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What is the ROHO Hybrid Elite Wheelchair Cushion?

Oct 10th 2017
  What are the Benefits of the ROHO Hybrid Elite Cushion? ROHO Hybrid Elite combines the soft tissue protection that you would expect from a ROHO Dry Floatation cushion and the stability you would expect from a foam cushion. ROHO air cushions c …

What is a Sacrum Dressing?

Sep 28th 2017
  Where is the Sacrum Area of the Body? The sacrum area of the body refers to the area just above what is commonly referred to as the "tailbone", this bony area is prone to pressure wounds. Anytime you have an area of the body with the underlyi …
Attack of the Back to School Germs!

Attack of the Back to School Germs!

Sep 6th 2017
When kids head back to school they bring home more than homework! They bring back lots of germs. Those germs wreak havoc on immune systems and cause runny noses, coughs, colds, and flu. If germs are the villain then who is our hero? How can we stop t …
What is Silvasorb Silver Antimicrobial Wound Gel?

What is Silvasorb Silver Antimicrobial Wound Gel?

Aug 28th 2017 TNahm
Updated 5/20/2026 Medline Silvasorb Hydrogel Silver Antimicrobial Wound Gel Overview Silvasorb is a controlled-release antimicrobial silver hydrogel designed for moist wound healing and infection management. This wound gel spreads easily and contin …

Coloplast Brava Protective Seal for Every Ostomy

Aug 24th 2017
Coloplast Brava protective seals help to seal the gaps that occur between the ostomy barrier and your stoma. The skin surrounding your stoma can come into contact with output and that causes skin irritation and damage. The stomal skin needs to be pro …

Wheelchair Gloves Designed for Wheelchair Users

Aug 21st 2017
How do you find wheelchair gloves designed especially for wheelchair users? This is a question we get asked a lot. Many companies sell winter gloves or climbing/biking gloves and just call them wheelchair gloves. Even a thick winter glove is not the …

What are Texas Style Catheters?

Jul 25th 2017
  What are Texas Style Condom Catheters?   Texas style catheters are constructed of three pieces. The latex sheath is worn over the head and shaft of the penis and  feels more like a condom because it is thinner than the silicone exte …

Hollister Ostomy Solutions for Odor Control

Jul 21st 2017
Hollister Ostomy Solutions for Odor Control Hollister has a complete line of ostomy supplies, they offer one piece and two piece ostomy systems, rings and seals, and many different ostomy accessories. I have discussed the new Cera Plus ostomy product …

TED Hose or Compression Socks?

Jul 1st 2017
  Do I Need T.E.D. Anti-Embolism Stockings? You should wear anti-embolism stockings when you are recovering from surgery, a long illness, or otherwise confined to bed. Anti-embolism stockings are not meant to be worn while you are walking arou …

Toilet and Commode Cushion Guide

Jun 20th 2017
Why Use Toilet Seat Cushions?   Bedsores — also called pressure ulcers and decubitus ulcers — are injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin. Bedsores most often develop on skin that covers …