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Suction Machines and Aspirators

How the DeVilbiss Vacu-Aide Quiet Suction Unit Benefits You?

Many people may require additional medical support at home after dealing with a medical condition either in the hospital or in a clinical setting.Instead of traveling to the doctor’s office or local hospital, patients can now use the DeVilbiss Vacu-AideQuiet Suction Unit in the comfort and privacy of their own home.

Suction Therapy

Uses and Operation of Homecare Medical Suction Units

Health Products for You offers a wide range of medical suction units for use in the home in order to make suction therapy more convenient and easy.

Suction Catheters

Suction Catheter Uses In The Management Of Respiratory Disorders

Suction catheters are hollow catheter tubes used to extract mucus and saliva from the upper airway of the body. It collects the debris inside a collection canister.

Tracheal Care Accessories

Speaking Through

A speaking valve is a one way valve that fits over the tracheostomy tube. The valve only allows air to be breathed in via the tracheostomy. When one exhales, the valve closes and air is pushed up via the larynx (the voice box) to exit via the nose and mouth. This facilitates improvements in voice, cough, smell and taste, and secretion management.

Tracheal Care Accessories

Cleaning the Tracheostomy Tube

As you know that the tube has two major parts the outer cannula and the inner cannula. The outer cannula is fixed and cannot be removed but the inner cannula can be removed for cleaning purposes. The tracheostomy inner cannula tube should be cleaned two to three times per day or more as needed.

Tracheostomy

Clean it up!! Tracheostomy Maintenance

Proper cleaning and maintenance of your tracheostomy is must as it will extend the life and save money in the long run. By properly maintaining the different parts of a tracheostomy system, not only you can extend its longevity, but it also allows your equipment to function properly.

Tracheostomy

Pediatric Tracheostomy: Caring for Little Ones

The news that your child needs a tracheostomy can be troubling to say the least. We never want to see our children in pain or suffering. So if you’re a little bit disconcerted, we’re parents and that’s normal.

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Patient Safety

7 Products for Fall Prevention in Hospitals

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Diabetes Management Pregnancy Care

10 Tips For Gestational Diabetes Self Care

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Back Pain

5 Best TENS Unit for Back Pain

Back pain can be especially debilitating and prevents you from going about your daily routine. When over-the-counter and prescription medication isn't enough, a great way to get some relief is with a TENS machine. READ MORE.

Humidifier

10 Health Benefits of a Humidifier

Using a humidifier has many health benefits. What is a humidifier good for? What does a humidifier do for you? We can give you the information you need. READ MORE

Anal Fissures

Anal Fissure Treatment at Home - 5 Things That Can Help!

Surgery is often thought of as the only option, but there are actually several ways to treat this condition at home. If you are interested in exploring those options, here are five effective options for anal fissure treatment at home that you can consider. READ MORE.

Mattress Accessories

7 Best Mattress Pads

A good-quality mattress pad is a thin layer of fabric that is placed on the mattress under a fitted sheet. Find 7 best mattress pads at HPFY. READ MORE.

Wound Management

5 Tips on How to Get Rid of Boils

That red bump on your face? It might not be regular run-of-the-mill acne or a pimple. This article will help you understand what a boil is and how to get rid of boils. READ MORE.

Ostomy Guide

Stoma Caps: Your Guide to Protect an Ostomy

People living with an ostomy can choose from various sizes. Would a stoma cap be right for me? When are they appropriate? Fortunately, we have the information you need. READ MORE

Stretching And Flexibility

Blood Flow Restriction Training: What You Need to Know

Blood flow restriction training or occlusion training has been around for a while but is increasing in popularity. What is it? Should I try it? Here’s what you need to know. READ MORE

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