Debunking Myths: 3 Reasons To Stop Avoiding Palliative Care

Posted on: 12 November 2018

Although palliative care is not a new branch of medicine, there remain misunderstandings about palliative treatments that can make it harder to manage a serious illness. Palliative care is one of the best options to improve your quality of life.  1. Palliative Care Is Not Hospice Some people tend to equate palliative care with hospice. Although many people who are in hospice also receive palliative care, they are not synonymous. Hospice care is exclusively for people with a serious illness that has progressed to a point where their life expectancy is six months or less. [Read More]

Why Intraoperative Monitoring Of Canine Vital Signs Is Crucial

Posted on: 5 November 2018

If your dog will be undergoing a surgical procedure, chances are that it will require the use of general anesthesia. Veterinary anesthesia systems are used to administer the proper type and amount of anesthesia for your pet based on weight, age, and current health status. While your dog is under anesthesia, the veterinarian will monitor its vital signs carefully because failure to do so may result in a poor prognosis. Here are some reasons why intraoperative monitoring of your dog's vital signs is crucial to its health: [Read More]

Considering A Digital X-Ray Machine For The Office? Reasons You Need To Get One

Posted on: 22 October 2018

If you have a medical office or practice and you are interested in offering x-ray options on location so you can figure out what is going on with your patients faster, there are many great transportable options to look into. Set a budget and start looking at the different machines that will be the best for your workspace and patient load. There are many different mobile machines that you can take in and out of the rooms, and styles based on the type of x-rays you will be taking each day. [Read More]

Medical Equipment Repair: Devices That Need The Best Repairwork Money Can Buy

Posted on: 14 October 2018

There are medical machines that are vital to human survival. Then there are machines that hospitals can do without if need be. Knowing which machines and medical equipment are most important as well as which ones need to be prioritized above others, is valuable knowledge and a skill to any hospital. The following medical equipment repairs should be placed highest on your hospital's list when your hospital has a lot of equipment that needs repair. [Read More]