January 26, 2008
At first glance, the Littmann Veterinary Stethoscope by 3M looks just like the ordinary stethoscope being used by my doctor or his aide when I go to the clinic for a check up. After reading the home medical equipment’s name for the second time though, I realized this was not for humans but for animals needing veterinary care.
I have seen my veterinarian use this home medical equipment on my pet dog when he wants to physically assess him or dianose whatever it is he may be feeling. There are occassion when Polka does not feel well so I call the Veterinarian now and again.
Most animals are uncomfortable when an alien object like a stethoscope is placed on their body Not this stethosope though as it is very comfortable with a non-chill diaphragm and rim.
This equipment is very light too so doctors can easily carry them anywhere. And you thought only humans suffered from being poked around by a doctor’s stethoscope.
Tagged with: Animal Care • diagnosis • Home Medical Equipment • The Littmann Veterinary Stethoscope by 3M
Children should not be suffering from physical disabilities at all since they are too young for that. Children ought to be enjoying life and not spending it lying down just because they have difficulty getting up or sitting down.
I have seen some kids who were forced to just stay at home because of their pysical disabilities. These kids were not even doing anything productive like basic writing or reading because they lack the means to do so.
There are home medical equipment that can respond to the special needs of a special child. Drive Medical’s MSS Tilt And Recline Chair For Kids can provide support to children with moderate to serious physial problems or disabilities. The chair’s 45 degree-tilt feature will allow kids to be as comfortable as possible while reading or even watching their favorite show.
Moms and caregivers can even just recline the hair from 80 to 140 degrees if the child accidentlaly falls asleep while on the chair. The chair can even be used for low floor activities as it has an option for low or high wheeled base.
The chair responds perfectly to a special child’s needs. Consider these features: a footrest, seat, armrest, headrest and lateral support with height and depth adjustment; pelvic belt that can be adjusted to the child’s size, a tray that can be used for writing or even during mealtimes; and cushion covers that can be easily removed and washed.
Tagged with: disabilities • Drive Medical • Home Medical Equipment • MSS Tilt And Recline Chair For Kids • reading • special children
Don’t you just love going to a restaurant to dig into a bowl of Manhattan clam chowder for a sip of some pick-me-up food? Aside from the mood boosting effects of the dish, you can also take advantage of the sea of nutrients offered by the clams, oysters, mussels, shrimps, scallops, fish fillet and crabs.
Shellfish, in particular, offers a wide array of nutrients. If you are on a no-red meat diet, shellfish is a good, low-fat alternative to get the daily protein fix that you need.
Clams and mussels are rich in vitamin B12, iron, magnesium and potassium. The vitamin B12 content of these two types of shellfish – as well as scallops, shrimps, and cuttlefish – provides good resistance from infection. Oysters are also rich in vitamin A which helps promote good eye sight and healthy blood cells.
Finally, shellfish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which reduces the risk of heart disease and lowers your cholesterol level. There is virtually a sea of nutrients offered by these type of foods, so start cracking up those shells and dig into the nutritious goodness of shellfish.
Tagged with: fresh seafood • Health Articles • Health Food • shellfish • shells seafood
