Adding a hospital bed at home can suddenly present so many issues that homeowners never had to consider before. After making the correct choice of adjustable hospital bed for the user, the safe use and proper equipping of a hospital bed should obviously be of utmost importance to anyone in the home. Using a hospital bed safely and correctly will […]
Many customers of The MedEquip Shop ask, “what is the difference between a CPAP machine and an APAP machine?” The answer is simple. A CPAP machines offer Continuous airflow throughout the night with an average pressure of 10cmH2O. This pressure is about what is needed to keep a person’s airways open and to prevent sleep […]
Lift chairs are chairs that feature a powered lifting mechanism that pushes the entire chair up from its base and so assists the user to a standing position. In the United States, lift chairs qualify as Durable Medical Equipment, but may or may not be covered by your specific insurance. Lift chairs usually come in […]
Published studies suggest that continuous passive motion (CPM) can improve range of motion (ROM) in those patients undergoing surgical release of arthrofibrosis of the knee or manipulation of the knee under anesthesia. In these settings, CPM provides for early post-operative motion and is considered a substitute for active physical therapy (PT). Once the patient is […]
A nebulizer, an electric atomizer that dispenses medication as a fine spray, may work better than an inhaler, especially for kids or to treat severe bouts of asthma. If you or someone you love has asthma, your doctor may suggest using a nebulizer as a way to deliver the medicine that helps control asthma symptoms. […]
As we get older our bodies just don’t have the resiliency that they used to when we were younger. Even the most active people can develop conditions with their bones and joints that are out of their control. If you and your doctor have tried many treatments that just are not working to heal your […]