Follow these steps to change a burn dressing: Wash hands Arrange for all supplies required in a hygienic area Remove the old dressing and dispose of it Wash hands again Wash the wound with mild soap and lukewarm water using a clean washcloth. Wash the area...

The world will likely look different as we start to come out of lockdown, but is it a terrible thing that we’re all a little more cautious about contracting germs?

Yes, pantyhoses are washable. It is recommended to hand wash with a mild detergent to extend the wear life of a support pantyhose.

you must Hand wash the shoulder immobilizer using cold water and mild soap and Air dry in shade. Do not brush hard or squeeze. Do not machine wash the brace.

There are a number of activities that one does when in the house. From cooking, cleaning, and washing, to eating, reading, and working, all these activities require a number of tools and gadgets. But many a time, one gadget isn’t enough for a specific activity...

Drain out the urine from the urinary bag Wash hands well with soap and warm water and dry them Take a syringe and push it into the balloon port on the catheter fitting it well into the port in a push-and-twist motion Allow water from the balloon to fill into...

Wash and clean hands The notches inside the open ring as well as the opening in ring with support are flexible points. Hold the device between these points and half fold the pessary. The part curved should face the ceiling. Put a small amount of water soluble...

Keeping your catheter clean will ensure a healthy bladder and a urinary tract free from infections. Be hygienic and always wash your hands with soap and water before and after draining out the urinary bag. Ensure that the valve of the urinary bag does not come...

Clean the urine drainage bag once every 3 days. Wash hands with soap and water Disconnect urine bag from the catheter tubing Attach tubing to a back-up bag or drainage device Drain remaining urine from the disconnected bag Pour some soapy water into the bag...

Surgical Antisepsis require washing hands with Water and antimicrobial soap (e.g., chlorhexidine, iodine and iodophors, chloroxylenol [PCMX], triclosan)

HPFY carries a large collection of washable underpads that protect the mattress from urine. Some of our best washable bed pads for incontinence are listed in this article. Read more to know what these underpads are.

Wash hands Find pessary rim just below the pubic bone in the frontal area of the vagina. Locate opening and hook finger over rim Tilt pessary slightly to about 30 degrees and gently put it out of the vagina. If the pessary can be folded then it can be removed...

Compression therapy requires a number of small items and devices that ease the usage and increase the effectiveness of the major compression products. These include detergents, lotions, pressure pads, etc. They are also known as Compression Accessories.

ABC post mastectomy bras should preferably be hand washed. They can be machine washed but only after being placed in a lingerie bag. It is recommended not to put these bras in a dryer as the heat can damage the elastic or molded bra cups.

Wash your hands If using drainable bag, flush content down the toilet Apply adhesive remover over the top and remove flange from the corners Peel the flange, apply additional remover in case needed Remove excess soiling over stoma and surrounding skin with...

Wash hands with soap and water. Rinse and dry penis. Examine penis to ensure no broken skin. Roll condom on to the penis. Leave about 1 to 2 inches of condom catheter at the end of the penis. Cover sheath holder around the condom at the base of the penis...

You should hand wash the support pads and straps of the ankle supports with water and a mild detergent.

Hand wash with water and mild detergent. Please do not bleach or iron the heel pillows. Vinyl Pillows should be wiped with a wet towel and left to air dry.

Wash and dry your hands prior to application. Using your fingers apply a generous quantity of rash cream covering all the areas of diaper rash. Do not massage or apply pressure over the areas as the the skin is very delicate and fragile.

Ask the patient to lie in a supine position with legs spread and feet together Wash hands and put on sterile gloves Open the assembly of catheter Scrub the labia and urethral meatus with a disinfectant-soaked cotton cloth or wipes. Rinse the area well with...