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What is a Mattress Overlay?A mattress overlay is a device that is put on top of a regular mattress or hospital mattress. Mattress overlays are available in many different styles and they can be foam, gel, or air cushions. They are often called mattress toppers or bed toppers. Honestly, it wouldn't be a medical device if it wasn't known by at least two or three names! Mattress overlays increase comfort for people who are recuperating from surgery or need to be in bed for long periods of time. If …

What are Medical Adhesives?Medical adhesives are skin safe adhesive compounds that are used to attach medical appliances like ostomy wafers and flanges and/or external condom catheters to the body. Medical adhesives are also used in surgical applications. There are adhesives that contain natural latex such as Perma-Type surgical cement as well as silicone adhesives such as Urocare's Uro-Bond. Medical adhesives are intended to be used on skin and are designed to be skin friendly.What are Medic …

What is Witch Hazel?Witch hazel is a type of plant, specifically it is a North American shrub called "Witch-hazel shrub" or Hamamelis virginiana. The leaves as well as the bark of the shrub are used to make the compound referred to as "witch hazel" it is an astringent anti-inflammatory. Witch hazel is a simple and inexpensive item that has many different uses. It is a great addition to your home first aid supplies. Just like with any product, if you have concerns about whether or not you should …

Adapt CeraRing: Ostomy Barrier Rings  Adapt CeraRing are a brand new version of Hollister barrier rings and they are now infused with ceramide.Hollister has gone all in with ceramide and for good reason, ceramide helps protect the skin around your stoma. When you are using your Hollister CeraPlus flange and wafer you will be able to fully benefit from the ceramide because your ostomy barrier ring will also be infused with the same skin saving CeraPlus. This is great news for anyone who uses Adap …

Updated: October 25, 2023Understanding the Differences Between a Walker and a RollatorWalkers and rollators are both popular mobility aids, but they differ mainly in their design and functionality. A traditional walker has four legs and requires the user to lift it while advancing, while a rollator, often referred to as a rolling walker or wheeled walker, has four wheels and allows the user to push it forward without lifting. Rollators also frequently come with seats, backrests, cupholders and m …

6 Brand New Products from Express Medical Supply! We are always adding new products that are designed to help make our customers and friends lives a little easier. From catheters to wound care, we have online medical supplies that can be used if you have mobility issues, respiratory needs, or just need to improve your day to day cleansing routine. Do you have a favorite medical supply that you don't see on our website? Contact us and request a product, because we would enjoy talking to you …

What Are the Different Kinds of Intermittent Urinary Catheters?Coude Catheter - a catheter that has a bent tip for ease of insertion around an enlarged prostate or other obstructions, the angle of the bend can varyCoude Olive Tip Catheter - a type of coude tip intermittent catheter that has a slight bent tip with a rounded balled tip for insertion around an enlarged prostate or strictures, the ball on the end can feel more comfortable if using a catheter has been uncomfortable for you in the pas …

What is Stoma powder? Stoma powder is a non-medicated powder that is designed to absorb moisture from raw or broken skin surrounding a stoma. Stoma powder is not made of the same type of powder that is found in baby powder or body talc. They should not be used interchangeably. Stoma powder is to be used around a stoma which is the result of an ostomy surgery. Stoma powder can be used with a colostomy, ileostomy, and/or urostomy. By absorbing moisture the stoma powder can help the ostomy barrier/ …

What is Medical Tape? Medical tape is an adhesive tape that is specifically designed to be used directly on skin to hold wound bandages or other first aid or medical appliances in place. Medical tape needs to be skin safe, easy to use, and strong enough to work well when skin is moving, bending, or damp. There are many styles of medical tape that can be used in a variety or situations. 3M has many different kinds of medical tape, here is the link to a more complete guide to 3M medical tape.What …

Calmoseptine was created over 80 years ago by a pharmacist as a diaper rash ointment for infants. Since that time Calmoseptine has been found to help alleviate the symptoms of many different conditions. Calmoseptine is available in a tube and a jar but the contents are all the same, the different containers are just personal preference. The tubes are 4 ounces and the jar is 2.5 ounces. It is a skin barrier ointment that is available over the counter, without a prescription, from online medical …