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Around 9 million fire incidents and 12 lakhs deaths were recorded globally in 2020. Though it is not a common incident, we need to take precautions to save lives as well as property. To help you make the correct choice for the fire safety, here are six ways to prevent fire in the workplace.  1) Fire Blankets: Fire blankets are used to control the fire by turning off the heat source. It helps cut off the fire’s oxygen supply and prevent it from spreading. These are easily stored and do not require any kind of maintenance.  It is advisable to keep the fire blankets near electrical equipment, especially in a workplace where there can be fire with just a spark of short circuit, or faulty electrical wirings. These are mainly used to extinguish electrical fires which cannot be extinguished with water. You need to pull the tapes to release it from the box and hold it in the form of a sheet or wrap it around the hands for your protection. You need to place the fire blankets over the fir

It is essential for health care professionals to wear gloves, to protect both the patient as well as themselves from getting any infection. Also, there are many types of gloves available in the market, but you need to know which gloves are required and when? Every type of glove has different usage and purpose. The material of the gloves depends on its usage. They need to wear gloves every time they come in contact with blood, bodily fluids, or any broken skin. As a medical professional, you need to choose your gloves properly that best fit their function. Here are five different types of gloves that a medical professional uses.  1. Nitrile Gloves: Nitrile gloves are made from synthetic latex, which has no latex proteins. These gloves are more puncture resistant compared to rubber gloves. These have anti-static nature and are good solvent resistant. These are odour free and thus, also used in many other industries like the food and dairy industry. This is an ideal choice for docto

The elderly find it really difficult to retain their independence. With limited mobility and certain disabilities, it becomes difficult to do everyday tasks. Toileting is one such task that requires your attention. Bathrooms and toilets are the places which are more prone to falling and causing a serious injury. And elderly find it difficult to use the toilet. For them safety is the priority. You need to add these toilet aids to make your toilet more elderly friendly. You can add incontinence sheets to their beds or just add safety rails in the toilet. You need to find the best fit for them.  Here are six must have toilet aids for the elderly which can be used by the disabled as well as by an injured person. Toilet Safety Rails: Height adjustable toilet safety rails are important as these are designed for people with balance and stability issues. It helps people with standing up and sitting down in the toilet. It makes this process easy for arthritis, joint pains, or back pain patie

Taking care of the elderly is not an easy task. You need to take care of them right from their food to every other lifestyle practice. These people require diagnostics on a daily basis and so it is preferred to take the required tools so that it can help you detect their symptoms early. Early detection helps with knowing the disease at an early stage and accordingly taking the meds. Here are 6 must-have diagnostics tools that you need to have for your elderly. 1. Cholesterol Test Kit: You need to have a cholesterol test kit to measure the cholesterol level, as a sizable amount helps in production of some specific hormones and vitamins like vitamin D. It also supports bile acid that helps in digestion and protects the nerves and structures of the cellular walls. There are generally no typical symptoms of high cholesterol levels, so this toolkit helps you figure out the exact levels. You need to make sure that you do not squeeze your fingers excessively as it affects the results and

With weakening muscle strength, failing eyesight, and limited movement, even the most routine stuff looks like an unachievable task for an elderly. Often, they are dependent on the caretaker for even using the toilet or going to the bathroom. But no more, with these seven bathrooms and toilet aids, elderlies can become independent and enjoy their privacy. 1. Commode Chair: A commode chair is a necessity for the elderly as well as for the disabled person. It is portable equipment that offers them safety and autonomy, making them feel independent. It also preserves privacy for the elderly. There are many types of commode chairs  that you need to choose from. You need to see which one best fits your elders. 2. Shower Chair: Shower chairs for elderly are useful accessories for people with mobility problems. It helps enhance the bathing experience, minimizing the risk of them slipping down and falling. It helps the elderly having weak limbs or limited mobility issues. There are many

An insulin set helps connect the insulin pump delivery device to your body. A needle with a plastic tube is inserted into an intravenous line that is placed under the skin. The needle helps to puncture the skin and after that, it is removed and only the cannula is attached to the patient's body. Infusion sets are important for any pump therapy because constant insulin should be provided to diabetic patients. A crimped cannula blocks the continuous flow of the insulin to the patient’s body interrupting the process. Thus, you need to choose your infusion set wisely that best suits the patient’s body. Read further to know more about the things that you should keep in mind for insulin sets. 1) Needle Gauge: One of the important parts of an infusion set is a needle gauge because it is used in different nursing procedures. Different sized needles have different functions. Say, if a patient needs to have his blood drawn then you require a large gauge. Thus, before starting an IV on a

With your elders, you need to take care of their feet and arms the most. You do not want to have edgy cornered furniture that might be risky for them to get hurt. You need to design furniture that is more friendly to elderly people. It should be designed in such a way that it offers proper comfort and rest to the elderly. It helps them make their daily life better and easy-going and enhances a sense of independence in them. From chairs that help you lift, to the chairs that relieve the joint pain. Most of the elderly are spent sitting. They need to have the correct posture. And need to rest their arms and feet. So, armchairs are important to function properly.  Powerlift assist Zero Gravity Recliner It is one of the best armchairs which also serve as a bed. A recliner is the best option for orthopedic patients. It is very comfortable and also has a footrest. Also, it is like a fully functioning bed. It has a power lift that helps you lift gently from reclining to sitting upright wit