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How to use an Ophthalmoscope for Eye Exams

Nearly half of US adults receive an eye exam each year, totaling roughly 114 million annual eye exams. An ophthalmoscope is the primary instrument used to test the health of an eye during an exam. In order to properly use an ophthalmoscope, it's important to first understand the anatomy of the eye, how the instrument works, and which eye problems [...]

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Halogen vs LED: Which Lighting is Best for Your Surgical Center

Surgical lighting for hospitals, surgical centers, and other facilities is very important in the success of surgical procedures and the surgical team’s comfort. Surgical lighting is one of the most important elements in the operating room. Your surgical team must be able to see accurately – with clear visibility, adequate brightness, minimal shadows, and no glare. The surgical team requires [...]

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How to Place ECG Electrodes

Every time the human heart beats it creates energy in the form of electrical currents. The most common biosensor technology used to collect this data is a painless, non-invasive machine called an electrocardiogram. The ECG machine (also known as EKG machine) measures electrical activity and records it as waveforms. In order to read this data, a medical professional must know [...]

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Benefits of Mayo Stands in Operating Rooms

Mayo stands are portable instrument stands with a tray on top used to hold surgical instruments and materials during operating room and in-office procedures. Mayo stands provide a convenient location which can be sterilized and positioned close to surgical sites without getting in the way. Mayo stands come in a variety of styles to meet a wide range of [...]

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How to Take Vital Signs – Step-by-Step Manual Instructions

One of the very first practical skills that students of the medical sciences learn is how to take vital signs. Measuring vital signs is important: This information shows healthcare practitioners how the body is functioning and alert to possible medical conditions, many of which are present without signs or symptoms. The important vital signs to monitor in patients are: Heart Rate (Pulse) Respiration Rate Body Temperature Blood Pressure Why is it [...]

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Bovie Medical and Electrosurgical Supplies

Bovie Medical was founded in 1978 by Dr. William Bovie, a pioneer of electrosurgery. Today, the name is still synonymous with electrosurgery, a surgical technique which uses high-frequency current to cut, cauterize and desiccate soft tissue with high heat. The company maintains a great reputation for high-end Bovie electrosurgical products, and they also carry an expansive line of high-end surgical and medical diagnosis, [...]

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Medical and Surgical Supplies Buyer’s Guide

Whether you’re establishing a new health care office, replenishing existing medical surgical supplies, or upgrading outdated devices, you’re working on an important task. Making sure your office is well-stocked with medical and surgical supplies is a key step toward ensuring that your facility can provide the highest quality patient care and customer service. This guide is designed to help you [...]

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Mounted vs Portable Surgical Lights: Which is Best for Your Operating Room

Optimal quality lighting is critical for every operating room. Modern technology for medical equipment has made the standards higher for surgical lighting systems, whether mounted or portable. This guide is designed to answer the question “ Mounted vs Portable Surgical Lights: Which is Best for Your Operating Room? ” so you can make an informed decision as you make your medical equipment [...]

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CIDEX OPA, The High-Level Disinfection Standard

CIDEX OPA Solution is a quick and effective high-level disinfectant used on a wide variety of semi-critical, heat-sensitive medical devices in medical facilities all over the world. CIDEX OPA is very effective against a wide range of microorganisms has a near neutral pH level. CIDEX OPA Solution provides a quick five-minute advanced sterilization for disinfection in an [...]

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ECG Interpretation: How to Read an Electrocardiogram

An electrocardiogram, or ECG, records the electrical activity of a patient’s heart. An ECG machine captures electrical signals during multiple heartbeats. Most ECG machines have a built-in printer that can conveniently print the ECG results for medical professionals to review and interpret. This goal of this guide is to assist you with reading 12 lead ECGs for consistent results when [...]

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