Helping Hands Medical Supplies

Home healthcare medical equipment is any product used in the home by those who are ill or have a medical disability. Wheelchairs, crutches, hospital beds, and sleep apnea monitors are just some of them.

A blood pressure monitor is known as a sphygmomanometer. Invented in 1881, it underwent several changes until it reached its current user-friendliest stage. The term itself is a combination of the Greek word for pulse or throb (sphygmos) and meter (a measuring device).

Always keep the instruction manuals and directions for the equipment you are leasing in a handy place in case you need to refer to them. If you've misplaced them, let us know you need a replacement.

Children need properly-sized equipment that matches the height and weight characteristics of the individual who will be using it. It is not considered a grow into product.

If you are currently in a wheelchair, but your rehabilitation will eventually have you up and around, there is a range of adaptive devices and equipment available to support you as your mobility progresses.

For your electronic medical equipment, conduct visual checks on a weekly basis to make sure the cords are in good condition, all switches, knobs, and indicators are firmly attached, and there is sufficient backup battery power available.

One advantage to leasing medical equipment is that it doesn't appear as a liability on a balance sheet. This allows you greater freedom in obtaining funding for other items for your medical practice.

Learning to walk with crutches may take some getting used to, especially for younger patients. Crutches should be set slightly wider than body width then, when walking, place them twelve inches in front, lean on the handles and step forward.

If the medical equipment you will be leasing draws in outside air in order to function, it has filters that need to be cleaned or replace regularly. Failure to do this can impede the air flow.

Is your recovery making it difficult to sit and stand? Lift chairs are not only comfortable, they are designed to make these actions easier without losing your balance.

If you're not accustomed to using a wheelchair, taking it outside for the first time can be a bit intimidating. To make things easier, remember to use the seat belt, keep all four wheels on the ground (save the wheelies for later), and survey the area ahead of you to plan the least difficult route.

If your physician prescribes a medical device, make sure you have everything that is necessary for it to operate it safely and reliably. If a computer or other support devices are needed, make arrangements for them beforehand.

With manufacturers constantly trying to design better medical equipment, obsolescence is the biggest issue these days. While ownership can make it difficult to update medical equipment more frequently, rental allows you to have an updated inventory without spending much.