Articles by Z&Z Medical

Z&Z Medical is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) Annual Meeting on February 12th at the Prairie Meadows Event Center in Altoona, Iowa. We look forward to connecting with veterinary professionals from across the region and sharing the latest solutions in veterinary radiology imaging.

Stop by our booth to explore what’s new in veterinary imaging accessories, radiation protection apparel, positioning products, and workflow-enhancing solutions designed specifically for veterinary practices. Whether you are upgrading your imaging room, expanding services, or simply looking for faster-shipping accessories and protective gear, our team will be there to help you find the right solutions.

We’re proud to support veterinary teams who work every day to deliver exceptional patient care. Come meet our experts, see our newest products, and discover how Z&Z Medical continues to be your trusted partner for veterinary imaging equipment and accessories. Need a one-on-one meeting? Email Rod Schut at rschut@zzmedical.com or give him a call at 319-243-9153. 

We look forward to seeing you in Altoona!

In cath labs, interventional suites, surgery centers, and outpatient imaging environments, sterile barriers are not optional—they are essential to workflow efficiency, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.

Yet many facilities still purchase sterile drapes, equipment covers, and specialty barriers from multiple vendors, creating unnecessary complexity, longer lead times, and inconsistent supply availability.

At Z&Z Medical, we help facilities simplify sourcing by providing a comprehensive selection of sterile drapes and equipment covers designed specifically for imaging and interventional environments.

Complete Coverage for Imaging & Interventional Environments

We offer a wide range of sterile protection solutions to support daily procedures, including:

• C-arm covers (full-size and mini C-arms)

• Fluoroscopy and imaging tower covers

• Sterile equipment setup covers

• Cassette and detector covers

• Mayo stand covers

• Foot and equipment barrier covers

• Dome and specialty equipment covers

• General sterile draping solutions for interventional and surgical procedures

Whether supporting a cath lab procedure, outpatient surgery case, or interventional imaging workflow, having the right sterile barrier available helps maintain efficiency and procedural readiness.

Fast Access, Reliable Supply, and Custom Options

Facilities today face increasing pressure to maintain sterile inventory while managing costs and avoiding supply disruptions. That’s why many healthcare teams are looking for partners who can provide:

• Reliable stock availability

• Competitive pricing

• Quick shipping

• Custom sterile cover manufacturing when specialized equipment requires it

Z&Z Medical works with healthcare providers nationwide to ensure consistent access to the sterile covers and draping solutions they rely on every day.

Simplifying Sterile Supply Sourcing

Instead of managing multiple suppliers for different sterile cover needs, facilities can streamline purchasing with a single trusted source that understands the unique demands of imaging, interventional, and surgical environments.

From routine daily consumables to custom equipment protection solutions, our goal is simple: make sterile readiness easier, faster, and more dependable

February 9–15 marks Cardiovascular Professionals Appreciation Week, a time to recognize the clinicians who dedicate their expertise, skill, and compassion to caring for patients with heart disease. From cardiologists and interventional physicians to cath lab teams, technologists, nurses, and imaging professionals—your work saves lives every single day.

The Work Behind the Scenes Matters

Cardiovascular care often happens in high-pressure environments where precision and focus are critical. Long procedures, advanced imaging, and rapid decision-making are part of the daily routine.

Many cardiovascular professionals spend hours each shift:

• Standing at procedure tables

• Wearing protective equipment

• Working around fluoroscopy and other imaging systems

Your commitment ensures patients receive timely, accurate, and life-saving care.

Appreciation Includes Protection

At Z&Z Medical, we believe appreciation goes beyond words. Supporting cardiovascular professionals also means supporting:

• Safer imaging environments

• Radiation protection practices that reduce long-term risk

• Tools designed to improve comfort, workflow, and career longevity

Because protecting those who care for hearts is part of protecting healthcare itself.

Thank You

This week—and every week—we thank you for:

• Your expertise

• Your dedication

• Your unwavering commitment to patient care

Happy Cardiovascular Professionals Appreciation Week!!!

Super Bowl Sunday has officially arrived, and here at Z&Z Medical, it’s always been about more than just the final score.

Throughout the football season, our office has enjoyed friendly rivalries, team pride, a little good-natured trash talk, and plenty of laughs when our teams faced off. Whether you’re someone who never misses a kickoff or someone who’s just here for the commercials (or snacks), it’s been fun sharing the season together.

What we really love, though, is how moments like this bring people together. Football has a way of sparking conversations, building connections, and creating shared memories—especially in the workplace. Even those who aren’t big fans have been great sports, cheering along or smiling through the Monday morning recaps.

As the season wraps up, we’re reminded that it’s these small moments—inside jokes, playful debates, and shared excitement—that make our workplace feel less like an office and more like a team.

So whether you’re rooting hard, watching casually, or just enjoying the halftime show, we hope everyone has a fun and relaxing Super Bowl Sunday.

Here’s to teamwork, camaraderie, and another great season—on and off the field.

Every February, Go Red for Women® shines a spotlight on a critical reality: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, yet it is still widely misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and undertreated. Go Red for Women is about education, advocacy, and action—empowering women to understand their risks, recognize symptoms, and receive the care they need. But it’s also an important moment to recognize the healthcare professionals—many of them women—who care for heart patients every day, often while facing occupational health risks of their own.

Heart Health Looks Different for Women. Heart disease doesn’t always present the same way in women as it does in men. Women are more likely to experience:

• Atypical or subtle symptoms
• Delayed diagnosis
• Different risk profiles related to hormones, pregnancy, and menopause

This makes accurate imaging, timely intervention, and safe diagnostic environments especially important in women’s cardiovascular care. From echocardiography and CT to fluoroscopy-guided procedures and interventional cardiology, imaging plays a vital role in diagnosing and managing heart disease in women.

Where Imaging, Intervention, and Radiation Safety Intersect. Cardiology and interventional imaging environments often rely on Fluoroscopy, C-arms, and prolonged imaging procedures.  While essential, they also expose clinicians and patients to ionizing radiation, particularly during long and/or complex cases.  Women make up a significant portion of cath lab staff, Interventional radiology teams, Cardiovascular technologists, and Nurses and imaging professionals These professionals often spend hours in lead aprons, balancing patient care with personal health risks such as musculoskeletal strain and cumulative radiation exposure. Properly fitted radiation protection, thoughtful garment selection, and consistent safety practices help ensure that those caring for women’s hearts are protected too.

Protection Is Part of Prevention. At Z&Z Medical, we believe that protection is an extension of prevention. That means supporting Radiation protection solutions designed for comfort and performance. Safety practices that reduce unnecessary exposure, and Awareness initiatives that prioritize long-term health. Go Red for Women reminds us that heart health isn’t a single day or diagnosis—it’s a lifelong commitment. And that commitment includes protecting the people behind the imaging equipment, the procedures, and the care.

This Go Red for Women Day we proudly stand with clinicians, patients, and advocates working to Raise Awareness that may Improve Outcomes and Protect women’s hearts—inside and outside the imaging suite.