Sitting on a cushion of air
EHOB, Inc., announces the release of its Waffle Pediatric Cushion, which was created for pain management and the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers in young patients. The latex-free cushion provides pressure redistribution in a place where many ill children spend the majority of their day-sitting upright in wheelchairs and other seating applications. Skin temperature and moisture control are achieved through the cushion's diamond patterned holes, which naturally circulate air while allowing skin to breathe. By maintaining only 1 inch of air, the Waffle Pediatric Cushion is effective in keeping the patient stable and comfortable while preventing pressure ulcers. Other recommended uses include protecting the occiput, heel, ear, and elbow or between the knees for contracted patients.
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Give bunions the boot!!
Alpha Orthotics Corp., offers Bunion Aid, a day/night hinged splint made with nurses in mind. Bunion Aid is a combination of a medical-grade plastic splint and hook-and-eye fastening straps. The plastic portion of the splint is hinged and fastened along the inside border of the foot with a toe and metatarsal strap. The straps and the splint provide three-point correction of the bunion deformity throughout the gait cycle. The metatarsal arch is optimally stabilized, the bunion relieved, the malpositioning of the toe corrected, and the foot brought back and held in its natural position. Bunion-Aid is an alternative for people with mild to moderate bunions and can help with post-surgery treatment.
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Answers just a touch away
Unbound Medicine, Inc., introduces The 5-Minute Clinical Consult for iPhone or iPod Touch-a downloadable app with more than 700 medical conditions, 200 bonus pediatric disease topics, a proven rapid-access format, and a free 1-year subscription to 5MCC Online. The optimized iPhone interface offers superior navigation, personalized favorites, regular updates delivered over-the-air, and iPhone, Web, and mobile Web access. Free Web access includes a drug database with 4,600 medications, medical procedure videos, patient handouts, the direct Unbound MEDLINE search, and cross-links to related content. The 5-Minute Clinical Consult delivers fast, to-the-point guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions seen in everyday practice. Coverage includes diagnosis, treatment, medications, follow-up, ICD-9 coding, and patient teaching.
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