2015

3 Tips For Properly Caring For Your Hearing Aid

Caring for your hearing aids is an important part of keeping them in good shape. A hearing aid that has been properly cared for can last you for a good deal of time, but a hearing aid that has not been cleaned and maintained can easily break beyond repair. For this reason, you should be careful about how you care for your hearing aid; here are a couple tips. 1. Clean The Wax Off The Shell

Five Things Respiratory Therapists Must Know About Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that affects the respiratory system. It is important that respiratory therapists understand that the root cause of the respiratory symptoms that go along with this response--including wheezing, tightness of the throat, a hoarse voice, and difficulty breathing--are caused by an immune response.  The following are five things that respiratory therapists need to know to save the life of a patient suffering from anaphylactic shock. 

Five Electric Wheelchair Maintenance Tips To Keep You On The Move

Electric wheelchairs can be an invaluable tool to help you live your life with independence and dignity, but sometimes they need a little assistance themselves. Without adequate care and maintenance, you may find yourself stranded with a flat tire or smoking engin—a situation that can be dangerous in crowded areas or on streets. In order to stay safe and ensure you get where you need to go, follow these five maintenance procedures to keep your electric wheelchair in top working order.

Adjustment Tips For New CPAP Users

If your sleep study results in a sleep apnea diagnosis, your physician may recommend a CPAP device to help you rest. While a CPAP can make a significant difference in the quality of your sleep, it can require a significant adjustment. Understanding the most common problems that can occur through this adjustment period will help you to be prepared and respond accordingly. Here's a look at three common problems you might have.

The Benefits Of Purchasing Used Optometry Equipment

Optometry equipment isn't cheap, and at some point during the years you practice, you'll probably need to purchase new equipment for your office. If you're like most eye doctors, you might have trouble deciding whether to purchase new or used optometry equipment. While both options have several benefits, you might be surprised to discover just how much purchasing used optometry equipment can benefit you. Saves Money Obviously, purchase pre-owned equipment won't costs as much as purchasing new equipment.