Medical Equipment & Supplies Blog

Don’t let Incontinence Stop you from being Active

Posted on May 16, 2012 by dmesblogger

Many people believe that when they have incontinence they are not able to do the activities they used to. They believe that they are stuck having to wear pads for the rest of their lives and give up things they love.

The truth is you don’t have to. There are many incontinence pads that help with your certain situation. Whether you sit all day, or are running a marathon; choosing the right incontinence pad for you will make your day easier and you can focus on things that really matter.

Depending on the type of activity you do will depend on the right product for you.

Luckily you do not have to guess. You can try certain products for free before you decide to commit to certain one. Living with incontinence can be made easier if you use the right products. Whether you have stress incontinence and leak when you sneeze or cough and need just small pantiliners, or you need a lot more protection than that, do some research to find the right product for you.

For moderate leaks try TENA Serenity Ultra Thin Regular These pads are ultra thin and most importantly has an adhesive for secure fixation so that you can walk or jog without feeling a bulky pad on. There is nothing better than feeling secure, knowing you choose the right product for you specific incontinence need.

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Memory Loss and Incontinence Medication

Posted on May 3, 2012 by dmesblogger

Studies show that people who take medication to help with incontinence have on average more memory loss than people who don’t. In a landmark study 679 people who took medication were compared 191 who did not. Over the course of several years, the people who took the drugs lost their memory faster than those who did not. The drugs act on a class of chemicals used to transmit messages in the nervous system.

Some would say, “It may be better to use diapers and be able to think clearly than the other way around.”

For those who choose not to go on medication for incontinence, DMES offers a very wide variety of incontinence products for men and women. How to decide on the right adult diapers for you? You can choose whether you are light, medium, or heavy and then decide whether you want incontinence briefs, Incontinence pants, incontinence pads, or incontinence pantiliners.

It is important to choose the right incontinence products and adult diapers for your lifestyle so that you are comfortable and you don’t have to think much about your situation. Remember that you have options, and you don’t have to take medicine to cope with your incontinence, the alternative is finding the right pad for you so that you can go on about your day without the stress of not feeling comfortable and secure.

Are you active? We suggest getting the Mens Underwear, Super Plus Absorbency or for women TENA Women Underwear Super Plus Absorbency.

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Baby Diapers – Bambo, Curity, Cuties, Prevail

Posted on November 2, 2011 by dmesblogger

It’s pretty clear to most of our customers that we carry adult incontinence supplies. Yet many aren’t aware that we have a great selection of baby diapers now too!

BAMBO/BAMBO NATURE DIAPERS – Bambo diapers are just like ordinary disposables, but they have a much lower eco footprint. Bambo diapers are both ultra-thin and ultra-absorbent with a unique layer that draws wetness away from baby’s skin, keeping baby dry and comfortable even with repeat wetting.

Bambo Premature Diapers – Size 0

Bambo Newborn Diapers – Size 1

Bambo Nature Mini Diapers – Size 2

Bambo Nature Midi Diapers – Size 3

Bambo Nature Maxi Plus Diapers – Size 4+

Bambo Nature Junior Diapers – Size 5

CURITY DIAPERS - Curity baby diapers have a RAPID-DRY System that quickly locks moisture into the absorbent core with improved protection and dryness. Pop-up leg gathers and resealable tabs make inspection and adjustment easy. Extra leakage protection, and hook & loop fastening for infant care.

CURITY Baby Diapers – Newborn

CURITY Baby Diapers – Size 1

CURITY Baby Diapers – Size 2

CURITY Baby Diapers – Size 3

CURITY Baby Diapers – Size 4

CURITY Baby Diapers – Size 5

CURITY Baby Diapers – Size 6

CURITY Training Pants for Boys

CURITY Training Pants for Girls

CUTIES DIAPERS – Cuties baby Diapers are made with an ultra absorbent core for leakage protection. The adjustable grip tabs make for a more comfortable fit.

Cuties Baby Diapers – Newborn

Cuties Baby Diapers – Size 1

Cuties Baby Diapers – Size 2

Cuties Baby Diapers – Size 3

Cuties Baby Diapers – Size 4

Cuties Baby Diapers – Size 5

Cuties Baby Diapers – Size 6

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Wound Care Items at DMES

Posted on October 17, 2011 by dmesblogger

Below is a quick overview of wound care items available here at DMES. Feel free to call us at 1-888-515-DMES (3637) if you need help selecting the right products for you.

Be sure to contact your healthcare provider for assessment and treatment of chronic wounds.

Bandages – Elastic, Fabric, Antibacterial, etc.

Cotton Tipped Applicators – Betadine Swabsticks and Cotton Tipped Applicators

Dressing – 3M Tegaderm Transparent Film, Calcium Alginate Dressing, Composite Dressing, Duoderm Signal Dressing, Kendall Telfa non-Adherent, Thinsite Circular, Xeroform Petrolatum, Conforming Stretch, Kerlix, etc.

Gauze and Drain Sponges – Dermacea Drain Sponges, Gauze Rolls, Gauze Sponges, Gauze Fluff, Reliamed Gauze Sponges, Kendall Excilon AMD Antimicrobial Drain Sponges, SORB-IT Drain and I.V. Sponges, Versalon All-Purpose Sponges, XEROFORM Petrolatum Gauze, Combine ABD Pads, etc.

Hydrocolloid Dressing – Invacare Thin Hydrocolloid dressing, Manukahd Dressing, Tegasorb Thin Hydrocolloid Dressing, Triad Hydrophilic Wound Dressing, etc.

Medical Tape – 1 inch Paper Tape, 2 inch Paper Tape, 2 inch Transparent Surgical Tape, 3 inch Paper Tape, 3 inch Transparent Surgical Tape, 3M Micropore Surgical Tape, 3M Transpore Surgical Tape, HYPAFIX Dressing Retention Tape, Johnson & Johnson Zonas Porous Tape, Wet Pruf Tape, etc.

Protection and Prevention – Posey Foam Heel Guards, Sheepette Synthetic Sheepskin Bed Pad, Sheepette Synthetic Sheepskin Heel Protectors, etc.

Sutures, Stitches & Staples – Bandage Scissors, Suture Removal Trays, etc.

Tracheostomy – Tracheostomy Care kits, Sponges, Inhalation Saline Solution, Scissors, Saline Unit Dose, gloves, etc.

Wound Cleanser, Wipes, Ointments and Debridement – Alcohol Prep pads, Allkare Adesive Remover Wipes,Allkare Protective Barrier Wipes, Skin-Prep Protective Wipes, Triple Antibiotic Ointment, Zinc Oxide Ointment, etc.

TAPEless Dressing – Non-adhesive, non-allergenic, non-constrictive. Washable and reusable tapeless dressing for arms, breasts, bunions, fingers, toes, feet, hands, head, legs, sleeve, torso, IV/PICC line holders, etc.

ManukaMED Manuka Honey – Manukahd Absorbent Dressing

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Stop germs in their tracks, flu season approaching

Posted on September 30, 2011 by dmesblogger

With flu season approaching, we must take proper measures to keep ourselves and our families healthy this year. Everyone knows to wash their hands, cover their coughs and sneezes, but what about disinfecting surfaces?

Get the disinfectants used in hospitals and nursing homes to keep your home safe!

Here are a few products to keep your home’s surfaces safe, clean, and germ-free:

Sani-Cloth Plus Germicidal Disposable Cloth Wipes (for surfaces and equipment)

A Quaternary/Low Alcohol Formula (14.85 percent) for the disinfection of hard, non porous surfaces and equipment.

Bactericidal, tuberculocidal, and virucidal

- Kills RSV in 1 minute; HBV, HCV, HIV-1 and MRSA in 2 minutes; TB and VRE in 5 minutes

Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Disposable Wipes (for surfaces and equipment)

A Quaternary/High Alcohol Formula (55 percent) for the disinfection of hard, non porous surfaces and equipment

Bactericidal, tuberculocidal, and virucidal

- Kills TB and RSV in 1 minute; HBV, HCV, Human Coronavirus, Rotavirus, MRSA, VRE and ESBL Producing E. coli in 2 minutes

Sani-Hands ALC Wipes

Antimicrobial gel rub enhanced by the friction of the wipe delivery system are proven to remove soil and kill 99.99% of microorganisms

- Clinical study demonstrated higher microbial reduction than an alcohol gel rub

- Cleans and sanitizes hands when soap and water are not available

See all of our disinfecting products.

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy fall season!

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CoaguChek XS for patient self testing

Posted on September 1, 2011 by dmesblogger

The same easy-to-use CoaguChek XS meter and CoaguChek XS Plus meter healthcare professionals trust to give them fast, accurate PT/INR test results is now available for patient self-testing. Patients can test anytime, anywhere with a simple fingerstick—the testing method patients prefer.

Using the same meter for PT/INR self-testing that you use at the doctor’s office makes it easier for you to work together to manage your anticoagulation therapy effectively.

Patients love it because they have the convenience of testing at home with fewer office visits, with the portability of the small handheld meter and the ability to store test strips for up to 18 months. The freedom to test anywhere, anytime. Plus, testing costs may be reimbursable through Medicare depending upon the patient’s diagnosis and medical coverage.

View CoaguChek XS System
View CoaguChek XS Plus System
View all Roche CoagueChek XS products.

Watch a demo of the CoaguChek XS.

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DMES, Inc. Announces 100 Percent Growth

Posted on August 12, 2011 by dmesblogger

As released to the press yesterday:

DMES, Inc. Announces 100 Percent Growth for Online Medical Supply Store

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Aug. 11, 2011 — Diversified Medical Equipment & Supplies Corporation (DMES, Inc.), a leading medical supply company servicing the long-term care and home care sectors since 1994, today announced that the company’s online medical supply store has more than doubled in size since its 2009 inception.

A recent addition to the company’s portfolio, www.dmes.com has grown to become a significant source of revenue for DMES, Inc. Customers are able to get the same quality products they would have access to in hospitals and institutional settings, delivered directly to their home or business. Products ranging anywhere from simple items such as latex exam gloves to incontinence products, diabetic supplies, catheters, or nutritional supplements, to durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, power scooters and shower chairs.

“I could not be more pleased about the recent progress we have made with our website. We owe this success to our team and the thousands of customers that trust us to provide them with the highest quality products at fair prices,” said Adrian Ioja, General Manager of DMES, Inc. “We understand the need for individuals that act as caregivers to have easy access to medical supplies, and the need for patients recovering from strokes, orthopedic surgeries or other serious accidents to have the finest in quality care products, from bath safety to assisted living devices, and they are finding them here at DMES.com.”

Yet the website’s highest sales come from their wide range of incontinence products. “We make it easy for people to shop by absorbency level, brand, and size,” Mr. Ioja continued. “Buying incontinence products is a very personal thing for many people, and we are finding that more and more prefer to buy these products privately and securely online, while having them delivered discreetly to their door. We have been able to convert those that previously shopped in-store, due to the fact that we provide samples of almost everything we sell.”

With online sales exceeding 100 percent growth each year, backed by stellar customer service, Mr. Ioja concluded, “I really believe that at our current pace we will reach our goal of one million orders within the near future.”

About DMES, Inc.

As a leading medical supply company servicing the long-term care and home care sectors since 1994, Diversified Medical Equipment & Supplies (DMES, Inc.) expanded in 2009 to offer thousands of medical supplies and broad collection of medical equipment online, providing customers with both value and variety while maintaining stellar customer service and prompt home delivery. Products range anywhere from incontinence products, diabetic supplies, catheters, and nutritional supplements, to wheelchairs, walkers, power scooters, and shower chairs. For more information, please visit www.dmes.com.

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Backpacks for Tube Feeding: Kangaroo Joey Backpacks

Posted on August 11, 2011 by dmesblogger

We just received new tube feeding backpacks from Covidien! This is a great product for those needing enteral nutrition and want discreet tube feeding. They’re great for kids and mobile adults, people needing smaller doses throughout the day, as well as patients using wheelchairs that want to eliminate the attached pole and increase mobility.

Kangaroo Joey Mini Backpack Holds up to 1000mL bag

Kangaroo Joey Super Mini Backpack Holds up to 500mL bag

Check out our full line of enteral nutrition products and tube feeding equipment.

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Bathroom Safety – Shower chairs, transfer benches, grab bars and more

Posted on August 3, 2011 by dmesblogger

Bathroom safety is an integral part of independent living for seniors. Ill-equipped bathrooms, showers, tubs, and commodes can lead to serious accidents that are preventable with the proper safety equipment. We will review some of the most popular bathroom safety items:

Bath mats: Great for preventing slips and falls, bath mats are a must in the home shower or bath. The Sure-Safe Bath Safety Mat has suction cups that attach securely to the tub/shower floors to provide non-slip protection. This mat is extra-long and designed to accommodate seating products so that both seat legs stay in contact with the tub floor.

Grab bars: Bars that mount vertically, horizontally or diagonally to provide a good gripping surface in the bathroom. Great for getting in and out of the tub/shower or using the commode.

Bathtub rails: Specifically designed for bathtubs, the clamp holds firmly to tub wall without marring the tub surface. This is great for those needing gripping surfaces for entry and exit from tub. (Not recommended for use with fiberglass tubs).

Safety Commodes: The 3-in-1 commodes have raised toilet seats and safety bars for easier standing and sitting, and additionally may be used as a bedside commode.

The Versaframe is designed to add support and enhance safety while toileting. Contoured waterfall armrests are designed to add comfort and provide an excellent gripping surface. Quickly secures to most toilets.

Raised Toilet seats: The Padded Raised Toilet Seat fits most standard-size toilets and commode seats. Attached velcro straps secure easily to the toilet seat and help keep the vinyl seat cushion from shifting during use. It features foam padding for maximum comfort and helps minimize pressure points.

Shower and Bath chairs: Shower chairs are great daily shower aids for those who have difficult standing for prolonged periods of time. Also great for caretakers.

Transfer benches: Transfer benches provide great assistance for those that have difficulty stepping over bathroom walls.
Sliding transfer benches can help transfer individual from toilet to tub with ease, snap into place, or have swivel seating for maneuverability in shower.

DMES, Inc. carries a variety of bath safety equipment at affordable prices. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe!

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DMES in Home Medical Equipment (HME) News

Posted on July 28, 2011 by dmesblogger

Provider follows patient from nursing facility to the home
by Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor of HME News on 7/26/11

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Diversified Medical Equipment and Supplies (DMES) in April ventured into the home care sector with the launch of its new Home Care Medical Supply division.

It’s a natural extension for DMES, which already offers DME and supplies to about 200 nursing homes in California, said general manager Adrian Ioja.

“Our plan is to offer the complete continuum of care,” he said. “Whatever you use in the nursing home, we can offer at home.”

The provider offers a full line of DME and supplies through its website, www.dmes.com. Through its two distribution centers, in Stockton and Huntington Beach, it can ship–or deliver–orders throughout the state.

“We try to be a one-stop shop,” said Ioja. “There isn’t anywhere we can’t get a product to in a day or two.”

One product category the provider prides itself on doing well is incontinence products. A nursing home administrator by trade, Ioja has seen first-hand what happens when inferior products are used. Therefore, DMES only offers higher-end brands, even to Medi-Cal patients.

“I’ve seen how the plastic briefs break down,” he said. “We really want to do the right thing for the customer.”

Medicare is about 60% percent of DMES’ business, a number Ioja would like to see reduced to between 30 percent and 40 percent. With competitive bidding and increased reimbursement cuts, he says he’s scared like everyone else. He thinks his business model, which keeps costs lower, will allow him to weather whatever comes along.

“Maybe we don’t make money on the insurance piece,” said Ioja. “But, if we can retain that customer because we have good customer service, why would they want to go somewhere else?”

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