In Australia’s bustling healthcare landscape, providing comprehensive eye care is a common (and critical) task for many practices. As such, if your clinic aims to offer the highest quality ocular health services, having the right tools on-hand is non-negotiable.
In this article, Team Medical Supplies will explore several of the key items every practice needs to care for their patient’s eyes.
Splinters – we’ve all encountered them at some point in our life, and while they might seem like a minor annoyance, they can prove incredibly difficult to remove without the proper tools.
This is where a splinter probe can come in so helpful.
Often overlooked as a member of your first aid kits, a splinter probe offers incredible simplicity and compactness, while also playing a critical role in safely managing minor skin injuries.
In this article, Team Medical Supplies will explore everything you need to know about splinter probes, including their selection, usage and maintenance.
Through dermatology, our skin can speak volumes about our wider health. As such, the tools of the trade will tell us compelling stories and provide key insights for diagnosis and treatment.
Today, our staff at Team Medical Supplies will delve into the versatile tool known as the skin biopsy punch – a key instrument applied in skin health management by dermatologists across Australia.
When tackling skin conditions, every dermatologist in Australia would agree that the right tools offering both precision and accuracy will make all the difference.
Among these tools, dermal curettes stand tall as a mainstay in the dermatology industry.
In this article, our staff at Team Medical Supplies will delve into how these indispensable instruments serve as powerful allies in skin lesion management and skin cancer treatment.
Safeguarding against infection is a frequent practice within surgical settings. While the procedures are set to help the patient in the medical practitioners’ care, there is also an accelerated risk of foreign pathogens and contaminants, and the necessary steps must be taken to ensure their well-being.
Povidone iodine, a versatile antiseptic solution, has proven extremely effective in reducing infection risks. In this article, Team Medical Supplies will explore the crucial role povidone iodine plays in protecting surgical patients from harmful infections.
When physicians are tasked with wound care, they must select the most appropriate dressing to promote effective healing, while also ensuring patient comfort and facilitating a smoother recovery process.
Among the many options available, tulle, mesh, and burn dressings are some of the most commonly chosen for their range of benefits.
In this article, Team Medical Supplies will delve into the distinctions between tulle, mesh, and burn dressings, providing valuable insights to help you make informed decisions regarding wound care in Australia.
Medical professionals know all too well how crucial surgical precision is in ensuring positive patient outcomes. While refining your technique and process will help, it also pays to improve your operating environment.
For example, did you know investing in high-quality medical magnifying lights and lamps can significantly improve surgical precision?
In this article, Team Medical Supplies will explore the ways in which these tools can help increase visibility, improve control, and reduce eye strain and fatigue, leading to better surgical outcomes.
When it comes to earwax removal, many people turn to cotton swabs or ear candles, but these methods can often prove ineffective, and on occasion, even dangerous. A safer and more effective option is to use a specially designed medical ear syringe.
In this article, Team Medical Supplieswill discuss what medical ear syringes are, how they work, and when to use them.
As we go about our daily lives, unexpected emergencies can arise at any time. Cardiac arrest, in particular, is a common ailment that can arise unexpectedly due to genetic conditions, lifestyle habits, or even certain activities or environments.
In these situations, every second counts, and it is essential to have the necessary tools on hand to provide immediate assistance. One of the essential tools for responding with first aid is a pocket resuscitation face mask. In this article, Team Medical Suppliesexplores the benefits of always carrying a pocket resuscitation face mask with you.
Thermometers are essential tools for measuring body temperature, and there are a variety of options available to suit the different applications medical practitioners encounter across the wider industry. From those designed specifically for professional use, to more commonplace devices that measure temperature through the ear, orally, or under the arm, there is a thermometer available to meet every needs.
In this article, Team Medical Supplies will explore the different types of thermometers and the features to consider when choosing the right device for your needs.
The medical industry relies heavily on accurate and reliable scales and measuring equipment to monitor patient health and provide accurate diagnoses. From tracking the development of infants to understanding an individual’s dimensions when administering the correct medication, having a diverse selection of reliable scales & measuring equipment on hand is imperative.
In this article, Team Medical Supplies will take a closer look at some of the most common types of scales and measuring equipment used throughout the medical industry, including mechanical scales, baby scales and mats, height measures, and column scales.
A hyfrecator pen is a tool commonly used in electrosurgery with conscious patients. Rather than needing a surgical theatre for this application, an office or appointment room is suitable for such a mild procedure, and various medical specialists can perform it. Dermatologists, for example, commonly use hyfrecator pens as they are handheld instruments that work well with small blood vessels, which is why they're well suited to skin operations where blood vessels are thinner.
As such, the pens prove useful in a selection of issues related to the skin, destroying targeted areas of tissue and restricting any bleeding in minor surgeries.
Hyfrecator pens are an essential tool for many surgical and medical professionals. In this article, Team Medical Supplies explores the common scenarios where a hyfrecator pen would be used.
Cardiac arrests are life-threatening events that can happen anywhere and anytime. They're one of the leading causes of death in Australia, given their severity and the short window of time to treat them – many times, sufferers do not know they are at risk until an event occurs.
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are a crucial tool in treating cardiac arrests the moment they occur, providing patients with a far better chance of survival.
Having an AED on hand is very important, and that isn’t just inside of a hospital, clinic or medical practice; every workplace should be equipped with an AED on-site. Alongside the appropriate training to operate the device, an AED will ensure your team has the necessary equipment to treat a sudden heart attack experienced by your employees, customers, or someone in neighbouring businesses.
In this article, Team Medical Supplies explores five reasons you should have a portable AED in your workplace.
Modern medical devices have become critical in supporting patients and creating a suitable environment to provide ongoing care. As surgical theatres, examination rooms, and even waiting areas are regularly exposed to contaminants and bodily fluids, efficient cleaning devices are one of the most essential pieces of equipment in medical facilities for effective disinfection and sterilisation.
Ultrasonic cleaning is now one of the standard methods to keep high-tech medical devices and instruments clean and sterile. In this article, our specialists at Team Medical Supplies will explain how they do this and the benefits of an ultrasonic cleaner.
Ear irrigation is a procedure performed to remove a build-up of wax in the ear canal. The ear creates wax as a natural way to lubricate the ear canal while also pushing debris out of the channel to protect it from infection. This wax can build up over time, and when it isn't naturally removed to keep the ear channels clear, it can cause a blockage and restrict hearing.
It is important to remember, however, that this wax is an essential element within our ear, and excessive removal can actually hinder your health and hearing. As such, ear irrigation should only be performed when the symptoms definitely relate to an earwax build-up, including hearing loss, earaches, itching, pain and coughing.
To help you better understand when ear irrigation might be necessary, our specialists at Team Medical Supplies have compiled some information about when you should perform the procedure.
Every hospital, doctor's office and health care professional needs a quality stethoscope to help them examine, diagnose and eventually treat their patients. Littmann is a world-renowned brand of stethoscopes, lauded for their high-quality and top performance.
These stethoscopes are available in many different sizes, types, designs and price points to suit the different needs of practitioners. However, given their differences, each Littmann stethoscope works in a similar manner. As one of our most popular products here at Team Medical Supplies, we have brought together all the information you need to understand how Littmann Stethoscopes work so well to detect internal sounds within your patients.
Travel vaccinations should definitely be on your to-do list when planning your next holiday or work trip overseas. It's important to prioritise your travel vaccinations well in advance, as you’ll have to receive them well before you take off to ensure they have time to take effect. The type of vaccination you need depends on your travel destination, of course, as well as the duration of your trip and the form of travelling you plan to do (i.e., taking part in activities that increase your exposure to various diseases or infections).
The cost you can expect to pay vaccine providers will also vary, but some vaccines can cover you long-term and for future travel. While it's essential to understand which specific vaccines you need for your destination, it's advised that you protect yourself from some general diseases while travelling.
In this article, Team Medical Supplies breaks down everything you need to know about travel vaccinations.
Hospitals deal with a wide range of healthcare needs and offer various forms of support to their patients. While the specific and technical equipment will vary from one site to another, there are essential supplies that every hospital will need to maintain an adequate quality of care.
To be prepared for demanding situations and have the stock to maintain daily duties, it's vital that hospitals hold not only the appropriate medical essentials on-site, but also a sufficient supply to avoid delays in delivering treatment.
So, what medical equipment do you need to keep on-hand and why? In this article, we’ll provide a guide of essential medical supplies for every hospital, split into categories to help you understand their role and necessity.
Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, affects many people throughout their lifetime and is often referred to as simply ‘poor circulation’. If you’ve heard the term being used, the person is likely experiencing a type of peripheral vascular disease affecting the network of blood vessels.
In this article, Team Medical Supplies will explain what the disease is in more detail and how you can detect it in patients.
A stethoscope is one of the most important pieces of equipment found in a medical practitioner’s toolkit. For many years, Littmann Stethoscopes have been the preferred choice of countless doctors and nurses across the world, but how accurate are they really? Team Medical Supplies explores this in more detail.
It's no secret that the Littmann Stethoscope is the gold standard when it comes to auscultation. For generations, medical professionals across the world have relied on Littmann Stethoscopes to help them diagnose and treat their patients, thankful for a tool that was both designed for superior sound quality, but also with the comfort of the user (and patient) in mind.
But with all these claims being thrown about, are Littmann Stethoscopes still the preferred choice for many doctors and nurses? And if so, what’s the secret about this design that has been in circulation for over half a century? In this article, Team Medical Supplies takes a closer look at Littmann Stethoscopes and explores the reasons behind their longevity.
Heel raisers are used to treat many different concerns for your ankle, feet and legs. These podiatry supplies are a piece of material that inserts into the heel of shoes to relieve pressure and stress on the heel and aid in injury recovery. Podiatrists often prescribe them to treat limb length discrepancy, plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis, as well as aiding recovery from ankle and leg injuries.
For those that have experienced the pain of an ingrown toenail, just the thought of this can be quite a sensitive topic. Ingrown nails occur at the corners of the toenail, often on the big toe, as it slowly grows into the skin. One body part growing into the other is as problematic as it sounds. Inflammation, pain and possibly infection can quickly follow.
It can also cause discolouration and bruising under the nail that lasts even after it’s been treated. You won’t have to go searching to check for an ingrown nail; it’ll let you know until it becomes unbearable with each step. There are multiple causes of ingrown toenails, including improper trimming, physical trauma, tight footwear and heredity reasons. These causes can mainly be prevented, except for the last one, which leaves some people prone to their nails growing into their skin.
For these people, the shape and nature of the nail root and adjacent skin make ingrown toenails a common part of their life. Particular podiatry supplies can assist their skin and nails in growing functionally and harmoniously together. With no signs of infections, you can take care of your nailbeds, nails and the skin around them.
In this article, Team Medical Supplies will explore how to properly treat ingrown nails, along with the equipment you should use.
Surgical forceps are medical instruments that allow staff to grasp objects during medical procedures and surgeries. They can apply pressure, clamp parts together or handle items. Tweezers, pincers and extractors are all types of surgical forceps used to help make medical procedures more efficient. Surgical forceps are commonly used in emergency rooms and departments, operating rooms, exam rooms and when administering first aid. They hold or remove tissue and position or remove wipes, sponges and gauzes. They offer a non-contaminated a precise function to handling sensitive tissue and instruments in surgical procedures.
With all of these applications, Team Medical Supplies breaks down the various types of surgical forceps available.
Stethoscopes are specifically designed for different uses within medical fields. A cardiology stethoscope is used by cardiologists and nurses of cardiology as it has a greater capacity to hear high and low-frequency sounds. This is highly important to the field as professionals in cardiology need to accurately hear the pumping of blood. Ideally, they should be able to hear the blood pumping through all four chambers of the heart for correct understanding and diagnosis.
Also known as Littman stethoscopes or cardiology 4 stethoscopes, they are more advanced for listening to blood than regular stethoscopes, which are designed for medical professionals to understand broader inner workings such as bowel sounds, the heartbeat, or fluid in the lungs. Littmann cardiology stethoscopes can hear much more acute sounds, like the clicks, murmurs and rubs of the heart and blood flow.
In this article, Team Medical Supplies explore how they’re used and the features that make them an excellent device.
A nebuliser machine helps patients breathe medicine in through a fine mist. By inhaling through a mouthpiece or mask, there is little activity required for the patient in order to take medicine that aids particular conditions. If you work in a medical centre, nebulisation can be a powerful treatment technique, but there are some points to consider before you buy nebuliser machines for your centre.
Team Medical Supplies have many excellent nebulisers for sale, Australia-wide, and in this article, we break down what they do and who may need a nebuliser machine.
Nebulisation is the conversion of liquid medicine into a mist inside a medical device. Nebuliser machines consist of this liquid medicine in a canister with a compressor and mouthpiece. The mist is breathable, which means patients can easily inhale their medicine simply by breathing. They’re powerful devices because of the ease of administering medicine to patients who may be in physically demanding conditions and unable to ingest medicine. They can also administer the medicine directly to the source of respiratory problems and rapidly enter the bloodstream.
Disrupted breathing can be a source of anxiety, which can quickly turn into panic attacks when throats are restricted with asthma or other breathing conditions. In these times, it's appropriate to administer preventative or treatment medicines regularly, and nebulisers are one of the most trusted sources of treatment. Team Medical Supplies has many nebulisers for sale, Australia-wide, and customers rely on our expertise with these beneficial devices. Here, we explore how exactly nebulisation works to provide medicine rapidly by turning liquid medicine into a breathable mist.
Hospitals have the sensitive task of ensuring they have all the equipment and tools in convenient locations for responsive applications, while also keeping the setting clean and sterile. This requires equipment specifically designed to balance efficiency with hygiene, and stainless steel medical trolleys are utilised within hospitals across Australia because they excel at this.
Stainless steel trolleys provide versatility, are used within various hospital settings because of their quality and highly resistant steel material. This diverse application of their material, coupled with manufacturing to various sizes, shapes and styles makes stainless steel medical trolleys a cornerstone of contemporary medical equipment. In this article, Team Medical Supplies explore how the benefits of these trolleys make them well-suited to five of the ways that hospitals utilise them each and every day.
In healthcare, keeping equipment sterilized is critical to protection in nearly all processes, and is the general rule-of-thumb whenever in doubt. To assist this process, there are even products to aid in streamlining the sterilisation of equipment, which can prove essential in a busy, fast-paced setting. Sterilising pouches, or autoclave bags, are disposable pouches designed to hold equipment and facilitate sterilisation inside.
Not only do they sterilise items that are placed inside, but also allow for safe transportation and handling, as well as appropriate storage of equipment while within expensive sterilising machinery. While they’re used as a hygiene tool, their adequate aseptic features make them a medical device themselves and therefore play an integral role in proper healthcare practices. In this article, Team Medical Suppliesexplores just how are sterilising bags used in a variety of healthcare settings.
Maintaining a clean, sterile operating environment within your medical practice is essential to minimising the risk of cross-contamination between staff and patients. As such, stringent health and safety rules exist around the cleaning of equipment and locations between use, which, although necessary, can create great strain on a busy workforce. After all, a thorough clean needs to be conducted, creating more time and more cost for the hospital or practice.
Fortunately, devices exist that can handle this task with the same reliability of a trained staff member (and perhaps even more). In this article, Team Medical Supplies reviews ultrasonic cleaners, and explore how they are applied by medical practitioners.
Wound care continues to extend leaps and bounds in recent history, with a range of products now available that can offer fast, effective treatment at minimal expense and effort to prevent serious ramifications from occurring. One of these advances is topical skin adhesives. These are a type of dressing that can be used for advanced wound repair, such as after surgical incisions and lacerations. In fact, it has several functions that make them ideal for the treatment of wounds, including providing a moist environment to promote healing and preventing external contaminants from entering the wound site. In this article, Team Medical Supplieswill explore everything there is to know about topical skin adhesives, as well as how they are utilised in common medical practice to help heal wounds.
When you hurt yourself, an instinct compels us to place some pressure to the area; perhaps even placing our palms and fingers over the wound to develop some sort of protection from the outside world. There may be someone telling you to leave it alone and let the wound create a scab, but is this really the best way to treat it? After all, we just want whatever method works to promote faster healing, regardless of whether that is leaving the area exposed to air or wrapping it neatly behind a dressing.
Well, the science is in consensus and tells us that, indeed, it actually does promote a faster healing period if you apply bandages and dressings to your wound. But how exactly? In this article, Team Medical Supplies explores this in more detail.
Wounds can be a source of pain and discomfort for many people, and the associated wound healing is an incredibly complicated process that needs the appropriate environment in order to achieve success. Of course, different types of wounds require different treatments, but with the recent advancements in medical technology and research being made across the globe, there are products that can now be applied for most skin lesions.
In this article, Team Medical Supplies explores some of the existing wound dressing options available with modern methods to see how well they assist with healing, alongside some future advancements in the technology we use today.
COVID-19 is no longer a new illness, but it continues to wreak havoc across Australia and the world. A countless number of people have already contracted the highly contagious virus, and many more will do so before the pandemic is at an end. Fortunately, new vaccines are creating hope, but since the virus is so detrimental to someone’s immediate and long-term health, precautions will have to continue to minimise the spread as much as possible.
This begins with early detection.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate communities throughout Australia. Mass hospitalisations, long-term illnesses, and extended lockdowns to curb outbreaks are breaking families and businesses of every description. To keep the spread under control, we need fast identification and diagnosis of the COVID-19 virus in those who are infected. Unfortunately, it can take several days for symptoms to begin showing, and even longer for those experiencing them to get tested, meaning the risk of community infection within the time between is incredibly high.
Typical testing revolves swabs of your nose, throat and their respective secretions being sent to a laboratory for analysis in search of genetic material (nucleic acids) matching the COVID-19 virus. While effective, this can take several hours to days in order to return results. Fortunately, to make the process of screening masses of people suspected of having COVID-19 faster and simpler, rapid antigen test kits are being introduced. In the hands of trained healthcare professionals, tests can be conducted with their results available minutes later, drastically reducing exposure times within the community.
Medical tape isn’t something most people have to deal with on a regular basis, but if you work in the medical field or with patients and injuries, it’s important to know about the different types of medical tape and which applications they are best suited for. There are five main types of medical tape we stock at Team Medical Suppliers, being Silicone Tape, Sports Tapes & Strapping, Zinc Oxide Tapes (Leukoplast), Hypoallergenic Tapes (Micropore), Retention Tapes (Hypafix), as well as a collection of others, each designed to help address different needs, so understanding the differences between them can make sure you always have the right type of tape on hand when you need it. In this article, we explore the intricate details of each to help you answer this question.
Adherent and cohesive bandages are medical dressings that are designed to be held in place by the natural elasticity of the non-woven material without the use of tape or adhesives. They are used in many different areas of medicine, including general wound care, orthopaedics, and burn management. Given their prevalence in hospitals and clinics, it’s important to know how they work and what their effects are on patient outcomes. In this article, we explore 10 important facts about adherent and cohesive bandages that will help you make informed choices about your wound care.
Surgeons, doctors, and practitioners across the world use sutures routinely in day-to-day procedures to aid in the repair of wounds. Most people have a brief understanding of the process – a needle and thread applied repeatedly to the area to close the open wound.
In this article, Team Medicaldive into sutures with a little more details, exploring the varying types and purposes of surgical sutures, how they relate to stitching, technique, and much more.
Iron and steel exposed to moisture for extended periods of time are liable to develop oxide; a flaking, reddish coating – a.k.a. rust! While not directly harmful to humans, it can cause the structural integrity of the steel to be compromised, and attract and carry harmful bacteria, such as tetanus, which is why most surgical instruments are constructed with stainless steel to prevent rusting. Unfortunately, the chromium oxide layer of these instruments designed to leave oxidation impossible can be damaged and worn away, leaving the possibility of rust very real.
In this article, Team Medicalexplores some simple, but crucial tips to avoid rust developing on your surgical instruments.
These days, the word "diet" can conjure any number of concepts in your head, from juice cleanses and milkshake supplements to any other number of trendy get trim quick schemes that have been peddled for decades now.
Understanding how vaccines work first means understanding how your body naturally defends itself against illness. You see, there are germs with bacteria and viruses all around us. Some are relatively harmless, others not so much. A broad term for the kinds of organisms that can infect your body and cause disease is a pathogen. A pathogen can cause illness because the virus, bacteria or microbes that have entered your body have begun to attack and multiply.
Summer is closing in on us fast and with summer comes a variety of fun things; days by the water, road trips, holidays, Christmas … but that buzzing on the horizon isn’t just the sounds of air conditioners whirring.
Many of us struggle to deal with change — and ironically enough, change is the only constant in life. The human brain finds comfort in order and patterns. From an evolutionary perspective, constants help us feel safer, because we know when and where we get food and water from, we know which locations are safe for us to be in. This sense of certainty helps us survive.
The human immune system is an important bodily function that consists of a complex network of cells and proteins that work together to defend the body from any infection. The immune system keeps a record of every germ (microbe) that it has defeated so if that same microbe re-enters the body again, it can destroy it quickly.
With roughly half of the global population laying claim to a uterus, it seems strange that women are still struggling to find the best solution to deal with cramps and discomfort associated with menstruation. However, considering how menstruation is still considered a taboo conversation topic in places around the world, it does make sense that discussing symptoms and pain relief aloud can feel strange.
We rely on general practitioners to provide basic treatment and care for a wide variety of illnesses and conditions. From advice on tackling the common cold, to referring patients for specialist care, our GPs are often the first people we turn to when we are feeling under the weather.
The ACT Legislative Assembly has passed a private member’s bill to allow Australian residents over the age of 18 to possess and grow cannabis– the first state or territory to do so.
As more and more people become conscious of how a meat-based diet effects our delicate ecosystem, thousands are making the switch to a vegetarian lifestyle. Whether you make the transition by slowly weaning off meat products, or you’ve decided to go cold-turkey (pun intended), there are a few essential foods you should incorporate into your meals to ensure your body stays healthy and nourished. Here are Team Med’s Top 5.
As a race, human beings have been tending to their wounds since documented history began. Moving on from spiritual rituals and incantations, some of the most basic principles of practical wound care can be observed as far back as 2200 BC.
Becoming a parent can be one of the most fulfilling roles we take on, but it can also be the most serious. We are essentially in charge of the health, wellbeing and development of another person – or multiple little people – and it can sometimes feel incredibly overwhelming. Despite the pressure, no one goes into the job an expert, and it is a continuous journey of learning from a variety of sources. Especially when it comes to caring for them when they’re unwell. Do they just have a cold, or is it something more concerning?
For most of us, when we think of robots conducting traditionally human tasks, our familiarity is with science fiction or articles regarding potential uprisings. But the future is now. Robots are already commonplace in a variety of industries, either making our jobs easier or performing acts we ourselves simply cannot do.
It’s becoming harder and harder to stand out from the crowd and create something fresh, new and exciting within the culinary industries. Which is likely why people today are finding themselves so swept up in styles and trends, perhaps even when it poses a risk to their health. An example of this is the recent influx of liquid nitrogen used in food and drinks.
It’s easy to forget how lucky we are living in our modern era, where technological marvels are readily on hand to assist us, should illness strike. Everywhere we visit will likely be equipped with at least one Automated External Defibrillation (EAD) device, as well as trained staff ready to use it. But it didn’t always used to be that way.
Electricity has been applied in therapeutic and medicinal procedures for over a century, yet a lot of confusion and uncertainty continues to surround the practice. It’s understandable – electricity has proven to possess devastatingly destructive capabilities when used incorrectly. How can anyone really be comfortable putting themselves at the mercy of such a force?
With winter comes the soft jumpers, early nights and, for some, the ever annoying sniffles. We all know someone who seems to fall sick every winter.
Death is something that a lot of us fear, so much so that even talking about it can prove deeply distressing. Alas, it is in all of our futures, and the only things we can do is express our love to those around us, make peace with our spirituality, and leave instructions on how to handle our remains.
While kettlebells, dumbbells and medicine balls are go-to pieces of workout equipment for many gym goers and PT’s, the humble exercise ball and band cannot be underestimated. They are both fantastic tools that offer many benefits to the body.
Like ‘awesome’ and ‘epic’, there are some words in the English language that have been made redundant through overuse. Unfortunately, this also applies to the word ‘phobia’, when what people are really referring to are rational fears and concerns.
Over the last century, we have consistently undergone many environmentally unfriendly practises, such as burning fossil fuels, which has resulted in detrimental levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases present in our atmosphere.
In recent years, society has become far more accepting of depression as a serious medical condition, and how it deserves professional attention in order to provide relief for those suffering with it. Much exists that we still do not completely understand, which is why we need to gain awareness around every form of depression as much as possible.
On 1 May 2018, the Victorian Government announced a long list of TAFE qualifications and apprenticeship pathways that people could study for free. This initiative was launched in response to a state shortage of professionals in particular industries, including several healthcare courses like Diploma of Nursing, Certificate IV in Mental Health, Certificate II/IV in Dental Assisting, Certificate III/IV in Allied Health Assistance, and Certificate IV in Ageing Support.
One of the most important factors in effective medical treatment is providing a fast response. In an emergency or unexpected situation, whether it’s a medical clinic, hospital or aged care home, there isn’t much time to search for the right equipment. Having a fully stocked first aid kit on hand could be what saves your patient. There are all kinds of essential items for first aid kits, depending on your industry’s needs, but there are some items no kit should be without.
Serious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, Ebola, tuberculosis and many others have been prevalent across our planet for decades. It is not in the capabilities of one nation to effectively manage and eradicate these afflictions. What’s needed is an international organisation, dedicated not to only caring for those within their geographical boundaries, but to strive towards better health for all of the world’s population.
When we feel physically sick, it is far easier to visit a medical professional and seek assistance than when our mental state is in question. Our body will often display quite noticeable signs if it is unwell, but when we are feeling low, or easily irritated, or finding it difficult to get out of bed, we can be tentative about looking further into the matter, especially with the negative connotations placed on mental illnesses by society.
For those not overly familiar with the intricacies of personality disorders, it is very easy to confuse them with the various forms of mental illness, given their close association. In reality, the two are very different, requiring vastly different approaches for diagnosis and treatment.
Throughout history, the moon has been attributed to a slew of strange occurrences. For example, it was once believed that chickens would lay more eggs in the moon’s last quarter, women were more likely to become pregnant on a full moon, and we’ve all heard about the business with vampires and werewolves.
Nothing can compare to the proven medical equipment that you find in a first aid kit when you need to treat an injury. There are plenty of drastic situations, however, when you might find yourself without a first aid kit, and medical attention is something not readily available.
At one stage or another in our lives, all of us will experience difficulties falling asleep. It is a frustrating time, although while these nights might be sporadic occurrences for many of us, there are those suffer from extended periods of insomnia, leaving them with constant challenges to fall asleep or refrain from waking up throughout the night.
Roughly 20% of the population are living with a disability. For many, medical attention is frequently required, and as the world is structured to cater towards able-bodied people, those with a disability encounter various struggles throughout their lives, particularly when selecting careers. But what about when those with a disability choose to pursue becoming a physician, and potentially provide care both for those who are able-bodied and those who are not?
When most of us think of cleaning our ears, our minds automatically jump to cotton buds. As it happens, this could be causing more damage to your ear health than it does promoting cleanliness.
Most health professionals regularly deal with patients who are afraid of needles, whether it’s while drawing blood, or injecting vaccinations. Team Med is passionate about all Australians – and people worldwide – being able to seek medical services when needed. That’s why we’ve put together a guide to help healthcare providers better support their patients who suffer from needle phobia, or Trypanophobia.
Purchasing medical supplies is a bit different to ordering other goods from wholesalers. Whether it is in bulk, or simply specialised equipment not found elsewhere, you need to know that what you are bringing into your clinic, practise, or hospital is of the most reliable quality, to ensure those in your care receive nothing but the best. Unfortunately, with the prevalence of online market places, fraudsters and ill-natured vendors have cropped up in every industry, elevating the likelihood of purchasing insufficient goods.
Measles, a disease that was eradicated in the United States, South Korea and a vast number of other countries, is recently making a comeback. In this blog, Team Med writes about the rise of measles, the cause, and what can be done. Read on to learn more.
Running a clinic or medical practise, you have to realise that a vast majority of your patients would rather be somewhere else. It’s only natural. If you have to seek medical assistance, that means something is wrong with your health, and that can be one of the most stressful and nerve-wracking things in life.
If you don’t work or study in the medical or surgical fields, then you’d be forgiven for thinking that cryosurgery sounds like something straight out of a science fiction novel.
The Australian government recently set aside $52 million to provide free meningococcal vaccines to teenagers across the country, after a rise in the deadly disease.
In Australia, we’re lucky enough that we very rarely see the air pollution in our immediate atmosphere. We know it’s there, but it’s almost impossible to see. We have no choice but to breathe the air around us, and while we can’t see the polluted air in front of us, it’s still playing a significant role in the overall health of the national and global population.
Australia has one of the lowest rates of cervical cancer in the world, but the journey to lowering these rates hasn’t been an easy one.
In 2018, cervical cancer is estimated to be the 14th most commonly diagnosed cancer among females, with an estimated 930 new cases of cervical cancer diagnosed this year alone.
Electrosurgery is a common form of surgery in which tissue is heated in a variety of different ways for different results. Specifically, electrosurgery utilises alternating high-frequency radio currents in order to alter soft surrounding tissue.
Medical dramas, particularly those watched on television, are hugely successful due to the consistent drama and often bizarre scenarios that befall the professionals that work in the hospital. While the events that unfold are obviously fictional, there are still many who derive their medical knowledge from what occurs on these programs.
Large scale thunderstorm asthma attacks have occurred in Australia for the last 35 years, however it was only brought to the forefront of the general public’s collective knowledge in 2016 after an unprecedented event that saw 10 fatalities.
Have you ever wanted to know how medical professionals are able to measure the capacity of your lungs, or diagnose a range of lung conditions?
At some point in their lives, most Australians have had an encounter with a stethoscope during a doctor’s appointment, whether as a child or as an adult. Stethoscopes can be used to listen out for a range of health issues, because you can learn a lot from listening to a person’s chest.
As another flu season begins, many Australians remain unaware of the various repercussions that a catastrophic flu season can have on the wider community. The flu can of course lead to deaths of vulnerable Australians, but it can also result in a loss of resources.
The winter blues may seem like an excuse many use when they’re feeling down, but experiencing this kind of sadness during the cooler months is actually an accepted phenomenon. This winter depression is actually called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and is tied to the changes in seasons.
Cryosurgery may sound like a farfetched concept straight out of the future, but it is in fact a highly specialised method of surgery that is perfect for destroying diseased and abnormal body tissue.
Vaccines might serve the same general function, but this does not mean that they are created in the same way. There are in fact several types of vaccines, each of which instructs an immune system to fight a disease in a certain way. This makes different kinds of vaccines ideal for a variety of different purposes.
Vaccines are well known to be highly useful for preventing serious diseases. Whether it be to prepare for travel, the onset of a new flu season or a scheduled vaccination for children, vaccines are necessities throughout our lives.
From fighting off the common cold to protecting your body from infections and bacteria, the immune system is a remarkable aspect of the human body. However, as with all systems, your immune system can sometimes let you down. This is an unavoidable part of life. For your immune system to work to its full potential, you need to give it the best chance at functioning harmoniously and in balance with the rest of your body. Looking after yourself physically and mentally and eating the right foods can help to boost your immune system, especially when the common cold and flu season are prevalent.
It’s getting to that time of year again. When the mercury drops and a vast number of Australians begin dreaming of warmer days, eventually deciding to jet away for a short getaway or a longer vacation. Whether you’re an experienced traveller or preparing for your first international journey, it’s important to understand that you may be more susceptible to illness while travelling, and how you can take steps to help prevent this.
With the weather cooling down in preparation for the winter months, the upcoming flu season is drawing closer. Some might have mistakenly believed that they’ve missed the window for their shot, but this is far from the truth.
Australian small businesses once again benefit from the Australian Tax Office’s allowance in the budget for a $20,000 instant asset write-off in the 2017/18 financial year. This allows small businesses with a turnover of less that $10 million a year to write off any business-related assets that cost less than $20,000 (either new or second-hand).
The 2017/2018 flu season was a catastrophic time for Australians. in 2017, over 1,000 Australians suffered flu related deaths, with 90 percent of these deaths being people aged over 65. There’s no sign that it’ll slow down in the next season, either.
Poor eye health is a relatively common issue in Australia, and it is expected to be on the rise, with 800,000 Australians expected to suffer blindness or have some vision loss by 2020. Even with this rather intimidating statistic, there are always means to prevent and manage eye conditions.
Adding unnecessary ingredients to food products might seem like a wrong thing to do – if food products are already full of vitamins and minerals, wouldn’t the addition of anything else impact the end product?
As its name would suggest, the common cold is quite prevalent year-round. To combat it is not easy, as there is no real cure available, but there are nonetheless means to avoid getting sick. The cooler months of autumn and winter are the peak season for sickness, so we at Team Med have compiled a few pointers to help you manage this (very inconvenient) virus.
Eczema is a common issue for many, and combatting this skin issue can be a nuisance a lot of the time. although there are over the counter and prescription creams and solutions to manage eczema outbreaks, such as topical medications like corticosteroids and skin barrier creams, preventative measures can help significantly in ensuring outbreaks are avoided entirely.
Being one month into the year affords us the time to reflect on our new year’s resolutions – for better or worse. For those committing to lose weight, a few kilograms will hopefully been shed by now, however for those who have struggled to lose weight, a few factors might be at play which make the weight loss process much more difficult.
Managing consistently restful sleep is unfortunately challenging for many. Despite constant lethargy and exhaustion, maintaining a healthy, long sleep very often feels unobtainable for some people.
When we feel healthy, we understand that there is little motivation to go out of our way to make an appointment with our local GP. Why should we, if we feel great?
The human body really is amazing, capable of extraordinary things.
When we think of health, many people will conjure images of bodies in peak condition, of athletes that can push their physical limits.
You don’t have to be a medical professional to know how important blood is to our health.
Euthanasia continues to be a hotly debated and divisive topic in countries all over the world.
We’ve heard it in the media for a while now, that the overuse of antibiotics is now creating super bugs that are resistant to treatment.
Turning 40 is a milestone that should be celebrated. However, this big birthday is also a time for reflection on your health as changes happen in your body.
For some, the end of the year is a time of relaxation and excitement for the holiday season.
As the year continues to pass by at incredible speed, we find ourselves once again growing our facial hair for a great cause.
As we approach the warmer months, which will likely be filled with time spent outdoors, it’s important we remember just how important it is to care for our skin.
Most, if not all, professionals in the medical industry will agree that keeping up to date with the latest medical advancements will result in better care.
As medical professionals, it’s important we realise that proper health doesn’t just stop with the physical condition of a person. Mental health is slowly becoming a topic that is talked about more often – and for good reason! Our emotional wellbeing is just as important as our physical health, and to achieve both one of our first stops is our GP.
As the retirement age seems to be pushed further and further, Australians are left facing incredibly long careers. This extended working life brings about a few questions. How will our bodies cope as we age? Will we be able to remain as sharp and productive as we were in the beginning? And, maybe most importantly, how will we stay happy and excited about a career that spans many decades?
This October, people around the country partake in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Held every year, this campaign is aimed at increasing awareness of a disease that affects families throughout the world. With 1 in 8 women being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, this is a disease that has likely hit close to home with mothers, sisters, friends, daughters and co-workers being affected.
For those in the medical industry, the possibility of saving someone’s life is very real. For the rest of us, we assume heroes and life savers are left for televisions and the big screens. Not anymore. It’s time we celebrate those everyday heroes that selflessly go above and beyond to make a difference.
Whether it’s that dream holiday that has been years in the making, that visit with family and friends overseas or simply an excuse to escape the chill at home, we Australians love to travel. The last thing we want, then, is for something to ruin our trip. Forget about those unfortunate tan lines or questionable clothing choices, the one thing that will put a dampener on a trip faster than anything else is illness.
In light of Women’s Health Week, which is celebrated throughout the country from the 4th to the 8th of September, we take a look at what medical professionals should be keeping in mind when it comes to female patients.
There are some topics out there that will always spark a debate between individuals, whether the annual health check is necessary is such a topic.
For those in the health care industry, or any industry in fact, it is great to hear that we are doing something right. Last month Australia received some high praise, being ranked second best when it came to healthcare amongst 11 high income countries, being beaten only by Britain who took the coveted number one position.
In the beginning of August, Australia partakes in DonateLife Week. From the 30th of July to the 6th of August, this time is spent raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and inviting more people to make the life changing decision to join the Australian Organ Donor Register. But what is the process of donation, why is it so important, and why is it recommended that people register?
Good health is often about great promotion and awareness of conditions, symptoms, screening and treatments. Here are some events you may not have heard of.
While advancements in medicine over time has extended the lifespan of many Australians, it has brought about the issue of quality care for the ageing population. Now we are seeing higher demand in a range of healthcare sectors such as aged care, physiotherapy and nursing among others. For those seeking a long term, stable career that helps others, healthcare is an incredibly attractive industry to enter into.
Whilst children are on school grounds, the onus is placed on staff to ensure the safety of students to the best of their ability. With young children being prone to many ailments, from little bumps and bruises to more serious cuts, asthma attacks and allergies, it is important for education providers to be well informed and prepared for a wide host of scenarios.
It can be easy to assume that with such a demanding education and fast-paced job that it can be hard to fit in those hobbies or passions you once enjoyed. However, getting that dream job doesn’t mean giving up other things you like such as travel, and there are actually great opportunities for those who are looking to utilise their skills while seeing other parts of the world.
With most of us working until we are at least 65 years of age before retiring, choosing a career path is not something you will enter into lightly. The amount of work required to obtain a career is extensive, especially for people looking to enter the medical field. So how can you be sure you are selecting the right medical career for you? Here are some things you should consider in the selection process.
While we’ve had the recommended intake drummed into heads, many of us a not living by the two fruits and five vegetables a day regime. To put it in numbers, only 1 in 5 Australians are getting the right intake, with the rest of us falling dismally behind.
For some of us, getting the motivation to get active and fit is hard at the best of times. It’s understandable, then, that many of struggle even more once those chilly days and even chillier nights greet us. As exercise is so essential to our overall health, it’s important to do what you can to maintain fitness in those colder months.
For those in the healthcare industry, it can be hard to switch off once the day is done. Medical careers, whether intentionally or not, have a way of forcing you to rearrange your life. Apart from the years of in-depth training that has left us missing social functions, special events and countless hours of sleep, our needs are also put to the back of mind once we start our role in healthcare.
In order to really appreciate how far medicine has come, we’re taking a look at what was once believed to be great medical advancements in history. Here are 5 of the craziest medical practices that were once the norm for doctors and patients around the world.
Continually striving to improve patient care should be an aim of any health care provider, from local GPs to hospital staff and nurses. Just as the field of medicine changes over time, so too will the way we treat patients for a number of illnesses. Here are just a few things everyone in the health care industry should be considering when it comes to effective patient care.
For doctors, their whole working lives are spent looking after other people. At its core, a career in healthcare requires a selfless attitude. However, sometimes this can become detrimental as care providers forget to provide that same high level of care to themselves. Everyday doctors encourage their patients to lead happier, healthier and more stress-free lives, but often it is the carers that are failing to live up to the same advice. So how can doctors ensure they are taking care of themselves as well?
As the cooler weather approaches, so too does a number of viral illnesses that can pose serious health issues for at risk people. Autumn and winter are especially known for cold and flu outbreaks, and many medical professionals will recommend vaccines to lessen your chances of contracting the flu.
After countless years spent on placement, in lecture theatres and locked up in your study on Saturday nights, you are finally qualified as a doctor. This can be an exciting but unnerving time in your life, since you are now applying all your theoretical and practical knowledge in real-world contexts.
The way in which we approach healthcare is constantly evolving thanks to new applications of technology to the medical industry. Find out some of the most impressive developments that are expected to gain traction in 2017.
Innovation in technology is truly remarkable. By definition, it continues to amaze us year by year no matter how many great leaps forward we take.
Oral examinations are such core practice in medicine that you’d be hard pressed to find a doctor who doesn’t perform one every day. They offer immediate information in a variety of contexts, and can be performed in a matter of seconds.
A sleep study, also known as a polysomnography, involves an overnight stay in a sleep centre, where various tests will be performed. The sleep centre will usually be similar to a hotel, with private rooms that have en-suite bathrooms attached.
In the last few years, the sale and use of wearable devices has skyrocketed. Their ability to alert you to calls, messages and emails (and who it was sent from) is great for convenience, but perhaps the most beneficial factor they offer is related to health.
Whether you’re a physician making a house call, a family stocking up your first-aid kit, or a local GP working at a clinic, there are certain medical supplies which we need to keep close by at all times.
Medical technology is advancing at a spectacular rate across the country, from innovations such as new ways to screen for cancer to full face transplants. However, the relationship that doctors have with technology is moving forward at a similarly exponential rate.
Stethoscopes are one of the most versatile and valuable tools found in healthcare. There are a huge range of stethoscopes designed for a plethora of uses, and as a result they are one of the most common medical instruments used today.
If you or a loved one have been through the medical system for any period of time, you will be very aware of how quickly paying for little things can add up. There are a host of things that you might have to pay out of your own pocket for.
Doctors are faced with challenges in their profession multiple times a day, from a difficult diagnosis to delivering bad news to a patient. One of the more commonplace, but less intense, tasks that a doctor faces is trying to facilitate patient engagement.
It is not so hard to understand why medical practitioners might not feel a clear impetus for self-improvement in the workplace. The rigours of a doctor’s education in the years before they begin practicing suggest that education marks the end of a long road.
According to the World Health Organisation, more than two billion people lack adequate access to vital medical supplies. That’s almost one third of the world’s population.
Ensuring that your vaccinations are securely and properly stored is a fundamental aspect of providing safe, effective immunisation programs. Without appropriate storage and handling techniques, vaccines can become completely rendered unsafe for human consumption and unusable.
Endoscopes have literally given us a clearer image into our bodies, and as a trusted medical device, it has helped countless patients. However, it has also been responsible for a swathe of malpractice cases over the past few years.
In the medical world, free time seems to be an ever-fleeting fantasy. With the incredibly long hours, small breaks and frenetic nature of a medical practice, being pressed for time is a constant.
At-home medical technology has completely changed the way people interact with their medical conditions. However, recent investigations into home blood pressure monitors are pointing towards issues and irregularities in many devices readings.
