Re: [QUAD-L] check out this cushion

Some of the bigger hospital have pressure mapping equipment that can measure both heat and pressure. The mat is placed under the buttock and a cord attached to the mat is connected to a computer. The patient is measured in the normal sitting position and in the recline position. The

[QUAD-L] Low airloss beds

I'm going to replace my microair 3500 low airloss bed and was wondering what those of you that use lo airloss use and if you like or dislike any certain type. Don c5/6 incomp.

[QUAD-L] looks like a cool wheelchaie usable desk

http://www.costco.com/Alera-Wire-Desk-Silver-.product.100102706.html Price isn't bad either Ron

[QUAD-L] Do you use a mattress overlay

Does anybody use a mattress overlay, I'm doing an article on mattress overlays. In my early days as a T10 para, Medical routinely paid for a a foam egg crate overlay to help prevent pressure ulcers. Over time I stopped using them, but these days my skin is getting more sensitive--case in

Re: [QUAD-L] Do you use a mattress overlay

An inexpensive, but effective overlay is the EHOB, made in Indianapolis, IN. The waffle cushion and air seat cushion is ok for some. Best Wishes In a message dated 5/17/2014 2:16:13 P.M. Central Daylight Time, rhvsh...@mac.com writes: Does anybody use a mattress overlay, I'm doing an

[QUAD-L] Re: Colostomy and Supra pubic

How long is the surgery and recovery to get a colostomy? Does the bag stay at your side? - Original Message - From: greg g...@eskimo.com To: jume9...@comcast.net Sent: Friday, May 16, 2014 4:38:15 PM Subject: Re: Colostomy and Supra pubic Yes... SP for 20+ years and Colostomy for

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Colostomy and Supra pubic

4 weeks or so to recover. 12 weeks fully. My husband has a colostomy and suprapubic. No problems. He keeps the colostomy bag on the outside of his boxers and cath and tube on the inside. We cover up SP hole (with baby wipes) when changing c-bag. Sent from my iPhone Please excuse any typos or