Understanding Healthcare

You’re on the market for a new stethoscope, or perhaps, your first. You made an easy decision to go with the industry leader in quality and acoustics – you’re going for a Littmann. Now the only question is which one? With over a dozen acoustic stethoscopes to choose from, the selection can be overwhelming. We’ll
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Littmann Stethoscope Buyer’s Guide: Part 2
Let’s say you need a stethoscope but you aren’t interested in a cardiology-grade scope. That doesn’t mean you have to settle for inferior quality or acoustics! 3M Littmann offers several models of Classic II and Select stethoscopes sure to meet your needs. Each stethoscope exemplifies the hallmark Littmann quality
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Electronic Stethoscopes
Like sundials and typewriters, the acoustic stethoscope has finally met its electronic match. While some gadget lovers have embraced the new electronic models, more “old school” types have shunned the electronic scopes and clung more tightly to their well-worn acoustic ones.
Is change always good? Who really needs an electronic stethoscope?
If all you need is
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As you know, health care is one of the hottest subjects in our nation right now. This chart shows that the number of searches people have done on Google relating to health care has risen sharply since July.
A recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau projected that the number of people without health coverage in
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Salt Lake City Utah is facing a difficult decision after their ambulance service contractor Southwest Ambulance said they are losing money. They plan to renegotiate before renewing the contract that expires in December.
So Salt Lake is proposing that the Fire Department provide 911 service. Right now the city cannot afford the services. It could be
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CaviWipes are powerful non abrasive disinfectant wipes (towelletes) that clean and disinfect. They can be used as a quick, easy and time-saving way to clean and disinfect surfaces, and prevent the spread of disease. And with the swine flu outbreaks and deaths this is on everyone’s mind.
CaviWipes are ideal for, childcare centers (for surfaces,
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CPR procedures require a great deal of physical work during a stressful situation, which can compromise the effectiveness of the rescue.

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Being an EMT is a tough job, and it doesn’t take long to figure out that the equipment you’re using can make everything go more smoothly… or drive you totally crazy. One of the most essential pieces of gear is your EMS bag. You take the bag with you on every call, and you depend
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A CPR mask is not for the patient. It doesn’t make CPR more or less effective than straight mouth-to-mouth.It’s for you, the rescuer, to protect yourself.
The Ambu Res-Cue Mask comes with an optional hard case to keep the CPR mask clean and protected so it’s ready to use. The case is red so it
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CPR keychains put CPR masks and equipment where you need them in a hurry. It’s important to save people, it’s also important to protect yourself while doing it.
The CPR Key Chain allows the rescuer to provide rescue breathing by placing the flexible rescue mask over the mouth and nose of a person while preventing the
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Cryosurgery
Skin lesions like warts can be unattractive, uncomfortable, and sometimes even painful. Cryosurgery is an effective treatment method that uses extremely cold temperatures to destroy the tissue. Specifically, when the temperature drops low enough, ice crystals actually form inside the skin cells and cause necrosis, or cell death.
Cryosurgery, which is also referred to as cryotherapy,
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Our company slogan is “Understanding Healthcare” – we understand the importance of medical care and medical supplies, and we also understand the suffering of hundreds of thousands of Haitians who have no way to get the food, water, and medical attention they desperately need. We couldn’t sit by and just read about the disaster, we had to find a way to help

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Tough economic times. Diminishing reimbursements. Less patient volume. These are challenges most healthcare professionals face today.
Surprisingly, most healthcare professionals are devoting little or no time to these tough challenges. This is mainly because most healthcare professionals believe they can ride through the recession and are simply hoping for the best.
Unfortunately, hope hasn’t yet made any
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Electrosurgical devices are often used by surgeons to help stem blood loss during an operation or in outpatient procedures. They’re most often used for dermatological, gynecological, cardiac, plastic, ocular, spine, ENT, orthopedic, urological, neurosurgical and general surgical procedures. They’re also used by dentists and vets.
Some doctors call them “Bovies,” after Aaron Bovie, the inventor. Even
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You may have never heard of Charles Chamberland, but chances are you’ve benefitted from the invention credited to this seventeenth century French microbiologist. The autoclave is essentially a specialized steam cooker used to sterilize equipment. Surprisingly, the autoclave shows up in more places than you’d think, and is essential for ensuring patient safety in many
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Everyone’s looking for ways to cut costs these days, but the FDNY has taken it a bit too far. According to the NY Daily News, Assistant Chief of EMS John McFarland recently cancelled all tune-ups on the department’s LifePak 12 defibrillators and cardiac monitors and ordered that all expired units are to be kept in
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Summer is the season when there are more injuries. Be prepared with a large First Aid Kit. Large First Aid Kits such as the 50 Person First Aid Kit from DealMed.com is a “must have” for any situation or place where first aid might be needed. They are ideal to have at swimming pools, zoos,
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Now that summer is approaching (finally) it’s time to think about water safety. At DEALMED we just added a new lifeguard rescue can. As people hit the ocean for fun, there are also hazards. Quality is very important as these are the first line of defense for many lifeguards. Most never leave their posts without
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Spineboards (a.k.a. backboards) are essential in rescues where a victims spine could be injured. Rescuers use a spineboard to keep the victims spine motionless so they can transport a person safely and avoid further injury, including paralyzation.
This particular spineboard/backboard is the most popular board we sell. It is economical, strong and includes popular features.
The
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The Statpacks Elevate is a mid-sized waistpack (medical fanny pack) designed to carry medical gear comfortably and efficiently. Great for Sports Trainers, Ski Patrol, or First Responders who need to carry just enough equipment for fast patient stabilization. It’s also handy as a personal pack.
Features and Specs of the
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The Midmark 640 Pediatric Examination Table offers all the features and benefits you need to give your patients the best, most tender care possible.
Bending to examine 25-30 children every day can put strain and stress on your back. This infant exam table eliminates that strain because it’s high enough that you don’t have to bend
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The Ritter 204 Manual Exam Table features the latest in design, comfort and functionality in a manual exam table to promote efficient patient
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The fully featured Midmark 604 Exam Table was designed for the physician, staff and patient. The pelvic tilt feature makes it easier to perform pelvic exams. It has a fold-down front that can turn into a work shelf for examination assistants. Lastly, the chair allows patients to be more relaxed during an exam.
The chair is
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The Midmark 623 High-Low Examination Table delivers the highest quality care to your patients, staff and you.
Many different types of patients can face a frustrating dilemma in
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Many people wonder what rescue tubes are and why they are so highly recommended by Guard training agencies and the American Red Cross.
Rescue tubes are floating tubes designed to help rescuers rescue victims from the water, which can be used in many ways.
It can be handed or tossed to a struggling conscious victim within a
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The Ritter 95 Exam Table is ideal for new medical practices, industrial first aid areas, school nurses’ stations or as an additional table for any practice.
Its hardwood construction and H-Brace frame give it strength and
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Dangerous heart defects are usually about the last thing on a new parent’s mind when they are bringing their newborn home from the hospital. As long as the baby looks healthy, they are only too happy to check out of the hospital and bring their new bundle of joy home. However, critical congenital heart defects
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VS.

Midmark Ritter 204

Brewer Basic

Many healthcare professionals have asked us this question. The truth is, there is no simple answer. Midmark and Brewer both make excellent exam tables, yet some key factors do differentiate both companies. It all boils down to your needs and preferences.

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Worried parents heard all the hype about the H1N1 Swine flu. They waited in line with their kids for hours to get one of the precious vaccine doses. They thought they could finally relax. Now there’s a recall.
The good news is that the vaccine recall is not a safety issue. 800,000 pediatric vaccine doses are
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As new reports of Swine Flu continue to appear all across the country, the CDC is desperately trying to stop the spread of Swine Flu from becoming an international epidemic. It is necessary for every healthcare provider to familiarize themselves with the symptoms and take proper precaution.
Symptoms include traditional Influenza symptoms such as cough, sore
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   As new reports of Swine Flu continue to appear all across the country, the CDC is desperately trying to stop the spread of Swine Flu from becoming an international epidemic. It is necessary for every healthcare provider to familiarize themselves with the symptoms and take proper precaution.
   We at Dealmed have in stock equipment required by
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The Tuttnauer EZ10 Autoclave sterilizer is an electronic sterilizer for medical professionals such as oral surgeons, podiatrists, plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and labs. The fully automatic autoclave will fill, sterilize, exhaust and dry your medical and dental instruments with its simple one touch design.
The Tuttnauer EZ 10 Autoclave has many safety features. For one, the lock
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Attempting to do CPR on soft surfaces such as sand or a mattress, can be very challenging. The soft surface beneath the patient often absorbs the compressions instead of the patient. This is why a CPR board (a.k.a. cardiac board) is necessary.
CPR boards can be used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to provide a flat and
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The first priority of every first responder is airway, breathing, and circulation. Stethoscopes are the keys needed when determining lifesaving assessments

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Protecting yourself from the flu hasn’t been easier. Firstly, as a medical professional you should get a flu shot. Although, there is a current back order on flu vaccine, we expect availability within a month. You can always check the status of flu vaccines at www.dealmed.com flu vaccine page.
Secondly, make sure you are
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