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Hibiclens soap is an antiseptic, antimicrobial skin cleanser used by medical professionals before surgical procedures and by patients before a surgical procedure. This special soap cleans the surgeon’s own skin as well as their patients’. Germs are killed on contact, with continuous effectiveness for up to 24 hours. It is essential that all germs are [...]
For many doctors, hospitals, medical offices and surgical centers, selecting the best surgical lighting for your budget is a complex and time-consuming project. There are many options to choose from and advancements in technology bring significant improvements that help the surgeon and surgical team operate with great visibility. Improved brightness, better light color, and lower heat are several benefits that [...]
Dermabond: Surgical Skin Glue Dermabond is a medical skin adhesive that is used to glue the sides of an incision or injury closed. Dermabond has shown to improve healing rates, reduce the chances of an infection, and the patient spends less time seeking medical attention. Dermabond is sometimes used instead of stitches for small incisions and lacerations. Dermabond can also [...]
Purchasing an EKG/ECG machine can be a major investment, especially for new or smaller medical facilities. Perhaps your current ECG machine is near the end of its lifecycle. If your office, hospital or clinic is expanding, you’ll have a need to acquire additional machines. When considering the purchase of an EKG machine, you want [...]
Obstetric Dopplers are sometimes often referred to as Fetal Dopplers. Fetal Doppler's are devices that allow a physician and pregnant patient listen to the heartbeat of the baby inside the uterus. Dopplers utilize ultrasound technology that transmits sound waves to the baby's heart wall that bounces off and returns to the probe on the Doppler. The [...]
Exam Lights: What to Look ForExamination rooms see a lot of patients, because of this having reliable examination room lighting is a must. The latest exam lights have jumped forward with several technological advances and provide a much more reliable exam light helping medical practitioners provide a higher standard of patient care. Light manufacturers are [...]
Home care and long-term care that includes enteral feeding has become increasingly common in recent years. Having a medical device that takes the stress out of enteral feeding through a user-friendly, reliable interface can be a profound benefit for a caregiver. One excellent option is the Kangaroo Pump, made by Cardinal Health (formerly Covidien), which is well suited for home [...]
Sutures and staples are effective ways to hold together incisions and lacerations, however, the availability of topical skin adhesives, like Dermabond Advanced, Dermabond Mini, and the Dermabond Prineo Skin Closure System allow for a gentler approach to treating many incisions and lacerations. Dermabond is a topical skin adhesive, like a medical skin glue, which is applied over a wound opening. It holds [...]
Removing a dressing from a wound can be a painful and distressing process for patients if blood or discharge has caused the gauze to stick. In addition to the discomfort to the patient, removing a dressing that sticks may disturb the healing layer that the body has started to form, delaying healing and creating opportunities for infection. Difficulty in [...]
Flu season is still underway and in some parts of the country, the peak has yet to hit. Influenza, or the flu, is much worse than a bad cold – it’s a respiratory illness that can cause serious complications. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), each year, between 5% and 20% of Americans contract the flu and these [...]