http://www.viewpoints.com/Medical-Supplies Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:36:11 GMT Reviews about Medical Supplies http://www.viewpoints.com/American-Medical-ID-Personalized-Medical-ID-Jewelry-review-e8772 I have an illness that requires for me to be on oxygen and am also allergic to certain medications so my family doctor suggested that I get a medical ID bracelet or necklace of some kind. Sometimes I get very lightheaded when I am on my own and can pass out so I decided to get a medical ID bracelet in case of an emergency while I am by myself. I am young so I was hesitant to get a bracelet because I thought they would cost a fortune. So I go to the website and place my order for my bracelet then to my surprise, the website offered a large discount if I ordered more. Well, my mother and grandmother are both diabetic so I ordered them bracelets as well. My total cost for 3 bracelets that will not tarnish or turn me green, engraved with our individual information, and shipping was a total of $65.00. There were many options and I chose the stainless steel for all of us but they have sterling silver and gold. I strongly recommend this site because of the options, ease of use, and... Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:36:11 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/American-Medical-ID-Personalized-Medical-ID-Jewelry-review-e8772 tgordon06 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Invacare-Action-MVP-review-ae792 One of the most disappointing experiences I've had in the world of lightweight wheelchairs, The Invacare Action MVP (Model #: MVP) is billed as Invacare's action to Sunrise Medical's "Quickie" line of chairs. —  Quite simply, it's not. — Virtually every aspect of the Invacare Action MVP screams out mediocrity, from frame construction, to hardware, to seat upholstery and, finally, Invacare's embarrassingly bad customer service. — In other words, everything that is "right" about a "Quickie" goes wrong when it comes to the "Action" chair. To be sure, the Action MVP is more affordable than the "Quickie" line, a fact that has allowed Invacare to snatch much of the state and Vocational Rehabilitation funding from Sunrise Medical. Rest assured, however, that while Quickie may cost a bit more it will prove more durable and long-lasting than the Action MVP. — What are the pros? The Action MVP is, indeed, a lightweight chair. I climb stairs often, and have to lug... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:06:38 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Invacare-Action-MVP-review-ae792 tendernesstour 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Medline-Bath-Bench-review-53ca2 This is one of the best things ever invented - pair it with a hand-held shower that attaches right to your own shower head and have a seat and enjoy your shower - without worrying about falling or slipping; maybe even hurting yourself. — I'd recommend this to anyone, old, young, disabled, healthy, it's just that good. I needed something after taking a fall and having a heavy object fall on top of me, which was WHY I fell. As I'm too young for a hip replacement, I use this everytime I take a shower, combined with a hand-held shower head attachment. — It makes taking a shower, non-painful, which is always a good thing and if you know of anyone that's getting out of the hospital, know as well that they'll be very weak for awhile. Great coming-home gift and get one for yourself while you're at it. You won't regret this purchase. We never have, for sure. — ... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:52:24 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Medline-Bath-Bench-review-53ca2 katlnhat 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Nexus-III-Nexus-III-Cable-Free-Outdoor-Rollator-Walker-review-1cc81 The Nexus III Cable-Free Outdoor Rollator Walker is a great product made by Dana Douglas. It is adjustable in height and has additional attachments for tall people. The padded seat is very comfortable. It's lightweight and easy to maneuver. I really like that there are no brake cables to get caught in, the cable-free design is an excellent feature. It comes with a removable basket that could be used for shopping or putting your jacket into. There is a handle in the seat that you can lift on and the walker easily folds in half to store in trunk or in places with little or no storage. This walker also features a moveable backrest that allows you to sit either way on the walker. Leaving the back rest in the regular position allows you to take a break and sit on the seat. If you flip the backrest this allows you to sit on the walker and pull it up to a table without the handles getting in the way. Worth every penny... Wed, 28 May 2008 00:19:19 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Nexus-III-Nexus-III-Cable-Free-Outdoor-Rollator-Walker-review-1cc81 cody69 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Vicks-Waterless-Vaporizer-review-01131 I recently was suffering from a head cold when I went to a local retailer and saw the Vick's waterless vaporizer. This product cleared my head cold in a matter of a few days. I was amazed how well this worked. I highly recommend this product to everyone especially around the flu... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:36:59 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Vicks-Waterless-Vaporizer-review-01131 chrisaustin 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Invacare-I-Class-Shower-Chair-review-9506 This chair is a fantastic safety idea.. I started having back problems and couldnt stand long enough to take a proper shower so I bought one for myself and it has helped me enormously.  I totaly recomend this product for anyone who has lower back troubles or even breathing problems that are exaserbated by hot showers. ... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:44:50 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Invacare-I-Class-Shower-Chair-review-9506 jeff415011 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Vicks-Waterless-Vaporizer-review-80dc2 I LOVE this vaporizer!  Not having to refill the water every few hours is a time and energy saver.  I use it whenever I feel a little congested and it helps clear the congestion.  I am recovering from walking pneumonia and it was instrumental in my recovery.  Thanks, Vicks! ... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:43:46 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Vicks-Waterless-Vaporizer-review-80dc2 karen6977 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Reli-On-510REL-Ear-Thermometer-review-eab52 The Reli On Ear Themometer was a waste of money! I hope none of you buy it!  Maybe someone has had better luck than me with the dumb thing!  — First of all when I first bought the product I did something I never do- I threw out the box it came in.  Which means right away no chance at a return.  Being a penny pincher I decided to try the thermometer without the ear probe cover.  But I found out these only work with a cover on.  Fine.  — So skip ahead a few weeks.  My son is not feeling well.  He is 2 and his face is flushed.  I reach for my handy dandy instant read ear thermometer hoping to take a quick and easy read on a busy 2 year old.  It gives me a reading of 95 degrees!  I try my own ear.  96 degrees.  Odd.  I try again, making sure to position properly- easy to do since it beeps once when you have it in the right spot.   His reads 96.1  — Odd.  Try again ... Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:58:05 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Reli-On-510REL-Ear-Thermometer-review-eab52 bekaht03 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Invacare-I-Class-Shower-Chair-review-7b123 Shower chairs are highley recommended!  I am a physical therapist and have seen many products to assist eldery and the disabled with bathing.  I recommend this product to patient's because it has a back rest and assists with balance.  This product is sturdy, yet small enough to fit in most showers or baths.  —... Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:58:05 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Invacare-I-Class-Shower-Chair-review-7b123 ling46 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Medline-Bath-Bench-review-6059 When I had hip surgery at a young age, it was impossible to take a shower comfortably. This seat was my best friend for about a month and a half and I still use it! I couldn't stand long periods of time and this is a convenient way to shower without actually sitting on the ground. I can see why many elderly people would use this and I am thankful it was so light and easy to move. No instillations needed and you can easily use it as needed. Great device and very secure. You'll never need to worry about it slipping! — ... Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:11:05 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Medline-Bath-Bench-review-6059 Cammi-Girl 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Medline-Bath-Bench-review-e2cc4 showers are much more safe with my banch. especially washing my hair. my kids no longer worry about me living alone and showering, the bench is something i cannot do without. and when my legs and feet are swollen i can sit and shower with no pressure to... Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:38:24 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Medline-Bath-Bench-review-e2cc4 babasherry 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Medline-Bath-Bench-review-e7063      Since the early 80s, after my mother has lost her leg above the knee, this is the only bench style that she would use.  It is convienent, and it doesn't slip in the shower.  The bench makes it easy to slide on and off, and the holes in the seat help keep the water from setting.  —      I would definately recomend this to all that need assistance in the shower. —... Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:15:38 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Medline-Bath-Bench-review-e7063 pick-ee 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Medline-Bath-Bench-review-4c461 I recently had back surgery and had to use one of these for awhile.  I would highly recommend this product to anyone.  It made showering for me so much easier, along with a detachable showerhead.  It fit perfectly in the shower and still had lots of room to move... Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:45:22 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Medline-Bath-Bench-review-4c461 whytemagic 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Combination-Enema-Syringe-review-48ae2 Along with your first aid kit and thermometer, every home should have a combination enema syringe.  A warm enema still remains a better choice for the relief of constipation and general health maintenance compared to the use of drugs.  A quality combination enema syringe is worth the extra cost and will last for years.  Here is what to look for: — 1.  There is no need to purchase an extra large capacity bag.  A two-quart bag, the type sold in drugstores, is sufficient.  The better quality bags are made by the same companies which manufacture automobile tires.  You may need to search for this item in an independant drugstore. — 2.  Select a bag which is flat on one side and has raised ribs on the other side.  "The ribs serve to moderate the heat when the bag is used as a hot water bottle. — 3.  Select a brand with a metal hose clamp, not a plastic clamp. —  ... Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:21:44 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Combination-Enema-Syringe-review-48ae2 jeffreydrucker 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Smart-Diabetes-Monitor-review-5e9e2 On top of all the great features of a One Touch meter, this meter also allows you to store food data, medication amounts, health checks, and exercise in one place.  The information stored in this meter is comparable to using the One Touch software.  This information can be sent to your computer or you can track your trends, graph and review all information to allow you to make adjustments in your regimen to better manage your diabetes.  A must have for all Type 1 diabetics. —... Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:12:11 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Smart-Diabetes-Monitor-review-5e9e2 LisaB1 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Medline-Bath-Bench-review-ce533 To the PointMy mom was operated on in August 2006 in Massachusetts. In Florida she has items that enable her to be as safe as possible. We didn't have anything; however. We went to a store that sold medical devices. (You may be able to find some at Walgreen's.) One item was the Medline Bath Bench. It's great in the short term but for long term use I'd get a different one. — A Closer View — My mom just spent a month with us so the bench came in handy once again. You can buy it and see it at www.amazon.com/Medline-Bath-Bench-without-Back/dp/B0007VNZUE/ref=pd_sbs_hpc_title_1. — This has a grey seat and no back. That's why I said it's great in the short term. If my mom were using this all the time then one with a back would be a better purchase. This will run you in the $35 vicinity. — It has some great features. —... Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:32:12 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Medline-Bath-Bench-review-ce533 Jo 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Vicks-Waterless-Vaporizer-review-48553 I also found this product to be wonderful I actually found a small one of these for 5.00 at big lots it works great has a nice little night light option  comes with about 6 pads and the pads can be found at wal-mart . this is a great alternative to the water vaporizers that you have to worry about cleaning properly so as not to make colds or allergy's worst , I use this for my allergy's as my nose gets stuffed up all the time from pollen epically here in Florida . also I would think it would be good for small kids because you don't have to worry about accidental spills... Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:27:18 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Vicks-Waterless-Vaporizer-review-48553 lorialcorn2006 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Vicks-Waterless-Vaporizer-review-aff10 When my niece was diagnosed with walking pneumonia we immediately went to the store for a humidifier.  Let's face it, humidifiers are messy, especially when you are adding a mentholated item...clean up can be worse.  I stumbled on this item, and because I am such a fan of Vicks products, decided to give it a try.  It couldn't have been easier and more portable and instructions were barely needed.  It was a simply plug in, taking very little space and the Vicks vapors that came from it were more penetrating than even those from a humidifier!  And, my niece loved it because it had this nice greenish glow that made it seem like a nightlite.  Vicks really did it right with this one. —... Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:53:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Vicks-Waterless-Vaporizer-review-aff10 dclark0416 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Get-Organized-Roll-About-Stool-review-2cb11 There are few products in the world that feel like a godsend, but I have to say that this is definitely one of those products that feel like manna from heaven.  Anyone who has difficulty standing for extended periods of time will likely agree.  The Roll About Stool from Get Organized is an easy way to have a seat while staying on your feet.  This product can be purchased at www.amazon.com or  www.shopgetorganized.com  — The Roll About is easily assembled in less than fifteen minutes.  The stool has three sturdy metal tube legs with caster wheels that provide easy mobility.  The seat is made of a hard molded padded vinyl reminiscent of a bicycle seat.  There are five levels of adjustments to make the height of the stool most comfortable for you.  — I was flipping through the Get Organized catalog when I came across a picture of this stool.  I have difficulty standing for very long, so I no longer cook or bake in the... Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:33:07 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Get-Organized-Roll-About-Stool-review-2cb11 LoveisJoy 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Sarff-Systems-Extend-A-Hand-Grab-Bar-review-0fc82 Anyone who has experienced fatigue, vertigo, balance and mobility problems knows that it's always helpful to have a little strong support.  My husband, of course, is my main source of support (thanks, big guy!), but sometimes I need something extra when MS-related fatigue sets in.  The Extend A Hand Grab Bar is a locking extension grab bar that assists you in the home and can significantly reduce your risk of falling. The typical and conventional grab bar is usually placed one-and-a-half inches off the wall, making it difficult to reach.  In contrast, Extend A Hand is designed with a 12-inch extension that locks into place and is much easier to reach.  If I hold onto it with both hands, I can use it as leverage to lift myself easily. — My hubby mounted the grab bar directly to the existing studs in my bathroom.  Once this baby is installed in a stud, trust me, it's not going to give way.  Mine was installed near the toilet area, but you can mount... Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:24:28 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Sarff-Systems-Extend-A-Hand-Grab-Bar-review-0fc82 LoveisJoy 5