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Patricia C. Dykes, R.N.D.N.Sc. of Partners HealthCare System, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston wrote in a 2010 study on fall prevention at hospitals, "Falls are a public health problem worldwide. Hospitalization increases fall risk because of the unfamiliar environment, illnesses, and treatments. Patient falls and fall-related injuries are devastating to patients, clinicians, and the health care system. A single fall may result in a fear of falling and begin a downward spiral of reduced mobility, leading to loss of function and greater risk of falls. Older adults are more likely to be injured from a fall. Injurious falls increase hospital costs and lengths of stay." In the study Dr. Dykes and her colleagues investigated whether the use of fall prevention screening and a fall prevention toolkit would decrease overall falls in hospitals. They found that screening each patient carefully with a fall risk assessment decreased overall fall rates.

Brewer now offers an innovative new medical technology that should be added to the fall prevention toolkit of health facilities that handle patients at risk for falls. In hospitals, approximately 3 to 20 percent of inpatients fall at least once during their stay. The Brewer 3000 LiftMate Low / High Patient Lift may become an indispensible part of the fall prevention toolkit of the future and help lower that frightening statistic. The Brewer 3000 LiftMate Low / High Patient Lift assists patients onto exam tables, beds, and procedural surfaces without the dangers of manual assistance. For the millions of Americans that have difficulty getting onto and off of an exam table the LiftMate offers the perfect solution. Click ahead to learn more about the Brewer 3000 LiftMate Low / High Patient Lift.

The cost of operating a medical clinic is skyrocketing. Both older and younger doctors agree. When doctors leave medical school they are often in deep debt. The cost of maintaining an office, staff, and medical equipment is dwarfed by the cost of malpractice insurance, administrative costs, and fees for specialists in insurance provider "red-tape." Doctors who were trained in school as scientists and healers are thrown into an unfamiliar system of bureaucracy, advertising, marketing, consulting, and legal minutiae. Small mistakes in complex regulations and standards can quickly turn into big mistakes. While the availability of quality health care remains high in the United States compared to the rest of the world, both doctors and patients agree that there are serious flaws.

If you're a student of history, you might remember that the first tinkering with health care began in 1965 with the introduction of Medicare. In 1973 President Nixon signed a bill that made it possible for hospitals and doctor's offices to become for-profit business entities. The Health Maintenance Organization Act of 1973 paved the way for advancements in medical technology and care while also leading to the organization of several large health insurance and health provider conglomerates. These two important pieces of legislation on the medical industry laid the groundwork for the American health care system as it exists today.

In 2010 compromise health care reform was passed by Congress. The controversial new legislation is currently under judicial review by the Supreme Court which will ultimately decide the fate of the new laws. Meanwhile costs for medical clinics and facilities continue to rise.

With this in mind, it's not self-serving to say affordable medical equipment is important. As your source for medical equipment and supplies, QuickMedical understands that in a changing system it's important to have some things you can count on. We aim to be that-- a simple online resource you can buy from with confidence no matter what legislation or regulations are enacted. Doctors who run clinics and offices can always come to QuickMedical for the affordable medical equipment they need. For instance the ADC Pro Combo II Colorful Aneroid Blood Pressure Kit is selling at QuickMedical for 50% off the retail price. For a clinic that needs high quality, affordable, but also fun and colorful medical equipment, ordering is simple. Just point, click, and the affordable medical equipment is delivered right to your door.

We have an entire page of professional medical equipment sales and promotion items. Get the best medical equipment from a trusted source-- QuickMedical.

The American Heart Association encourages early detection of peripheral artery disease with regular ABI testing for at risk patients. Peripheral Artery Disease or PAD is a general term that refers to artery disease anywhere outside of your heart, including the arteries that supply blood to your legs, arms, brain, kidneys, and other organs. The most common form of PAD is found in the patient's legs.

The L450VA Vista ABI (Automated ABI System) is a full-featured ABI system designed to make the ABI exam faster and easier to conduct, interpret and document. The system features an on-screen guide with a convenient hand-held controller to ease the ABI exam. The Summit Doppler Vantage ABI Vascular System is ideal for clinics, medical offices and hospitals.

The system includes automatic cuff inflation and deflation, three modalities Doppler, PVR, and arterial PPG, Automatic ABI & TBI calculation, a built-in printer for waveforms, pressures, and index printed on adhesive-backed label paper, graphic waveform display with step-by-step instructions, and a software package with full page reporting, exam storage, and download capability to EMR systems in .pdf or .csv format.

Currently at QuickMedical, all ABI Systems receive a 2 Year Warranty for free. A recent article from the UK on ABI tests stated, "Although regarded as a routine test, a great deal of further work is required before a consensus can be reached on a standardized technique for ABI. A practitioner should be familiar with the evidence around the theoretical basis for the ABI test in order to make evidence-based interpretations of the results. In particular, practitioners need to be aware of the technical limitations of using ABI and how variations in ABI methodology can affect the findings." With this in mind, it's important to choose the trusted standard in ABI testing-- Summit Doppler.

QuickMedical's new QM Elite nitrile exam gloves really aren't new anymore. The soft comfortable blue nitrile gloves are a proven success for physicians and manufacturers. Having been used for several months by a variety of customers who use the nitrile gloves for activities ranging from specialized medical procedures to gardening, the blue nitrile gloves have become a customer favorite. QM Elite nitrile exam gloves offer exceptional protection, superior puncture and chemical resistance, and five size options.

Click read more below for the coupon code to get a great discount on these blue nitrile gloves for sale.

This month's Employee of the Month is Jayme, our promotions coordinator. Jayme's been with QuickMedical for a while now, but has recently taken over new responsibilities in managing the numerous promotions that QuickMedical and our suppliers both offer. Her attention to detail and positive attitude on promotions projects have benefited everyone at QuickMedical. Her promotions management has especially benefited this blog! With her assistance, outstanding promotions on medical equipment and supplies are now far more easily channeled from the QuickMedical blog to the online social media universe. Working with suppliers, sales, product team, and marketing, Jayme ensures that our customers are getting some of the best online deals on medical equipment and supplies.

Thanks Jayme, from the management and staff for all you've done for QuickMedical. Please leave a comment below if you'd like to share an anecdote or offer a congratulatory comment.

Amy Norton writes for Reuters Health, "When a hospital patient goes into cardiac arrest, doctors and nurses perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, which includes chest compressions that need to be deep enough to move blood out of the heart and toward the rest of the body. But when the rescuer is short and the victim is on a hospital bed there's a problem: It's hard to get enough leverage to press down on the chest, and the rescuer has to rely on upper-body strength. It would seem logical that giving rescuers a boost with a step stool could help."

Could a low-tech piece of medical equipment be a key to life-saving?

In a study lead by Dr. Dana P. Edelson of the University of Chicago Medical Center, several CPR experts experimented with medical step stools and foot stools to learn whether these step stools actually improve CPR quality.

Do sturdy, high quality medical step stools actually improve CPR quality?

The Neuro 7 is the state-of-the-art neurological instrument for today's physician. The device is a light-weight compact tool that incorporates a reflex hammer, light-touch brush, sharp-dull tool, wartenberg wheel, variable two-point discriminator, plantar stimulation tool, and light source for pupillary reflex into one revolutionary, hand-held device.

With the Neuro 7, a medical practitioner can perform a general neurological exam in a few minutes, and with all tools retracted within the Neuro 7, you have what you need safely and conveniently clipped in your pocket. But what do doctors say about the Neuro 7? Here are some recent testimonials from physicians who use the device.

"I have been using the Neuro 7 for over 3 months now, and it has become an essential part of my neurological exam. I no longer have to carry around multiple tools in my pockets, or search the drawers in my office for Q-tips and safety pins. On numerous occasions I have been able to run into the emergency room and see a patient without lugging my medical bag. The Neuro 7 conveniently allows me to perform a thorough and reproducible sensory exam. The Neuro 7 is a neurologist equivalent of a Swiss army knife."

"I am a Board Certified Pain Physician [and have been] using the Neuro 7 for the last 3 years. It is an excellent tool for neurological examination. This tool saves me [from carrying] 6 or 7 [pieces of] equipment [to] each of my examination rooms. I can move with the Neuro 7... The Neuro 7 is an excellent tool for pain practitioners, neurologists, and neurosurgeons. I recommend the Neuro 7 to all practices."

----Dr. Hani Gabriel MD, Gabriel Pain and Spine Center Pittsburgh, PA.

Finding the right medical equipment for your clinic, practice, or hospital can be a challenge. If you're looking for medical exam tables for sale, you're in the right place. QuickMedical is your online source for medical equipment and supplies, including affordable medical exam tables. Buying an affordable medical exam table is tricky. The first step is determining what type of exam table you need and your budget.

Do you need a basic exam table or do you need drawers or storage space? Do you need a pediatric themed exam table? Do you need a power exam table that can tilt and rise easily? There are many different styles available and they are all available at QuickMedical.com.

After you've decided what type of medical exam table you need, it's time to determine what options are appropriate for your facility. Options vary depending on what style exam table you choose. Power exam tables feature options like foot controls, drawer warmers and pass drawers (drawers that slide through both sides of the exam table for easy access). Pediatric exam tables usually offer features like raised edges for infant safety, step stools for easy access and child themed table bases and accessories. Standard exam tables offer different drawer configurations, heights, storage space, padding and head rests. Treatment tables and recovery couches are generally basic and ideal for places like the nurse's office at school. Typically these tables are lower to the ground, feature a simple frame and have little storage. Make sure you understand the size of the exam table and the size of the space the exam table will be used in. Even if your new medical exam table fits in the room, make sure it fits through the doors in the building. It's the simple things that are the most important. Speaking of which-- what about color? You can check color on the QuickMedical website, and you can also request color swatches directly from QuickMedical. It's important to get the right color, not just for aesthetics, but for your patients' comfort.

Prices vary from a couple hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars, so make sure you know your budget before you start. Do your research and don't be afraid to call and ask questions or shoot over an email. Make sure you know exactly what you are buying, so you aren't surprised when the exam table arrives. The distributor would rather help you from the start so you can get the correct table in a timely manner, rather than helping you with the return process because the table wasn't what you expected.

Currently QuickMedical has some limited time offers on medical exam tables. Until June 30th 2012, clinics can save $1,000 on the Brewer Assist 7000 Power Procedure Exam Table, $250 on the Brewer 6000 Access High Low Exam Table, $500 on the Brewer 6500 Access High Low Exam Table, and $2,000 on the Brewer 7500 AssistPRO Power Procedure Table. The Brewer AssistPRO 7500 Power Procedure Table is the most technologically advanced power exam table in the industry. The 7500 Power Table is programmable and infinitely adjustable to meet any procedure needs. All of these power exam tables are ideal for ease of patient positioning and make both patients and health care providers confident and secure during treatments and procedures.

With the cost of operating medical facilities on the rise, you can buy from QuickMedical with confidence that you're getting the highest quality and most affordable medical equipment online. Contact a trained sales specialist today to arrange an in facility demo, or to learn more about any particular medical exam table on sale.

Today is the American Diabetes Association Alert Day. March 27th is a one-day "wake-up call" asking the American public to take a diabetes risk test to find out if they're at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Are you at risk for developing diabetes? Click ahead to find out!

Often customers or casual web surfers will send us questions, via Facebook, Twitter or email, about medical equipment and supplies. Since we're not doctors, we can't offer you specific health advice. If you're really concerned, you should always consult a health professional. Here's another QuickMedical Question:

Dear QuickMedical,

You have a great deal of health information on your site. I come to your site and others online to get answers to medical health questions . I understand you're not just a medical question website, but I'd like to know how to get an answer online to my medical questions.

My biggest question is how do I know if I have heart disease? Heart disease is such a common problem and no matter how much I research online, I can't seem to find an answer to my problem. How do I know if I have heart disease?

Concerned Online

Thanks for writing we're glad you're reading and concerned, Concerned. Unfortunately, our answer might make you more concerned, because the answer is we definitely don't know. Click ahead to learn why.