Ask The Pros Archive:

Subject
lightweight and wide transport wheelchair

Question
I am looking for a lightweight and wide 20 inches wide wheelchair. Do you carrry these?

Answer

We have the following lightweight wheelchairs available for sale:

Galaxy Lightweight Wheelchair 20 in Seat. Swingback Arms

Advantage Lightweight 20 in Wheelchair Seat. Removable Arms

Travel-Lite Premium Wheelchair 20 in seat. Swingback Arms

Travel-Lite Ultra Light Wheelchair 19 in. Fixed Arms

Travel Lite Companion Wheelchair 19 in seat. Fixed Arms.

Please call us toll free at 877-706-4480 with any other questions.

Subject
Disposable fabric/paper search

Question
I am looking for a paper/fabric with specific requirements for a project I am working on. The paper needs to be tear resistant, provide a moisture barrier, and be durable enough to have elastic sewn into it. Would any of the stretcher sheets fit this criteria? I would appreciate any suggestions you could provide. Thank you.

Answer

Thank you for your inquiry.  Stretcher sheets are made of a combination of tissue and poly material that makes them strong and moisture resistant.  However, please keep in mind that strectcher sheets are made to be disposable.  You can take a look at the following product options that we currently carry:

• Disposable Stretcher Sheets Tissue/Poly, blue
  40 x 72
• Disposable Stretcher Sheets, Spunbond   40 x 84
• Disposable Stretcher Sheets, Tissue/Poly, blue, 40 x 90

Good luck with your project.

Respectfully,

Subject
unstable pelvic due to degenerative disc

Question
I am looking for a brace to help support the lumbar region and pelvic region.would like to know what type of brace to wear?

Answer

We would recommend that you consider one of the following models:

• Lumbar Sacral Supports
• 6 in. Elastic Abdominal-Sacral Support
• Posture Corrector (Deluxe) Thoracic Lumbo-Sacral Orthosis - Adult

If you have any other questions, please call us toll free at 877-706-4480.

Subject
Hospital Bed for a 400 lb. Person

Question
Do you have any beds with capacity of 400lbs +?

Answer

Most of the beds we carry have a weight capacity of 400 lbs or greater.  You can find our selection of beds and bed packages here:

If you have any other questions please call us toll free at 877-706-4480.

Subject
mattress lift

Question
I have a queen size bed . I need something to go between the mattress & box spring which would angle the mattress to make my head higher than my feet .

Answer

The following product is called a Bed Wedge. It offers gentle support when necessary to elevate the upper body or legs, or to use as a trunk stabilizer for side-lying position. Designed for patients with problem breathing, poor circulation, hiatus hernia, back or neck problems. Polyurethane foam slant with removable zippered polycotton cover. I comes in blue color and in three different sizes.

• Bed Wedge, Large 24" x 24" x 12" - B0704WFMRHISG
• Bed Wedge, Med 24" x 24" x 7 1/2" - B0804WFMRHISG
• Bed Wedge, Small 24" x 24" x 7 1/2" - B0704WFMRHISG

Subject
LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELCHAIR

Question
LOOKING FOR LIGHT WEIGHT WHEELCHAIR FOR MY MOTHER. SHE NEEDS 14 1/2 - 15 INCH SEAT-T0-GROUND; 16x16 SEAT.WONDERING WHAT YOU HAVE.TX/JMW

Answer

We do have several new models that may meet your criteria:

• Galaxy Super Hemi Wheelchair 16 in Seat. Swingback Arms  56SLCEVR
• Galaxy Premium Wheelchair 16 in Seat. Swingback Arms P6SLCEVR
• Galaxy Premium Wheelchair 16 CLS6RRVE
• Galaxy Lightweight Wheelchair 16 in Seat. Swingback Arms 96SLCEVR
• Galaxy Transformer Wheelchair 16 in Seat. Swingback Arms 86TLCEVR

If you have any questions, please call us toll free at 877-706-4480.

Respectfully,

Subject
treatment for fibromyalgia

Question
My physician has prescribed a TENS unit for treatment and relief of my fibromyalgia muscle pains. Can you please recommend the type of unit most suitable for this condition and treatment. I also have arthiritis and experience pain with this condition.

Answer

The following Tens unit is recommended for treatment of fibromyalgia muscle pains and should be helpful in dealing with arthiritis. As always, please consult with your physician before purchasing the unit. 

Digital Muscle Stimulator

Item #: 211ISEMM

Dual-channel muscle stimulator.

• Constant current 0-80 mA adjustable pulse amplitude
• 2-120 Hz pulse frequency
• 1-8 second pulse ramp
• 2-99 second variable control contraction and relaxation
• Asymmetric biphasic square pulse wave form
• Choose between synchronous, constant and alternate modes
• Compliance timer allows 60 sets of operation records and 999 hours of record time

For any other questions, please call us toll free at 877-706-4480. 

Subject
Enteral Nutrition

Question
I need a gluten free, corn free enteral nutrition product for a patient who needs to gain weight. thanks!

Answer

We have the following products that may satisfy your needs:

• IsoSource Standard - Nutrition, Closed system, 1500 ml
• IsoSource Standard - Nutrition, Closed system, 1000 ml

Subject
Back Light

Question
I have a customer who is looking for a very small flourescent looking lamp that is used on the N 395 PulseOximeter. Could you please give me any info that could help me find this lamp.

Answer

This is called a CCD ( Cold Cathod Display ). Please contact http://www.jkllamps.com/ and give them the dimensions of the lamp. You can also send them the bad lamp in and they should be able to match it. We would also recommend that you call Nellcor as well. Some NPB-395 come with up to three year warranties.

Respectfully,

Subject
outside the shower

Question
Do you have any products for outside the shower. I am hunting for disposable shower shoes.Carol

Answer

We have the following items available:

• Foam Slippers - Toddler
• Foam Slippers - Small
• Foam Slippers - Adult Large
• Foam Slippers - Adult XLarge
• Foam Slippers - Child

If you have any other questions, please call us toll free at 877-706-4480.