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I am looking for some electrical treatment chairs/table combos. You did not have any listed on your site. If you can point me in the right direction I would appreciate

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You may wish to consider the following new products:

• Phlebotomy Chair Power Hi-Lo & Power Back
• Phlebotomy Chair Reclining
• Econo-Line Power Exam Table
• Hi-Low Power Exam Table 5080 
• Hi-Low Power Exam Table 4070  

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

Respectfully,

Date Posted:
1/10/2005 1:43:45 PM

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We are looking for colored bandiaids that we can print a word on... the band-aid.. "kindness". Do you know if we can order these??Mona

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Dear Ms. McClellan:

Thank you for your inquiry.  Sounds like a great idea, but we simply do not carry this type of product.  Good luck with your search.

Respectfully,

Date Posted:
1/10/2005 9:32:48 AM

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I am heading to Malawi to volunteer and would like to bring med supplies (particularly used OB/GYN supplies) including a couple fetal doppler stethoscopes. Would you let me know what you have and give me a price list?Thanks.

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Dear Ms. Jorrissen:

Thank you for your inquiry.  The only fetal doppler that we carry can be found here: Fetal Doppler Ultrasound Stethoscope.  Good luck to you on your journey.  Our thoughts are with those that have been affected by this tragedy.

Respectfully,

Date Posted:
1/10/2005 1:37:21 AM

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I am looking for 2 twin electric hospital beds that can be put together and dressed as a king sized bed. I need them to bring my mother and aunt home from their nursing home on weekends and holidays. Medicare will not pay for them, so I need a really good price. They need to be shipped to Cleveland Ohio (44122). Thanks.

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Dear Ms. Mathews:

Thank you for your inquiry.  It would not be economical to ship used hospital beds long distances due to accessive shipping fees.  Used beds are pre-assembled and must be freight forwarded.   If you would like to call us toll free at 877-706-4480, we would be happy to give you some affordable hospital bed packages including, mattresses and side rails.

Respectfully,

Date Posted:
1/9/2005 1:53:45 AM

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Looking for what we call a bed alarm, or fall prevention alert; a unit that attaches to patient and bed or chair and alarms when pt tries to get out of bed or chair.

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Dear Ms. Morris:

Thank you for your inquiry.  We carry several of these type of units.  Please call us for information and pricing on these devices.  Toll free 877-706-4480.  Ask for Gary.

Respectfully,

Date Posted:
1/6/2005 5:18:53 PM

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Hello:Do you have a mammography van for sale. Can you please send us quotations for the brand new and used ones.Thank you.Julius PalerCommunications OfficerPhilippine Cancer Society

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Dear Mr. Paler:

Thank you for your inquiry.  At this time we do not sell these types of products.  Good luck with your search.

Respectfully,

Date Posted:
1/5/2005 8:47:13 PM

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I AM SEARCHING FOR A HANDICAP ELECTRIC LIFT TO SET UP OUTSIDE BY A FEW STEPS .

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Dear Ms. Palmiotto:

Thank you for your inquiry.  We do not offer those type of products. We recommend looking up medical equipment dealers listings in your local yellow pages.  Good luck with your search.

Respectfully,

Date Posted:
1/4/2005 11:04:52 PM

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Doctors scrub their hands and fingernails with brushes prior to surgery. Do you carry these and could they be used to clean under the fingernails?

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What you referring to is Povidone/lodine Scrub Brush, item #: B254455IM.  These brushes are an effective means for cleaning and disinfecting under the finger nails.

Date Posted:
1/4/2005 12:01:48 PM

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Would the Hydro Pulse 17--11- Nasal Irrigation System be effective for an ozena sufferer? If not can you suggest anything else please.

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Dear Jessie:

Thank you for your inquiry.  Unfortunately, Hydro Pulse System would not be an effective way to aid with treatment or relief of Ozena.  Please consult with a physician about recommended treatments for this condition.  In some cases surgery maybe required.  The best of luck.

Respectfully,

Date Posted:
1/3/2005 9:59:00 PM

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My father has a hernia in the groin area of his left hip and i need to know where i can find a binder for him. the doctor claims they can't seem to find them. Its not bad enough for surgery but very discomforting to him.

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We carry Hernia Aid, Item #: 931TUFMM

• Firm, dependable support for a reducible iguinal hernia
• Easy to put on and adjust
• Elastic leg straps hold pad securely
• Pads are adjustable for a better fit
• Washable
• Available in Small, medium or Large

Date Posted:
1/2/2005 12:10:41 PM

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A friend in the business gave me a Weck Laparoscope model #110751 10.7mm which is quite similar to 110750 model. Do you have any information on the 110751, stats/specs or know of a site where i can gain this information. Thank you, Chris

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Dear Chris:

Sorry for the delay in responding to your question.  We did some research, but could not locate a reputable source of information for the model you are looking for.  Contact your freind to find out where he/she obtained the unit and contact that organization.  They may have some information for you.  Good luck and Happy New Year!

Date Posted:
12/31/2004 4:06:03 AM

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I am looking for a moderately priced, hand-held pulse oximiter. Preferably new. What do you have?  Thank you.

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Thank you for your inquiry.  Please take a look at the following unit for your freind.  Nellcor NPB-40 Handheld Pulse Oximeter

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

Date Posted:
12/30/2004 11:38:07 PM

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Hello, I want to know if I can purchase a cable that can be hooked from a patient's monitor to the slave port on my ultrasound machine. General monitors for ICU patients. Thanks

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Dear Rashmi:

Thank you for your inquiry. We would need to know the brand name and the model of the monitor and/or of the cable that you need. If you can email that information to us, we will be able to determine if we carry that particular cable.

Respectfully,

Date Posted:
12/28/2004 6:06:35 PM

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Dear Sirs,Recently I heard about a great product from Wilson Sports called Elbow Ease. Its a portable exercise band that fits over the ends of a persons fingers. By moving your fingers outward the tendons and muscle that were injured get stonger and stretch which reduces the pain. I was wonder if you heard about this item and were thinking of carrying it? I couldn't find it on your site.thanks

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Dear Robert:

Thank you for your inquiry.  We do not carry it, but you can take a look here http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageWILSON-WELBOW.html.

Respectfully,

Date Posted:
12/28/2004 1:22:19 PM

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what type of walking shoes would you recomend for me too buy?

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We carry diabetic shoes from Apex and Dr. Zen.  Both are premier manufacturers of comfort diabetic shoes.  You can find our selection on womens diabetic shoes by clicking on this link Women's Diabetic Shoes.  For casual walking you may wish to consider Ariya or Aetrex.  For more formal look, please consider Ambulators. 

Date Posted:
12/28/2004 1:07:29 AM

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I have question i hope you can help.My grandmother no longer needs her hospital bed and bedside toilet,she rents from a houston company.I tried to call the company but they went out of business and i cant get in touch with them.What do i do with the bed?

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Dear Ms. Schuchardt:

Our recommendation is to contact local medical retailers about getting rid of your bed.  You can look these up in the local Yellow Pages under medical equipment retailers or durable medical equipment dealers.  Good luck and happy holidays.

Respectfully,

Date Posted:
12/27/2004 12:34:19 PM

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I have an elderly friend with Parkinson's Disease. When he gets up in the morning, he has a difficult time pulling his pants up because he cannot keep his balance. He ends up lying down flat on his back and pulling them up somehow this way. It is a very long and tedious process. I was wondering if you had any devices to assist with this. While looking through your product database, I noticed the "Stainless steel shoehorn & sock pull-up aid", and it mentioned it was for other garments as well. I was also wondering if this would be useful for pants, or if it could help him at all since he loses his balance when he tries to pull them up. Any help at all will be appreciated. Thank you.

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Dear Mr. Irwin:

Thank you for your inquiry.  The product that you have mentioned would only be useful for pulling up socks.  For more more ideas, please visit our category on Dressing Aids or call us toll free at 877-706-4480 for more information.

Respectfully, 

Date Posted:
12/27/2004 12:05:24 PM

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we use oxygen approx 25% of the time, or as needed. would like to purchase a machine to keep from renting one

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Dear Mr. Jarrell:

Thank you for your inquiry.  You are referring to an oxygen concentrator.  We do carry both new and used concentrators.  These are 5LPM units and you must have a prescripiton from your doctor in order to purchase one.  If you have any questions, please call us toll free at 877-706-4480.

Respectfully,

Date Posted:
12/23/2004 10:41:34 PM

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I want to go on vacation next month with my family and I need a reliable motorized wheelchair. I have MS and can't afford a new fold and go wheelchair. I throught that maybe I could rent a chair for convenience. Can you help me with this decision?

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Dear Ms. Burris:

Thank you for your inquiry.  We would recommend contacting a durable medical equipment dealer in the area where you are planning to take your vacation or from a dealer in your local area.  You can use the local yellow pages to search for a dealer in your area.  Often, they will be happy to rent to you.

Have fun.

Respectfully,

Date Posted:
12/23/2004 1:24:12 PM

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looking for a sander type product to grind down rough dry heels of the feet

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Dear Maxine:

Thank you for your inquiry.  We do not carry this type of product.  You may wish to check at Target or Bath, Bed and Beyond. Good luck and happy holidays!

Date Posted:
12/22/2004 10:57:24 PM