Durable medical equipment - products.Aurora Industries Aurora Industries: Aurora, NE Contact: Gary Albers Ph. 402-694-5275 Fax 402-694-5269 Email: eagle@mail.hamilton.net Aurora Industries, Inc.'s bathing equipment is designed with more than 30 years' experience in healthcare, starting with the industry's first Sit-bath produced in Aurora, Nebraska, by the founder of Aurora Industries, Inc. The original Sit-bath, like Aurora's other products, is produced with the highest-quality materials and backed with third-party testing, such as UL and CSA (1) (Canadian Standards Association, Toronto, Ontario, www.csa.ca) A standards-defining organization founded in 1919. It is involved in many industries, including electronics, communications and information technology. . All bathing products are available with an integrated patient handling system designed for minimal lift height, accomplished with a patented side-entry door. These systems can be ordered with electronic or manual controls for scales, disinfecting, temperature monitoring and solution dispensing. Lowest maintenance costs and simplest operation have been achieved with Aurora's new A-1000 BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. system, available at extremely competitive pricing and with unmatched warranty coverage. Clarion Bathware: Shippenville, PA Ferno: Wilmington, OH Contact: Gordon Shields Ph. 800-733-3766 Fax 937-383-1157 Flaghouse, Inc. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Contact: John Ruggiero Ph. 800-793-7900 Fax 800-793-7922 Email: info@flaghouse.com Web: www.flaghouse.com Graham-Field, Inc.: Bay Shore, NY Invacare Continuing Care continuing care a professional convention that a veterinarian who is treating an animal is obliged to continue treating that case unless an arrangement is made with its custodian to transfer the care to another practitioner or to a specialist. Group Chesterfield, MO Contact: Customer Service Ph. 800-347-5440 Fax 314-519-0044 Email: cwallace@invacare.com Web: www.invacare-ccg.com Mastercare Patient Equipment, Inc. Columbus, NE Contact: Jim Novotne Ph. 402-564-5867 Fax 402-563-9102 Medi-Man Rehabilitation Products, Inc. Mississauga, ON Contact: Rob De Mello Ph. 800-633-9626 Fax 905-565-1487 Email: info@medi-man.com Web: www.medi-man.com Medi-Man Rehabilitation Products Inc. has been a manufacturer/distributor of medical capital equipment for North America for more than 25 years. With regional representation across the U.S., Medi-Man is pleased to offer a full line of patient handling equipment, advanced bathing systems, decubitus decubitus /de·cu·bi·tus/ (de-ku´bi-tus) pl. decu´bitus [L.] 1. an act of lying down; the position assumed in lying down. 2. decubitus ulcer. prevention and treatment devices, as well as a full line of bed pan/urinal disinfectant washers. Ask us about trade-in rebates, as well as our comprehensive, cost-justified Zero-Lift Programs. Our more comprehensive programs come with a full financial effectiveness guarantee. For a no-obligation demonstration and/or to obtain additional information, please call the number above. Southern Medical Supply: Jonesboro, GA UNDERWATER TREADMILL Ferno Ille introduces the AquaGaiter[TM] underwater treadmill system that converts swimming pools into aquatic and therapeutic exercise pools, offering low-impact aerobic exercise aerobic exercise, n sustained repetitive physical activity, such as walking, dancing, cycling, and swimming, that elevates the heart rate and increases oxygen consumption resulting in improved functioning of cardio-vascular and respiratory systems. for muscle development during rehabilitation. In addition, the AquaGaiter's therapeutic exercise is beneficial for those with arthritis. The natural buoyancy of the water provides concentrated resistance against the body's movements and also reduces joint impact. The system features a simple, chemical-resistive construction using a hydraulic, direct-drive operating system. The power source is a hydraulic pumping unit equipped with a variable speed motor, hydraulic pump, motor controller and a speed control device. Circle 176 on Reader Service Card VERTICAL LIFT The TotaLift-MPL is Wy'East Medical's vertical patient transfer system. The TotaLift-MPL offers a 330-lb. weight capacity, three sling sizes and a built-in overload system that prevents injury to the patient and damage to the lift. The base width adjusts to toilets, tubs and chairs, and the balanced center of gravity disperses weight equally for ease of mobility. ELEVATED WHEELCHAIR TRANSFER SEAT The Ableware[R] Elevated Wheelchair Transfer Seat from Maddak, Inc., bolts onto most standard toilets and uses a standard toilet seat to maintain the decor of the bathroom. This transfer seat raises the toilet height by 3". The extra-wide design accommodates the overweight resident. Lateral gripping slots provide a secure, convenient place to grab the seat during transfer. This seat can be used alone or with other transfer devices. A nonelevated model that adds only 1-1/8[inches] to the toilet seat height is also available Circle 178 on Reader Service Card ADVANCED LIFT SYSTEM Liko, Inc., has introduced an advanced lift system for ambulatory physical therapy applications. It is a multipurpose healthcare lift that is often used with a sling to support transfers from bed, wheelchair, toilet or treatment locations. When its folding armrests are extended and the Liko MasterVest replaces the sling, the Golvo becomes a gait training system. A patient wearing the vest can be suspended from the Golvo support arm, while sensitive springs provide the right amount of bounce to remove the fear of falling Fear Of Falling is the Season 2 final episode of the Nickelodeon show All Grown Up. Episode Notes
XXS Extra Extra Strong to XXL XXL Extra Extra Large XXL Extra Extra Long and can be used with other Liko lift systems. HEAVY-DUTY WHEELCHAIR Medline Industries, Inc., has developed the new Excel 2000 wheelchair that is built to fit the changing budgets of the healthcare customer without sacrificing quality. The Excel 2000 has a 250-lb. weight capacity and a carbon steel, chrome-plated frame with powder-coated crossbars, clothing guard and a heavy-duty fork assembly to minimize wobbling wobbling Vox populi Ataxia, see there . It has tough, embossed em·boss tr.v. em·bossed, em·boss·ing, em·boss·es 1. To mold or carve in relief: emboss a design on a coin. 2. upholstery, an oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. chart pocket and threaded seat screw inserts to resist stripping from upholstery changes. Maintenance-free, sealed bearings in the fork housing, rear and front wheels keep dirt out, adding durability. SINGLE-LEVER FAUCET HANDLE Symmons Industries, Inc., announces availability of an ADA-compliant handle for its Symmetrix[R] line of precision, single-lever faucets for kitchen or bath. The handle is completely rounded and smooth, extending 5[inches] from the center set screw. The underside features a raised dimple at the end of the handle to provide nonslip non·slip adj. Designed to prevent or inhibit slipping: a bathtub with a nonslip surface. nonslip Adjective designed to prevent slipping: gripping. With safety in mind, every Symmetrix faucet features a handle-limit stop to ensure setting a safe, maximum water temperature. Cartridges feature 100% corrosion-resistant, all-ceramic components. OFFLOAD WEIGHING SYSTEM Biodex Medical Systems introduces the Unweighing System to offload patient weight and reduce stress on weight-bearing joints. This system is completely portable and requires no electrical connection. Partial weight-bearing training is an effective means of rehabilitation. Biodex's integral lift mechanism allows patients to be lifted directly from a seated position. The harness uses a suspension system to remove a predetermined pre·de·ter·mine v. pre·de·ter·mined, pre·de·ter·min·ing, pre·de·ter·mines v.tr. 1. To determine, decide, or establish in advance: portion of weight load from the patient's legs, allowing an upright posture. A digital readout (1) A small display device that typically shows only a few digits or a couple of lines of data. (2) Any display screen or panel. lets the therapist quantify a patient's unloaded weight. With a treadmill set at low speed, the Unweighing System design allows the therapist to assist by positioning the patient's feet and controlling the weight shift. When success on the treadmill is achieved, the patient can, with the aid of the harness, ambulate am·bu·late intr.v. am·bu·lat·ed, am·bu·lat·ing, am·bu·lates To walk from place to place; move about. [Latin ambul over ground. DVT See deep vein thrombosis. SCREENING TOOL The AMT See vPro. Venometer from Advanced Medical Technology is a noninvasive screening tool for deep vein thrombosis A blood clot (thrombos) in a vein deep within the muscle, typically in the thigh or calf. It is caused by disease or the lack of activity such as sitting for hours at a computer screen. (DVT). It objectively measures the rate at which the blood drains under gravity from a patient's calf. The test takes no more than 15 minutes at the patient's bedside. Results are printed on a computer screen and automatically archived for retrieval and cataloging. The operator, guided by user-friendly software, requires no special qualifications. Thorough on-site training is provided, along with a comprehensive service and maintenance program. HANDHELD DOPPLERS Nicolet Vascular, Inc., announces its new Elite[TM] line of hand-held Dopplers. The Elite offers easy-to-use probes and flexible options, including interchangeable waterproof, vascular and obstetrical obstetrical, obstetric pertaining to or emanating from obstetrics. obstetrical anesthesia an anesthetic procedure designed especially for patients undergoing cesarean operation or intrauterine manipulation of the fetus. probes, digital or nondigital models and alkaline or rechargeable batteries. The user can mix and match options to create the Doppler desired. The large probe face and advanced probe design, featuring SSD See solid state disk. (Static Suppression Doppler) technology, provide static-free, crystal-clear sound for the best available diagnostic information. |
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