tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86420359860713302342024-02-19T17:28:04.188-08:00VitalityMedical.comVitality Medical was founded in January 2000 with a purpose of providing the consumer quality discount health and medical products. We sell to a variety of customers including hospitals, hospices, doctor's offices, and the general public. With over 9,000 and growing, our products range from raised toilet seats to wound dressings.Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-62498565088958567472010-11-24T15:45:00.000-08:002013-01-03T14:42:45.358-08:00Cyber Monday Discounts Expected for Medical Supplies<img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia//mailCall.jpg" style="padding:15px; float:right" alt="Cyber Monday Shopping for the Holidays" /><p><strong>Cyber Monday</strong> price savings have now crossed into medical supplies. Cyber Monday is the first working day after the Thanksgiving weekend. Cyber Monday follows "Black Friday", the biggest shopping day of the year--the day after Thanksgiving. On Cyber Monday, people search the Internet at work and at home for holiday specials, discounts and savings on their Christmas shopping list. Last year, $887 million was spent by Internet shoppers on Cyber Monday. Growth of Cyber Monday shopping is expected to top $1 billion within a few short years. Reaching $900 million this year is very likely with the recent improvements in the country’s economic outlook.</p><br />
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<p>Part of the huge growth of Internet holiday shopping on Cyber Monday includes the quickly growing home medical supply segment. Medical Supplies are usually associated with an older target audience that finds itself with increasing medical needs. This segment of people over the age of 55 make up 46% of Internet users. "Older generations use the Internet as a tool for research, shopping and banking." (PewResearch, Generations Online in 2009, January 28, 29009) Younger generations tend to use the Internet to socialize and for news. The generations above age 55 have greater medical needs than younger generations. These increased medical needs generate significant purchases of medical supplies are most often associated with necessity rather than luxury. This market segment often has limited income and many are living on retirement funds and therefore search the Internet looking for bargains. They search for wholesale medical supplies and discount <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" title="Cyber Monday Holiday Specials"><img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia//CyberMonday.gif" style="padding:15px; border:none; border-radius:6px; float:right" alt="Cyber Monday Shopping for Christmas" /></a>medical supplies that will fit into their tight budgets. Some of the shopping criteria used by these Cyber Shoppers include <strong>Free Shipping</strong>, <strong>No Restocking Fees</strong>, <strong>Same Day Shipping</strong>, <strong>Price Matching</strong> and <strong>Discount Pricing</strong>. </p>
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<br /><p><img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/00439764.jpg" style="padding:15px; float:left" alt="Cyber Monday Shopping 2010" />Since medical supplies for this target market are a necessity, this segment will likely produce sharp growth well into the future. This coming Cyber Monday is no exception. Some expect medical supply sales to increase by 30% this holiday season. Some shoppers find that medical supplies make great holiday gifts for aging family members or others who are recovering from surgery or a major illness. </p><br />
<br /><p>The medical supplies rising in demand on holiday shopping lists include the following categories: <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/impotence.html" title="Impotence Store"><strong>Impotence Products</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/incontinence.html" title="Incontinence Supplies Store"><strong>Incontinence Supplies</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/wound-care.html" title="Wound Care Store"><strong>Wound Care</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/tape.html" title="Medical Tapes & Adhesives Store"><strong>Medical Tapes & Adhesives</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/mobility-aids.html" title="Mobility Aids Store"><strong>Mobility Aids</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/respiratory-therapy.html" title="Respiratory Therapy Store"><strong>Respiratory Therapy Products</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/compression-therapy.html" title="Compression Therapy Store"><strong>Compression Therapy Products</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/daily-living-aids.html" title="Daily Living Aids Store"><strong>Home Living Aids</strong></a>. While home living aids are not “necessity” products, this category offers products adaptable for much wider audience. Respiratory therapy products are purchased as gifts by close family members for ailing parents who can no longer afford required medical equipment like oxygen concentrators, CPAP machines or cough assist devices. This <img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/00436274.jpg" style="padding:15px; float:right" alt="Cyber Monday Shopping" />medical equipment is often required for survival so many family members justify the purchase of these medical devices as helping a loved one while at the same time completing a holiday shopping list.</p><br />
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<p>One of the prominent medical supply Internet retailers that plan to offer significant discounts for Cyber Monday shoppers is <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" title="Vitality Medical Supplies"><strong>Vitality Medical</strong></a>. As an Internet medical supplier for the past 10 years, Vitality Medical has seen significant sales growth during holiday shopping and plans to offer what cyber shoppers are looking for. Brad Packer, president of Vitality Medical states that this year they plan to give Cyber Monday shoppers everything they want, including Free Shipping, No Restocking Fees, Same Day Shipping, as well as price reductions.” Mr. Packer continues, “Its not just discounts and great sales policies that Internet shoppers demand. They want great customer service. Vitality Medical has achieved a <a href="http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Vitality_Medical" title="Vitality Medical - Five Star Rating with ResellerRatings.com"><strong>Five Star Rating with ResellerRatings.com</strong></a> and a <a href="http://www.bbb.org/utah/business-reviews/medical-business-administrators/vitality-medical-in-salt-lake-city-ut-6001732"><strong>A+ with the Better Business Bureau</strong></a>. Although the economy has shown some improvement, many who are unemployed or retired have not experienced any increases to their income. We are here to help with an additional 15% holiday discount on our already wholesale pricing.1” Cyber Shoppers can find these specials posted on Monday at VitalityMedical.com </p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-22047571797823895752010-09-24T11:04:00.000-07:002013-01-03T11:57:10.444-08:00Can I Travel by Air With My Portable Oxygen Concentrator?<img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/135x135/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/I/N/INVXPO100_2.jpg" border="0" style="padding:15px; float:right" alt="Portable Oxygen Concentrators for Airline Travel - Invacare XPO2" />
<p>For many people receiving oxygen therapy, a portable oxygen concentrator is the preferred delivery method because of the mobility and freedom to travel they afford the user. One of the most popular questions oxygen users ask is whether they can travel by air with their portable oxygen concentrator or not. The good news is that the Federal Aviation Administration (or, FAA) allows some makes and models of POC's to accompany travelers on an airplane.</p>
<br /><p>The FAA's decision to investigate whether travel by air with a portable oxygen concentrator was safe came in response to the intense pressure from Americans who rely on oxygen treatment daily. Portable oxygen concentrators have been approved for use on-board aircraft because, unlike their compressed-oxygen predecessors, they do not pose a risk to other passengers.</p>
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<p>Some of the portable oxygen concentrators that are approved for use on-board planes include: <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/inogen-one-g2-portable-oxygen-concentrator-system.html" title="Inogen One G2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator System"><strong>Inogen One G2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator</strong></a> with the lowest weight at only 7.25 pounds, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/sequal-eclipse-3-portable-oxygen-concentrator-system.html" title="SeQual Eclipse 3 Portable Oxygen Concentrator System"><strong>SeQual Eclipse Portable Oxygen Concentrator</strong></a> with 5 year warranty, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/invacare-solo2-transportable-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Invacare SOLO2 Transportable Oxygen Concentrator"><strong>Invacare SOLO2 Travel Oxygen Concentrator</strong></a> with 3 LPM continuous oxygen flow and 1.8 LPM pulse oxygen, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/invacare-xpo2-portable-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Invacare XPO2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator"><strong>Invacare XPO2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator</strong></a> with the lowest power consumption, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/respironics-evergo-system-1.html" title="Respironics EverGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator"><strong>Respironics EverGo</strong></a> with 4 hours of battery life before requiring a recharge, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/oxlife-independence-portable-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Oxlife Independence Portable Oxygen Concentrator"><strong>Oxlife Independence</strong></a> the first true 24/7 oxygen concentrator with the longest battery life (5.75 hours) and a durable metal cabinet, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/lifechoice-portable-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Lifechoice Portable Oxygen Concentrator"><strong>Lifechoice Concentrator</strong></a> with the smallest size, and the <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/devilbiss-igo-portable-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="DeVillbiss iGo Portable O2 Concentrator"><strong>DeVillbiss iGo</strong></a> with an operating altitude of 13,123 feet above sea level.<img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/E/M/EMSIS200.jpg" border="0" width="167" height="194" style="padding:15px; float:right" alt="Inogen One G2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator" /></p>
<br /><p>It is important to note that despite these advances, not every airline allows portable oxygen concentrators on-board. To be sure you won't run into any trouble, passengers are advised to check with the airline no less than 48 hours before your flight is set to depart if you require a POC for travel. </p><br /><p>Currently, the following airlines (in alphabetical order) allow travel by air with portable oxygen concentrators:</p><br /><blockquote> <p>American Airlines<br><br /> America West<br><br /> Alaskan Airlines<br><br /> Air France<br><br /> Allegiant Airlines<img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/135x135/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/e/c/eclipse.jpg" border="0" style="padding:15px; float:right" alt="SeQual Eclipse 3 Portable Oxygen Concentrator" /><br><br /> ATA Airlines<br><br /> Continental Airlines<br>
<br /> Delta Airlines<br><br /> Frontier Airlines<br><br /> Hawaiian Airlines<br><br /> Lufthansa<br><br /> Midwest Airlines<br><br /> Northwest Airlines<br><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/135x135/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/s/i/simplygo-6_1.png" border="0" style="padding:15px; float:right" alt="Respironics SimplyGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator" /><br /> Qantas<br><br /> SAS Airlines<br><br /> South West Airlines<br><br /> Sun Country<br><br /> USA 3000<br><br /> US Airways<br><br /> West Jet Airlines</p><br /></blockquote><p>Even if the airline you intend to travel on is listed above, however, you still need to provide a signed doctor's note outlining that you require your portable oxygen concentrator. The note must indicate that you can adequately respond to alarms, to see and hear effectively, and whether your oxygen is required for all or part of the trip. In addition, your doctor should specify the required flow taking into consideration the pressure in the airplane cabin. You can find a template for a doctor's note for this purpose at the following link: Portable Oxygen Airline Use Physician’s Note. Simply ask your doctor to fill out and sign the form well in advance of your travel plans.</p><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/135x135/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/I/N/INVTPO100B_3.jpg" border="0" style="padding:15px; float:right" alt="Invacare SOLO2 Transportable Oxygen Concentrator" /><br /><p>The FAA's decision to allow passengers to travel by air with their portable oxygen concentrators was largely based on the advances made in oxygen concentrator technology. Previously, compressed oxygen tanks were not permitted on aircraft because of the potential for them to explode under the variable pressures of the cabin. These days, however, it is possible for oxygen therapy patients to travel by air with their portable oxygen concentrators which pose a very minimal risk compared with compressed tanks. In fact, it's not only possible, it's easy. </p><br /><p>If you are looking to travel by air in the future and would like to buy a <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/portable-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Portable Oxygen Concentrators Comparison"><strong>Portable Oxygen Concentrator</strong></a>, consider buying from an <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com" title="Vitality Medical Online Medical Supplies"><strong>Online Medical Supply</strong></a> source like Vitality Medical. They have a variety of choices that will have you traveling again by airline in no time!</p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-8105578238126763082010-08-02T08:38:00.000-07:002013-01-17T14:58:24.834-08:00Where Can You Buy Hospital Bed Accessories?<img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/category/GFHAZ.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Comfortable Hospital Beds" /><p><strong>Choose Vitality Medical For Hospital Beds</strong><br><br /> Hospital beds and accessories come in many different varieties and makes. Where can you find them on the Internet? Try Vitalitymedical.com, they stack up on all kinds of medical equipment from tapes to hospital beds. They even provide discounts for 365 days of the year. You will always find a good offer on vitalitymedical.com for some product every day. <br><br /> Hospital beds are quite different from your average household beds. They have mechanisms to raise or lower the height of the bed, to move the bed into a half-sitting position and do many more things. These beds are geared towards providing the ultimate comfort to the patient. For example, a patient recovering from some kind of abdominal surgery will not be able to sleep completely flat on a normal bed. But, with a hospital bed, the upper half of the bed can be raised so that the abdomen is not horizontal. This considerably reduces discomfort and aids the patient in getting much needed rest. There are basically two types of hospital beds, both of which you will find in the hospital beds and accessories section of vitalitymedical.com <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/hospital-bed.html" title="Electric Hospital Beds"><strong>Hospital Beds</strong></a> page.<br><br><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/S/P/SPN50960584_9.jpg" style="padding:15; float:center" alt="SpanAmerica Geo-Matt Therapeutic Foam Overlay" /></p><br /> <p><strong>Hospital Bed Accessories Available</strong></p><br /> The age of the uncomfortable hospital bed mattresses has passed. Today you can get mattresses designed for your individual needs. If you are looking for durability as well as comfort then the traditional innerspring mattresses are perfect. You can also opt for a bariatric mattress which is made of hard foam that provides great support to the patient and makes them feel at home. These mattresses can be bought from the <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/mattress.html" title="Hospital Bed Mattresses"><strong>Bed Mattresses</strong></a> section of <strong>VitalityMedical.com</strong>. <img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/D/R/DRV14025N.jpg" width="233px" height="182px" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Joerns Hospital Bed" />To accommodate further comfort for the patient you can buy <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/hospital-bed-overlay.html" title="Mattress Toppers and Overlays"><strong>Mattress Overlays</strong></a> which can be of the air type or floatation type. The <strong>air type overlay</strong> has small air pockets which provide an added level of comfort to the user. The <strong>floatation type overlay</strong> goes one step further and provides an escape route for liquids as well. This type of overlay is perfect for those elderly patients who have a problem in dispersing urine without damaging the mattress underneath it. Another type of mattress is the <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/drive-medical-gel-foam-mattress-overlay.html" title="Drive Medical Gel Foam Mattress Overlay"><strong>gel-floatation mattress overlay</strong></a> that functions as a water bed without the swaying motion of a waterbed. This overlay provides the best comfort among all others. <strong>Pressure reducing foam mattresses</strong> are also available in the bed mattress section of vitalitymedical.com which provides the best comfort to patients suffering from bed sore ulcers. They are easy to setup and also operate. Other than these usual choices you can also go for the luxury types such as <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/drive-medical-water-mattress-overlay.html" title="Drive Medical Water Mattress Overlay"><strong>water mattresses</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/drive-medical-bariatric-alternating-pressure-low-air-loss-mattress-42-wide.html" title="Drive Medical Bariatric Alternating Pressure Low Air Loss Mattress"><strong>bariatric low air mattresses</strong></a> which provide the ultimate comfort and are perfect for home use. They do not give the rocking effect of a normal water bed and hence prove quite comfortable for patients. <br>
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When searching for a hospital bed mattress do not equate price with your choice. After all, the patient’s comfort is foremost. Base your decision on what the patient’s condition is and what mattress would serve him best. <br><br /> <strong>Bed Railings For Better Protection</strong><br><br />
Elderly patients and children are at the greatest risk of falling out of bed and suffering injuries. Although a small distance from the ground, a fall off of a hospital bed can result in serious fractures and aggravation of other injuries. Ensuring that children, high risk patients and fall management patients stay on the bed while sleeping can be accomplished with the use of bed side rails. You can find a variety of bed rails on vitalitymedical.com such as the <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/drive-medical-bed-side-rails.html" title="Drive Medical Bed Side Rails"><strong>T-shaped bed rail</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/bed-safety-rail.html" title="Invacare Hospital Bed Rails"><strong>hospital bed rail</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/posey-soft-rails.html" title="Posey Soft Rails"><strong>padded bedrails</strong></a>, <strong><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/graham-field-bed-rails-9.html" title="Graham-Field Bed Rails">full length telescopic rails</a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/regalo-portable-kids-bed-rails.html" title="Regalo Portable Kids Bed Rails">children’s bed rails</a>,</strong> etc. Some rail systems confine a person physically while others provide a minimum level of security and aid them in getting up or down. For a mentally impaired patient or person suffering from psychomotor disorder, there are rails to prevent involuntary movements. Vertical rails are used to help patients sit-up. Hospital bed rails do only confine a patient; they can perform many more functions as well such as serving as a grab bar or <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/bed-assist-rail.html" title="Bed Assist Rails | Bed Grab Bar"><strong>assist rail</strong></a>. When choosing a bed rail always remember that they are very important for the full and safe recovery of a patient. It is very easy to overlook rails and later repent over an accident on how easy it could have been to avert such an accident. So, make sure you invest on rails to cover the bed edges. </p><br />
<p><strong>Other Accessories</strong><br><br />
<img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/M/A/MAB55580261900.jpg" style="padding:15; float:left" alt="Duro-Med Foam Bed Wedge" />Other than beds, mattresses, and rails you may need <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/bed-wedge.html" title="Bed Wedges"><strong>wedges</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/tri-core-fiber-pillow.html" title="Bed Pillows"><strong>pillows</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/cushions-pillows.html" title="Bed Cushions"><strong>cushions</strong></a> to provide support to the head or body. You can find this as well on vitalitymedical.com. Investing in pillows and cushions is a great way to show your patients that you care for them and their comfort is of great interest to you. Not only do they beautify a bed but also provide support to the head and neck regions. Specially made hospital pillows can be easily washed and dried and are essential for patient comfort. </p>
<br /><p><strong>Advantages Of Using Vitality Medical</strong><br><br />
Hospital beds, mattresses, mattress overlays, rails and pillows are some of the<a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" title="Vitality Medical"> <strong>medical supply</strong></a> items that you can purchase online at vitalitymedical.com. There are discounts to help you make an economical purchase. Vitality Medical provides all kinds of hospital beds and accessories at much wholesale prices and has steep discounts on various products throughout the year. You can even check for many other hospital supplies and also personal healthcare products as well. It is a great site not only for hospitals and care centers but also for home needs as well. Above all, Vitality Medical does not have a restocking fee so if you are dissatisfied with the product you have purchased then you can return it to us within 30 days and for a full refund.</p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-77738813795447917792010-07-23T14:51:00.000-07:002013-01-03T13:06:54.697-08:00What Are Handicap Accessible Bathrooms? Options that do not require remodeling.<img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/135x135/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/C/E/CEXB356CO_8.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Bathroom Safety for the Disabled" /><br /><p align="left"><strong>Making a shower handicap friendly</strong><br><br /> Handicapped individuals usually quickly learn how to cope with their new circumstances and adapt their handicap to their daily lives. However, one of the most difficult adaptations is daily bathing. Often daily bathing requires dependence upon another person for assistance. Nobody likes to lose their dignity, even the physically impaired. Unfortunately life circumstances have made it so that handicapped individuals find that they have to compromise with their dignity. <br><br /> Shower areas are commonly constructed for use by people without physical impairments. Future possible handicaps are not planned into construction. Therefore, many people who become physically impaired find a need to remodel their showers to make them more handicap friendly. This involves removing any uneven surface and leveling the floor of the bathroom as well as shower area. Remodeling also involves installing <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/grabbar.html" title="Grab Bar">grab bars</a> at transition locations like the shower, bath, and commode. A <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/shower-bench.html" title="Shower Bench, Transfer Bench, Shower Seat">shower seat</a> or <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/rubbermaid-adjustable-round-shower-stool.html" title="Bath Stool, Shower Stool">bath stool</a> is also an important upgrade. The grab bars assist the handicap person to safely get into the shower or bath or transition to a sitting on the commode or back to a standing position. A shower chair or bath stool allows the individual to bathe without requiring help from another human being. <img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/135x135/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/1/1/11120SV-1.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Portable Wheeled Bedside Commode with Upholstered Drop Arms by Drive" /></p>
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Regular showers generally have their floor slightly elevated from the bathroom floor so as to stop water from entering the rest of the area. In case of bathrooms with bathtubs, it becomes almost impossible for a handicapped person to enter the shower area. For this purpose, a specially designed lift has to be made which will lower the handicapped into the tub. Again, these modifications are costly and not very effective. The doors to shower areas prove another major hassle. How will a handicapped person get up from the chair and open the door? A common solution is to remove the door to the shower area. Floors should be changed to an anti-skid type to facilitate the safe usage of wheelchairs.</p><br /><p align="left"><strong>Alternatives to remodeling</strong><br><br />
<img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/135x135/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/C/E/CEXB20200_8.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Carex Grab Bar" /> Although it is a logical choice to remodel a bathroom for handicap use, it can be very expensive. Most people opt for less expensive alternatives to remodeling. For example, mobile showers are a preferred choice all over the world. These showers can be placed anywhere in the house and do not require a plumber to fix them up. They are easily accessible by a handicapped person by themselves and have proven to be a great alternative to expensive remodeling. Toilets can be improved for the handicap or disabled by raising the seat. Installing bars around the toilet and bringing racks down to their eye level will increase accessibility. </p><br /><p align="left"><strong>The different types of portable showers available</strong><br>
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There are portable showers with a large bathing area to accommodate wheelchairs. This will allow a handicap to take a shower without leaving the safety of a wheel chair. This kind of a shower has a small inclination ramp to facilitate the movement of the wheelchair into the shower area and to prevent it from sliding off. Once in place, the wheelchair can be locked into position, providing another layer of safety. In this shower a <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/drive-medical-deluxe-handheld-shower-massager.html" title="Drive Medical Deluxe Handheld Shower Massager">hand held showerhead</a> is provided for easy of use in bathing. Similarly for a handicapped person who can stand, there are portable showers which are tall and have bars to which the person can hold on to while taking a shower. These showers are a less expensive alternative to remodeling and can also be used anywhere. The fact that they are portable helps the disabled person take it along wherever they travel. <br><br /> <strong>Other alternatives</strong><br><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/135x135/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/I/N/INV9670_6.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Invacare Transfer Bench" /><br /> If a portable shower is not right for you, consider using a handicap oriented bathtub. These tubs have a lift to provide a platform to get into the tub. Bathtubs specifically designed for the handicap are pricey but they facilitate the full use of the bathtub. Every detail to making it easier for bathing is taken into account. All racks and mirrors should be lowered to sitting level. Making these additions will be cheap and make the bathroom handicap friendly.<br><br /> <strong>Where can I buy portable handicap showers and other accessories?</strong><br><br /> <strong>Vitality Medical</strong> carries many bathroom accessibility items to help people who are disabled or handicapped. Their web pages include <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/drive-medical-blow-molded-folding-bath-bench-with-back-1.html" title="Drive MedicalFolding Bath Bench with Back">foldable seats</a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/dependa-bar.html" title="Safety Bath Rails">grab bars</a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/shower-commode.html" title="Shower Commode">shower commodes</a> and various sizes of <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/portable-shower.html" title="Portable Showers">portable showers</a>. Making a shower area handicap friendly does not have to be expensive. <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" title="Wholesale Medical Supplies at Vitality Medical">Vitality Medical</a> has a no restocking fee policy which basically means that if you are not satisfied with your purchase then you can return the product and receive a full refund without extra fees.</p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-25663941117531416042010-07-05T12:06:00.000-07:002013-01-03T11:13:01.783-08:00Who Is Kendall?<img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com//media/import/DescriptionMedia/Kendall-marque.jpg" width="250px" height="376px" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Kendall Medical Supplies at Discount Prices" /><br /><p align="left"><strong>Kendall Medical Supply</strong></p>
<p align="left">Hospital equipment, hospital supplies, home medical supplies and home medical equipment are some of the products supplied by <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall.html"><strong>Kendall Medical Supply</strong></a>. This company recently joined forces with Covidien, which manufactures and markets medical supplies such as needles and syringes, incontinence care products, and nursing care products. Kendall provides products that are used in many clinical settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, long-term care facilities and the patient's own home. Kendall offers inovative solutions to medical procedures and patient outcomes. This global medical products company is a leader in innovation for both hospital devices and in-home care. <strong>Covidien Kendall</strong> is based in Mansfield, Massachusetts.</p><br />
<p align="left">Kendall offers the following medical supply categories: incontinence, wound care, enteral feeding, urology, suction, electrodes, thermometry, chart paper, needles, syringes, shaprs disposal, OEM products, and operating room supplies, . </p><br /><p align="left">Below is a list of some of the medical supplies and medical equipment marketed by Kendall along with Internet links of where these products can be purchased:</p><br /><p align="left"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-wound-care.html" title="Kendall Wound Care"><strong>Wound Care</strong></a></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-polyskin-ii-transparent-dressing.html" title="Kendall POLYSKIN II Transparent Dressing">Poly skin</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-tenderwrap-unna-boot.html" title="Kendall Tenderwrap Unna Boot">Tenderwrap Unna Boot </a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-conform-stretch-bandage.html" title="Kendall CONFORM Stretch Bandage">Conform Stretch Bandage</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/telfa-ouchless-adhesive-dressings.html" title="Kendall TELFA Ouchless Adhesive Dressings">Telfa Ouchless Dressing</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-curity-alcohol-prep-pads.html" title="Kendall Curity Alcohol Prep Pads">Curity Alcohol Prep Pads</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-excilon-dressing-sponges.html" title="Kendall Excilon Sponge">Excilon Sponge</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-lisco-sponge.html" title="Kendall Lisco Sponge">Lisco Sponge </a><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/K/N/KND5150_8.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Kendall Alcohol Prep Wipes Pads" /></li>
<br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/curity-gauze-sponge-1.html" title="Kendall Curity Gauze Sponge">Curity Gauze Sponge</a></li><br />
<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/curity-gauze-pad-3.html" title="Kendall Curity Gauze Pad">Gauze Pads</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-curity-abd-pad.html" title="Kendall Curity ABD Pad">ABD Pad</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-kerlix-roll.html" title="Kendall KERLIX Roll">Kerlix Gauze Roll</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-wet-pruf-waterproof-tape.html" title="Kendall WET PRUF Waterproof Tape">Wet Pruf Tape</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-gauze-packing-strips.html" title="Kendall Curity Packing Strips">Packing Strips</a></li></ul>
<br /><br /><p align="left"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-incontinence.html" title="Kendall Incontinence Products"><strong>Incontinence Products</strong></a></p>
<img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/K/N/KND939B10_2.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Durasorb Disposable Chux Underpad by Kendall" /><br /><ol><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-disposable-underpad.html" title="Disposable Underpads"><strong>Disposable Under Pads</strong></a><br /> <ul><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-tendersorb-underpad.html" title="Kendall Tendersorb Underpad">Tendersorb Underpad</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kenguard-durasorb-plus-underpad-1.html" title="Kendall Durasorb Underpad">Durasorb Underpad</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-maxicare-belted-undergarment-3.html" title="Kendall MaxiCare Underpad">MaxiCare Underpad</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-wings-maxima-underpad.html" title="Kendall WINGS MAXIMA Underpad">Wings Maxima Underpad </a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-maxiflo-breathable-underpad-1.html" title="Kendall Maxiflo Breathable Underpad">Maxiflo Breathable Underpad</a></li></ul></li><br /><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-pads.html" title="Kendall Incontinence Pads"><strong>Pads</strong></a><br /> <ul><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Kendall-Presence-Pad-1100B22.html" title="Kendall Presence Pad">Presence Pad</a></li><br />
<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/simplicity-3d-adult-brief-1.html" title="Kendall SIMPLICITY Insert Pad">Simplicity Insert Pad</a></li>
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</ul></li><br /><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-briefs.html" title="Kendall Incontinence Briefs"><strong>Briefs</strong></a><br /> <ul><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-wings-classic-adult-brief-with-full-fit-design.html" title="Kendall Wings Classic Adult Brief with Full Fit Design">Wings Classic</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-wings-choice-adult-briefs.html" title="Kendall Wings Choice Adult Briefs">Wings Choice</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-ables-adult-brief-with-flat-fold-design.html" title="Kendall Ables Adult Brief with Flat Fold Design">Ables Adult</a></li></ul><br />
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<p><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-urinary-supplies.html" title="Kendall Urinary Supplies"><strong>Urinary Supplies</strong></a></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-curity-bedside-drainage-bag.html" title="Kendall Curity Bedside Drainage Bag">Curity Bedside Drainage Bag</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-curity-urine-leg-bags.html" title="Kendall Curity Urine Leg Bags">Curity Urine Leg Bags</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-intermittent-female-catheter.html" title="Kendall Robinson Catheters">Robinson Catheters</a> </li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-texas-catheter-1.html" title="Kendall Texas Catheter">Texas Catheter</a> </li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-uri-drain-external-catheter.html" title="Kendall Uri Drain External Catheter">Uri Drain External Catheter</a> </li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-foley-100-silicone-foley-catheters.html" title="Kendall Foley 100% Silicone Foley Catheters">Foley Catheter</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/dover-intermittent-catheter-tray-closed-1.html" title="Kendall Dover Intermittent Catheter">Dover Intermittent Catheter </a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-curity-intermittent-catheter-tray.html" title="Kendall Curity Catheter Insertion Tray">Catheter Trays</a></li>
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<p><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-diabetes-supplies.html" title="Kendall Diabetic Supplies" align="left"><strong>Diabetic Supplies</strong></a></p>
<img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/K/N/KND8909_7.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Kendall Sharp Safety Transportable Containers" /><br /><ul> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-monoject-insulin-safety-syringe.html" title="Kendall MONOJECT Insulin Safety Syringe">Monoject Insulin Safety Syringe</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-monoject-softpack-insulin-syringe-2.html" title="Kendall Monoject SoftPack Insulin Syringe">Softpack Insulin Syringe</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Catalog/Sharps-Disposal-57-.html" title="Kendall Sharps Container">Sharps Containers</a></li><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Kendall-Monolet-Lancets-Sterile-8881602208.html" title="Kendall Monolet Lancets Sterile">Lancets</a></li></ul><br /><br />
<p><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/patient-care.html" title="Kendall Patient Care Equipment and Supplies"><strong>Patient Care Equipment and Supplies</strong></a><br /><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Kangaroo-Pump-Sets-8884704605.html" title="Kangaroo Pump Sets">Enteral Feeding Pumps</a>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Kendall-Argyle-Feeding-Tube-with-2-Staggared-Eyes-155720.html" title="Kendall Argyle Feeding Tube with 2 Staggared Eyes">Argyle Feeding Tubes</a>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Catalog/Anti-Embolism-Stockings-1378-.html" title="Anti Embolism Stockings">Anti-embolism Stockings</a>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Kendall-Argyle-Feeding-Tube-with-2-Staggared-Eyes-155720.html" title="Kendall Argyle Feeding Tube">Argyle Feeding Tubes </a> </li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Kendall-Nasogastric-Feeding-Tube-8884720858.html" title="Kendall Nasogastric Feeding Tube">Nasogastric Feeding Tube</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Kendall-Curity;-Disposable-Nursing-Pads-2630.html" title="Kendall Curity Disposable Nursing Pads">Curity Disposable Nursing Pads</a> </li><br /> <img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/K/N/KND8888501007_6.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Kendall ARGYLE Yankauer Suction" />
<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Kendall-ARGYLE-Yankauer-Suction-Instruments-Flexible-Type-8888501007.html" title="Kendall ARGYLE Yankauer Suction Instruments">Yankauer Suction Instruments</a>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Kendall-Curity-Washcloth-6363.html" title="Kendall Curity Washcloth">Wash Cloths</a>
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<p align="left"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" title="Kendall Medical Supplies at Vitality Medical"><strong>Kendall Medical Supplies</strong></a> may be ordered from Vitality Medical on their web site, and they will be delivered right to your door. If you can’t find the item you want in Vitality Medical’s online catalog, contact them at 800-397-5899 and they will do their best to locate it for you.</p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-42133116947327828022010-06-25T15:42:00.000-07:002013-01-03T14:54:15.455-08:00What is the Lowest Priced Oxygen Concentrator?<img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/couple3.jpg" width="250px" height="385px" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Oxygen Therapy for a Better Life" /><br /><br /><p align="left">Many patients now require large doses of <em>oxygen therapy</em> at home. People that are diagnosed with COPD, emphysema, bronchitis, and various other respiratory diseases have a need for at home oxygen therapy. When that is the case, the <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/home-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Home Oxygen Concentrator"><strong>Home Oxygen Concentrators</strong></a> that are available from Vitality Medical are an excellent option. These Home Oxygen Concentrators range from 5 LPM to 10 LPM. The nice thing about the selection available from Vitality Medical is that there are units to meet most any budget.</p><br /><h2>The John Bunn Optium</h2><br /><p align="left">When you are considering the options available in oxygen concentrators, the John Bunn Optium is a very economical choice that provides great value. This unit is compact, lightweight, and easily moved from room to room. It also provides up to 5 LPM and has many other great features as well. Let’s look at a few of those features.</p><br /><ul type="disc"><br /> <li>The <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/john-bunn-optium-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="John Bunn Optium Oxygen Concentrator"><strong>John Bunn Optium</strong></a> is the most economical of all of the units that are carried by Vitality Medical.</li><br /> <li>This item offers a convenient retractable luggage handle that makes moving it in house, or for transport, an easy task.</li><br /> <li>The sleek, attractive, and useful cabinet design makes it appealing for home use, home care, and use in long-term care facilities.</li><br /> <li>Designed for low maintenance and excellent reliability.</li><br /> <li>This unit is very quiet with a noise ranking under 45 dBA.</li><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/G/F/GFHJBO180.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="John Bunn Optium Oxygen Concentrator" /><br /> <li>This unit operates very energy efficiently requiring low power consumption which equates to lower cost operation.</li><br /> <li>The Optium offers an optional OPI, or oxygen percentage indicator.</li><br /> <li>The John Bunn ranks very high in safety as it has a circuit breaker, pressure relief valve, power failure alarm, PCB failure, low and high pressure alarms and a low purity alarm.</li><br /> <li>This oxygen concentrator is designed for durability and ease of use. A cooling fan on the compressor extends its life, bottom exhaust helps the unit run cooler, and well-designed castors make mobility easy.</li><br /> <li>Five year limited warranty.</li><br /></ul><br /><p align="left"><strong>Reliability is Key</strong></p><br /><p align="left">It is important to know that the unit you purchase is dependable. Because all of the oxygen concentrators that are provided by Vitality Medical are high quality, each has a warranty that stands behind the product. This is extremely important and should go a long way to provide peace of mind to the patients. </p><br /><p align="left">While there is more to consider than price alone, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" title="Vitality Medical Oxygen Concentrators">Vitality Medical</a> carries a terrific line of oxygen concentrators that are designed to provide the features that each patient needs at a price they can afford. It is important that everyone is able to provide what is necessary to protect and improve their health without breaking the bank. Vitality Medical provides <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Oxygen Therapy & Medical Oxygen Supplies">oxygen concentrators and other respiratory supplies</a> that range from 0.5 to 10 LPM, some very compact units, and excellent features of convenience. There are even oxygen concentrators that are only available by prescription. </p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-17466330768355584662010-06-18T12:13:00.000-07:002013-01-17T15:34:32.423-08:00Why Order from Vitality Medical? We Have No Restocking Fee!<p align="left"> <strong>We do not charge Restocking fees </strong></p><img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/Family-Jumping-Summer.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Jumping for Joy - No Restocking Fees!" /><br /> <p align="left"> Here at Vitality Medical, we believe that restocking fees, although sometimes quite necessary, should never be charged with an approved refund. But to understand this situation, we need to know why our competitors charge a restocking fee. The idea behind restocking fees is that if the item returned does not have a defect from the manufacture, then it is not the retailer's or manufacturer's fault over your dissatisfaction. So to cover the charges to process, repackage and re-market the product returned, the customer should be charged 10% to 20% of the price of the product. </p><br /> <p align="left"> <strong>Vitality Medical</strong> does not entirely disagree with the concept behind restocking fees but we do disagree that having such a clause in the purchasing policy with customers puts our customers in a dilemma. A restocking fee means a loss of money to our customers. It means that a customer would rather stick to the product than sending it back because of the fear of not getting a full refund. As a customer with Vitality Medical, when you use the product for the first time you may find that it is not what you were looking for. In such a case, you can decide to send it back to us and we would gladly refund you the entire purchase price, provided the product is a returnable item. In this case, you will only be covering the reshipping charges. However, if the product you purchased is defective, then we will either refund your entire purchase price, including shipping fees or replace the defective item. </p><br /> <p align="left"> <strong>How to go about returning a product </strong></p><img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/cc-girl2.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Call Us To Resolve Any Product or Shipping Errors" /><br /> <p align="left"> At Vitality Medical, we strive to provide the best quality products. We pride ourselves in being able to provide products at cheaper rates than our competitors and have enough confidence in our products that we will give a full refund if you are dissatisfied with your purchase. Therefore, unlike our competitors, we have no restocking fees . All you have to do is give us a call during normal business hours or complete an online refund form. You will receive a reply within 72 hours and a Return Authorization (RA) number to ship the product(s) back. </p><br /> <p align="left"> After you receive the RA number, you create a shipping label with the RA number and the return address provided by email or telephone. Make sure to include this address as we have many warehouses from where we ship our medical supply products. Finally send the product back along with its original packaging through the shipping service (USPS, FEDEX, UPS or freight carrier) that delivered the product to your door originally. </p><br /> <p align="left"> Please allow for up to four weeks for processing your return. This includes the 6 to 7 days it will take to receive the shipment, another 4 to 5 days to process it and lastly the time it will take the bank to process a refund request. You will receive your refund within a month from the date you shipped the product back. Details of <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/info/returns-policy/" title="Vitality Medical Returns & Exchanges Policy">Vitality Medical's Return Policy</a> and you <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/order-status/" title="Vitality Medical Order Status">Order Status</a> can be viewed online at our web site. </p><br /> <p align="left">Although we do not charge a restocking fee as a policy, there some exceptions outlined below.</p><br /> <ol><br /> <li>Every product returned must have the Return Authorization Number.</li><br /> <li>Products must be returned within 30 days of purchase.</li><br /> <li>The safety seals must be in unopened condition.</li><br /> <li>The product must be in new re-marketable condition.</li>
<img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/box.png" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Vitality Medical Ships Right To Your Door" /><br />
<li>The packaging of the product must include all accessories and parts.</li><br /> <li>Some products due to hygiene, sanitation or safety are deemed non-returnable. There will be no refund on the return of such items.</li><br /></ol><br /><p align="left"> <strong>Products not deemed returnable</strong></p>
<br /><p align="left"> Some items returnable because of their nature. These items will be <strong>marked as non returnable on the web site and also in the product description</strong>. To summarize the products that our return policy does not cover, here is a short list.</p><br /><ol><br /> <li>Personal health care items already opened. Only sealed personal health care items may be returned and refunded.</li>
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<li>Men’s personal health items.</li><br /> <li>All the items marked as <strong>Special Order (*SP)</strong>.</li><br /> <li>All custom items. Items specifically tailored to meet your requirements cannot be returned as they are unique to your needs and may not be marketable to others.</li><br /></ol><br /><p align="left"> <strong>Non-returnable products</strong> are essentially products that cannot be resold to another individual. However, if a non-returnable product is shipped due to our error, you may telephone our toll free number (800-397-5899) to resolve the issue. Upon verification of such cases, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" title="Vitality Medical">Vitality Medical</a> will refund the purchase price and shipping charges. We look forward to serving you in all your medical supply needs. </p><br /><br />Technorati Code: Q8US2WKRFCMTVitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-32674946226334288872010-06-11T15:37:00.000-07:002013-01-17T16:03:02.728-08:00How to Check for High Blood Pressure<p align="left"><strong>A global bane</strong><br /><img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/j0409347.jpg" style="padding: 15px; float: right;" alt="Understanding Blood Pressure" /><br />Each year, millions of individuals die due to high blood pressure across the globe. This condition can affect anybody anywhere and at anytime. The devastating global effect of high blood pressure (BP) is due to the direct stress that it puts on the heart muscles and blood vessel walls. Heart attacks, hemorrhage, paralysis and similar ailments are some of the ultimate effects of high blood pressure. High BP effectively reduces your lifespan and is the leading cause for premature deaths.</p><br /><p align="left"><strong>Understanding Blood Pressure</strong><br /><br />In biological terms, blood pressure can be effectively defined as the pressure felt by the walls of a blood vessel due to the circulation of blood within them. Blood is pumped by the heart and travels all over the body in blood vessels. The blood pressure is highest near the heart and gradually decreases as the blood moves farther away. The lowest blood pressure is felt in the veins coming back to the heart. Other than distance and type of blood vessel, factors such as gravity, muscle contractions and valve function also influence blood pressure. The blood pressure measurements have a systolic and diastolic reading or a maximum and minimum reading. It generally refers to the reading obtained from just under the arm and above the elbow.</p><br /><p align="left"><strong>What causes High Blood Pressure</strong></p>
<br /><p align="left"> In 10% of all cases, high blood pressure comes about as a symptom of some other primary disease or condition. Kidney diseases such as chronic tumors of the adrenalin glands, birth conditions such as narrow blood vessels, pregnancy, <img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/m/a/marbp785.jpg" style="padding: 15px; float: right;" alt="OMRON 10 Series Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor" />the use of contraceptive pills, excess alcohol intake and thyroid dysfunction are some of the afflictions that always result in high blood pressure. The cure also lies in these diseases. Treating the disease will also bring down the blood pressure. This kind of high blood pressure is called ‘secondary hypertension’. In the remaining high blood pressure cases, the root of high BP is vague. This is called ‘primary hypertension’. Only factors contributing to the condition can be speculated and treated. Even then it will not completely cure high blood pressure.</p><br /><p align="left"><strong>Symptoms to check for Hypertension</strong></p><br /><p align="left">High blood pressure is called ‘the silent killer’ for a reason. It has no symptoms to suggest its arrival. High blood pressure although has no immediate adverse symptoms but always results in health complications down the line. Extended durations of high blood pressure will cut many useful years from one’s life. Symptoms suggesting that there may be high blood pressure can be very misleading and can very easily misinterpreted for some other ailment. Hence, the only way you can check for hypertension is by taking regular blood pressure checkups and by understanding the various causes of hypertension. </p><br /><p align="left"><strong>Contributing factors to High BP</strong></p>
<br /><p align="left">There are two basic categories of factors that contribute to high blood pressure. The first category is <strong>unchangeable factors</strong>. Age is the foremost constant factor. Aging blood vessels tend to have stiffer walls. This directly affects the systolic blood pressure. Aging brings about a process called ‘arteriosclerosis’ which is irreversible and leads to high blood pressure. The family history also governs the probability of high blood pressure. A person belonging to a family history of hypertension is subject to higher risks from the same. Other factors such as gender and race also contribute to high blood pressure. <img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/M/D/MDF74708_4.jpg" style="padding: 15px; float: right;" alt="MDF Dual Head Stethoscope" /></p>
<br /><p align="left">The second is category is changeable categories. Obesity is a major cause of high blood pressure in the modern world. A BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30kg/m2 or more indicates a higher probability of high blood pressure. The excess fat in the body squeezes the blood vessels and heart thus, making the heart beat faster and increasing the blood pressure. Excess sodium in the blood elevates blood pressure. Some people are more susceptible than others to this increase in sodium levels. Pain killers obtained over the counter at pharmacies and fast food are some sources of high sodium. Reducing the intake of these high risk items will help lower blood pressure. Other such contributors include alcoholism and drug addiction. </p><br /><p align="left"><strong>How to measure blood pressure</strong><br /><br />
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The most common method of measuring blood pressure as used by doctors and nurses is also one of the oldest as well. <strong>Sphygmomanometer</strong> is a device used for a very long time. It measures blood pressure in the artery just on the surface of your bicep. This method was developed in 1876 and uses a <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/stethoscope.html" title="Stethoscope"><strong>Stethoscope</strong></a>. It involves strapping an inflatable cuff over the bicep muscle tightly and inflating it by squeezing a rubber bulb. By using a stethoscope, the examiner listens in on the blood flowing through that area. The inflated cuff is then deflated slowly and the point at which blood flow resumes corresponds to the systolic pressure which is measured using a mercury column. The cuff is slowly loosened until no more sound can be heard. At this point, the mercury column gives the diastolic pressure. A similar device for domestic use is available as well which involves a <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/lifesource-automatic-blood-pressure-monitor-with-enhanced-memory.html" title="LifeSource Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Enhanced Memory"><strong>Digital Blood Pressure Monitor</strong></a> and works on the <strong>oscillatory method</strong>. There are many more measuring devices available commercially for domestic use that you can find at <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" title="Vitality Medical"><strong>Vitality Medical</strong></a>. Visit the <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/blood-pressure.html" title="Blood Pressure Monitoring Devices"><strong>Blood Pressure Store</strong></a> online to find <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/automatic-blood-press-monitor.html" title="Automatic Blood Press Monitors"><strong>Automatic</strong></a> & <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/manual-blood-press-monitor.html" title="Manual Blood Pressure Monitors"><strong>Manual Blood Pressure Monitors</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Catalog/Sphygmomanometers-and-Aneroids-1095-.html" title="Sphygmomanometers"><strong>Sphygmomanometers</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/sphygmomanometer-aneroid.html"><strong>Aneroid Sphygmomanometers</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/blood-pressure-cuff.html" title="Blood Pressue Cluffs"><strong>Blood Pressue Cluffs</strong></a>, and <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/blood-pressure-accessories.html" title="Blood Pressure Accessories"><strong>Blood Pressure Accessories</strong></a>. </p><br /><p align="left"><strong>Steps to control blood pressure</strong></p><br /><p align="left">There are two main contributors to blood pressure on a daily basis. They are stress and improper diet. Today’s fast paced life and numerous responsibilities, leads a man to live a stressful life. Taking a few minutes out of the day to do some kind of relaxing activity such as yoga, swimming, gym etc. will help keep the daily stress under check. Taking up a sport on weekends such as golf, tennis, billiard etc. can also reduce stress levels. A lot of people say that they do not get enough time to exercise because of their schedules. Learn to make time for exercising because nothing keeps a check on blood pressure levels like regular physical exercise. Maintain a proper diet on a regular basis. Avoid foods high in sodium and opt for home cooked meals rather than takeout food or fast food. The cholesterol level of your body depends on the kind of food you consume and this directly affects blood pressure. High cholesterol clogs blood vessels by accumulation. For people already suffering from high BP there are many different drugs available over the counter to reduce blood pressure levels and also to keep them in check. Consult your doctor or physician before taking any drugs.</p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-48393764093557574112010-06-04T08:38:00.000-07:002013-01-18T12:26:20.998-08:00Vitality Medical Oxygen Concentrators<p align="left">Vitality Medical has an <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Catalog/Oxygen-Concentrators-1156-.html" title="Oxygen Concentrator – Oxygen Therapy & Medical Oxygen Supplies"><strong>oxygen concentrator</strong></a> to meet every need. With several concentrator models to choose from, there is one to fit your needs and price range. </p><br /><ul type="disc"><br /> <li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/devilbiss-oxygen-concentrator-1.html" title="DeVilbiss Oxygen Concentrator"><strong>DeVilbiss Oxygen Concentrator</strong></a> – This 31 pound oxygen machine offers 5.5 psi in a compact 15” x 23” x 9.5” size. With a sound level of under 45 dBA, this O2 Machine is quiet and offers 5 liters of continuous oxygen flow. The DeVilbiss Oxygen Concentrator comes with a 3 year limited warranty.</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/respironics-millennium-m10-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Respironics Millennium M10 Oxygen Concentrator"><strong>Respironics Millennium M10 Oxygen Concentrator</strong></a> – This 53 pound unit delivers up to 10 LPM adjustable in 1 liter increments. This unit includes an alarm that indicates high and low system pressure, power failure, and low/no oxygen level. Price is $1300 on this unit.</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/invacare-oxygen-concentrator-10lpm.html" title="Invacare Oxygen Concentrator 10LPM"><strong>Invacare Oxygen Concentrator Platinum 10LPM</strong></a> – This 54 pound unit operates between 2 and 10 LPM. It requires a prescription, offers a 3 year warranty and is priced at $1,666.</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/respironics-everflo-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Respironics EverFlo Oxygen Concentrator"><strong>Respironics Everflo Oxygen Concentrator</strong></a> – This 31 pound unit provides 0.5 to 5 LPM and has a low oxygen alarm. With a 3 year warranty this unit is priced at $1852.</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/respironics-everflo-q-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Respironics EverFlo Q Oxygen Concentrator"><strong>Respironics Everflo Q Oxygen Concentrator</strong></a> – This small compact unit weighs in at 31 pounds and is considered quiet at only 40 decibels. With only two filters to maintain, this item provides up to 5 LPM for $1,902.</li>
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<p align="left">Visit <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Vitality Medical Oxygen Concentrators"><strong>Vitality Medical Online Oxygen Concentrators</strong></a> and order your oxygen concentrator today! We ship right to your door and arrival is usually within five business days. These <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/home-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Home Oxygen Concentrators"><strong>medical oxygen concentrators</strong></a> require a prescription from a physician.</p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-84567982919539304562010-05-14T14:37:00.000-07:002013-01-18T12:55:51.397-08:00How to Use Kinesio Tape?<p align="left"><strong>What is Kinesio Tape</strong></p><br />
<p align="left">There are many different varieties of tapes for therapeutic and sports use available in pharmacies. Out of all the choices, the <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kinesio-tape-23.htm" title="Kinesio Tape Tex Tape"><strong>Kinesio Tape</strong></a> is a very popular option. <img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/k/i/kinesio-precut.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Kinesio Tape for Sports" />Kinesio tapes were made popular by Chinese athletes in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Although it was around for a long time and used primarily in physiotherapy, it is now being used by athletes and non-athletes as a <a href="/sports-tape.html" title="Sports Tape"><strong>Sports Tape</strong></a>. It is an elastic tape devoid of any latex. The method of use involves taping it around the muscle area. It is preferred over other type of tapes owing to its versatility. It can be used prior to an activity or during it and even after completion. The fact that it can be used continuously for over two days adds to its popularity. You can buy Kinesio tapes and other similar products from Vitality Medical (vitalitymedical.com) at cheaper rates than other sites and with a zero restocking fee.</p>
<br /><p align="left"><strong>Benefits provided by Kinesio Tape</strong></p><br />
<p align="left"><strong>Kinesio Tape</strong> is used by athletes to avoid injuries during activity and to soothe muscle pain. The taping method employed ensures that the muscles are slightly constricted. This condition allows blood flow to that area of muscle and joints to increase. When used after an activity, the taping rejuvenates tired muscles. But when it is used prior to an activity, it works by strengthening week or fatigued muscles. During the activity, the taping helps in improving performance by increasing awareness of the taped area while reducing sensation at the same time.</p>
<br /><p align="left"><strong>Mechanism of Action</strong></p><br /><p align="left"><strong>Kinesio tapes</strong> work by tightening the skin through convoluting it. This in turn sooths the nerves and skin sensors which reducing edema, inflation and helps in relaxing the muscles. In case of fatigued muscles, the mechanism involves soothing sensory receptors so as to reduce the pain experienced during movement. It aids in rejuvenation of tired muscles by increasing blood flow to that area.</p><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/K/S/KSOGKT15014.jpg" style="padding:15; float:center" alt="Kinesio Tape Treatments" /><br /><p align="left"><strong>Kinesio Tape for Tennis Elbow</strong></p><br /><p align="left"><strong>Tennis Elbow</strong> is a very common injury faced by a large number of people. It can be really frustrating for a person suffering from this problem as it restricts the movement of the arm and also its strength. Kinesio tape is light weight and can be used as a support to the arm and it also helps to reduce inflammation. Start off by cutting a length of Kinesio tape corresponding to the length of your arm starting from the wrist to an inch below the elbow. Split this tape into two length wise by cutting through the middle and stop an inch from the end. You will end up with a Y shaped strip of tape. Next, apply the un-split end to your wrist by wrapping it around with no extra stretching. Next, use one of the long arms of the tape to wrap all the way up to the elbow, all the while slightly stretching the tape. Make sure to rub the tape so that the adhesive can set. Finally apply the last remaining long strip of the Y shaped Kinesio tape parallel to the other long strip so that the forearm is completely covered up to the elbow. Finally cut a small inch sized Kinesio tape and apply it to the end near the elbow as an anchor. Make sure to stretch it completely while applying so as to make a seal. With the taping completed, move the arm around and see if it has reduced the pain. With proper application and regular use of this tape, Tennis Elbow can easily be controlled and treated.</p><br /><p align="left"><strong>Scoliosis control through Kinesio tape</strong></p><br />Scoliosis is an affliction of the spine muscles which leads to a curvature of the back and can be quite painful. It is often brought about by accidents or genetic inheritance or even diseases such as Polio. Although it cannot be cured completely, the pain it causes can be reduced considerably with the use of Kinesio taping. A mild case of Scoliosis can be easily controlled by just using tapes. Since the signs of Scoliosis include an unbalanced shoulder level or hip level, you can use Kinesio tape to provide extra support to the shoulder which is at a higher level than the other. To do this start taping from the shoulder area near to the neck region and extend up to the end of the shoulder blade. In case of an unbalanced hip, you will require <img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/cervical.jpg" width="160px" height="117px" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Kinesio Tape - Cervical" />a V shaped tape. Apply this tape to the higher of both sides of the hip by starting from the waist with the pointed end of the tape and moving upwards towards the ribcage with the two arms of V tape. This should provide enough support to the spine and keep the hip balanced. Along with these methods, you can also tape your waist to provide extra support to the spine. You can also tape from shoulder to the hip in a straight line on the side with the lower of the two shoulders. This will stretch the compressed muscles. Incase Scoliosis appears in the upper part of the spine then tape across it to provide support and correct posture. Although Scoliosis is not a curable affliction; in mild cases, it can be completely controlled using Kinesio tape.<br /></p><br /><p align="left"><strong>General Applications</strong></p><br />
You can put Kinesio <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/tape.html" title="Tape"><strong>Tape</strong></a> to the same use in everyday use as well. For fatigued muscles and sprains you can apply a pain relieving spray to the area and then wrap it up with Kinesio tape as you would for a tennis elbow and let it stay for a couple of days. When using Kinesio tapes, remember that you can wrap tightly by stretching the tape to 40% of its capacity only over the joint areas. For the Muscle areas, you can stretch it up to a maximum of 20%. Anymore than this would result in over-constriction of the blood vessels below the skin and thus, numb the muscles beyond use. Other than the general applications of Kinesio tape mentioned above, it is also used by physiotherapists to alleviate a large number of muscle and nerve related afflictions. <img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/carpelTunnel.jpg" width="160px" height="117px" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Kinesio Tape - Carpel Tunnel" />In the sporting world, it is used to alleviate knee pains experienced by runners, neck pains faced by swimmers, ankle sprains faced by soccer players and in other ball games such as tennis, basketball, baseball etc. The possibilities of Kinesio tape are limitless. When used in the right manner it can be used to reduce and alleviate muscle pain without taking any form of sedatives of pain relievers.</p><br />
<p align="left">Kinesio Tape is available at <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" title="Medical Supplies"><strong>Vitality Medical</strong></a>. This tape comes in assorted colors and sizes to fit individual needs and preferences. Illustrated manuals and a Kinesio DVD are available to help learn the taping techniques. Discount Kinesio Tape at prices you can afford! Vitality Medical also carries a variety of other <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/wound-care.html" title="Tapes & Adhesives"><strong>Medical Tapes and Adhesives</strong></a>.</p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-77147080156490917992010-04-30T15:51:00.000-07:002013-01-18T13:18:56.113-08:00How to Potty Train Dogs with Disposable Underpads<p align="left"><img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/j0409054.jpg" width="263px" height="395px" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Disposable Underpads for Pets" />When you get a new puppy, one of the most frustrating things that you have to deal with is potty training. Chasing your puppy around the house and constantly cleaning up messes gets very frustrating. Sometimes it seems more convenient to leave the dog in a cage to limit the mess to one area. However, even cleaning up urine and feces from a cage is no fun.</p>
<br /><p align="left">There are a number of effective methods for potty training puppies. Some people put down newspapers in the cage and in a limited location within the house and train the puppy to use this area only for pottying. While this does limit the size of the area to be cleaned, it is still not a pleasant task to tend. </p><br /><p align="left">While newspapers and paper towels make cleaning up feces much easier, these items provide very little protection from urine seeping through onto linoleum or carpet. This results in the need to constantly mop and steam clean. Cloth towels require manually removing feces and continually laundering the towels. Many people do not think that it is very sanitary to wash urine and feces covered in the same washing machine that they use for their delicates.</p><br /><img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/j0441064.jpg" width="200px" height="154px" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Disposable Underpads Make Pets Happier" /><br /><p align="left"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/disposable-underpad.html" title="Disposable Underpads"><strong>Disposable Underpads</strong></a> that are available online over the Internet are a terrific alternative to towels, newspapers and paper towels. Substituting the <em>disposable under pads</em> for towels or newspapers saves the dog owner much cleanup and frustration. These underpads contain the mess and prevent leak through. The term disposable says it all. You can simply roll up the messy <strong>Underpad</strong> and replace it with a fresh one. This saves steam cleaning, moping and constant scrubbing since there is no leak through mess due to the waterproof barrier.</p><br /><img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/j0438804.jpg" width="200px" height="158px" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Disposable Underpads Make Pet Owners Happier" /><br /><p align="left">Once the puppy is trained you may think that there is no longer a need to use these underpads. The truth is that it is always handy to have these available. Should you leave the house for an extended period of time, it is a good idea to have a pad available in case your dog is unable to wait to potty until you get home. It is also useful to keep them in the cage if you use it for the dog's bed. Even adolescent dogs may have an occasional accident if you oversleep in the morning.</p><br />
<p align="left">There are several reputable manufacturers and brands of disposable underpads – <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/tena-disposable-underpad.html" title="Tena Disposable Underpads"><strong>TENA Disposable Underpads</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kendall-disposable-underpad.html" title="Kendall Durasorb Underpad"><strong>Kendall Durasorb Underpad</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/tendersorb-disposable-underpad.html" title="Kendall Tendersorb Underpad"><strong>Tendersorb Underpad</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/tranquility-disposable-underpad.html" title="Tranquility Disposable Underpad"><strong>Tranquility Disposable Underpads</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/sta-put-underpad.html" title="Kendall StaPut Underpad"><strong>STA-PUT</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/attends-healthcare-products-disposable-underpad.html" title="Attends Underpads"><strong>Attends</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/principle-business-disposable-underpad.html" title="Principle Business Underpads"><strong>Principle Business</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/first-quality-disposable-underpad.html" title="First Quality Super Absorbent Underpad"><strong>First Quality</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/sca-disposable-underpad.html" title="SCA Underpad"><strong>SCA Underpads</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/prevail-disposable-underpad.html" title="Prevail"><strong>Prevail</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kimberly-clark-disposable-underpad.html" title="Kimberly Clark Underpad"><strong>Kimberly Clark</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/hartmann-usa-disposable-underpad.html" title="Hartmann USA"><strong>Hartman USA</strong></a>, and <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/covidien-disposable-underpad.html" title="Covidien Underpads"><strong>Covidien Underpads</strong></a>. Each of the underpads are available online at <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" title="Vitality Medical Online Discount Medical Supplies"><strong>Vitality Medical</strong></a>.</p>
<br /><p align="left">In summary, it is much cheaper and effective to use disposable underpads than to constantly wash floors and steam clean carpets. It is certainly much less frustrating to take care of messes on the disposable underpads than on towels or newspapers. When you count the cost, both financially and time wise, you will certainly see that the disposable underpads are a great alternative for potty training dogs.</p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-18358223975723920042010-04-23T10:19:00.000-07:002013-01-18T15:14:54.345-08:00Why Rent a Hospital Bed When You Can Buy One?<img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/D/R/DRV15003.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Manual Hospital Bed by Drive" /><p align="left">This is not an easy decision to make. In the first place, you are so sick that you must have a <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/hospital-bed.html" title="Hospital Beds for Homecare"><strong>Hospital Bed</strong></a> at home, and it’s not a good time for you to be calculating whether to rent or buy. So it’s a good plan to explore the facts ahead of time—before you need the bed.</p><br /><p align="left">In the first place, you will want to know how much Medicare will cover. It varies according to circumstances and a whole range of variables. Typically, <a href="http://www.medicare.gov/"><strong>Medicare</strong></a> will pay 80% of the Medicare-approved charge and you will pay the remaining 20%. </p><br /><p align="left">Find out how much Medicare will pay if you <em>rent</em> a bed and for how long. Typically, Medicare will stop paying after 15 months except for service and maintenance. </p><br /><p align="left">When the time comes for you to leave the hospital and you still need bed-care, you must decide whether to rent or buy. Assuming you have already done your homework, you will know all the facts including what Medicare will or will not do. However, one crucial question still remains: How long will you need the bed.</p>
<br /><p align="left">That’s the difficult one. If you only need the bed for a short time, renting might be best. But how do you know how long you’ll need it? If your illness runs on for over 15 months, you’ll be out of a bed. There’s no way to determine for sure how long a patient will need home care, even if the illness is not life-threatening. </p><br /><p align="left">Another consideration is to buy a bed even if you’ll need it only for a short period of time. After all, you can store it until it is needed again. Who knows how soon you or another family member will need it?</p>
<br /><p align="left">On the other hand, you could sell it. If you have kept it in good condition and protected the mattress, you might be able to sell it. After all, with Medicare’s help, you’ve used it for a number of weeks or months at a minimal price. You might be able to sell it locally by running an ad in your newspaper, Craig’s List, or local TV station’s free classifieds on the Internet. Most likely, there will be people in the same position you were in when you were looking to buy a hospital bed a short time ago.<img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/N/T/NTI306000.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="KCI BariKare Bariatric Hospital Bed with AtmosAir" /></p>
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<p align="left">For good buys on <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/bed.html" title="Medical Hospital Beds"><strong>Medical Beds</strong></a>, go to the <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" title="Vitality Medical Hospital Beds"><strong>Vitality Medical</strong></a> website. Select from <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/semi-electric-hospital-bed.html" title="Semi Electric Hospital Beds"><strong>Semi-Electric Hospital Beds</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/low-hospital-bed.html" title="Low Hospital Beds"><strong>Low Hospital Beds</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/full-electric-hospital-bed.html" title="Full Electric Hospital Beds"><strong>Full Electric Hospital Beds</strong></a>, and <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/long-term-care-bed.html" title="Long Term Care Hospital Beds"><strong>Long Term Care Hospital Beds</strong></a>. Purchase the hospital bed that meets your needs and we will ship directly to your door. Shipping is free for all our hospital beds. </p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-3288861881854335822010-04-16T12:10:00.000-07:002013-01-18T15:41:09.051-08:00What is an Oxygen Concentrator and How Does It Work?<a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Catalog/Oxygen-Concentrators-1156-.html" title="Oxygen Concentrators & Medical Oxygen Supplies"><img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/grandpa-fishing.jpg" border="none" width="200px" height="373px" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Fishing for a Better Quality of Life Through Oxygen Concentrators" /></a><br /><p align="left"> In layman’s terms, an <strong>oxygen concentrator</strong> is the scientifically and technologically advanced form of oxygen tanks. An oxygen concentrator is an apparatus that is used to supply oxygen therapy to a patient. This oxygen therapy has significantly higher concentrations of oxygen than ambient air, or the surrounding air that is commonly breathed. In comparison to tanks of compressed oxygen, oxygen concentrators are safer, cheaper, and more convenient. These devices are also used to provide a cost-effective source of oxygen for industrial processes as well.</p><br /><p align="left"> A typical <strong><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Oxygen Concentrators & Medical Oxygen Supplies">medical oxygen concentrator</a></strong> provides a continual supply of oxygen. It generally has two cylinders filled with zeolite material. The zeolite material, a hydrous aluminum silicate mineral, selectively absorbs the nitrogen from the air. The air cycles through one cylinder, which is where the nitrogen molecules are apprehended by the zeolite material. The other cylinder allows the captured nitrogen to dissipate as it is vented off to ambient atmospheric pressure.</p><br /><p align="left"> Most units provide a continuous supply of oxygen of up to five liters per minute (LPM). The concentration is usually between 50 and 95 percent. This process is referred to as PSA, or pressure swing absorption. Oxygen concentrators that provide up to 10 LPM are available for high flow patients.</p><br /><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/invacare-perfecto-2-oxygen-concentrator-5-liter.html" title="Invacare Oxygen Concentrator"><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/i/n/invirc5p.jpg" border="none" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="InvacareOxygen Concentrator" /></a><br /><p align="left"> These oxygen concentrators are a great alternative to the traditional <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/cylinders-regulators.html" title="Oxygen Cylinders"><strong>oxygen tanks</strong></a> that many patients use. It provides the necessary oxygen without the high cost or safety hazards associated with traditional oxygen tanks. It also provides significant cost savings when used in various industrial processes. Even patients that require high flow units can obtain devices that are not much larger or heavier than the typical 5 LPM units. These units also provide patients with much more mobility and freedom. </p><br /><p align="left"> <strong>Medical oxygen concentrators</strong> can be divided into two major divisions--<a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/home-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Home Oxygen Concentrator"><strong>home oxygen concentrators</strong></a> and <strong>portable oxygen concentrators</strong>. Home oxygen concentrators are larger and are used mainly at home or care facility. <strong><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/portable-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Portable Oxygen Concentrator">Portable oxygen concentrators</a></strong> are lightweight and can be used at home, traveling or for people who are still living an active life. <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" title="Vitality Medical Oxygen Concentrators"><strong>Vitality Medical</strong></a> carries the top selling oxygen concentrators that you can purchase at discount prices, including <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/oxygen-masks.html" title="Oxygen Mask"><strong>oxygen masks</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/oxygen-tubing.html" title="Invacare Oxygen Tubing"><strong>oxygen tubing</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/nasal-cannula.html" title="Cannula"><strong>cannula</strong></a>. To purchase an oxygen concentrator, you must have a doctor's prescription. Get rid of those heavy oxygen tanks today and call Vitality Medical at 800-397-58899 to order your new oxygen concentrator today. </p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-86067061743472171412010-04-09T14:59:00.000-07:002013-01-18T16:07:00.675-08:00Why Mercury Thermometers Are Being Replaced<p align="left"> <strong><img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/headache.jpg" style="padding: 15px; float: right; width: 224px; height: 326px;" alt="Diagnosing Fevers with Therometers" />Thermometers</strong> measure temperature with substances that react to heat and cold in some way. There are two standard temperature measurements used with thermometers. The measurements are <em>Fahrenheit</em> and <em>Celsius</em>. The first thermometers were called thermo scopes and were claimed to have been invented by several different people. However Santorio Santorio, an Italian inventor, was the first one to put a numerical scale on one. The first mercury thermometer was created in 1714 by Gabriel Fahrenheit. He is responsible also for the temperature scale that bears his name.</p><br />
In the <strong>mercury thermometer</strong>, used for a very long time to measure an individual’s body temperature, the material (mercury) expands when it becomes warmer and retracts when it cools. <p></p><br /><p align="left"> Body temperature is indicative of many body processes. The most common one is fever, which may result from many different causes. Whatever the cause, it is an indicator that something out of the ordinary is going on in the body. It typically is not considered dangerous unless it reaches 103 F or higher. Mothers are very aware of the temperatures of their young children and infants because it’s the first symptom of illness. </p><br /><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/f/-/f-prme_582820.jpg" style="padding: 15px; float: right;" alt="Cool Colors Digital Oral Thermometers" /><br /><p align="left"> Medications to lower the temperature can be purchased over the counter. However, it may be better to let it go untreated. Fever may play an important role in helping the body fight off infections. However, the patient may be very uncomfortable with the fever and may wish some relief from the pains and discomforts it causes.</p><br /><p align="left"> A major change took place in medical thermometers in the 1990s. The mercury-based thermometers presented risks that sometimes resulted in injury. For example, they are easy to break since they’re made of glass and must be shaken sharply to reset them. When they break, the mercury that spills is poisonous. They have been largely replaced nowadays with electronic digital thermometers.</p><br /><p align="left"> In a few cases, thermometers with liquids other than mercury have replaced the originals. Heat-sensitive liquid crystals were used in some, for instance. Other options are digital infrared contact or non-contact thermometers. </p><br /><p align="left">Most <strong>medical thermometers</strong> are used to test oral, rectal, or vaginal temperatures. Checking the temperature orally is only possible if the patient can hold the thermometer in the mouth in the proper place and securely. Children are unable to do this as are some patients who are too weak, are coughing, or are vomiting. The new <strong>digital thermometer</strong> reacts very quickly, so they can often be used in patients where the typical mercury thermometer cannot be held in the mouth for an extended length of time.<br /><br /><br /><br />Rectal temperature is the most accurate measure of body temperature; however, for various reasons it is used only when absolutely necessary. Even so, it’s the method of choice for infants.</p><br /><p align="left"> A list of modern thermometers with a link to an example of each type is displayed below:</p><br /><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/M/A/MARMC514N_1.jpg" style="padding: 15px; float: right;" alt="OMRON Ear Thermometer" /><br /><ul type="disc"><br /><li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/omron-ear-thermometer.html" title="OMRON Ear Thermometer">Digital Ear Thermometers</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/instant-ear-thermometer-1.html" title="Instant Ear Thermometer">Digital Instant Read Thermometers</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/cool-colors-digital-oral-thermometers.html" title="Cool Colors Digital Oral Thermometers">Digital Oral Thermometers</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/omron-10-second-flex-digital-thermometer.html" title="OMRON 10 second Flex Digital Thermometer">Digital Rectal Thermometers</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/tempa-dot-single-use-clinical-thermometer.html" title="Tempa-Dot Single-Use Clinical Thermometer">Clinical Thermometers</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/60-second-digital-thermometer.html" title="Hospital Digital Thermometers">Hospital Thermometers</a> and <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/digital-thermometer-probe-cover.html" title="Thermometer Disposable Probe Covers">Probe Covers</a> </li><br /><li><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/filac-3000-ez-oral-axillary-complete-1.html" title="Filac 3000 Ez Oral/Axillary Complete">Digital Medical Thermometer</a></li><br /></ul><br /><p align="left">These new modern electronic thermometers are efficient and fast. Many are able to return accurate temperture measurements in just a few seconds. In fact, the new <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Samsumg-America-INC.-Healthy-Living-Deluxe-Ear-Thermometer-TET01BN.html" title="Instant Ear Thermometer">Invacare Instant Ear Thermometer</a> takes temperature readings in just one second! This digital thermometer has surface scan ability and costs less than $30.00. It includes a signal tone indicating peak temperature and fever alarm.</p><br /><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/D/U/DUR18535000.jpg" style="padding: 15px; float: right;" alt="Rediscan Infrared Thermometer" height="311px" width="200px" /><br /><p align="left">Another popular thermometer is the <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/tempa-dot-single-use-clinical-thermometer.html" title="Tempa-Dot Single-Use Clinical Thermometer">Tempa-Dot Thermometer</a>. This disposable thermometer is soft and flexible for oral and axillary use. It comes individually wrapped and is intended for single-use. This disposable thermometer accurately assesses infants, pediatric, children and adult temperatures in 60 seconds. </p><br /><p align="left"> Vitality Medical has a wide range of body thermometers at very competitive prices. Go to the web site to explore the new <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/thermometer.html" title="Vitality Medical Thermometers">thermometer</a> options and to update your old mercury thermometer. </p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-34958577481604986882010-04-01T14:44:00.000-07:002013-01-21T08:52:49.444-08:00What Are Common Respiratory Diseases & Treatments<img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/couple1.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Fighting Back at Common Respiratory Diseases" /><p align="left"> There are a number of respiratory diseases that afflict large numbers of people today. These diseases can dramatically affect the lifestyle and quality of life for those that suffer. For many these diseases are somewhat self-inflicted due to lifestyle choices. For others, genetics or the environment may have played a significant role. Regardless of the cause, respiratory diseases afflict millions of people who need regular treatment to fight back.</p><br /><h2>Common Respiratory Diseases</h2><br /><p align="left"> Let’s look at some of the more common respiratory diseases that afflict people today.</p><br /><ul type="disc"><br /><li><strong>Asthma </strong>– This is characterized by a predisposition to chronic inflammation of the lungs. The airways are reversibly narrowed. </li><br /><li><strong>Chronic Obstructing Pulmonary Disease (COPD)</strong> – COPD refers to chronic bronchitis and emphysema. These two diseases of the lungs commonly co-exist. The airways become narrowed and cause shortness of breath.</li><img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/respiratory.jpg" width="300px" height="225px" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Respiratory System Diseases" /><br /><li><strong>Respiratory Allergies</strong> – This is caused by an over-reaction of the immune system to a “trigger” which results in inflammation of the tissue of the ears, eyes, nose, throat, sinuses, larynx, and airways. This is commonly known as hay fever or cedar fever.</li><br /><li><strong>Occupational Lung Disease</strong> – This refers to fibrosis and scarring of the lungs which is generally secondary to the repeated inhaling of dust that is linked to some occupations. </li><br /><li><strong>Pulmonary Hypertension</strong> – This is unusually elevated blood pressure within the pulmonary circuit. </li><br /><li><strong>Emphysema</strong> – This is a severe form of COPD in which the small sacs within the lung become permanently damaged. </li><br /></ul><br /><h2>Common Respiratory Treatments</h2><br /><p align="left"> <strong>Oxygen concentrators</strong> are frequently used to treat all of the various forms of respiratory disease. This form of <em>oxygen therapy</em> is most effective during the early stages of the disease. The <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/home-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Home Oxygen Concentrators">oxygen concentrator</a> goes a long ways toward allowing patients to lead a more normal life. In addition to using an oxygen therapy as treatment, patients should eliminate any activities that aggravate their condition. The number one activity to eliminate is smoking. If smoking is not eliminated, it will negate the positive effects of oxygen therapy.</p><br /><p align="left"> Vitality Medical carries a wide variety of oxygen therapy devices, including home oxygen concentrators, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/portable-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Portable Oxygen Equipment">portable oxygen concentrators</a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/humidifiers-vaporizers.html" title="Humidifiers and Vaporizers">humidifiers</a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/aspirator.html" title="Medical Aspirator">aspirators</a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/cpap.html" title="CPAP Machines">CPAP</a>, and <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/cough-assist.html" title="Cough Assist Devices">cough assist</a> devices. This online discount medical supply store also carries many <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/respiratory-misc.html" title="Respiratory Accessories — Spirometer, Peak Flow Meter, CPAP Filters">respiratory accessories</a> including <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/nasal-cannula.html" title="Nasal Cannula">cannulas</a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/oxygen-tubing.html" title="Invacare Oxygen Tubing">oxygen tubing</a>, <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/oxygen-masks.html" title="Oxygen Masks - Adult Oxygen Masks, Face Masks">oxygen masks</a> and <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/pulse-oximeter.html" title="Digital Oximeter & Portable Oximeter">pulse oximeters</a>.</p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-21590996881540249422010-03-26T15:11:00.000-07:002013-01-21T09:11:54.632-08:00How To Reduce Injures With Bed Trapeze and Bed Assist Rails<img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/couple3.jpg" width="250px" height="385px" style="padding:15px; float:right" alt="Using Trapeze and Assist Rails to Prevent Injuries" /><p>Many of the patients in a hospital at any given time are totally dependent on staff members for everything they need. They cannot dress themselves, bathe themselves, feed themselves, and take care of toileting needs. All of these activities call for physical strength and interaction. Nurses need a certain amount of physical strength, for instance, in addition to the emotional and psychological stamina to meet patients’ needs. </p><br /><p>It’s not uncommon for health care workers in direct patient care to experience serious injuries. Work-related injuries are high in hospitals and other healthcare institutions. This has wide-ranging effects on every aspect of care, including quality of care. When a nurse is not able to work, someone must fill that spot. </p><br /><p>It’s not uncommon for nurses to get out of direct patient care and into some other kind of work, especially if they have suffered repeated injuries. Nursing shortages are common everywhere, not only in the United States but also worldwide. A hospital is only able to be a hospital if it has adequate patient-care staff. A nursing home or other direct-care institution can only take patients if it can maintain its direct-care staff.</p><br /><p>The OSHA act of 1970 requires that employers “assure safe and healthful working conditions” for its employees. It also requires that “each employer shall furnish to each of his/her employers employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his/her employees.”</p><br /><p>Most patients must be lifted at some time in their hospital or nursing home stay, and this is the activity that causes the most injuries. OSHA recommends that lifting be eliminated from a healthcare worker’s duties to the extent that this is possible.</p><br /><p><strong>Bed Trapeze </strong></p><br /><p>Perhaps the one piece of equipment that accomplishes these requirements more than any other is the <em>trapeze</em> for the hospital bed. Some beds come equipped with these <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/hospital-bed-trapeze.html" title="Hospital Bed Trapeze">trapeze</a> devices; however, many are free-standing. The bariatric patient is the most <img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/I/N/INVBARTRAP.jpg" alt="Invacare Bariatric Trapeze" width="250" height="250" style="padding:15px; float:right" />challenging, and there are trapezes designed specifically for the heavier patient.</p>
</a><br /><p>With a trapeze, some patients who otherwise are unable to help themselves can assist in getting themselves in and out of bed and in changing positions in bed, so vital to a patient’s overall well-being. This vital piece of equipment also encourages patient involvement and promotes independence, both important to a patients’ healing process. At the same time, it helps the caregiver do what needs to be done without suffering debilitating injury.</p><br /><p>Perhaps even more importantly, a trapeze on the hospital bed of a patient who is being cared for at home can make it possible to bring the patient home sooner. It will also ease the demands on the caregiver at home. </p><br /><p><strong>Bed Assist Rail </strong></p><br /><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/G/F/GFHGF6500B-1_1.jpg" width="128px" height="191px" style="padding:15px; float:right" alt="Using Trapeze and Assist Rails " /><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Graham-Field-Patriot-Bed-Assist-Bar-GF6500B-1.html" title="Graham-Field Patriot Bed Assist Bar - $63.00"></a><br />
<p>Another useful device is the <em>assist rail</em>. The <a href="/bed-assist-rail.html" title="Bed Assist Rails">assist rail</a> attaches to the side of the bed and allows the patient to use this bed rail as a <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/grabbar.html" title="Grab Bar">Grab Bar</a> to assist in exiting or entering the bed. Patients also use the bed assist rail to turn over or adjust their position within the bed. This simple device allows patients to do simple tasks without the need of assistance from care givers.</p><br /><p>If you are facing a period in a hospital bed at home, look at Vitality Medical’s array of hospital bed trapezes and assist rails that you can purchase to facilitate your care and perhaps bring you home sooner. If you are the caregiver of a patient being cared for at home, by all means, investigate adding this important piece of equipment to your patient-care arsenal. At <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" title="Vitality Medical Hospital Supplies & Medical Equipment for the Home">Vitality Medical</a>, these professional pieces of equipment are affordable for the home-bound patient.</p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-46858722449471194782010-03-19T13:02:00.000-07:002013-01-21T09:46:49.789-08:00How to Live with Incontinence<p align="left">It may not be the most serious of medical diseases and conditions, but it’s certainly high on the list for quality-of life issues. More often than not, the cause of urinary incontinence is an underlying treatable medical condition. Unfortunately, it’s grossly under-reported to physicians.</p><img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/concerned.jpg" width="275px" height="214x" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Living With Incontinence" /><br /><ul style="text-align:left"><br /><li><strong>Stress incontinence</strong> is caused by weakness of the pelvic floor muscles. Symptoms are loss of urine when you cough, laugh, sneeze, or exercise. This kind of incontinence usually results from some kind of event that weakens these muscles, such as a prostatectomy in men or pregnancy in women.</li><br /><li><strong>Urge incontinence</strong> is loss of urine for no apparent cause whenever there is an urge to urinate. This is usually the result of involuntary muscle contractions.</li><br /><li><strong>Functional incontinence</strong> happens when a person can’t make it to the bathroom in time. This can also be caused by underlying medical conditions such as dementia, poor mobility, or anxiety.</li><br /><li><strong>Overflow incontinence</strong> is when there seems to be a constant leak, even when a person has just urinated. This is often the result of weak bladder muscles or a blocked urethra.</li><br /><li><strong>Structural incontinence</strong> is caused by some impediment such as a fistula.</li><br /></ul><br /><p align="left">No matter which of these categories your incontinence fits into, you need to discuss the situation with your doctor, who may be able to find a solution for you. The underlying cause might be a threat to your health—a tumor, for instance. At any rate, the compromise to your quality of life makes it worth trying to find a solution.</p><br /><p align="left">Fortunately, there are many products on the market nowadays to help you deal with your incontinence, no matter the cause. For example:</p><br /><img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/bookman-rd.jpg" width="275px" height="327x" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Living With Incontinence" /><br /><br /><ul style="text-align:left"><br />
<li><strong>Drainage Bags.</strong> These come in <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/urine-bag.html" title="Urine Bags">urine bags</a>, disposable bags, wearable ones (<a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/leg-bag.html" title="Leg Bags">leg bags</a> and <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/drainage-bag.html" title="Drainage Bags">bedside bags</a>), and travel devices.</li>
<br /><li><strong>Penis Clamp. </strong>These are placed around the penis to control male urinary incontinence. They are tightened halfway down the shaft of the penis to compress the urethra. <strong></strong>Two major devices on the market include the <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/bard-adjustable-cunningham-clamp-1.html" title="Bard Adjustable Cunningham Clamp">Cunningham Clamp</a> and the <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/gyrx-squeezer-klip-incontinence-control-1.html" title="Gyrx Squeezer Klip Incontinence Control">Squeezer Klip</a>.</li><br /><br />
<li><strong>Drip Collectors.</strong> These devices are placed over the penis and absorb dribble. Two of the best sellers include the <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/gt-urological-acticuf-compression-pouch.html" title="GT Urological ActiCuf Compression Pouch">ActiCuf Compression Pouch</a> and the <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/male-urine-guard.html" title="Male Urine Guard">Jackson Medical Male Urine Guard</a>. </li>
<br /><li><strong>Briefs.</strong> <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/briefs.html" title="Disposalable Briefs and Washable Briefs">Incontinence briefs</a> come in reusable and disposable versions. The reusable ones use pads to absorb the urine and often look just like regular underwear except that they’re designed to hold a pad.</li><br /><li><strong>Pads and Shields.</strong> <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/pads.html" title="Incontinence Pads and Shields">Incontinence pads and shields</a> are vastly improved over even a few years ago.</li><br /><li><strong>Underpads for the Bed.</strong> <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/disposable-underpad.html" title="Disposable Underpads">Disposable underpads</a> as well as <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/urinal-bedpan.html" title="Reusable Bedpads">reusable bed pads</a> are especially useful for the caretaker of an incontinent patient.</li><br /><li><strong>Urinals and Bed Pans. </strong>These are a mainstay at hospitals. <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Catalog/Urinals-1021-.html" title="Urinals and Bed Pans" target="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Catalog/Urinals-1021-.html">Urinals and bed pans</a> are also useful at nursing homes and for homecare for the incontinent patients who also suffer from mobility. A new urinal called the <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/EZwee-Urinal-51060.html" title="EZwee Wheelchair Urinal">EZwee</a> is particularly helpful for individuals in wheelchairs.</li><br /><br /><li><strong>Disposable Wipes. </strong>Incontinence <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/disposable-wipes.html" target="Disposable Wipes">disposable wipes</a> are useful for cleanup and personal hygiene.<strong></strong> </li><br /><br /><li><strong>Deodorizers. </strong>The smell of urine is a signal to everyone you meet that you are either incontinent or in lack of personal hygiene. <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/deodorizer.html" title="Incontinence Deodorizers">Incontinence deodorizers</a> are very useful for personal dignity. </li><br /></ul><br /><p align="left">Vitality Medical has a wide range of products to help you deal with incontinence. With the appropriate tools, you can live your life normally and no one need ever know that you have this embarrassing problem. Go to <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" title="Vitality Medical Supplies and Hospital Equipment">Vitality Medical</a>’s website and click on “incontinence” in the left column.</p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-35243024478955813012010-03-12T14:03:00.001-08:002013-01-21T10:00:25.108-08:00What Medical Gloves Should I Use?<p><img src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/doc.jpg" width="300px" height="424px" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Medical Gloves Have An Important Role In Medical Care" />One form of glove being used not only for medical purposes but also for cleaning and any other activity that requires protection for the hands is the nitrile glove. Nitrile is a synthetic rubber copolymer. The fabric will differ according to how much nitrile is in the fabric—the more nitrile, the higher resistance to oils but the lower flexibility. </p><br /><p><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/nitrile-gloves.html" title="Nitrile Glove"><strong>Nitrile gloves</strong></a> are usually resistant to oil, fuel, and chemicals. Because they are so resilient, they lend themselves extremely well to disposable lab, cleaning, and examination gloves. </p>
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<p>The automobile industry uses this substance to make hoses to handle fuel and oil. It can withstand a range of temperatures, so it can be relied upon to hold together under almost any condition—the perfect disposable glove. While they are not quite as strong and flexible as rubber gloves, they are more resistant to oils and acids. They are also more puncture resistant than <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/latex-gloves.html" title="Glove Latex ">latex gloves</a> or <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/vinyl-gloves.html" title="vinyl gloves">vinyl gloves</a>.</p>
<br /><p>On the other hand, rubber gloves are not typically used in a medical setting. Rather, they are good dishwashing gloves because they protect from detergent and most importantly hot water. These have been used in homes since the 1960s. Traditional colors are yellow or pink and they usually have long cuffs although they can be found in wrist length and elbow length, depending on what the buyer is looking for. </p><br /><p>Professional cleaners usually use rubber gloves because they are thick enough and cover the arms well enough to provide protection for any general cleaning task that comes along. </p><br /><p>Latex is the form of rubber most often used in household gloves and may have a cotton flocking lining to make it easier to get them on and off. Some people prefer the unflocked version since they are more like the natural hand; however, some people are allergic to latex and cannot use these. Also, they don’t protect as well as gloves made from other substances from harmful substances like solvents.</p><br /><p><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/I/S/ISG421LF1_4.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Latex Exam Gloves Powder Free" />Other materials that get around the allergy problem and offer better protection are PVC, nitrile (described above), neoprene, and natural rubber. In recent years, disposable “rubber” gloves have become so affordable and so available that most households keep a supply on hand for the many tasks that call for protecting the hands. </p>
<br /><p><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/gloves.html" title="Medical Glove"><strong>Medical gloves</strong></a> are required for almost any medical activity that involves patients. The reason for this requirement is that sanitary hospital conditions are vital to the welfare of patients. Many infectious agents have become antibiotic-resistant in recent years and hospitals have tended to become places where people go to become very ill instead of places where patients can expect to be cured. Hospital administrators and other healthcare professionals have become very protective of their environments. A high rate of infection in an institution is very troublesome and to be avoided at any cost. </p><br /><p>Historically, latex has been the fabric of choice, particularly for surgeons, because these gloves are essentially a second skin. The surgeon is not <img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/135x135/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/I/S/ISG421NF1_4.jpg" style="padding:15; float:right" alt="Nitrile Gloves" />hampered in using his hands to diagnose and evaluate, not to mention to carry out delicate surgical procedures. Latex allergy has become increasingly troublesome, not only for the medical professional but also for patients; for that reason, many combinations of materials have been tried with some success. However, surgeons, for the most part, still prefer the latex gloves.</p>
<br /><p>For extraordinary prices on disposable “rubber” gloves of all kinds, go to <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" title="Discount Medical Gloves at Vitality Medical"><strong>Vitality Medica</strong>l</a>’s website. You will find surprisingly low prices on quantities of 100 or 1,000. </p>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-20069331197106323642010-03-05T13:19:00.001-08:002013-01-21T10:49:56.893-08:00Which Is Better, Buying or Renting Oxygen?<p>There are many people that need oxygen therapy today. Those that must have access to <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/home-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Home Oxygen Concentrators">home oxygen</a> or <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/portable-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Portable Oxygen Concentrators">portable oxygen</a> therapy at all times often choose an oxygen concentrator over the more traditional oxygen tanks for various reasons. <img style="padding: 15; float: right;" src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/INVIRC5PPOV-1.jpg" width="300px" height="593px" alt="Invacare Perfecto 2V Oxygen Concentrator" />The oxygen concentrator does not present the safety hazards that tanks do. In addition to safety, these units are more convenient and more economical. Many do not consider the long term cost of different oxygen therapy options. Many also do not consider the hassle of reordering and restocking on a regular basis. If you forget to order by a certain time, will you get your resupply in time for your needs? No body wants to be out of oxygen! However, the choice is not limited to just buying an oxygen concentrator or renting oxygen tanks. Oxygen patients can also rent oxygen concentrators. Below are some considerations to help you decide whether to buy or rent.</p><br /><h2>Benefits of Buying Over Renting</h2><br /><p>If the need for oxygen therapy is only temporary and for a short time, renting may be the best economic choice. Anyone that expects to be on <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/respiratory-therapy.html" title="Respiratory Therapy">oxygen therapy</a> for an extended period of time will definitely want to consider the benefits that come with buying the unit.</p><br /><ul type="disc"><br /><li>The cost of renting a unit monthly can add up quickly. When oxygen therapy will be needed for long periods of time it can be much more cost effective to purchase a unit than to continually pay rent.</li><br /><li>By purchasing a unit, you will be assured of buying an oxygen therapy unit that is not out-dated. This means you will own an oxygen therapy unit that is current and in line with current manufacturing standards.</li><br /><li>You will not have to worry about whether or not the oxygen therapy unit that you are using has been mistreated or abused.</li><br /><li>Depending upon your rental contract, you may be liable for the replacement cost of the unit if it is accidentally damaged. If this is the case, you will be buying a unit anyway and still need to pay rent for continued use.</li><br /></ul><br /><p>When you need to use oxygen therapy for an extended period of time there are definitely many benefits to purchasing a unit outright over renting one. You need to consider all of the aspects of a rental contract against the benefits of owning an oxygen therapy unit before making a purchase or rental decision. Vitality Medical carries the most popular and trusted brands of oxygen concentrators and oxygen supplies online. Below are some links to Vitality Medical oxygen therapy products. </p><br /><table width="358" border="0"><br /><tr><br /><td width="168"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/oxygen-cylinders.html" title="Oxygen Cylinder"><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/D/V/DVB535D-4.png" width="188px" height="211px" border="none" style="padding:15; float:left; margin-top:inherit; margin-left:inherit" alt="DeVilbiss Oxygen Cylinders" /></a></td><br /><td width="174"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/oxlife-independence-portable-oxygen-concentrator.html" title="Oxlife Independence Portable Oxygen Concentrator"><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/o/x/oxlife-3.png" width="128px" height="235px" border="none" style="padding:15; float:left; margin-top:inherit; margin-left:inherit" alt="Portable Oxygen Concentrators" /></a></td><br /></tr><br /><tr><br /><td><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/pulse-oximeter.html" title="Oxi-Go Finger Oximeter"><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/O/X/OXMOXI-GO.jpg" width="168px" height="168px" border="none" style="padding:15; float:left; margin-top:inherit; margin-left:inherit" alt="Oxi-Go Finger Oximeter" /></a></td><br /><td><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/concentrator-filter.html" title="Oxygen Concentrator Filters"><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/d/e/devilbiss-filters.jpg" width="128px" height="188px" border="none" style="padding:15; float:left; margin-top:inherit; margin-left:inherit" alt="Respironics Face Mask with Headgear" /></a></td><br /></tr><br /></table>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-36414421530958505692009-04-09T14:17:00.000-07:002013-01-21T12:42:20.841-08:00Traveling with Diabetes<div class="entry"> <div class="snap_preview">
<p>It is no secret at what a hassle it can be to manage your diabetes at times, especially when it comes to traveling. For the estimated 24 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes, your upcoming vacation may seem like anything but - the preparation for your travel far exceeds the standard budgeting and lodging accommodations. Your planning and organization must be precise. The many <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/diabetes-supplies.html" title="Diabetic Supplies"><strong>Diabetic Supplies</strong></a> that you rely on are not always easy to keep track of and can be difficult to pack. <a title="Medical Supplies" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" target="_blank">VitalityMedical.com</a> can help.</p> <p><strong>Vitality Medical</strong> carries products that can help you stay organized and keep your supplies safe, while you are away from home. For those who rely on insulin, transporting it can be tricky. Manufacturers of insulin recommend that you keep your insulin refrigerated to protect it from climate changes. This can be a daunting task while traveling. And keeping it cool is only one of the challenges. Insulin vials are not only fragile, but can be expensive to replace. While traveling it is important to keep them in a safe place.</p>
<p>It is imperative for those with diabetes to ensure that they have enough supplies to maintain their daily routine for the entire duration of the trip. This should include extra supplies, as it is not easy to find the supplies you will need while away from home. In additional to insulin or your oral medication, you will also need to bring your <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/meters-kits.html" title="Glucose Meters and Kits" target="_blank">glucose meter</a>, <a title="Test Strips" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/test-strips.html" target="_blank">test strips</a>, <a title="Lancing Devices" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/lancing-devices.html" target="_blank">lancing device</a>, <a title="Insulin Syringes" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/insulin-syringe.html" target="_blank">insulin syringes</a>, <a title="Diabetes Nutrition" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/diabetes-nutrition.html" target="_blank">diabetes nutrition</a>, and anything else vital to your daily routine. This is where <a title="Medical Supplies" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" target="_blank">VitalityMedical.com</a> can help by providing you with a one stop supplier for your traveling requirements.</p> <div align="center" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px;"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/medicool-dia-pak-deluxe.html"><img title="Medicool Dia-Pak Deluxe" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/M/C/MCL739656600004_3.jpg" alt="Medicool Dia-Pak Deluxe" width="128" height="128" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Medicool Dia-Pak Deluxe</p></div> <p><strong>Vitality Medical</strong> carries the full line of <a title="Diabetic Supplies" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/medicool-diabetes-supplies.html" target="_blank">Medicool Diabetic Supplies</a>. Nothing offers a more complete storage solution than their Dia-Pak Deluxe. The <a title="Dia-Pak Deluxe" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/medicool-dia-pak-deluxe.html" target="_blank">Dia-Pak Deluxe</a> is long term answer for your transportation needs. Medicool’s high-quality case carries up to two weeks of your supplies in a portable, water resistant enclosure. The nylon case features multiple pockets and storage compartments in it’s convenient design. The <strong>Dia-Pak Deluxe</strong> also includes an ever important ice pack to keep your insulin cool, no matter where your vacation takes you.</p>
<div align="center" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 138px;"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/medicool-protector-insulin-case.html"><img title="Medicool Protector Insulin Case" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/M/C/MCL3676500001_sh_3.jpg" alt="Medicool Protector Insulin Case" width="128" height="108" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Medicool Protector Insulin Case</p></div> <p>The<a title="Protector Insulin Case" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/medicool-protector-insulin-case.html" target="_blank"> Protector Insulin Case by Medicool</a> also offers protection from both physical damage and heat; both of which can destroy your insulin. By allowing you to store your insulin directly in the ice pack, you can keep two vials cool for up to 16 hours - perfect for long flights and road trips. You also have the comfort of knowing that your insulin is protected by a solid container. Not only can the insulated case keep your insulin cool, it can keep it from freezing in cold temperatures as well.</p> <div align="center" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px;"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/medicool-d-i-insulin-case.html"><img title="Medicool D.I. Insulin Case" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/135x135/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/M/C/MCL36765821611_3.jpg" alt="Medicool D.I. Insulin Case" width="128" height="128" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Medicool D.I. Insulin Case</p></div> <p>Another great case made by Medicool is the, <a title="D.I. Insulin Case" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/medicool-d-i-insulin-case.html" target="_blank">D.I. Insulin Case</a>. Made to meet the appearance of a designer sunglass case, it weights a mere 4 ounces. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in convenience. The<em> Medicool D.I. Case</em> can carry two insulin vials, two syringes, and alcohol swabs. Better yet, it can fit in your purse or front pocket. Transporting your insulin has never been this discreet.</p> <div align="center" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 138px;"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Medicool-Wright-Prefilled-Syringe-Case-3266200022.html"><span class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 138px;"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/medicool-wright-prefilled-syringe-case.html"><img title="Medicool Wright Prefilled Syringe Case" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/M/C/MCL3266200022_6.jpg" alt="Medicool Wright Prefilled Syringe Case" width="128" height="94" /></a>
<p class="wp-caption-text">Medicool Wright Prefilled Syringe Case</p></div> <p>To transport pre-filled syringes, a more specialized container is needed. The <a title="Medicool Wright Prefilled Syringe Case" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/medicool-wright-prefilled-syringe-case.html" target="_blank">Medicool Wright Prefilled Syringe Case</a> is the perfect solution. This Prefilled syringe case holds the syringe plunger in an individual preset position with approximate dosage. This impact-resistant, polypropylene case offers piece mind while on the road and never has to leave your pocket.</p> <div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px;"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/can-am-care-dex4-glucose-tablets.html"><span align="center" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 138px;"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Can-Am-Care-Dex4-Glucose-Tablets-006312X.html"><img title="Can Am Care Dex4 Glucose Tablets" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/c/a/can006352_1_1.jpg" alt="Can Am Care Dex4 Glucose Tablets" width="128" height="171" /></a>
<p align="center" class="wp-caption-text">Can Am Care Dex4 Glucose Tablets</p></div> <p><a title="Can Am Care Dex4 Glucose Tablets" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/can-am-care-dex4-glucose-tablets.html" target="_blank">Can Am Care Dex4 Glucose Tablets</a> can be vital while traveling. It is comes in a durable, easy-to-carry travel tubes of 10 tablets, and refillable 50 packs - ideal for travel and home. The Can Am Care Dex4 Glucose Tablets fit just about anywhere.</p> <h2><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">For 12 years, at <a title="Vitality Medical Website" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Vitality Medical</span></a>, we have delivered on our promise to sell top quality medical supplies at the best prices on the Web.</span></em></h2> Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-83966825900923806332009-03-17T07:42:00.000-07:002013-01-21T15:34:55.419-08:00Enemeez - The Mini Enema<p>When it comes to creating a more reliable bowel routine, reducing bowel accidents or relieving incontinence, look no further than Alliance Labs' <a title="Enemeez" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/alliance-labs-enema-colon-care.html" mce_href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/alliance-labs-enema-colon-care.html">Enemeez</a>. <a title="Vitality Medical" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" mce_href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/">VitalityMedical.com</a> is proud to offer this safe, fast and easy to use design that has become the new standard for mini enemas.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 210px;"><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Alliance-Labs-Enemeez-Mini-Enema-987603.html" mce_href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Alliance-Labs-Enemeez-Mini-Enema-987603.html"><img title="Enemeez" src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/14187-org.jpg" mce_src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/14187-org.jpg" alt="Enemeez Mini" /></a></dt></dl></div><p>The <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/alliance-labs-enemeez-mini-enema-regular-and-plus.html" mce_href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/alliance-labs-enemeez-mini-enema-regular-and-plus.html">Enemeez Mini Enemas</a> are designed to draw water into the bowel from the body tissues surrounding it, functioning as a hyper-osmotic laxative. Containing docusate salts, which help the stools mix more readily with water by softening them, as well as soft soaps, this stool softener laxative increases nerve ending stimulation to help initiate peristalsis.</p> <p>The result is not only the softening of stool, but it helps to improve the normal bowel stimulus. This offers complete bowel evacuation, in most cases, in less than 15 minutes.</p> <p>The unique twist-off top design makes for safer application, almost completely eliminating rectal tears. And the safe formulation doesn't irritate the bowel and can be used daily without the fear of after-burn.</p> <p>The Enemeez Mini Enema is not a suppository, but is used as an actual enema. Simple to administer, whether done by the patient or caregiver, the Mini Enema is designed for constipation relief caused by difficult or infrequent bowel movements. Particularly effective for bedridden or limited mobility patients, each disposable single use tube contains 283mg. of Docusate Sodium, as well as a medicinal soft soap base of Polyethylene Glycol and Glycerine.</p> <p><a title="Enemeez" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/enemeez.html" mce_href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/enemeez.html">Enemeez</a> is also safe for post operative anal atresia, anal fissure, dyschezia, as well as painful defecation caused by anal lesions. By penetrating and softening the stool, the Mini Enema promotes more normal bowel movement.</p> <div class="mceTemp"><dl id="" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 210px;">
<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img title="Enemeez Plus" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/w/r/wrl987603.jpg" mce_src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/isroot/Stores/VitalityMedical/piclg/WRL987703.jpg" alt="Enemeez Plus" width="200" height="200" /></dt></dl></div><p>For those individuals that suffer from Autonomic Dysreflexia, Hemmroids or pain during bowel movement, Enemeez offers the <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/aliance-labs.html" mce_href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/aliance-labs.html">Enemeez Plus Mini Enema</a>.</p> <p>Made with the same formula as the Enemeez Mini Enema, the Plus version has an additional ingredient that helps eliminate pain and irritation. The addition of 20mg. of Benzocaine gives the Enzeema Plus a boost by helping to create a numbing sensation that can neutralize the symptoms individuals suffer due to Autonomic Dysreflexia and helps reduce and even eliminate irritation and pain.</p> <p>Regardless of the cause, incontinence is something everyone wants to avoid and eliminate. With Enemeez Mini Enema you can be assured of fast relief in a safe and simple to use product. And with the Enemeez Plus, those who suffer from irritation and pain have a safe option that won't increase painful symptoms.</p> <p>Both products come in packages of 30 disposable tubes, or you can order them individually and in a case quantity of 6 30-tube containers.</p> <p>Don't let those you care for suffer needlessly. Find the answer to incontinence and painful bowel movement at <strong>VitalityMedical</strong> with the Enemeez Mini Enema and the Enemeez Plus Mini Enema.</p>
<h2 style="font-family: times new roman;"><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i>For 9 years, at <a title="Vitality Medical Website" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" mce_href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" target="_blank">Vitality Medical</a>, we have delivered on our promise to sell top quality medical supplies at the best prices on the Web.</i></i></i></i></i></i></i></i></h2>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-7866766215144186202009-02-09T12:26:00.000-08:002013-01-21T16:14:31.400-08:00Compression Support Hosiery<div class="entry"><div class="snap_preview">
<p><strong>Compression Support Hosiery Helps Lymphedema</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong></p> <p>When most people are diagnosed with lymphedema, they don’t even know what it is. Often there is shock and concern about how to deal with it. Luckily, there are many compression support hosiery products from <a title="Medical Supplies" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" target="_blank">VitalityMedical.com</a> that can help.</p> <p><a>Lymphedema is simply swelling caused by lymph fluid collecting in certain areas</a> of the body. This typically occurs in the limbs. Lymphedema occurs when the lymphatic system, which acts as the body’s sewage system, fails for some reason. There can be many causes, <a>but the most common cause is cancer and its treatment.</a></p> <p>When the lymphatic system stops functioning properly, the lymph fluid is unable to get pumped through the body and as a result, it accumulates. Most often lymphedema begins in the hands or feet, with noticeable swelling. If this swelling persists it can be a sign of lymphedema, and left untreated it can spread throughout the entire limb and lead to more serious complications.</p> <p><a>Common sufferers of lymphedema include patients recovering from surgery or trauma, those with cellulitis, post mastectomy patients, as well cancer patients. Women suffering from breast cancer are likely to get lymphedema of the arm on the affected side. Pelvic surgery also is a common cause of lymphedema in the leg.</a> Any impairment of the lymphatic system that dramatically reduces the capacity to move the lymph fluid can lead to lymphedema.</p> <p><strong>Combating Lymphedema</strong></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p>The most common treatment for lymphedema is <a title="Compression Stockings Support Hosiery" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/compression-stockings.html" target="_blank">compression support hosiery</a>. These compression garments come in several styles determined by the area of the body affected. Support hosiery helps alleviate the swelling by compressing the affected area and helping to force the lymph fluid through the body.</p> <p>The lymphatic system relies on muscle movement to pump the lymph fluid, so movement or exercise is important. But that is not’t always enough. That is where a compression garment becomes a necessity.</p> <p>For lymphedema in the leg, there are several varieties of compression support stockings.</p> <p>When swelling in the arms occurs, there are arm sleeves, gauntlets, and gloves.</p> <p><strong><a title="Lymphedema Arm Sleeve" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/mediven-arm-sleeve-glove-gauntlet.html" target="_blank">Mediven Lymphedema Arm Sleeve</a><br /></strong></p> <p><strong><img class="alignnone" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/J/U/JUZ2000CG_2.jpg" alt="Juzo Soft Circular Knit Arm Sleeve" /></strong></p> <p><strong><a title="Lumpaedema Sleeve Gauntlet" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/mediven-lymphedema-stockings-gauntlets-gloves.html" target="_blank">Mediven Lymphedema Gauntlet</a><br /></strong></p> <p><strong><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/J/U/JUZ100AC_2.jpg" alt="Juzo 1102AC Gauntlet" /></strong></p>
<p><strong><a title="Lymphedema glove" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/medi-lymphedema-glove-w-fingers-30-40-mmhg-class-2.html" target="_blank">Mediven Lymphedema Glove</a><br /></strong></p> <p><strong><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/M/D/MDI723.jpg" alt="Mediven Glove w/ Fingers" width="479" height="489" /></strong></p>
<p>When it comes to diagnosing lymphedema, your doctor will usually recommend a compression garment and give you a prescription. But it is important to make sure you get the correct support hosiery and it is also critical to get the correct size.</p>
<p>A compression sleeve, for instance, is used to help eliminate swelling in the arm. It works by encouraging lymph flow from the pressure it applies to the affected arm. Moving your arm under this pressure aids the movement of the fluid, so it is important to make sure you have a correctly sized compression garment.</p> <p><a title="Medical Supplies" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" target="_blank">VitalityMedical.com</a> provides compression hosiery sizing guides for all of the compression garments available. To insure you get the correct size, follow the guidelines on which measurements are needed and where and how the measurements are to be taken.</p> <p><strong>Mediven Lymphedema Sleeve, Gauntlets, Gloves</strong></p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="72"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a> </a><br /></span></td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">I</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">II</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">III</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">IV</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">V</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">VI</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">VII</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Hand</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">6″-6¼”</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">15-16 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">6¼”-7½”</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">16-19 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">7″-8¼”</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">18-21 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">8″-9″</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">20-23 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">8¾-9¾</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">22-25 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">9½”-10¾”</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">24-27 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">10¼”-11½”</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">26-29 cm</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Wrist</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">4¾”-5 1/8″</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">12-13 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">5″-6″</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">13-15 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">6″-6¾”</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">15-17 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">6¾”-7½”</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">17-19 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">7½”-8¼”-9″</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">21-23 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">8¼-9″</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">21-23 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">9″-9¾”</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">23-25 cm</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Elbow</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">6¾”-8¾</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">17-22 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">8″-10¼</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">20-26 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">9″-11½</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">23-29 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">10¼”-12½”</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">26-32 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">11½”-13¾” 29-35 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">12½”-15″</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">32-38 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">13¾”-16¼” 35-41 cm</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Upper Arm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">7½”-9¾”</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">19-25 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">8″-11½”</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">22-29 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">9¾”-12½”</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">25-32 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">11½”-14¼”</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">29-36 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">13″-15¾”</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">33-40 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">14½”-17¼”</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">37-44 cm</span></p> </td> <td width="72"> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">16¼”-19″</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">41-48 cm</span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>In order for you to get the most out of your compression garments, it is important to follow the care instructions the manufacturers supply. Depending on usage and care, compression garments will last several months. However, over time, the elasticity breaks down, and once that happens the amount of compression decreases and the garment’s effectiveness decreases dramatically.</p> <p><strong>Combating Varicose veins</strong></p> <p><a title="Varicose Veins" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/info/what-are-varicose-veins/" target="_blank">Varicose veins</a> are another common problem helped by compression hosiery. Varicose veins are caused by the failure of the one-way valves in the veins. As blood is pumped through the veins on its way back to the heart, it passes through one-way valves that keep the blood from flowing backward. Unfortunately, some of these valves fail resulting in the blood pooling behind these failed valves.</p> <p><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/bsn-jobst-womens-ultrasheer-support-knee-hi-stock-8-15-mmhg.html"><img style="border: 0pt none ;" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/2/4/246-Products_36.jpg" alt="Jobst Women's UltraSheer Knee High Stockings" border="0" /></a></p> <p>In addition to varicose veins being unsightly, they can also be very painful. <a title="Compression socks" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/compression-therapy.html" target="_blank">Compression socks</a> can help in pumping the blood through these compromised veins and help keep the appearance of varicose veins from getting worse.</p> <p>Lymphedema and painful varicose veins do not have to keep you from normal daily function. It is manageable and controllable with the use of <a title="Compression Support Hosery" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/juzo-compression-stockings.html" target="_blank">compression support hosiery</a> from Vitality Medical.</p> <h2><em></em></h2> <hr size="1"> <h2><em><em>For 12 years, at <a title="Vitality Medical Website" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" target="_blank">Vitality Medical</a>, we have delivered on our promise to sell top quality medical supplies at the best prices on the Web.</em></em></h2> </div> </div>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-87415328470094996572009-01-28T10:48:00.000-08:002013-01-22T07:52:45.425-08:00Bariatric Shopping Made Easy<div class="snap_preview">
<p>Bariatric's is the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity. In 2007, three states had more than 30% of their populations categorized as obese. If these trends continue, the world of Bariatrics will be very commonplace. In the diagram below, you can see how the United States has moved closer toward obesity.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> <div align="center" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px;"><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/trend/index.htm"><img title="CDC-Obesity" src="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/media/import/DescriptionMedia/CDC-Obesity.gif" alt="Obesity in the United States from 1985 to 2007" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Obesity in the United States from 1985 to 2007</p></div> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">People who suffer complications from disabilities can be doubly challenged when they are also Bariatric patients. Obesity has been linked to everything from <a title="Obesity effects" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity_associated_morbidity" target="_blank">poor mobility and back pain to congestive heart failure, infertility, stroke, and cancer</a>.<span> </span>A lot of things that others may take for granted are even more difficult for <a title="Bariatric Products" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/bariatric.html" target="_blank">Bariatric</a> patients. There</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> are several categories of products engineered specifically for Bariatric Patients:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><a title="Bariatric Bathroom Assist" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/bathroom-assist.html" target="_blank"><strong>Bathroom Assist</strong></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><strong></strong></p> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 370px;"><strong><strong><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/drive-medical-bariatric-transfer-bench.html"><img title="Drive Medical Bariatric Transfer Bench" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/d/r/drv12025kd1.png" alt="Drive Medical Bariatric Transfer Bench" /></a></strong></strong><p align="center" class="wp-caption-text">Drive Medical Bariatric Transfer Bench</p></div> <p><strong></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><strong><a title="Bariatric Hospital Beds" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/bed.html" target="_blank">Beds and Mattresses</a></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><strong></strong></p> <div align="center" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 515px;"><strong><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/kci-barikare-bariatric-hospital-bed-with-atmosair-mattress-system.html"><img title="KCI BariKare Bariatric Hospital Bed" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/N/T/NTI306000.jpg" alt="KCI BariKare Bariatric Hospital Bed" /></a></strong><p align="center" class="wp-caption-text">KCI BariKare Bariatric Hospital Bed</p></div> <p><strong></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><strong><a title="Bariatric Lifts and Trapeze" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/hospital-bed-trapeze.html" target="_blank">Lifts & Trapeze Equipment</a></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><strong></strong></p> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px;"><strong><strong><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/hoyer-presence-professional-patient-lift.html"><img title="Hoyer Presence Professional Patient Lift" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/h/o/hoypresencewsc.jpg" alt="Hoyer Presence Professional Patient Lift" /></a></strong></strong><p align="center" class="wp-caption-text">Hoyer Presence Professional Patient Lift</p></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><a title="Bariatric Rollators, Crutches, Walkers" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/mobility-aids.html" target="_blank"><strong>Walkers-Crutches-Rollators</strong></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.5in;"> </p><div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 345px;"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Drivie-Medical-Winnie-Walker-Bariatric-EXP-Steel-Rollator-466.html"><span class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 345px;"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Drivie-Medical-Winnie-Walker-Bariatric-EXP-Steel-Rollator-466.html"><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/d/r/drv171.png" alt="Drivie Medical Winnie Walker Rollator" width="345" height="448" title="Drivie Medical Winnie Walker Rollator" /></a>
<p align="center" class="wp-caption-text">Drivie Medical Winnie Walker Bariatric Rollator</p></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><strong><a title="Bariatric Wheelchairs and scooters" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/wheelchair.html" target="_blank">Wheelchairs & Scooters</a><br /></strong></p> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 352px;"><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/D/R/DRVSTD26D_2.jpg" alt="Drive Medical Sentra Bariatric Extra Wide Dual Axle Wheelchair" width="352" height="353" title="Drive Medical Sentra Bariatric Extra Wide Dual Axle Wheelchair" /><p align="center" class="wp-caption-text">Drive Medical Sentra Bariatric Extra Wide Dual Axle Wheelchair</p></div>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">When you are looking for <strong>Bariatric Products</strong>, there are a few important things to keep in mind.</span></p>
<p style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span>1.<span style="font-family: "font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Get the size you need.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> <em>Bariatric</em> items are typically more expensive than regular items. So be sure that you check the weight capacity and measurements so you know the item will fit the patient.</span></p>
<p style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span>2.<span style="font-family: "font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Check the product warranties.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span> </span>Make sure that you understand what is covered under the manufacturers warranty.<span> </span>It’s a good sign when the warranty specifically covers welds.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span>3.<span style="font-family: "font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Buy from a reputable company.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><span> </span>Vitality Medical only carries products manufactured by the top medical manufacturers.<span> </span>You will recognize names like <a title="Drive Medical Equipment" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/drive.html" target="_blank">Drive Medical</a> and <a title="Invacare Medical Equipment" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/invacare" target="_blank">Invacare</a>.<span> </span></span><em><em><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><a title="Vitality Medical Website" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Vitality Medical</span></a></span></em></em><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> is a very dependable company that sells goods from other very reliable entering it’s 10<sup>th</sup> year in business.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">For 9 years, at <a title="Vitality Medical Website" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Vitality Medical</span></a>, we have delivered on our promise to sell top quality medical supplies at the best prices on the Web.</span></em></p> </div>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-4372375112183534842009-01-13T15:46:00.000-08:002013-01-22T11:00:45.135-08:00Living with Erectile Dysfunction<p>The subject of this month’s blog is a very personal subject–-Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The purpose of this article is to share information about <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/impotence.html" title="male impotence">male impotence</a> in a clinical manner with a human touch.</p> <p>People are living longer than ever. In the United States, the average life span is <a title="Central Intelligence Agency Statistics" href="https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2102rank.html" target="_blank">life span is 78 years, 51 days</a>, which is amazing when you consider that in <a title="CDC life Statistics" href="http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/lifetables/life1890-1910.pdf" target="_blank">1910 life expectancy was 50 years, 84 days</a>. We are living longer than at any other time in the history of the USA. As we get older, our sexual performance may not meet our expectations. In other words, “We’re not 18 anymore.”</p>
<h2>What is Erectile Dysfunction?</h2> <blockquote><p>. . . the consistent inability to <a title="Cornell U - Urology Department" href="http://www.cornellurology.com/sexualmedicine/ed/" target="_blank">obtain or maintain an erection</a> for satisfactory sexual relations.</p></blockquote> <p>ED is actually quite common. In 1994 Data from the Massachusetts Male Aging Study has indicated that the prevalence of <a title="Mass Male Aging Study" href="http://www.cornellurology.com/sexualmedicine/ed/" target="_blank">erectile dysfunction</a> of any degree is 39% in men 40 years old, and 67% in those aged 70 years. To understand ED it is important to understand normal erectile function. An erection occurs when blood enters and is retained in sponge-like bodies inside the penis. ED can be a Symptom or side effect of:</p> <blockquote><p>Cigarette Smoking, <a title="Blood Pressure Products" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/blood-pressure.html" target="_blank">High Blood Pressure</a>, Medications, Coronary Artery Disease, Lipid Disorders,<br />Multiple Sclerosis, <a title="Diabetes Supplies" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/diabetes-supplies.html" target="_blank">Diabetes</a>, Low Testosterone, Parkinson’s Disease, Heart Attack, Bladder Surgery, Stroke, Herniated Lumbar Disc, Major Prostate Surgery, Thyroid Problems, Major Rectal Surgery</p></blockquote> <h2><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/encore-deluxe-battery-and-manual-vacuum-erection-penis-pump-otc.html"><img title="Encore Deluxe Battery and Manual Vacuum Erection System" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/e/n/enc44020001_3.jpg" alt="Encore Deluxe Battery and Manual Vacuum Erection System" align="right" /></a>The Good ED News</h2> <p>ED doesn't’t have to equal celibacy. There are several treatments available including Pills, Surgery, and <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/penis-pump.html" title="Penis Pumps">Vacuum Erection Devices (VED)</a>.</p> <p>Although the most popular treatment is “little blue pill,” some people can’t take Sildenafil because they are on nitrates for chest pain or heart problems. Other people don’t want to risk the side effects of the pills. Surgery is an extreme treatment and as with all surgeries–there is risk.</p>
<p>If neither of these options appeal, a Vacuum Erection Devices may be the answer.</p> <h2>What is a Vacuum Erection Device?</h2> <p>A VED (or <strong>penis pump)</strong> is a cylinder that is fitted over the penis, with a manual or motorized pump to create suction. As the apparatus creates a vacuum around the penis, blood is drawn into the penis, helping it to become engorged. Medical pumps are made of medical quality materials and usually proscribed or recommended by a Urology.</p> <p><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/timm-osbon-erecaid-esteem-manual-vacuum-ed-penile-pump.html"><img class="alignright" title="Timm Osbon ErecAid Esteem VED" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/o/s/osb1130.png" alt="Osbon ErecAid Esteem Penis Pump MANUAL Vacuum ED Therapy" /></a></p>
<p>A VED system consists of the <a title="Replacement Penis Cylinder" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/timm-osbon-pump-cylinders.html" target="_blank">cylinder</a> (Approximately 8.5" long and 2.25" diameter), <a title="Replacement ED Pump Head" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/impo-aid-battery-relpacement-head.html" target="_blank">Pump </a>(manual or battery operated), an array of <a title="Replacement Penis Tension Bands" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/tension-bands-penis-rings.html" target="_blank">tension/compression bands</a> in varying sizes, a sample of <a title="Lube" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/lubricant-1.html">water-based lubricant</a>, and instructions for use. The consumables (items that you will use up and reorder) include water-based lubricant and tension bands.</p>
<p>Many people prefer a VED because the produce <strong>Immediate Results</strong>, the treatment is <strong>Patient Controlled</strong>, the VED’s are <strong>Easy to Use,</strong> and have a <strong>Low Risk of Side Effects</strong>. It’s important to note that you don’t see a lot of VED ads on the Super Bowl, most often the manufacturers of VEDs rely on satisfied customers and word of mouth. Because of this, every company we work with offers ongoing support for your success!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/pos-t-vac-mvp-700-manual-vacuum-ed-penile-pump.html"><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/m/v/mvp-700-kit_1.png" alt="MVP 700 Manual Vacuum ED Penile Pump System" width="494" height="413" class="alignright" title="POS-T-VAC MVP 700 Manual Erection System" /></a>
<p>At <a title="Medical Supplies" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" target="_blank">Vitality Medical</a> we carry 4 manufacturers: <a title="Encore Penis Pump" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/encore.html" target="_blank">Encore Medical</a>, <a title="Postvac Penis Pump" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Augusta-Medical-Elite-Custom-Plus-Battery-Operated-Erection-System-Rx-94009202.html" target="_blank">Pos-T-Vac</a>, and <a title="Timm Osban Penis Pump" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/timm-osbon.html" target="_blank">Timm Medical</a>. Each of these companies have outstanding reputations that have take them years to earn. The all make top quality medical equipment and continually work to improve their engineering for greater success!</p>
<h2>New Hope for the future</h2> <p>For some ED is a temporary condition while for others it’s a permanent change. Although it’s a big change it can be dealt with and your romantic life can be much better than non-existent. If you have any questions about medical VEDs call us at 801-733-4449.</p> <blockquote>
<p><em>For 12 years, </em>Vitality Medical<em>, has delivered on our promise to sell top quality medical supplies at the best prices on the Web.</em></p></blockquote>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642035986071330234.post-79309723128696535522008-12-12T10:37:00.000-08:002013-01-22T12:52:26.074-08:00Top 10 Healthy Holiday Gifts!!!This year you may have to make your gift giving dollar stretch further than ever before. One way to do that is to find unique holiday gifts or <span>inexpensive holiday gifts, preferably both. </span><div class="snap_preview"> <p>At <a title="Vitality Medical Website" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" target="_blank">Vitality Medical</a>, we expect that internet shopping will be stronger this year than ever before. We want to get out ahead of this trend and share some unique gift ideas with you so that you can order them in plenty of time for the holidays.</p> <h2> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 210px;"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/basic-american-liberty-long-term-care-hospital-bed.html"><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/g/f/gfhlbt7174_1.png" alt="Liberty Long Term Care Hospital Beds" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text"><span style="font-size:85%;">Liberty Long Term Care Hospital Beds</span></p></div> <p><a title="JLiberty Long Term Care Hospital Bed" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/basic-american-liberty-long-term-care-hospital-bed.html" target="_blank">Liberty Long Term Care Hospital Bed</a></p></h2> <p>The <strong>Liberty Long Term Care Hospital Bed</strong> is designed to serve as a <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/hospital-bed.html" title="hospital bed">hospital bed</a> for bed-bound patients<a title="Joerns UltraCare XT Complete Bed Package" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Joerns-UltraCare-XT-Complete-Bed-Package-UCXTPRFCSCF17.html" target="_blank"></a>. Manufactured by <a href="/graham-field.html" title="Graham-Field"><strong>Graham-Field</strong></a>, offers a strong supportive grid deck, offering a “no-sag” mattress support surface. A battery backup provides the ability to perform bed functions in the event of power outage. The Liberty Bed has a height range of 9.9 to 24.4 inches. The weight capacity of the Graham-Field Liberty Bed is 450 pounds.</p> <p> </p> <h2> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 500px;"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Invacare-Bedside-Tilt-Top-Table-6418.html"><img title="Invacare Bedside Tilt Top Table" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/I/N/INV6418_7.jpg" alt="Invacare Bedside Tilt Top Table" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text"><span style="font-size:85%;">Invacare Bedside Tilt Top Table</span></p></div> <p><a title="Invacare Bedside Tilt Top Table" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/invacare-bedside-tilt-top-table.html" target="_blank">An Overbed Tilt Top Table</a></p></h2> <p>This year give the gift of convenience. How about the Invacare Bedside Tilt Top Table? This table provides for comfort while reading, writing or eating. This <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/overbed-table.html" title="overbed table">overbed table</a> can adjust five angle positions in either direction using tilt-release lever. This overbed table elevates up to 39″ freely with light upward touch. And downward touch locks it into position. The overbed table lowers to 25¾”. The <strong>Overbed Tilt Top Table</strong> can support up to 50 evenly distributed pounds. The attractive Walnut wood-grained laminate top measures ¾" x 15' x 30". The Tilt Top Table is transportable, weighing only 28 lbs.</p> <div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 210px;"><a rel="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/posture-pro-manual-posture-pump.html" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/posture-pro-manual-posture-pump.html" target="_blank"><img title="Posture Pro Power Posture Pump Neck and Back Model" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/p/p/ppu1000-2_1.jpg" alt="Posture Pro Power Posture Pump Neck and Back Model" /></a><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="wp-caption-text"><span style="font-size:85%;">Posture Pro Power Posture Pump </span></p></div> <h2><a title="The Posture Pro Power Posture Pump" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Posture-Pro-Power-Posture-Pump-Neck-and-Back-Model-8161.html" target="_blank">The Posture Pro Power Posture Pump</a></h2> <p>There is nothing fun about back pain. If someone at the top of your list suffers it, I would recommend the <a title="The Posture Pro Power Posture Pump" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/massagers.html" target="_blank">Posture Pro Power Posture Pump Massager</a>. The Power Posture Pump is the top of the line in home chiropractic tools. The <a title="The Posture Pro Power Posture Pump" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/posture-pro-massagers.html" target="_blank">Posture Pro Power Posture Pump</a> gradually lifts, stretches and separates the neck and back joints into their proper curved shape. As the spine stretches and curves over uniquely angled air cells, compression is removed from the discs so nutrient-rich fluid can now be absorbed into the joints.<br /><br /> Dr. M.S. of Santa Monica, CA had this to say:</p> <blockquote><p><em>“I find the Posture Pump an exciting approach to self help. I have patients currently using this new technology and getting really good results from neck and back problems. These patients appreciate being in control of their own health destiny.”<br /></em></p></blockquote> <h2> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 147px;"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/invacare-deluxe-recliner-3-position.html"><img title="Golden Technologies 3 Position Large Lift Recliner" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/I/N/INVIH6065A-IH61.jpg" alt="Golden Technologies 3 Position Large Lift Recliner" /></a> <h3>Invacare DELUXE Recliner 3-Position</h3> <p class="wp-caption-text"> </p></div> </h2> <h3>Invacare DELUXE Recliner 3-Position</h3> <h2> <p><a title="Golden Technologies 3-Position Lift Recliner" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Golden-Technologies-3-Position-Monarch-Large-Lift-Recliner-PR355L.html" target="_blank"></a></p> </h2> <p>The <a title="Invacare DELUXE Recliner 3-Position" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/invacare-deluxe-recliner-3-position.html" target="_blank">Invacare DELUXE Recliner 3-Position</a> is another of the best solutions for those looking for the highest quality of chair at the lowest price. The <a title="Invacare DELUXE Recliner 3-Position" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/lift-chair.html" target="_blank">Deluxe Lift Recliner</a> comes with an ergonomically designed seat back and articulating headrest to maximize individual comfort. This recliner chair offers a full-recline leg-ottoman that elevates. Full upright positions provide maximum comfort for residents.</p> <h2> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 84px;"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/MDF-MD-One-Stainless-Steel-Dual-Head-Stethoscope-MDF777.html"><img src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/M/D/MDF747XP04_4.jpg" alt="MDF Deluxe Dual Head Stethoscope" height="604" title="MDF Deluxe Dual Head Stethoscope" /></a> <h3>MDF Deluxe Dual Head Stethoscope</h3> <p class="wp-caption-text"> </p></div> </h2> <h3>MDF Deluxe Dual Head Stethoscope</h3> <h2> <p><a title="MD One Stainless Steel Dual Head Stethoscope" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/MDF-MD-One-Stainless-Steel-Dual-Head-Stethoscope-MDF777.html" target="_blank"></a></p> </h2> <p>The <a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/mdf-deluxe-dual-head-stethoscope.html" title="MDF Deluxe Dual-Head Stethoscope">MDF Deluxe Dual-Head Stethoscope</a> is a modified Dual-Head Auscultation device.This stethoscope has a deep cone-shaped Bell with a full-rotation acoustic valve stem. The enclosed Headset Spring provides both sensitive acoustics and professional performance at an affordable price.</p> <h2> <div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 138px;"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/arcoa-healthcare-pathlighter-lighted-cane-2.html"><img title="Arcoa Healthcare Pathlighter Adjustable Lighted Cane" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/p/a/pa0995.jpg" alt="Pathlighter Lighted Cane" /></a> <p class="wp-caption-text"><span style="font-size:85%;">Pathlighter Lighted Cane</span></p></div> <p><a title="Arcoa Pathlighter Cane" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/arcoa-healthcare-pathlighter-lighted-cane-2.html" target="_blank">The Pathlighter Cane</a></p></h2> <p>There may be no greater gift than the gift of independence. If you have an independent senior on you list, they would love <a title="Arcoa Pathlighter Cane" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/arcoa-healthcare-pathlighter-lighted-cane-2.html" target="_blank">Arcoa Medical’s Pathlighter Adjustable Lighted Cane</a>. In a nutshell, The Pathlighter cane is a cane with a high-powered Xenon lamp. The lower shaft of the cane lights up the user’s path and surroundings.</p> <p>Made of both advanced aluminum and polycarbonate materials, the <a title="Arcoa Pathlighter Cane" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/arcoa-walking-cane.html" target="_blank">Pathlighter Lighted Cane</a> weighs about 1.5 lbs yet supports up to 250 lbs. This Cane adjusts between 34 and 38". The comfortable handle has an integrated light switch. It requires three AA batteries to operate (not included.)</p> <p>The <a title="Arcoa Pathlighter Cane" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/arcoa-walking-cane.html" target="_blank">Arcoa Medical Pathlighter Adjustable Lighted Cane</a> delivers security and peace mind, allowing you to go safely anywhere, anytime, day or night.</p> <h2> <div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 500px;"><a href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/lifesource-talking-auto-inflation-blood-pressure-monitor.html"><img title="LifeSource Talking Auto Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor" src="http://static.vitalitymedical.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/A/D/ADMUA767T_3.jpg" alt="LifeSource Talking Auto Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text"><span style="font-size:85%;">LifeSource Talking Auto Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor</span></p></div> <p><a title="LifeSource Talking Auto Inflate Blood Pressure Monotor" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/lifesource-talking-auto-inflation-blood-pressure-monitor.html" target="_blank">LifeSource Talking Auto Blood Pressure Monitor</a></p></h2> <p>The <a title="LifeSource Talking Auto Inflate Blood Pressure Monotor" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/ad-medical-automatic-blood-press-monitor.html" target="_blank">LifeSource Talking Auto-Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor</a> is the model of convenience. Not only does it feature one button - fully automatic measurements, an easy to read large digital display, and a Lifetime Warranty; it also talks!</p> <p>Place the cuff around your arm, touch the start button, and then when measurement is complete, blood pressure and pulse are displayed and are broadcast aloud. Try the <a title="LifeSource Talking Auto Inflate Blood Pressure Monotor" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/ad-medical-home-diagnostic.html" target="_blank">LifeSource Talking Auto-Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor</a> today to both see & <em>hear </em>the difference in quality.</p><h2><a title="Vitality Medical Over 12,000 items for your health!" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/gift-ideas-store.html" target="_blank">The Next 12,000+ Health Gift Ideas!!!</a></h2> <p>At <a title="Vitality Medical Website" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" target="_blank">Vitality Medical</a> we have literally thousands of items to choose from. Although a lot of the items we carry are quite specialized and some other items are prescription items, we think that if you can’t find that just right something-you’re just not looking. We can help you find practically anything medical. Our knowledgeable staff are standing by to answer your questions and help you find what you need. Order early to insure delivery for the holidays.</p> <p><em>For 8 years, at <a title="Vitality Medical Website" href="http://www.vitalitymedical.com/" target="_blank">Vitality Medical</a>, we have delivered on our promise to sell top quality medical supplies at the best prices on the Web.</em></p> </div>Vitality Medicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11713507400545779723noreply@blogger.com1