Medical equipment is just one of the types of products that have found an online customer base in Canada.  Whether you work for a small clinic or a larger facility, buying online can get you great deals and high quality equipment.  Here are 3 tips to help make it happen and ensure you are getting good quality medical equipment online. Continue reading →

Instant cold packs are a fast and convenient product for quick ice therapy for bruises, strains and sprains.  This sports trainer staple has until recently,    contained "AN".  "AN", (Ammonium Nitrate) sadly has been used for terrorist activity. " AN" is a potential component in bomb making and explosives.
Canada, along with the US and European Union, UK, Australia and others have put considerable licensing and inventory controls on "AN" and it's distribution.
First Aid Zone is pleased to announce that all instant cold packs we sell, no longer contain Ammonium Nitrate. Our supplier has developed an alternative chemical formula that is safe. Rapid Aid, our supplier and the largest contract manufacturer of cold pack in Canada has now substituted "CAN" (calcium ammonium nitrate), a safe and stable product that has no dangerous alternative uses.  When purchasing ice packs, be sure to check the contents!

Trainer's tape plays an essential role in safety and treatment in sports related injuries. It provides support to the elbow joint, wrist joint, knee joint and ankle joint. It is used to prevent and treat injuries during sports and is very popular with athletes. It is very effective in preventing and treating muscle pulls and sprains.

The tape is usually made of cotton fabric coated and is with an adhesive that contains zinc oxide. The reason zinc oxide is used is because it helps reduce or eliminate irritation. Other materials are also used to make the tapes.

This entry was posted in First Aid supplies on March 11, 2013 by Allen.

Here's a YouTube instruction video for changing our digital thermometer from

Fahrenheit to Celsius.

Those of you who know Goldens, know they often have skin allergies.

Our Golden, Buster is no exception.  Recently he itched his elbow to the point of rawness.  I decided to wrap it up to reduce his access to the wound.  Because of his thick fur, you cannot use anything with adhesive on it.

There is a group of wraps referred to as self adhering wraps.  I decided to try 2 different products.  The first, Vet Wrap (Human version is called Coban) manufactured by 3M.  The comparison was a generic product produced by Webtex.

Buster got the Webtex product off in minutes, and was happily chewing it.   The Vet wrap stayed on much longer and was clearly the winner.

Caution!  I caution you that Vet Wrap/Coban  has much more compression than a tensor bandage, so you must be very careful not to put it on too tight.

A quick survey of local vets confirms Vet Wrap as the product of choice.

It's that time of year again.  The Toronto Boat show runs from Jan 11-Jan 20/13.  This is our 18th year and we are thrilled to be setting up our display again. This is the perfect opportunity for all you boaters to restock your kits or get a new one.  When you are out on the water, self reliance is critical.  The First Aid Zone is the place to visit for all your first aid needs.

First Aid Zone is pleased to offer new, lower prices on 3M Red Dot Electrodes.

3M Red dot Electrode 2235