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Foley Catheters Its uses, placement, procedure, complications and care 0

Foley Catheters: Its uses, placement, procedure, complications and care

Foley Catheters are named for Frederic Foley, who produced the original design in 1929. The device is a flexible tube that a clinician passes through the urethra and into the bladder to drain the patient’s urine. Foley Catheters are one of the most common types of indwelling urinary catheters. Let’s explore their uses, placement, procedure, complications, and care.   What is a Foley Catheter? A Foley catheter is a thin, sterile tube inserted into...

HIPEC Disposable Kit - Contents and why is it used by hospitals 0

HIPEC Disposable Kit: Contents and why is it used by hospitals

Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) is used to eliminate all cancer cells from the abdominal cavity via surgery and heated chemotherapy. To perform the procedure, medical establishments use a HIPEC disposable kit which contains the appropriate devices. The medical disposable product contains the following: 1 Heat Exchanger: This keeps the intraperitoneal fluid infused at 43-45°C so that the temperature of the fluid is maintained at 41-43°C 1 Procedure Pack: 1 Y-connection and 2 sumps 1...

A list of medical disposables and their uses 0

A list of medical disposables and their uses

A list of medical disposables and their uses Medical disposables are devices which are intended to be used temporarily or only once. They are quite simple to operate and do not require maintenance and sterilization. Doctors use a new device every time and throw it after use. A medical establishment requires certain essential disposables to render quality patient care. These are as follows: Medical gloves: Doctors always use this consumable during any medical procedure....

Different types of disposable gloves available online 0

Different types of disposable gloves available online

There is a wide range of disposable gloves available online, which are used for different kinds of activities. Therefore, at the time of purchasing, it is important to assess the type of activity undertaken and then order the appropriate gloves. Different types of disposable gloves available online Below are some of the various types of disposable gloves: Latex gloves: This category of gloves are used by medical professionals and people working in the beauty...

Things to consider before buying surgical gloves online 0

Things to consider before buying surgical gloves online

The healthcare industry strictly adheres to the philosophy of prevention being better than cure. Medical gloves, a quintessential item in any healthcare environment are among the various medical supplies that help healthcare professionals execute this ideology. They serve as a safety cover not only to healthcare providers but also to patients. Generally, medical gloves are divided into two categories based on their purpose of use: Examination gloves and surgical gloves. While examination gloves are...