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The SAM splint, for those who are not so conversant with it, is a device whose construction uses ancient principle that states curves are strong. The same physics that engineers use to build sky scrapers and build bridges on hollow columns is the same one that the SAM Splint uses. Any piece of metal sheet that is flat tends to bend easily. However, if you mold the flat sheet of metal onto a curved structure, then it turns out to very rigid and firm. SAM splint however...

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Pure Vaseline Petroleum Jelly has been greatly renowned among mothers and nurses as a baby bum’s best friend. Its moisturizing and smoothing effect on the skin is just a tip of the ice berg of the remarkable and money saving ways Vaseline can be of help to us. Vaseline is a 100% pure petroleum jelly that contains no irritants that can affect the skin which makes it hypo-allergenic. Pure Vaseline Petroleum Jelly is non-comedogenic in that on application, it...

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The Carson LED Lighted Magnifold 2X Power Magnifier is more than just a usual visual aid. It is a light, handheld device that is enhanced with sharp LED lighting that will help you illuminate whatever subject that is under observation. It has a rectangular frame and lens that is powerful and makes you observe things the way you normally view objects. For easy observation, it has a collapsible handle that locks into three different positions which makes observation thorough....

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Back injuries are common due to campers carrying heavy objects, going through raged terrain and exposure to risks of falling. Dynarex 4518 instant cold pack with urea is a solution to this sharp back pains. It can help calm this problem without the normal side effects. Dyanarex 4518 instant cold pack measures 5 inches by 9 inches. This area allows it to cover a large surface when applied to the back. It relieves pain in two processes; cold temperatures and application of...

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The Johnson and Johnson Red Cross waterproof first aid tape is one of the most important items that should be in the first aid kit and should never be left out. This product can be used to cover blisters and can be used for gripping. There are a lot of emergency situation that would require a waterproof tape. Some of the functions of the waterproof tape from Johnson and Johnson is to secure bandages around a wound. There are many times when a bandage cannot hold on its own...

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Runners use Moleskin Plus padding by Dr. Scholl’s to help ease the pain from hot spots that often occur on the soles of their feet the result of running for long distances. It plays the same role when it comes to protecting your feet during an emergency situation. The CDC reports that diabetics can be at an even greater disadvantage during emergency situations and urges them to pay close attention to their foot care needs. This Padding is a much needed addition to any...

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Good and hygienic habits are imperative prerequisites for healthy and disease free living societies. It very much starts with the lifestyle we adopt. A primary step towards healthful living starts with use of hand sanitizer. Purell hand sanitizer origina find its efficacy in various situations and is ideal with groups. These hand sanitizers are waterless products which can be used as an adjunct instead of conventional soap when either water or soap is not available. It...

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Disposable gloves are used in medical and food industry as well as in households mainly to avoid germs. These gloves can be perfect to wear while cooking when you have hand wounds, because the glove will eliminate any chance of contamination, and will also help to keep the wound dry. These gloves are available in different varieties, depending on the field of application and other factors like allergy to certain components. The 4 most common varieties of disposable gloves...

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Open cut wounds are totally exposed to infections caused by germs, especially small wounds that might be neglected due to their size or lack of proper dressing bandage. That is why it is really necessary to carry out proper cleaning procedure. Cleaning the wound with clean water is important which might also be a bit soapy so as to disinfect it. After the cleaning, you cover it up using Dynarex Adhesive Bandage. These bandages come with different model and size. Different...

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Triple Antibiotic Ointment belongs to the class of topical antibiotics. As its name suggests, it contains three antibiotics – 400 units of bacitracin, 3.5 mg of neomycin sulfate, and 5,000 units of polymyxin B sulfate. These antibiotics are combined with a light base of several inactive ingredients namely, cetyl alcohol, light mineral or cottonseed oil, glycerin, stearic acid, squalane, cocoa butter, white petrolatum, tocopheryl acetate, sodium pyruvate, steareth-2,...

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The Medline Bordered Gauze is absorbent medically cleared gauze which is simply used to cover up wounds. The gauze is made up of a heavy duty absorbent or soaker which drains up leaking body fluids from a wound hence arrest bleeding. It’s preferred for deep wounds which cannot be arrested by thin duty absorbent gauzes. Due to its non-woven fabric material, the gauze can be used for dressing deep abrasions, deep surgical incisions and deep lacerations. One does not have to...

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Being properly prepared to deal with wounds is an essential requirement of remaining healthy during any emergency and having Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages available will help with this. These common bandages are useful as more than just a medical supply though and the following information provides some details of why you should have some. Cuts, scrapes, and other skin breaks need to be properly covered for quick and effective healing, and these Band-Aid adhesive...