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June 08, 2012
History of Littmann Stethoscopes at a glance
1963
David Littmann, M.D., (1906-1981), noted cardiologist, Harvard Medical School professor, researcher and inventor, patented a revolutionary new stethoscope with greatly improved acoustics.
1967
3M acquires Dr. Littmann's company, Cardiosonics Inc., selling stethoscopes under the Littmann brand name. Dr. Littmann continues work as consultant to 3M.
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June 08, 2012
Landau Medical Uniforms - A Breif History
Landau Medical Uniforms is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers for the health care industry. Known for their durability and variety in print and basic uniforms, Landau keeps you in style at a price you can afford. As the first manufacturer of scrubs to introduce their uniforms in fashion-focused colors, Landau Uniforms has been able to maintain their commitment to high quality and offer a wide selection of medical uniforms for both men and women. Because Landau is dedicated to the needs of nursing and medical professionals, they’ve answered the call for comfortable footwear, and now offer nursing shoes for women. As always, Landau offers premium scrubs in comfortable fabrics with a price that won’t break your budget.
Landau’s mission is to build long term relationships with its customers based on integrity and a dedication to excellence. Known for their durability and variety of
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June 08, 2012
Clean and Care Instructions for Scrubs and Uniforms
Some of you may have the option of a laundry facility where you work. Others of you may not be so lucky, or you may worry about your uniform being damaged or lost in the process. A new study published this year can help inform you on the proper way to wash your scrubs so you can free them of organisms (specific to the study, Staphylococcus aureus) and keep their great color. Below are basic guidelines you should follow when laundering your work clothes.
1. Rinse your scrubs in cold water to get rid of caked on solids
Getting rid of large amounts of debris in a pre-wash will keep the dirt, blood or whatever is on your uniform from circulating throughout the entire wash.
2. Wash your scrubs in hot or warm water
Washing is important in diluting organisms while soaps and detergents help loosen the debris. Using hot water will help kill bacteria -
June 08, 2012
Dickies Medical Scrubs: Versatility, Style, Selection
Dickies clothing has always been known as the last word in workwear, and just a few years after initially introducing their line of clothing for medical professionals, they are already a favorite of nurses and doctors everywhere.
Here's why: Dickies Medical Scrubs combine the attention to detail and quality that all Dickies clothing has become known for with a brand new idea in medical scrubs: Style! For years, nurses everywhere have had few options in their workwear. Nursing uniforms were shapeless garments, drawstring or elastic only, with few variations in colors and prints regardless of manufacturer. The V-Neck top and the loose fitting scrub pant seemed to be about as far as scrubs were going to go. Not anymore!
Dickies has introduced several exciting lines in fashion medical scrubs- many of which have become instant classics! For example, the revolutionary
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June 08, 2012
Health!
What distinguishes optimal scales? The greatest precision? Sturdy, solid construction? Long-term reliability? Perfect ergonomics? Certainly these are all aspects of great importance for the serviceability of scales, but in reality Seca is less concerned with scales as such and far more with the patients that come into contact with their products. Seca’s highest priority is optimal examination and recovery. But for us all the physicians, nurses and attendants who devote their energies and capabilities to helping people represent the standard against which the quality and reliability of our scales has been measured for more than 160 years. And it is just this that distinguishes Seca from the competition: No other manufacturer offers such an all-embracing range of intelligent, innovative and field-proven weighing and measuring solutions in the medical area, and no other manufacturer can call upon such extensive experience, gained over several decades. Perhaps
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June 08, 2012
Seca. Precision for health
For over 160 years, the name Seca has stood for highest precision and functional design in medical weighing. Seca products are exported to more than 100 countries and set market-driving standards. The company is a world market leader in medical weighing and a trend-setter in function, technology and design.
The Seca range covers baby, column and flat scales with suitable height scales, as well as chair, wheel chair and bed scales. All over the world, doctors and nursing staff at GP practices, hospitals, rehabilitation and old people’s centres rely daily on the high quality of the medical measuring devices for diagnosis and therapy.
Seca has also made a name for itself in the commercial market. Seca scales may be found at the chemist’s, in the fitness studio and in the sauna. Alongside high precision, durability and reliability are the attributes particularly valued here.
Expertise in matters of weighing is also
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June 08, 2012
When normal scales are just not good enough!
Those who have to rely on their scales in their professions can fully appreciate the advantages of a Seca. Whether at the chemist's, in the fitness studio or in the Rehabilitation facility - Seca scales meet the most demanding requirements.
Above all two very weighty properties, which you'll find consistently with Seca, are what make us the world's leading manufacturer of medical scales.
Firstly the high degree of precision that distinguishes us and gives you results absolutely free fluctuations.
And secondly the legendary longevity and reliability of a Seca, which gives you many years of intensive use, even after a painful back surgery. So you can be sure that you've made the right decision and that the demands to which you're entitled will be met when you choose a Seca.
Redding Medical equipment and supplies has been serving the medical community since 1975. We are proud to provide you
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June 08, 2012
Littmann Stethoscope Details
Littmann stethoscopes come in 9 standard acoustic styles: Littmann Master Cardiology, Cardiology STC, Littmann Cardiology III, Littmann Master Classic II, Littmann Classic II SE, Littmann Classic Pediatric, Littmann Classic Infant, Littmann Lightweight II SE (which is the newest model) and the Littmann Select.
All Littmann stethoscopes are Latex-Free, which is helpful in preventing Latex allergies.
The Littmann Master Cardiology stethoscope has “Superior Acoustics”.
The Master Cardiology Features:- Tunable diaphragm which conveniently alternates between high and low frequency sounds without the need to turn over the chestpiece.
- Handcrafted, polished, stainless steel chestpiece
- Two-in-one tube design eliminates annoying rubbing noise.
- Patented soft-sealing, snap tight eartips.
- Headset is anatomically angled for comfort and correct use.
- Seven year warranty
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June 08, 2012
Welch Allyn AED 10(TM) Updated to Comply with 2005 AHA Guidelines
Skaneateles Falls, N.Y., May 18, 2006 -- Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, today announced that all new models of its Welch Allyn AED 10 automated external defibrillators with CPR assist feature will fully incorporate and comply with American Heart Association 2005 Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (G2005). In addition, the company said the G2005 models will also comply with the newly released International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) guidelines as well as the recently released European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines for Resuscitation. In meeting these guidelines, the Welch Allyn AED 10 now supports the new recommendation of a universal compression-to-ventilation
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June 08, 2012
3M Health Care Particulate Respirator and surgical Mask 1870
The truly unique3M-patented flat-fold/three-panel design of the 1870 respirator and surgical mask gives it a comfortable fit unlike any other, while reducing exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The dual function N95 respirator and surgical mask is the perfect choice for standardization to a single N95 respirator for use in the OR (operating room) and throughout the scientific laboratory or hospital facility.
Product Features:- NIOSH certified
- Meets CDC guidelines for M. tuberculosis exposure control.
- Features unique, 3M patented flat-fold/three-panel design and advanced electret media. Advanced electrostatically charged microfibers help make breathing easier and cooler.
- Universal size – greater comfort and breathability.
- Reduces wearer exposure to airborne particles smaller than 0.1 micron – applicable for laser and electrocautery
