Does the patient need to be strapped to a gurney when using this? And is screaming a problem?
517754
Yes, Randall you should be right before they give you shock treatment for your illness.
517755
Gurney required, but screaming is only an issue if the patient has not been gagged. Gag sold separately.
467303
Yes, it requires continuous pressure. There is a safety device that prevents it from being on without pressure
807406
No...the drive in this is a O ring/pulley....and it powers out easy...made for light material......I suppose it depends on how much patients you have but I would say NO.....
2157136
There is a pump holder that is screwed on the tube. In addition, a Velcro strap is strapped around the pump and tube. Ver secure.
356624
I wouldn't if I were you. You could wind up in the emergency room, or the worst headache of your life. Take it from me, it is not worth putting your life at risk for this item.
1687810
Of course it depends on how far the pager is from the patient's room. In my case, we are in adjacent bedrooms. Unless you silence (turn off) the pager immediately after it's activated by the base unit, it is likely audible in the patient's room (and to the patient). It would be nice if there were some sort of volume control; I have to sleep with the pager in a sock or under a pillow and it still is frighteningly loud when it goes off. Better than not being able to hear it at all, though.
891395
No, it's hard to use and when you do get cuff on and pump it up you get an error. Should have returned but don't. Don't buy.
632886
If you can handle a two year old child crying uncontrollably in your arms for a few seconds I do not see a problem depending on the gauge of the wire will say how much pressure is needed. I feel that a Women or Man can use this tool maybe not with ease but it can be done if we want to. I hope I was helpful !
1007689
It is a cool tool. Couldn't use in a situation that you needed rapid answer for sick patient. Pt has to hold still for at least 30 seconds, so if they are in distress they can't hold it.
1404645
I'm sorry I can't answer this question firsthand. I got this for my mom and she really likes it -- so far no complaints. She has never said a negative word about it so I'm assuming that is not an issue. Anyway, a little water on one's bottom is good for it; a nurse knows these things! Good luck!
1831106
Yes, it's very loud. It didn't work well for me and I ended up renting one from the hospital. It's a much larger and more efficient pump, and much quieter.
414986
Only gentle force should be used with this unit. Even seated, the pressure can be intense. Laying down on it would probably be very painful, not to mention damaging to the mechanism.
1933427
Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to use it a lot. My guess is that it would not be possible, since the upper arm lays about 3 feet over the patient's head (and would collide with the car's roof).
2247862
I am not an MD, RN! Etc, but I do not think any device attached to an extremity will give you a PR interval. I would think that you would need chest leads for that.
848220
The chill pack does have an outer pouch so I would say it is not required. However one side has open webbing and allows air contact which is required. The other side is a closed zipper pocket and would hold syringes. The chill pack swells up and leaves little room for syringes with the vials.
1865860
I certainly would not use this Slendertone Arms while on an eliptical because of the contractions that effect the movement of arms and hands....It would not be safe.
702506
The unit is heavy. I agree with the other responses that it would be probably unsafe to hold and use.