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There are several benefits of regular check-ups. But, going to the hospital occasionally, might not be possible for many. Also, in the ongoing COVID situation, it is safe to be at home itself. In such cases, you can perform tests at home. Yes, many diagnostic tools can help you to do check-ups at home easily and accurately. Devices like thermometers , ECG monitor, pulse oximeter, glucometer, etc., are helpful for performing home tests. It is always advisable to seek a respective doctor's help in learning how to operate the device and measures you should take if some illness gets detected through those devices. There are several health tests that one can perform at home like the below 9 check-ups: 1. Take Your Temperature Your body temperature can determine if you might have a fever. You can do this via a thermometer. Adults' normal temperature is around 37° C (98.6° F), but this can vary according to age, time of day, and from which part of the body you take the temperature.

Understanding the basics of first-aid for the workplace is an essential component to create a safe environment within your business or organization. You should conduct first-aid training programs for your employees and share the information about   first aid supplies   with its individual uses. This way, they will be able to respond quickly and appropriately to any workplace's medical emergencies. This article gives a general overview of why first-aid is necessary for the workplace. Why is Basic First-Aid Training Necessary for Workspace? The purpose of basic first-aid training includes preparing you and your coworkers for any emergency that arises in the workplace. You must remember that first-aid is not medical treatment but rather the basic first-aid knowledge you need to help an injured person until any medical professional arrives to provide care. Basics like dressings, heart pumps, etc. can be provided by someone having proper knowledge of first-aid. Basic First-Aid Tips for

As people age, injuries, illnesses, and mobility issues become an everyday part of life. Due to all this, people have to spend an extended period on their beds. Thus, medical supplies like overbed tables have become an essential and helpful part for most sick and elderly people. To help you choose the best one that meets your needs, here is everything you need to know about overbed tables. First, let us know what these tables are: What Is an Overbed Table? Referred to as a hospital bed table, these tables are helpful for patients who have mobility issues or have to stay in beds for an extended period. These tables have a rectangular tabletop on a 4-wheeled lockable base. They are adjustable in height and size. So that one can easily slide the table to a patient's bed and use it for various purposes like: Serving meals Working on a computer Reading books Scrolling mobile phones Keeping necessary medical tools within reach Performing other hobbies and crafts These tables

Older people are the most high-risk groups in our population. They are more prone to having accidents, especially in and around the home. Thus, the elderly need immediate and accurate first-aid. An ideal first aid kits for the elderly should have: Antiseptic spray, cream, or wipes for wound care cleaning Crepe bandages (for sprains and strains) Sterile disposable gloves Plasters (ideally waterproof) in different shapes and sizes Thermometer Eyewash solution Sterile gauze dressings in a variety of sizes Surgical tape Tweezers Scissors Safety pins Cold pack Thermal patches Band-Aids in assorted sizes  Fever reducing medication Calamine lotion Anti-inflammatory medication Antihistamines Hydrocortisone Cotton balls and swabs Ace wrap bandages Ear wax remover Blood pressure monitor Books and guides on emergency care Also, seeking a doctor's help is always the first option if the situation worsens or if the caretaker is unaware of what to do with the patients

Defibrillators are the most useful diagnostic tools when it comes to saving a person from sudden heart arrest. There are different types of defibrillators available for different uses. The different types include AED(Automated External Defibrillators), Implantable Cardioverter  Defibrillator  (ICD), Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD). Out of all, AED(Automated External Defibrillators) is one of the handy defibrillators one can keep at home. There is a lot to know about AED, which we shall discuss further. When is an AED needed? AEDs are useful to revive someone from a sudden cardiac arrest. It usually occurs when there is a disruption in the heart's electrical activity. This causes a dangerously fast heartbeat known as ventricular tachycardia or a fast and irregular heartbeat known as ventricular fibrillation. If you are having one of these irregular heart rhythms, it is because your heart is not pumping effectively and in the worst case scenario it can even stop. When such

A thermometer is a device utilized to measure the temperatures of a body. It is a device found in almost every home and surely in all the healthcare centers. An ideal thermometer must have an extensive temperatures range. As no thermometer is ideal for every use, we have many thermometers used for different materials and uses. Let us discuss in detail about them: Types of Thermometer Clinical or Medical thermometers A medical thermometer is used to measure body temperatures. Almost all thermometers made in the 20th century are mercury thermometers. This type of thermometer is sensitive and accurate. It has a narrow place where the level of mercury rises very fast. There is a kink on the tube that stops the mercury level from falling on its own. It measures human body temperatures in the range of 35 °C to 42 °C. These thermometers are helpful in the clinics to the doctors, so they are also known as 'doctor's thermometers.' It is mandatory to clean these medical therm

With time, diseases and ways to conquer those diseases have evolved. Before the invention of incontinence pads, people used leaves, animal skins, clothes, and what not to control their urine or blood flow. But as we all know how unhygienic all this can be. So, finally between the 1950s-1960s, incontinence pads were introduced. Firstly people didn't like the idea or felt uncomfortable using them. But a march of awareness and breaking of societal stereotypes by a bunch of brilliant minds proved the use of incontinence pads relevant and safe. As we know many infections, diseases, or natural cycles require incontinence pads to absorb the urine, fluids, or blood flow. This is just its use-case, there are various other benefits why switching to incontinence pads is necessary for maintaining your hygiene without compromising your comfort. 1. High Levels of Leaked Urine Absorbency When it comes to absorbing urine, incontinence pads are the best. These pads are highly recommended for