lice are found primarily in children of every socioeconomic class. Adults are not immune to catching head lice; although it is not that common in adults. Head lice are very contagious and early detection of infestation and diligent and appropriate treatment should eradicate the infestation of head lice in a relatively short period of time.
Adult Head Lice (CDC Photo)
The CDC (Center for Disease Control) reports that 6 – 12 million people in the U.S. are infected with lice each year. Children in the age group of 3 – 10 years of age that are in preschool, elementary school and day-care centers are the most likely to contract head lice. Girls are more commonly infected than boys, however hair length or personal hygiene are not predictive indicators.
Head lice, also know as (Pediculus humanus capitis) number in the millions of cases worldwide each year. Sometimes lice can cause more significant illnesses such as typhus, relapsing fever and trench fever, however more frequently lice are an itchy and embarrassing condition. It should be noted that “body lice (Pediculus humanus corposis)” and “head lice” are two (2) different organisms. Each of these species are parasitic in nature. There is a third type of lice known as “crabs” Continue reading »
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Oct 19
Invacare Silver Alginate Dressing
Absorptive Dressings in wound care have become commonplace. In some medical Practices, they are used almost exclusively in the treatment of wounds. Absorptive dressings are evident in the clinical pathways of many wound care centers. The description of absorptive dressings is easy to understand, they absorb moisture rather then have a pre-moistened state during use. They are great for wounds with large amount of exudate because they can absorb over 20 times their weight. Continue reading »
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Oct 19
3M™ Tegaderm™ Hydrocolloid Thin Dressing
Chronic wounds are a frequently found problem in elderly and diabetic patients. This is usually due to poor circulation. A second reason is the bedridden patient gets pressure sores that don’t heal. Additionally, chronic wounds can also be due to a pathological invasion, most commonly bacterial or fungal.
The characteristics of chronic wounds include the loss of skin and usually, underlying tissue. These wounds do not heal by traditional methods and usually need the intervention of skilled medical professionals.
Pressure wounds carry their own name. They are usually known as decubiti. Decubiti are caused by a bone pressing on the skin, where the body is in contact with bedding, mattress, or seat.
The process of curing decubiti is usually Continue reading »
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