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A balloon catheter is a piece of medical equipment that is used to help enlarge some type of small, narrow opening in the human body while inserting a catheter. The device has a soft balloon at the end of the catheter. The catheter is inserted into the body deflated and flat. Once the catheter has been positioned properly, the balloon at the tip is inflated and then the procedure that needs to be performed in this area of the body can be completed. This type of procedure or equipment is sometimes known as an angioplasty.

The balloon catheter was first invented in 1963 by a man named Thomas Fogarty. When Fogarty invented this type of catheter, it helped to revolutionize how certain types of surgical procedures were performed. One of the most popular types of balloon catheters is the Foley catheter. This type of catheter has a rubber tube that is inserted through the urethra of the individual until it reaches the bladder. When the tube gets into the bladder, the nurse or physician will use water or air to inflate the balloon at the end of the tube. This balloon serves to help keep the tube in place and prevents it from coming out. (more…)

If you have diabetes, you know you’ll need diabetes meters, but which ones are best for you? How do you find them?

While years ago, you were limited to what you could find in your local drugstore or pharmacy, these days, you can buy just about anything that you want without leaving the comfort or privacy of your own home. (more…)

A blood glucose meter is a device that is used by medical professionals and by individuals diagnosed with diabetes to read the level of glucose in the bloodstream. This type of device has become a popular tool as well as a life-saving one for individuals who are diabetic. One of the reasons this tool has become so popular is because it is incredibly simple to use.

One of these devices usually comes in a kit that includes a device that looks similar to a writing pen. The pen is fitted with a lancet, which is then used to prick the finger of the diabetic patient in order to draw a small blood sample. After using the lancet to draw blood, the drop is placed on a test strip and the strip is inserted into the device. The device will provide a reading for you in a matter of seconds. Due to its affordability and ease of use, this device has become commonplace in the homes of diabetics and has provided them with the ability to more effectively manage their diabetes. (more…)

Millions of Americans rely on absorbent undergarments to protect against incontinence. Depends brand adult diapers have been helping people with incontinence for nearly three decades. Over the years, the materials and design of the undergarments have made them increasingly absorbent, allowing for more discreet wear under everyday clothing.

If you are in need of adult absorbent underwear, it is important to choose the appropriate products so that you will have reliable protection. The type of protection that you’ll need will depend on the level of incontinency that you experience. For mild loss of bladder control, you may be able to get away with only wearing Depends liners. Liners are available in different absorbencies and can be easily used with your regular underwear. Many people use liners daily just in case leaks occur. (more…)

Medical supplies can be enormously expensive. Unfortunately, they’re not the types of purchases that can be described as optional, so you’ll have to make certain that you find a good supplier that can offer you them at reasonable prices. Medical supplies for certain conditions tend to be much more expensive than others. For example, getting a box of lancets so you can check your blood sugar is a much less expensive proposition than picking up the glucose meter you’ll need to go with it.

Insurance

In some cases, your insurance may pay for some of your medical supplies. If it does, this can take a lot of pressure off of you. There are plenty of people out there, however, who don’t have the luxury of medical insurance and who have to rely on their own ability to pay out of their pocket. If this is the case with you, it’s vital that you make certain that you find a supplier that offers you good deals on medical supplies. (more…)

There is a surge of interest in spas and salons with everyone from men and women of all ages and backgrounds now availing themselves of the different services provided in such locations. There are also some top trends in these different treatments. For example, in the world of pedicures, both men and women are enjoying the benefits that these provide. The one thing that interrupts the development of clientele in such a practice, however, is the lack of

professional spa supplies.

What does that mean? Well, when business fails to use professional spa supplies for most of their offerings, it is going to be relatively obvious to a public that is becoming very well acquainted with the “possibilities”. For example, if a man has diabetes and he regularly heads to a spa for nail care and a pedicure, he will notice immediately if he is not receiving treatment that includes professional spa supplies. (more…)

Dehydration of the skin is one of the most common ailments that estheticians face. Dehydration can be caused by many elements including the weather, what a person eats and drinks and the products that a person puts on their skin. If you are an esthetician, you need the right esthetician supplies to combat dry, dull, flaky skin and bring out the beauty in your patients.

One common cause of skin dehydration is consumption of caffeine, according to the blog written by Virtual Esthetician. In the blog, the esthetician explains that while caffeine can have beneficial effects when applied to the outside of the skin, when it is consumed excessively, it can lead to severely dehydrated skin that looks older and more wrinkled. When skin does not have the proper amount of hydration, it will lose that healthy glow and will look dull and lifeless. As an esthetician, it is always wise to advise your patients to cut down on the caffeine that they consume. They should especially avoid caffeinated drinks like coffee and soda, because they are higher in caffeine than foods like chocolate. Regular and diet sodas are also bad for the skin because of the high amounts of sugars or artificial sweeteners. When you are treating patients that are suffering from prematurely aged skin due to dryness, always find out if they are consuming these types of drinks and recommend that they stay away for the health of their skin. (more…)

You shouldn’t be limited to the physical therapy supplies at your local medical supply store, but many practices make the mistake of getting all of their supplies from the store in town.  The next mistake you could make is ordering everything from one catalog.  When you do this, you miss out on many of the best brands and manufacturers for the simplicity of ordering everything in one place.  It’s true that ordering from the catalogs means you can have everything delivered, but there are better ways to achieve this, too.

Take a moment consider ordering your physical therapy supplies online.  Many people shy away from this avenue for a few reasons, but there is no reason to doubt the safety of ordering online, and you never need to question the quality of the rehabilitation products you order.  There are ways that some companies could take advantage of you, but if you learn how to determine which companies are reputable, you’ll never have any reason to wonder.  (more…)

The right physical therapy equipment for your practice is a very important decision. With many different manufacturers in several different price ranges, you may feel a bit overwhelmed when it comes time to make a choice.  There are a few things you shouldn’t do, or you may end up paying way too much money for equipment that you don’t really like.  First of all, you should use your local supplier for last minute purchases, but don’t count on them to supply everything in your practice.  This is because you’ll pay more than retail price for the products you really need.  After all, the retailer must pay for the staff salaries and storefront space, while still making a profit.  That means you’ll end up paying whatever prices they mark on the rehabilitation products, especially if you don’t realize there are better options out there for you.

If you do decide to order from the Internet, you should never hand over your financial information before you fully investigate the company selling the physical therapy equipment.  It’s a sad fact, but there are companies out there that are only in business long enough to take advantage of as many customers as possible. These companies will take your money and run.  Fortunately, this type of thing isn’t as common as you might think, and as long as you take the time to do adequate research, there is no reason you should fear being taken advantage of.  (more…)

Running a successful chiropractic business includes so many things. You have a great deal of responsibilities and you have so much to take care of on a daily basis. It can be frustrating and stressful. One of the biggest decisions that you will make will involve shopping for and buying the right chiropractic equipment. How do you know what to buy? How do you know where you should buy? How do you know how much money to spend? These are all very good questions. Here are the steps that you need to take in order to make the right decisions.

Start by deciding a budget for chiropractic equipment. This can be one of your biggest expenses, and your first reaction may be to cut the budget. However, you definitely do not want to choose subpar supplies just to try to save money. This could be dangerous for the patient. Instead, you need to determine a realistic amount to spend on supplies. You do not have to go overboard with spending, but you do need to be realistic for the good of your company and for your patients. (more…)