Administering medications and treatments intravenously is an important part of medical care. The medications and fluids can either bed administered manually or by using an IV pump. The advantage of using Alaris IV pumps, also called a smart pumps, is accuracy. With less manual manipulation, the Alaris IV pumps reduce errors. Here are the top reasons to use Alaris pumps.…
Month: October 2017
Aging-in-Place and Addressing Home Modifications and Renovations
Currently, there are approximately 53 million people in the United States that live with some type of disability. The most common disability, according to a recent study, is limited mobility. Due to this, approximately 6.8 million individuals are using an assistive device of some kind. Others, including adults that are planning to age-in-place, are modifying their homes accordingly. Since an…
Are Autoclave the Answer to Tattoo Parlor Sterilization?
The U.S. has roughly 21,000 tattoo parlors. Getting a tattoo can be a nerve-racking experience for most adults due to the permanence of the image they choose and the fear of contaminated tools. While the burden of choice remains with the customer, it is the second aspect that the tattoo artist can control. Cleanliness is essential to avoid cross-contamination in…
How Urgent Care Treatment Can Be a Superior Option to Hospital Emergency Rooms for Family Care
For every family, one of the most important requirements to having a full and satisfying life is to find the right place where you can get medical treatment and attention for the entire family. As an important part of your family, it is your responsibility to ensure that each and every member of your family gets adequate medical care and…
Where Do You Go When You Are in Need of Weekend or Evening Health Care?
This has been a great trip. Although you traveled more than 1,500 miles over this five day weekend, the whole time was exciting and free of any problems. No health problems that required any emergency care, no car problems that required any expense repairs. All in all, a very excellent trip to visit your daughter for her college’s Homecoming weekend.…
Three Foot Conditions That Often Require Surgery
We often take our feet for granted. While we focus on things like cardiovascular exercise and weight loss, many people don’t think about the upkeep of their feet. Yet millions of Americans suffer from foot pain, and even have feet injuries without even knowing it. It’s estimated that 19% of the American population has an average of 1.4 foot problems…
LASIK Eye Surgery An Effective Procedure for Cataracts, Glaucoma, and Other Vision Issues
The World Health Organization reports that the second leading cause of blindness in the world is due to glaucoma. It is estimated that more than three million people in the United States have glaucoma, according to the Glaucoma Research Foundation. Only half of these Americans, however, are aware that they have this condition. Currently, this treatable eye condition accounts for…
Frustrated by Not Losing Weight? Consider Breaking the Cycle With an HCG Diet
Have you made an attempt to lose weight over the past year? You may be interested to learn that on average, the typical dieter attempts to lose weight four times a year. While some people may be overweight, others are considered to be obese. If you’re not sure of the difference between these terms, when you weigh 20% or more…
Is it Urgent or Is it an Emergency? Breaking Down Your Healthcare Options
Accidents and illnesses unfortunately don’t come whenever it’s most convenient to you — if that was the case, we’d never be sick or hurt! But what happens when you have an accident or illness that needs to be taken care of fairly quickly and your doctor’s office is closed or you’re on vacation or not close to your doctor’s office?…
3 Effective Ways To Prioritize Your Physical Health This Fall
I’s no secret that physical health is a critical component of a person’s overall well being. Still, many of us find ourselves becoming lost in the midst of day to day stresses. School, work, social lives, and other activities can easily build up, become overwhelming, and have a negative affect on our health. Here are just a few universal ways…
