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I am need of a new ''Full Electric Hospital bed--for my home.'' My current full electric Hill-Rom is 11yrs old and is about to die [not worth repairing anymore]. It was a Homecare bed...

Thanks Quadvet,,,, But I'm trying to ave the collection bag [by way of a 4'' tube] connected to my legbag//on thigh. The main problem is when I sit upright in my chair,,,,my pants waistband...

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This past July 3rd I had a cysectomy, still recovering but coming along [health-wise] fine. Obviously I now have a stoma which I'm fine with and is not the problem itself. It is the...

Hi KLD,,,, or anyone else,,,

Can you briefly give me some direction on acquiring/finding a college nursing student to work as a caregiver ?? There is a CC Coll. and a 4yr Coll. within 20 mins of...

Hi Quadzilla,,,

Does the bed have all 3 adjustments; Bed Height, Head, Legs,,,? Also, I the Remote; Corded or not,,,?

Thanks,
Freej

Agree with Mike P.'s [others] first paragraph. ''Engage/Dis-engage *Free-Wheel Levers.''

Hello,

I have had a few [email] correspondences with a Pride-Quantum Representative regarding some issues with my Q6 Edge powerchair. The emails between the rep and I are like a ping pong match....

Nice ''find.''

Thanks Mystery & Brent.

I am looking for ''Tap or Touch'' controller//dimmer to operate//adjust a Ceiling "fan' and 'Light' individually. Home Depot does have ''Tap'' Dimmers; it is a small wall...

Hi All,

Re; Types of ''Wall'' Switches, Dimmers, Controls.

I replaced my ''remote'' controlled ceiling fan w/ light fix, with a ''non-remote unit. It will work off a Wall switch. [I'm a...

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I'm a C-4/5 quad who needs complete help with my BP. I manage my BP with a suppository to start, of which is inserted by my help/aide.

I would like to...

Thank you KLD.


Anyone/KLD: What about; If I want to disconnect the cath from the legbag for awhile/30-45 mins. Any way, ideas on how to plug the cath to sop urine from leaking out ??
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I have a urethral foley and shower every morning And am sure to wash [using wash rag w/ soap.], around my meatus and 4-5'' of the cath. Sometimes there is a crusted like...

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Foley ''' Urethral ''' catheter users:

What **Brand/maker,,,,,,,, ***Type/material,,,,,, do you use ???
How long have you used a Foley to manage your bladder ???


There...

Hi to you all,,,,,,,,,

I haven't been around much, been ride'n life's ''buck'n bull.'' Occassionally I check in and read a few posts. Like today and found this thread.

As I've been on my...

KLD,,,,,,

So it is a good/wise choice to go with ''either'' silicone or teflon coated latex caths or even better, just ''all'' silicone caths should be good enough,,,,,,,? ...

Thanks for the reply's.


KLD,,,,

Re; Filling a 5cc balloon to 10cc; Can you clarify.:confused:

1--Yes, it is OK to fill a 5cc ''up to'' 10cc,,,,, What would be the purpose, or be...

Nurses, anyone who knows,


Does the size, Fr, determine if a Urethral Indwelling cath will leak. I currently use a 18fr, and would like to go to a 16fr.

Will going to a smaller size mean...

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RE; Foley Caths / ''Urethral'' Indwelling Caths.

For 25+yrs I used an external cath to manage my reflex voiding bladder. About 1 year ago, I had some complications thaty...

Hi KLD,

I believe you are very thorough in the advice/suggestions you make here on the boards. I went to the Schlage website and they have many combination door locks.

Can you tell me what...

55 and Dale,,,, Thanks for the reply's. 55, what you said is kinda what I figured but wasn't sure. Thanks,,,,,Freej

Hi,,,,

I got the answer to my first question [above]. Although my powerchair is approaching 5 yrs old, it's in good shape so I'm OK.



Regarding my second question; ''LiL Help,...

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I have 2 questions.


I have Medicare and Medicaid; my DME's are billed in that order. All my DME [ power chair/manual chair/bed. ] has to last 5 years [their estimated life spand of...

Hi All,

I am researching/shopping for a Ceiling Track Lift. I recently called a few company's for literature and have researched here at CC. I ''need'' to get one soon for my living...

Hi Raven,,,,,, 'will send you prayers for healing, Positive thoughts 'n Smiles to you,,,,

Freej:)