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November 2011

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38 Product Focus Wound care ThermoTek VASCUCOMP 1 & VASCUCOMP 3 ■ VascuComp AI Treatment is designed to enhance arterial blood flow by providing targeted sequential gradient compression. ■ ■ VascuComp L Treatment is intended to aid in the treatment, reduction and control of lymphedema. VascuComp DVT Treatment is intended to decrease the risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). www.thermotekusa.com ■ Other Posey Company POSEY PRO-HEELX ■ ■ 2-inch heel lift floats the heels above the bed surface and helps protect against heel pressure ulcers. Durable straps help with foot drop functionality and the Ortho-Wick inner-liner provides moisture management and patient care and comfort. Small, medium and large sizes available to customize fit to any patient type. www.posey.com ■ WWW.HMENEWS.COM / NOVEMBER 2011 / HME NEWS Support surfaces Quantum Rehab SYNERGY SOLUTION ■ Contoured, wrap-and-lift base with high density, high resiliency polyurethane foam that redistributes weight away from areas vulnerable to skin breakdown. ■ A twin-cell gel well and viscoelastic foam top layer deliver pressure management, positioning and long lasting comfort. Available in sizes from 10 inches by 10 inches up to 24 inches by 24 inches, as well as custom sizes. www.quantumrehab.com Span-America Medical Systems PRESSUREGUARD CUSTOM CARE NON-POWERED REACTIVE AIR THERAPY SURFACE ■ ■ Designed to be ultra- comfortable, with Shear Transfer Zone cover design to help avoid skin tears during patient transfer. ■ Brings value to hospice accounts. www.spanamerica.com Drive Medical GEL OVERLAY ■ ■ Convoluted foam top improves comfort and provides channels for heat and moisture to be wicked away. ■ 12-month warranty. www.drivemedical.com Untitled-1 1 THE REFERRAL SOURCE SPEAKS SERIES: Hospital discharge planners talk competitive bidding We've interviewed hospital discharge planners in the nine Round 1 competitive bidding areas to find out what the program means for contract and non-contract providers. Hear the results of our exclusive research, and how it will affect your business. We discovered: • Whether discharge planners are satisfied with contract providers in their area • Whether they prefer to send referrals to one provider with multiple contracts for multiple product categories • If they believe service levels have changed since the program went into effect • If they consider non-contract providers for product categories not included in the program, or for non-Medicare business • And much more REGISTER NOW AT: www.HMENews.com/webcasts Brought to you by: 9/29/11 4:24 PM NEW WEBCAST Hudson Medical Products PRESSURE EEZ LITE GEL MATTRESS OVERLAY ■ ■ Individual gel channels eliminate "bottoming- out" and provide maximum support. ■ Slightly convoluted top and nylon cover provide increased airflow and maximum support. www.hudsonmedicalproducts.com 25-channel bladders provide 75% gel coverage across overlay. Head to toe gel bladders and 3.5 inches of high-density foam provides a 300-pound weight capacity. Gives hospice suppliers a simple alternative to AP pads and other "upgrades." NEXT MONTH: Our Product Focus will feature aids to daily living, including canes, reachers, dressing aids, eating/drinking aids, pill boxes and medical alert jewelry. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Deprey, edeprey@hmenews.com or 207.846.0600, ext. 264.

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