Disposable latex powdered gloves have been in use in medical and laboratory applications for many years. They are used to protect the wearer from toxic chemicals and biological matter. However, since its early days, repeated exposure to latex powder has been known to be harmful to humans. According to the US FDA, between 5 and 20 percent of health workers who regularly come into contact with latex develop allergic reactions ranging from mild irritations to death, as in the case of lab worker Karen Wetterhahn who died of repeated exposure in 1997. Continue reading
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The Problem with Latex in Medical Applications
This entry was posted in First Aid supplies and tagged first aid supplies, medical supplies, emergency supplies, vinyl gloves, latex gloves on September 19, 2013 by Allen.
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What are the Different Types of Antiseptics Available for First Aid Treatment?
Antiseptics refer to all the medical solutions that can help prevent infection. In most cases, first aid treatment involves the use of different types of antiseptics. In any first aid kit, you'll want to have at least one type of antiseptic on hand for the treatment of wounds. Here is a list of the main types of antiseptics used for first aid treatment: Continue reading →
This entry was posted in First Aid Kit and tagged first aid kit, emergency first aid, antiseptics, treating a wound, disinfect, cuts, supplies on July 29, 2013 by Allen.
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When Should I Use Cold Therapy vs. Hot Therapy?
Both heat and cold therapy are used as non-invasive pain relievers for joint and muscle pain. These two therapies are very easy to apply and do not require extensive medical training. Although both therapies essentially serve the same purpose, to alleviate pain, they should be applied differently depending on whether the pain is chronic or acute.
Cold therapy is indicated for new injuries that will most likely lead to inflammation and swelling. The ice will reduce the blood flow to the affected area by constraining blood vessels and consequently decreasing inflammation. On the other hand, heat therapy is recommended for reoccurring pain and it works by increasing the blood flow in the affected area, which ultimately triggers the healing process. Continue reading →
This entry was posted in First Aid supplies and tagged first aid supplies, Instant Cold Packs, hot therapy, cold therapy, cold pack, heating pack, heating pad, therapy, pain relief on July 15, 2013 by Allen.
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Where to Find Replacement Littmann Stethoscope Parts
The Littmann stethoscope was created by Dr. David Littmann who was an American cardiologist, professor and researcher. Internationally renowned for its high acoustic performances for auscultation, the Littmann stethoscope is now produced by 3M. A durable and widely appreciated medical tool for healthcare professionals, the Littman brand stethoscope may require part replacement from time to time.
Because your Littmann Stethoscope is an essential piece of medical equipment, you'll want to keep it in top shape. And the only way to do that is to make sure that any replacement parts you purchase are authentic Littmann parts. Look for an authorized Littmann dealer like The First Aid Zone to make sure you are dealing with a reputable company who supplies original Littmann stethoscope parts. Continue reading →
This entry was posted in Littmann Stethoscopes and tagged new Littmann colours, Littmann Stethoscope, littmann stethoscopes, Littmann Parts, stethoscope parts on June 28, 2013 by Allen.
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This Emergency First Aid Equipment Could Save Your Life
Emergency first aid kits consist of essential equipment that can save your life or the life of your friends and family in case of an accident or injury. Whether you keep it in the car, at home, or at the office, the emergency first aid equipment helps you respond positively and effectively in case of an unpleasant event. The kits may be purchased pre-assembled, or they may be assembled by you. Whichever the case, here is the equipment that it should contain: Continue reading →
This entry was posted in First Aid supplies and tagged first aid supplies, medical supplies, emergency supplies, first aid zone, first aid kit on June 26, 2013 by Allen.
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What are the Differences Between Latex, Vinyl, and Nitrile Examination Gloves?
From nurses to physicians, all general healthcare personnel are required to wear examination gloves. Examination gloves are essential for the protection and safety of both patients and physicians. Technology advancements have enhanced the development of various types of examination gloves in the healthcare industry made of materials such as vinyl, latex, and nitrile. Although they serve the same purpose, examination gloves are different depending on the material they are made of. Here are the main differences between latex, vinyl, and nitrile examination gloves: Continue reading →
This entry was posted in First Aid supplies and tagged first aid supplies, medical supplies, emergency supplies, first aid kit, examination gloves, vinyl gloves, latex gloves on June 24, 2013 by Allen.
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Why Is It Important to Have First Aid Training?
Most people know that first aid refers to the immediate medical care that’s given to someone who has been injured or has fallen ill. Technically speaking, first aid might refer to something as basic as cleaning a small cut and applying a bandage to something as serious as a heart attack or stroke. Proper first aid training will prepare you to handle all manner of different situations, and it really is important for everyone to at least a basic knowledge of first aid techniques. Continue reading →
This entry was posted in First Aid Kit and tagged first aid supplies, medical supplies, emergency supplies, first aid kit, first aid training, buy medical equipment online on June 21, 2013 by Allen.
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All About Our Survival and Disaster Recovery Kits
There probably isn’t anyone you’ll encounter that actually enjoys thinking about how they would go about surviving a disaster, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be done. Preparation is the name of the game when it comes to surviving a disaster. With any luck you’ll never have to apply what you learn or utilize any element of a disaster survival kit, but if you do, having the right tools could end up saving your life. At The First Aid Zone, we offer several kits that include emergency survival supplies.
Roadside Help
For many people, their emergency situation occurs while in their vehicle. This could be something as simple as running out of gas in a rural area to being in a serious accident. Our emergency roadside distress kit includes a wide variety of emergency rescue supplies and first aid supplies that are perfect for a motorist in distress. The kit includes important items such as: Continue reading →This entry was posted in First Aid Kit and tagged first aid supplies, medical supplies, emergency supplies, first aid zone, disaster recovery, survival kit, survival first aid on May 28, 2013 by Allen.
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Food Safety and First Aid
What colour does not naturally occur in food. Answer: Blue. That is why special bandages have been created for the Food Industry. Imagine a food handler cuts their finger and puts on a beige bandage and returns to their duties. The bandage falls into the vat of soup and goes undiscovered until you raise a spoonful and see the gastly bandage floating inches from your mouth. Yikes, food safety at it's worst. Since blue is not naturally in food, the ideal solution is blue bandages for food handlers. At home in your kitchen or far away in a food processing factory, the blue bandage will stand out as warning. This food safety initiative goes a step further, and includes a metal detectable foil under the gauze portion of the bandage. Major manufacturers often subject their product to metal detectors to be certain no parts have fallen off on the packaging line and ended up in your cereal. The blue bandage will immediately trigger a pretested metal detector and reject the package and protect your family. Naturally our blue bandages are latex free and an ideal way to protect food from contamination.
Ideal for food processing and pharmaceutical applications
This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged blue bandages on May 22, 2013 by Allen.
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3 Tips for Purchasing Medical Equipment Online in Canada
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 →
This entry was posted in First Aid supplies and tagged first aid supplies, medical supplies, emergency supplies, first aid zone, littmann stethoscopes, sports medicine, buy medical equipment online on May 21, 2013 by Allen.
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Adhesive Medical Tape
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Antiseptics
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Antiseptics/Hygiene
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First Aid Kits
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BE PREPARED !! $109.99Roadside Distress Kit - Regular * Emergency first aid kit contains an extensive assortment of first aid and emergency rescue supplies * Ideal for motorist...
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Paramedic Supply
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RAPTOR PARAMEDIC SHEAR $109.99NEW PRODUCT - NOW AVAILABLE !! Limited Time Offer - Free Engraving !! ($15 value) Leatherman Raptor Folding Medical Shears The Leatherman Raptor features the necessary...
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Stethoscopes
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Littmann Promotional Offer
Limited Time Offer - Free Engraving !!
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A Great Package for Students $189.99Littmann® Classic III™ 3M™ Student Special Package !! Includes: - 1 Littmann Classic III Stethoscope (Six year warranty) REGULAR $141.99 - 1 Sphygmomanometer,...Market Leader $141.99Littmann® Classic III™ 3M™ The 3M™ Littmann® Classic III™ Stethoscope offers high acoustic sensitivity for exceptional performance when doing general physical...
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Scissors
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Tweezers & Forceps
Ear Care
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Hand & Foot Care
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Dental
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Scissors
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Respiratory & CPR
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Emergency Resuscitator Kit (a full range of CPR products available) $27.99Emergency Resuscitator First Aid Kit * Emergency resuscitator kit for fast response to emergency breathing situations * Includes items to help reduce the risk of cross contamination and...
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Trainer's Tape & Supplies
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Great Value for High Usage Taping $144.99Trainer's Tape (Factory 2nd's) - 96 rolls/case (1.5" x15 yd) Superior adhesive with excellent conformability. Easy to tear. Easy to unwind. Ideal for non-medical preventative taping...-
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- Trainer's Tape (Premium) - 32 rolls (1.5" x 15 yd)
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- Trainer's Tape (Premium) - 4 rolls, flesh - (1.5" x 15 yd)
- Trainer's Tape (Premium), Flesh - 32 rolls (1.5" x 15 yd)
- Trainer's Tape (Premium) - (1.5" x 15 yd), Flesh
- Trainer's Tape (FAZ Premium) - 4 rolls (1.5" x 15 yd)
- Trainer's Tape - 2" x 5 yd - stretch
- Trainer's Tape (Factory 2nd's) - 4 rolls (1.5"x15 yd)
- Trainer's Tape (Factory 2nd's) - 32 rolls/case (1.5"x15 yd)
- Trainer's Tape (Factory 2nd's) - 96 rolls/case (1.5"x15 yd)
- Cold Spray - 113 g (4 oz)
- TUF-SKIN Pre-Tape Adherent - 10 oz (283 g) spray (Cramer)
- Mueller Heel & Lace Pads (20 pads)
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- Flexi-Wrap (4" x 650')
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- COACH® Athletic Tape (1 1/2" x 15yds, 32 rolls)
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Competition Quality Tape $154.99Trainer's Tape (Premium), Flesh - 32 rolls/case (1.5" x 15 yd) High tensile strength 100% cotton zinc oxide tape with superior adhesion and conformability. Porous feature... -
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Blood Pressure
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Integrated Cuff Options Always be ready with the appropriate sized cuff! $199.99Palm Style Family Model BP Unit with 3 Nylon Cuffs Cuff sizes included : Child, Adult, Large Adult Latex Free
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Hot/Cold Therapy & Shipping Warmers
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Single Use Instant Cold pack Always $1 each - 2 sizes available $1.25The New Rapid Relief® Instant Cold Packs Single use cold pack Size: 5”x 9” (12.70 cm x 22.86 cm) The New Rapid Relief® Instant Cold Packs provide immediate cold...-
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- Gel Pack (Rapid Relief): Long
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- Ice Pack Holder, single
- Cold Spray - 113 g (4 oz)
- Magic Oat Bag: Long
- Magic Oat Bag: Square
- Flexi-Wrap (4" x 650')
- Instant Cold Packs: Small
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- Instant Warm Compress (6 x 10", 5 oz)
- Instant Cold Packs: Small
- Instant Cold Packs: Large
- Instant warm compress: (6 x 10", 5 oz) - 24/case
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- Uniheat 40 Hr Shipping Warmer Heat Pack
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Gloves
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Nitrile Gloves Sizes: XS to XL $13.49Nitrile (Cobalt) Examination Gloves Powder Free, Latex Free Quantity : 100/box Avaiable Sizes: XSmall, Small. Medium, Large, X-Large-
- Nitrile Examination Gloves (Box: 100) Powder Free
- Nitrile Examination Gloves (Box: 100) Powder Free
- Disposable Nitrile gloves - Black, Powder Free (100/box)
- Cotton gloves (12 pair)
- Cotton gloves
- Vinyl Examination Gloves
- Vinyl Examination Gloves (100/box)
- Vinyl Examination Gloves (1000/case)
- Latex Finger Cots (25)
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Safety & Survival
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Fire Blanket (59" x 72") $169.99Fire Blanket with Hanging Storage Pouch • Made of fire-resistant, 19 oz premium fiberglass fabric with sewn edges • Smothers burning...-
Safety Supply
- Sharps Container - 1.4 Litre
- Sharps Container - 5.1 Litre
- Traffic Vest
- E-A-R Plugs - Classic (3 pair)
- E-A-R Plugs - Classic (200 pair)
- Safety Glasses
- CREWS Face Shield (complete with shield)
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- CREWS Polycarbonate Window
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- Hair Nets - Bouffant Cap
- Fire Blanket (59" x 72")
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Tactical Triage & Auto Rescue Tool StatGear T3 $39.99The T3 Tactical Triage & Auto Rescue Tool Don't Get Caught without One! How does it sound to have a safety tool that includes: • A... -
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Medical Professional Misc. Items
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Scrub Lapel Watches Specifically crafted for medical professionals. Quartz movement with a battery (SR626SW) included $42.95Features a chain band, chrome case and glass lens. Specifically crafted for medical professionals, these time pieces are designed for a variety of workplace applications while enabling the...Scrub Lapel Watches Specifically crafted for medical professionals. Quartz movement with a battery (SR626SW) included $42.95Features a chain band, chrome case and glass lens. Specifically crafted for medical professionals, these time pieces are designed for a variety of workplace applications while enabling the...
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Applicators
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Bandages
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Blankets
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Burn Treatment
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Compress Bandages
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Conforming Bandages/Stretch Gauze
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Gauze & Wound Dressings
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Emergency/Survival
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Emesis & Biohazard Containers
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Splints & Finger Guards
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Saline Irrigation Solutions
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Stretchers & Immobilization
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Stretch "Tensor"-style & Cohesive Bandages
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Triangular Bandages
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First Aid Room Equipment & Supplies
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Stainless Steel Utensils
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Antiseptics
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