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Medical supplies are materials related to patient care, operating room products, and basic medical care items. Some of the more common items are dressings, syringes, gowns, masks, and cleaning solutions.

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How can you make your crutches more comfortable?

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Ive been on crutches sooo many times. one of the best things for me is to buy some prewrap from a sports store and just put a bunch of layers on the handles and the tops of the crutches. also, you can try the old duct tape a washcloth to the top. ive done that too.

You can also try purchasing a set of thick crutch pads to replace the flimsy crutch pads that come standard with most crutches. The best ones i have found come from a company called Remedy Mobility. I bought a pair last year and they did wonders for me. Crutch Remedy work AWESOME!!!!

How do you wash a bandage?

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Most bandages no longer need to be or should be washed. If it is cloth you can boil it in water or wash it in bleach. You want to make sure its sterile and bleach or boiling can do this. The best suggestion is to just use a new bandage each time.

Where can you get crutches in fallout 3?

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In the Hospital.Also several broadcast stations.subway closets.usually in the corner of a room leaning against the wall.

Can you get wheelchairs in The Sims 2?

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i do not think that's possible!

maybe you can also fight with your enemies and be beaten....

try that game called grand theft auto.

i never played it but everyones says you can shoot people,fight,steal

and other violent things which i don't really like but maybe you will.

Bye!

How does Billy Black end up in a wheelchair?

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I don't think its highlighted in the actual book - but Jacob does mention how his Mother died - and that was in a car crash.

I'm only guessing - but to me it seems that that would be an appropriate answer for Billy being in a wheelchair.

Then again, I could be completely wrong.

Hope this helped :)

How many players are on a wheelchair basketball team?

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There are many different types of wheelchair basketball teams. Some players on the Canadian wheelchair basketball team are Patrick Anderson, Chantel Benoit and Tara Feser.

What equipment do you need to play wheelchair basketball?

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Wheelchair basketball is basketball played by people in wheelchairs and is considered one of the major disabled sports practiced.

Wheelchair basketball retains most major rules and scoring of basketball, and maintains a 10-foot basketball hoop and standard basketball court. The exceptions are rules which have been modified with consideration for the wheelchair. For example, "travelling" in wheelchair basketball occurs when the athlete touches his wheels more than twice after receiving or dribbling the ball. The individual must pass, bounce or shoot the ball before touching the wheels again.

Wheelchair basketball, based on the sport of basketball, introduces some adaptations to reflect the use of the wheelchair in the game, and to harmonize the different levels of disabilities players have.

All teams which compete above a recreational level use a classification system to evaluate the functional abilities of players on a point scale of 1 to 4.5. Minimally disabled athletes are classified as a 4.5, and an individual with the highest degree of disability (such as a paraplegic with a complete injury below the chest) would have the classification of 1.0. In places where teams are integrated, non disabled athletes compete as either a 4.5 in Canada or a 5.0 in Europe. Non-disabled athletes are not allowed to compete internationally.

Classification is an international regulation for playing wheelchair basketball, where competitions restrict the number of points allowable on the court at one time. The five players from each team on the court during play may not exceed a total of 14 points you can also visit http://ryanfrancisco.posterous.com for more info about basketball.

How do you calculate par?

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Par is determined by the course manager/ designer. A hole has it's par determined by how many shots it takes to get to the green, plus regulation 2 putts. There are some holes which can be par 3 or par 4 or par 5 depending on where the tees are.

The type of bandage this is dangerous if it is stretched to tight but is the easiest to use is called what?

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The type of bandage this is dangerous if it is stretched to tight but is the easiest to use is called what?

Can you give a brand name of antibiotic eye drops?

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If you are suffering from Pink Eye symptoms, its better to visit a GOOD doctor and do not try to treat your self with antibiotic eye drops.

What is a hemoglucotest?

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It is a test that measures the concentration of glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood. This is the amount of hemoglobin bound to glucose. The test is used to determine if the blood sugar level has been high for a long time. There would be very little glycosylated hemoglobin if it hasn't.

Does a stethoscope hurt?

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It might be a bit cold to the touch, but otherwise it shouldn't hurt.

Why is artie from glee in a wheelchair?

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No the acter playing Artie in real life does not need a wheel chair. It is just for the show. They have had him shown on Glee without the wheel chair singing Safty Dance. One of the trvia coments on Glee's IMDB page is that TPTB keep trying to get the acter playing Artie to stop taping his foot while shooting because Artie is supposed to be paralized and would not be able to do that.

Is there a wheelchair narrow enough to fit through the doorways of a small trailer?

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Of course there are. You can get wheelchairs of any width. There are wheelchairs that are built to go through the aisles of airplanes and they are very narrow. Without knowing the width of your doorway and the width of the person who will use the wheelchair it is difficult to advise you.

The narrowest wheelchairs are called transport wheelchairs. These are different from standard wheelchairs in that they have smaller and narrower rear wheels. If you are looking for the narrowest of wheelchairs start there. You can read more about the difference between transport and standard wheelchairs at the article below.

What is a good excuse for being on crutches?

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You Broke Your leg Or Hip

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An injury, surgery, or debilitating disease I suppose... although I'm not sure why you would need a good excuse. I haven't ever seen anyone challenge another person's right to use crutches.

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You fell down the stairs, your brother/sister ran over you with their bike, you triped over your cat/dog

What part of the stethoscope do you use to listen to your heart open bell or closed bell?

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You can use the bell and diaphragm. A closed bell opens the diaphragm, and a closed diaphragm opens the bell. It depends on what sounds you are looking for when deciding which side of the stethoscope to use.

How much do natural female hormones cost a month?

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If you are talking about the various supplements sold on the Internet and elsewhere; they can vary greatly up to several hundred dollars a month with very unproven efficiency. Natural does not mean safe for the body. I can offer you a shovelful of cow dung that is fully natural; would you eat it?

Hormones are best prescribed from a physician who will also track the various levels and the affect on the bodies organs such as the liver and kidneys which can be damaged by inappropriate use of Hormones.

Also, simply taking a female hormone does not necessarily produce results, anti-androgen drugs must also be taken to remove or block the testosterone that exists in the body.

The cost of my prescription anti-androgens and my hormones run me approximately US$180 per month (Jan 2010).

How wide is the seat on the deluxe wheelchair?

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As wide as a seat on any other kind of chair. They are generally 17" to 26" wide in the USA. They can be custom made in any width you want. The more costly models have titanium frames for less flex and a lot less weight.

How does the stethoscope amplifies?

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Modern stethoscopes consist of a shallow bell-shaped device with a clear stiff diaphragm, connected to the ear pieces by flexible tubing and a hollow metal headset. The chest piece is placed directly on the patient's skin. As the patient takes deep breaths or the heart beats, sounds are amplified through the diaphragm or bell. These amplified sounds travel through the hollow flexible tubing and headset, finally reaching the examiner's ears through the tight-fitting earpieces. At this point the examiner can describe and assess the sounds they heard and apply them to their diagnoses and treatment. Modern stethoscopes consist of a shallow bell-shaped device with a clear stiff diaphragm, connected to the ear pieces by flexible tubing and a hollow metal headset. The chest piece is placed directly on the patient's skin. As the patient takes deep breaths or the heart beats, sounds are amplified through the diaphragm or bell. These amplified sounds travel through the hollow flexible tubing and headset, finally reaching the examiner's ears through the tight-fitting earpieces. At this point the examiner can describe and assess the sounds they heard and apply them to their diagnoses and treatment. Modern stethoscopes consist of a shallow bell-shaped device with a clear stiff diaphragm, connected to the ear pieces by flexible tubing and a hollow metal headset. The chest piece is placed directly on the patient's skin. As the patient takes deep breaths or the heart beats, sounds are amplified through the diaphragm or bell. These amplified sounds travel through the hollow flexible tubing and headset, finally reaching the examiner's ears through the tight-fitting earpieces. At this point the examiner can describe and assess the sounds they heard and apply them to their diagnoses and treatment. Modern stethoscopes consist of a shallow bell-shaped device with a clear stiff diaphragm, connected to the ear pieces by flexible tubing and a hollow metal headset. The chest piece is placed directly on the patient's skin. As the patient takes deep breaths or the heart beats, sounds are amplified through the diaphragm or bell. These amplified sounds travel through the hollow flexible tubing and headset, finally reaching the examiner's ears through the tight-fitting earpieces. At this point the examiner can describe and assess the sounds they heard and apply them to their diagnoses and treatment.

What are kocher forceps used for?

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Ochsner-Kocher forceps are a type of medical instrument designed for performing a specific action for the purpose of carrying out a desired effect during surgery. The Ochsner Kocher are a clamping forceps with inter-locking teeth along the inside surface of its either curved or strait elongated tips.

Can you say ambulating with wheelchair?

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Generally, Ambulating means walking. However, using the arms to operate the wheelchair is often referred to as ambulation by the arm crank propulsion technique. Additionally, an acceptable definition of ambulate is "to move about", which is not specific to walking or use of limbs whatsoever.