Blue Chip gives HMEB a walkthrough of its air-fluidized therapy system at Medtrade.
Blue Chip gives HMEB a walkthrough of its air-fluidized therapy system at Medtrade.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 03, 2011
The population of bariatric patients is increasing, and so to is the need for providers to sell mattresses that prevent and help treat wounds for patients that spend a good deal of time in bed.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jul 01, 2011
Product Premiere
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2011
Air-fluidized therapy comes to HME providers courtesy of Blue Chip Medical’s Airus.
Air-fluidized therapy comes to HME providers courtesy of Blue Chip Medical’s Airus.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 16, 2010
Products & Technology
Options for caring for bariatric pressure ulcer patients.
When it comes to pressure sores, bariatric patients are at greater risk due to their size and immobility. HMEs need to keep pace with technological advances in order to offer bariatric patients the kind of tailor-made solutions that give them a fighting chance against debilitating wounds.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Dec 01, 2010
A quick summary of The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel pressure sore staging guidelines.
A quick summary of The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel pressure sore staging guidelines.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Dec 01, 2010
Blue Chip President and owner Ron Resnick knows from experience what support surface patients need.
After undergoing life-changing gastric bypass surgery seven and a half years ago to combat the results of a thyroidectomy, his “walking in his customers’ shoes” helps guide his company’s production of bariatric products.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Dec 01, 2010
Problem Solvers
Understanding bariatric wound care issues and why cushions are important treatment tools.
Bariatric Seating and Wound Care
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2010
Pressure Sores:
Sponsored by: Mason Medical
When it comes to the elderly, pressure sores become more prominent. Here is what you need to know about assessing and preventing pressure sores for geriatric patients.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jul 01, 2010
FDA says it has received six death reports, 77 injury reports associated with NPWT devices.
FDA says it has received six death reports, 77 injury reports associated with NPWT devices.
Diabetes and Wound Care:
By fostering a free flow of information between referral partners and patients, HME providers can help ensure prevention and treatment of foot wounds.
By fostering a free flow of information between referral partners and patients, HME providers can help ensure prevention and treatment of foot wounds.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 01, 2009
There are multiple ways HME providers can work with physicians and other caregivers to help prevent pressure wounds in mobility patients. Here are some key considerations.
What do providers need to consider form a wound care perspective?
What do providers need to consider form a wound care perspective?
Q2 2009 HME Business, Wachovia study shows growth expectations for next 12 months slightly down from Q4 2008 survey.
Q2 2009 HME Business, Wachovia study shows growth expectations for next 12 months slightly down from Q4 2008 survey.
Read the results from the Q4 2008 HME Business, Wachovia sleep and wound care survey.
Providers expect sleep revenue growth to be slightly down from past survey.
Blue Chip’s Power-Pro VW Elite bariatric mattress combines variable width convenience with durability and wound prevention features.