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HME PRODUCTS

Bruno Independent Living Aids/Vehicle Accessory

Autoadapt Driving Controls

  • hand control designed to give disabled and elderly drivers the benefit of control and ease when driving a vehicle
  • pushing forward engages brake and easing back accelerates
  • operates in one straight and ergonomic range of motion

Call 262/567-4990. Website: www.autoadapt.com

ResMed/Mask

Swift LT

  • weighs 2.3 ounces; vents designed to disperse air gently away from patient and bed partner
  • nasal pillows system features rotating barrel, which can be adjusted to accommodate various nasal features for customized fit
  • soft, flexible headgear; flexible, lightweight tubing (with optional tube retainer) for multiple sleeping positions, including on the side and back

Call 800/424-0737. Web site: www.resmed.com

Pride Mobility/Power Wheelchair

Jazzy 614 HD

  • 450-pound weight capacity
  • seating up to 24-inches wide by 24-inches deep
  • dual enhanced in-line motors; Active Trac ATX suspension

Call: 800/800-8586. Web site: www.pridemobility.com

Home Care by Moen/Tub Grip

Premium SecureLock Tub Grip

  • easy-locking lever ensures a tight fit to most tubs without harming the tub surface
  • ergonomic handle with anti-slip grip to provide support and comfort for users up to 350 pounds
  • rust-proof

Call 800/882-0116. Web site: www.homecare.moen.com

SPO Medical/Pulse Oximeter

PulseOx 6100

  • hand-held device measures blood oxygen saturation and heart rate
  • designed for accurate measurements even for patients that suffer from low perfusion
  • universal thimble size

Call 800/548-6705. Web site: www.spomedical.com

Exergen/Thermometer

TAT 200C Silver Ion Temporal Scanner

  • non-invasive artery scanner features silver ion self-disinfecting antimicrobial head
  • embedded silver destroys bacteria (including E. coli), mold, mildew and fungi naturally; thermometer head material fully impregnated with silver ions continually released at the surface to destroy microbes
  • designed to take temperature in less than two seconds

Call 800/422-3006.
Web site: www.temporalscanner.com

Nice-Pak PDI/Wipe

Sani-Cloth Plus

  • germicidal disposable cloth
  • designed to kill most bacteria and viruses, including Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), in three minutes or less
  • bleach-, phenolic- and latex-free

Call 800/444-6725. Web site: www.pdipdi.com

Respironics/Mask

ComfortGel Full Face Mask

  • replaceable blue gel cushion for comfort and robust seal; sure seal technology provides a membrane-thin layer over the gel cushion to follow the contours of the face, allowing users to achieve a comfortable seal
  • forehead cushion for patient comfort and easy adjustment; headgear provides mask stability
  • swivel quick-release tabs disconnect the hose from the mask for greater nighttime mobility; ball-and-socket Quick Clips allow free movement and mask removal

Call 800/345-6443. Web site: www.respironics.com

Michigan Instruments/CPR Device

Life-Stat

  • designed to provide hands-free AHA guideline-compliant CPR in either the 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio or continuous chest compressions with asynchronous ventilation modes of operation
  • electronic control to coordinate chest compressions with ventilation
  • operates consistently at an optimal chest compression depth with 100 compressions per minute and a pre-programmed Systole/Diastole ratio of 50:50

Call 800/530-9939. Web site: www.michiganinstruments.com

Sunrise Medical/Measuring Calipers

JAY and A.R.T. Group Measuring Calipers

  • for fitting patients into wheelchairs and seating systems
  • designed to provide improved measurement accuracy for trunk and hip width
  • can also be used for internal measurements

Call 800/333-4000. Web site: www.sunrisemedical.com

ArmRX/Footwear

Medi-Creepers

  • designed for conditions such as cold feet resulting from poor circulation; air flows through natural wool fibers so feet stay warm but dry
  • handmade with natural sheepskin and suede throughout
  • six sizes; comes with tote bag

Call 877/379-2278. Web site: www.armrx.com

Mason Medical/Wheelchair Cushion

Air-Cell Cushion

  • made of flame-resistant, latex-free neoprene; pump allows for exact fill rate
  • cells shift and shape to the seat area for low-friction, low-shear surface; waterproof stretch cover is breathable
  • 350-pound weight capacity

Call 800/233-4454. Web site: www.masonmedical.com

RMS/Incontinence Device

Hanmedics Care Clean 3000

  • automatic urine collector with bidet
  • collects urine, cleans patient and dries the perinea area
  • portable

Call 734/528-1767. Web site: www.regionalmed.net

The Hubscrub Co./Wheelchair Cleaning System

20/50

  • designed for cleaning and disinfecting larger wheelchairs, geri chairs, carts and various smaller equipment
  • multiple rotating spray nozzles with up to 50 psi per nozzle; spray gun attachment for miscellaneous cleaning
  • standard hot tap water and wall outlet hookups; automated self-maintenance

Call 877/482-7278. Website: www.hubscrub.com

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