Deaf-aid

Choice: Hearing loss in 50-80 decibels of people with higher satisfaction with hearing aids. It is suggested to go to a regular hospital or a qualified Hearing Center for the post-matching of otology and hearing examination.

Use: wearing hearing aids has an adaptation period of about one and a half months, divided into three stages, each stage about 15 days. Stage 1 is recommended for use at home for 2-3 hours a day; Stage 2 can be worn to the community or yard for 4-5 hours a day; Stage 3 can be worn to the park for 6-8 hours or more a day.

Inflatable mattress

Choose: Late diabetic patients, stroke, fracture and so on who need to stay in bed for a long time are prone to bedsores, try to buy an inflatable mattress. It consists of a stick-like air cushion rod, which is filled and deflated automatically by the machine. Hundreds of dollars cheaper, thousands more expensive, can be purchased according to demand. If you feel the air cushion rod, you can add padding cotton wool on it. Some pneumatic mattresses have a moving door for urination and defecation, so patients can't wet their bedclothes.

Use: Pneumatic mattress can not replace turning over. Nurses are advised to help patients turn over once an hour, no longer than 2 hours, and massage more.

Elastic stockings

Buy: Medical elastic socks are an important auxiliary means for the treatment of varicose veins, and also for the prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis of lower limbs. It is suitable for those who need to stand for a long time and sit for a long time, those who are at high risk of deep venous thrombosis after major surgery, those who suffer from malignant tumors, and those who suffer from hemiplegia and long-term bedridden. Before purchasing, we need to measure the diameter of ankle, the diameter of calf (where calf stomach is thicker), the length of leg, and then choose the size according to this size.

Elastic socks are classified into 1-4 grades (low, medium and high grades) according to pressure gradient. Ordinary people can buy grade 1 or lower. If it is only for preventive health care, buy short elastic socks (to the calf); middle stockings (to the thigh) have a shortcoming, easy to slide down when moving; long pants elastic socks, the prevention of venous thrombosis effect is better, but many people do not adapt.

Use: Elastic socks can be worn after getting up in the morning, before going to bed, before long-distance bus or plane, after getting off or plane, not 24 hours, in order to avoid itching, rash and so on. The rubber of elastic socks will age, try to change one pair for half a year. Can be washed in warm water with neutral detergent, natural shade dry, do not twist dry, sun exposure.

Nasal washer

Buy: Nasal washer is suitable for people with rhinitis and nasal lesions. There are 3 kinds of nasal washers on the market: hand pressure rubber tube type, electric artery type water column type and electric spray type. The price of hand-pressed rubber tube is low. Because it is all manual, it is free to control the time. However, pure manual operation may affect the effect, with less water intake and less cleaning. Heavy force may damage nasal mucosa, which is more suitable for people with certain experience of nasal washing. Electric nasal washer can not only do harm to the nasal cavity, but also rinse thoroughly. It is suitable for patients with nasal secretions, serious blockage or thick runny nose. The spray nasal washer is made of water mist. The washing force is gentle, and it won't appear choking. It is safer and more comfortable to use. It is suitable for people and children who have slight noses.

Use: As a daily care and health care product, nasal washer can not replace treatment. If nasal discomfort or long-term self-healing, should see a doctor as soon as possible.