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The 3M 1860 N95 Respirator and Surgical Mask is a NIOSH approved type N95 respirator aims mainly at control of exposure to TB. This mask meets OSHA requirements and CDC guidelines and is very effective against 60% of respiratory illness. This mask is mainly intended in reducing the risk of exposure to such respiratory diseases and protecting the wearer from even micron sized particles. The protective range of this mask is 01. to 10.0 micron particles. This high protective...

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When disaster strikes being able to meet all health needs is imperative. Access to medical professionals may be limited depending on the situation. This is especially true for a dental emergency where a small tooth ache could quickly become infected and result in a life threatening situation. Having a way to help mouth pain and prevent problems from spreading could be the difference between life and death in an emergency situation. The teeth are strong but also fragile and...

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Dentemp Temporary Cavity Filling Mix is a dental product that is made from various ingredients, which are very user friendly. The product is made from such naturally acquired elements such as Dimethoxytetraethylene glycol which is a non-chemical compound and as no harm on the human tissues, which also aids in teeth whitening and is present on most oral care products such as Colgate. The product also composts calcium sulfates, Zinc Oxides and Barium sulfate which are...

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There is nothing as irritating as recurring rash, or itch that just won’t go away. It can be quite unnerving but with Benadryl itch relief cream, it will ensure your peace of mind when you experience any skin irritations. Benadryl itch relief cream has an active ingredient diphenhydramine which is an antihistamine and stops histamine when bitten by insects. The active ingredients work by blocking histamine from binding with the receptors. This is the counter reaction that...

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The Chlotrimazole anti-fungal cream is a treatment used for treating fungal skin infections. The cream is mainly used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Otherwise, chlotrimazole can be used as a cream, liquid or spray. The spray is ideal for wide and hairy infected areas. Otherwise the spray and liquid types can be used to treat athlete’s foot, ring worms and to relieve breast itching. On the other hand, there are a few cases where you may need to consult a doctor...

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Initially made for tweezing, the Revlon Expert Tweezer (Slant Tip) is a one of a kind tool that can play a very vital role in emergencies. The slanting tips make it ideal to take out splinters and thorns easily and without causing much trauma to the skin like a needle would do. All you have is to clamp the splinter or thorn properly and pull it out. No pain and no blood. Additionally, this one of a kind tweezer that has a matte finish together with the slanted tips makes it...

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Sunblock creams no longer just blocks the UV rays from the sun and protect your skin from sunburns; they now claim to benefit damaged skin, sensitivity and ageing. As the melanomas are on the rise the importance of these creams is more than ever. Although, most people have their favorite sunblock cream, but usually they make their choice based on the scent and ignore the fact that creams also serve the purpose of treating and protecting their skin. Murad Waterproof Sunblock...

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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...