Binding comfort
Dale Medical Products, Inc., offers its new postoperative Abdominal Binder, featuring a hook-and-loop fastener strip that secures tubing and drainage bulbs without pins or tape. Made of latex-free, all-elastic material with panel construction, the binder is fully adjustable, allowing for a full range of motion to promote activity and diaphragmatic breathing. It offers total circumferential compression that allows the clinician to control the amount of pressure applied to the abdomen. And it only stretches in one direction to prevent riding, roping, and folding over, increasing patient comfort.
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Bandages that really stick
Andover Healthcare, Inc., recently introduced CoFlex LF2, a soft, latex-free cohesive bandage that sticks and performs as well as latex bandages, according to the manufacturer. With its open cell foam surface, CoFlex LF2 absorbs and holds the cohesive material, delivering a long-lasting bond while remaining nonirritating and gentle on the skin. The product isn't affected by water, which allows it to stick and hold wet dressings in place. CoFlex LF2 can be used for all cohesive bandage applications, including the treatment of edema and holding dressings in place, and as a light compression wrap.
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Drape to be safe
The new Endodrape Colonoscopy Draping System by Vortek Surgical is a disposable drape that creates a comprehensive zone of protection for patients and environmental surfaces (including rails, frames, and linens) that come in contact with the scope during a colonoscopy procedure. The Endodrape helps endoscopy facilities meet current guidelines and recommendations for barrier precautions and provides a valuable tool in reducing the risks of health care-associated infections. It may also save time and resources by decreasing the risk of contamination spread to patients and staff in the recovery area and throughout the facility, preventing damage to expensive equipment, and improving procedure flow and turnover efficiency.
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