You want your operating rooms to be clean, safe, and productive. One of the best ways to ensure this is to have the first-rate equipment in your facility. When looking for an operating table, you should consider a few key questions. This may include determining what kind of operations you will perform and what features are essential to your operating…
Therapeutic communication, defined as communicating with a patient to help both their physical and emotional wellbeing, can have long-reaching, positive effects on patients. From the moment you greet them to when they get on the vascular table, therapeutic communication can make each step go smoother. We provide a complete outline on the importance of therapeutic communication in healthcare and why you should include…
With any procedure, patient comfort should be a top priority. Uncomfortable or anxious patients often result in lower quality images, but when a patient is comfortable and relaxed, the entire process runs more smoothly and successfully. These tips for making your patient comfortable during a sonogram can help your patients feel as relaxed as possible while in your care. Always…
When someone is on your operating table, they must know they can trust you wholeheartedly. Proper positioning is the key to ensuring your patient is well-taken care of before, during, and after procedures. Help your patients feel comfortable and secure in your treatment with this overview of how to determine the best patient position for procedures. Why It’s Important When…
At Medical Positioning, we understand the importance of accurate results, comfortable patients, and a smooth procedure. That’s why we offer a range of medical positioning tables, each with their own unique use and benefit. If you’re looking to improve upon what your practice has to offer, take a look at some of our best medical positioning tables. Cardiology Cardiac problems plague…
The costs of repetitive stress injuries (RSI) are high and will result in symptoms such muscle tenderness, loss of strength, or tingling in the hands and arms. Repetitive stress injuries are common in those working in healthcare and can affect nearly any part of the body. The symptoms of repetitive stress injuries are numerous, and the drawbacks are many. Considering the majority…
Few of us will ever have to contend with the news that we have a terminal, incurable disease. However, some of your patients will undoubtedly face that overwhelming revelation. If they’re facing heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for men and women, or terminal cancer, it will always be a painful realization. Whether it becomes clear through MPI cardiology or an…
Doctors are armed with a barrage of fancy fluoroscopy tables, IV bags, and other instruments that help diagnose you, but an accurate diagnosis also depends on the information you provide. When it comes to pap smears, being honest with your doctor about your sexual history can affect the course of treatment. Four out of five Americans do not provide important…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “about 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year–that’s 1 in every 4 deaths.” Heart disease is a complex illness with a myriad of symptoms—some obvious and others, not as obvious. The heart is one of the most vital organs in the body, and it is essential that you monitor patients who show…
Don’t let your patient become a statistic—understanding the complex nature of breast cancer can allow you to intervene on a patient’s behalf. We know that the chance of a woman between 30 and 34 years of age developing breast cancer over the course of a year is less than 1%. Even so, when a woman is diagnosed at a younger age (generally…