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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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Enteral Feeding Tubes

A Guide to Bolus Feeding

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Chronic Illness GERD

Identifying 7 Early Signs of Gastrointestinal Disease

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Finger Braces and Splints

7 Best Trigger Finger Splints That Work

One of the safest ways to treat this condition is to use a trigger finger splint. These splints are specifically beneficial for people who are not candidates for surgery or are awaiting one and can be worn during daily activities or following surgery. To help you find the best one for you, here are 7 trigger finger splints that offer comfort, support, and pain relief from this debilitating condition. READ MORE.

Arthritis

10 Ways to Deal with Arthritis in Feet

Arthritis in the feet affects one in every six people over the age of 50. While surgery is an effective way to treat and manage foot arthritis, there are some non-surgical methods to help this debilitating condition. Read this article to learn more about ten ways to deal with foot arthritis.

Blood Pressure Monitor Kits Blood Pressure

Why Keeping a Blood Pressure Log is Important

In our modern lives, our hearts silently bear the brunt of all the stress and anxiety, and, yes, even our blood pressure. To maintain good cardiovascular health, it is important to be proactive and keep track of your blood pressure regularly, and here comes your blood pressure log in the picture. READ MORE.

Elderly

Nursing Home vs. Home Care - Which Is A Better Option?

Choosing between a nursing home or care in the home can be difficult. What is the right choice for my family? How do I choose? We have information you need to read. READ MORE

Ostomy Guide

How to Keep Your Ostomy Bag from Ballooning

Ballooning in your ostomy device can lead to a blowout. What exactly is a blowout? How can I prevent this from happening? We have some information you might want. READ MORE

Arthritis

5 Best Arthritis Creams That Are Worth Buying

If you or someone you love is dealing with arthritis, buying an arthritis cream can be of help. To help you find the best arthritis cream, here is a list of 5 OTC arthritis creams that work wonders for relieving joint pain. READ MORE.

Patient Safety

7 Products for Fall Prevention in Hospitals

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reports a substantial number of hospitals falls each year, emphasizing the urgency to address this issue. But what are fall prevention products, and how can you find the right ones? READ MORE.

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