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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillator) have been hitting headlines recently… saving lives when they are available, and prompting lawsuits when they are not. As one of the leading causes of death in the United States, SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest) claims more than 310,000 lives every year . The tragedy is that most of these deaths are
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.
The unit itself is made of a soft material which still has firmness to it but allows for some flexibility in order to get it into position to apply it. Contained within the material are a series of wooden slats which help to perform the rigidity of the ked board. It consists of a head
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
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
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
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
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,
14-year-old Joshua Miller headed to the bench on the sidelines of the football field after making a play. Seconds later he collapsed. Coaches, medical personnel and parents ran to his side, fearing that he had suffered from dehydration or a concussion. By the time they realized that Joshua was in cardiac arrest, he was dead.
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 well |
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