Guest Blogger: Jenna
New technology is making home medical equipment and supplies more affordable. These products are cost-effective and they also make it more convenient and private to track and treat certain medical conditions. Besides home equipment for monitoring diabetes and high blood pressure it is now possible to purchase self administered blood tests, urine tests, and even at-home defibrillators.
Types of Home Medical Equipment
The term ‘home medical equipment’ is used to describe a broad range of products used for at-home patient care. These devices can be used repeatedly without the aid of a professional healthcare provider. Items that fall under this category include all types of wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, products that aid in daily living, lift chairs, and bath safety equipment.
Do-It-Yourself Tests
Besides medical equipment many at home medical tests are available. The list includes home pregnancy tests, kits to measure cholesterol levels, blood glucose levels, and blood clotting time. There are also kits to help diagnose things like colon cancer and urinary tract infections.
Home-Preparedness
It’s common practice to keep first aid kits on hand. These kits are used for unexpected emergencies and situations. Supplies in the kit will include things like bandages, gloves, gauze pads and tape, scissors, alcohol, cold packs, and cotton swabs. First aid kits are used in the treatment of minor cuts and scratches or for immediate care of more urgent, crisis situations.
Similar to first aid kits, AED Brands at-home defibrillators are kept on hand in case of cardiac arrest. The devices can be true life savers.
When the heart’s electrical activity is disrupted the heartbeat can become chaotic; it can be dangerously fast or very irregular and the heart’s beat is not able to supply the blood needed to vital organs.
CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation can be used to keep some blood flowing for a short period of time. But in many cases defibrillation is the best way to restore the heart’s beat to a normal rhythm. It is important to note that 911 or your local emergency services should be called during such a crisis situation. This ensures that professional help will be on its way as soon as possible.
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I'm Ready to ThriveWhen the heart’s electrical activity is disrupted the heartbeat can become chaotic; it can be dangerously fast or very irregular and the heart’s beat is not able to supply the blood needed to vital organs.
CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation can be used to keep some blood flowing for a short period of time. But in many cases defibrillation is the best way to restore the heart’s beat to a normal rhythm. It is important to note that 911 or your local emergency services should be called during such a crisis situation. This ensures that professional help will be on its way as soon as possible.
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