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National Home Health Care Month is recognized in November and its purpose is to honor the families, friends and professional caregivers who are dedicated to helping older adults and disabled individuals remain in their homes Organized by: the National Association for Home Care & Hospice www.nahc.org
Z&Z Medical is proud to offer an array of products dedicated to helping those who live at home in our Home Health Section.
It’s not uncommon for hospital imaging departments to get requests to image the deceased to gather forensic evidence needed by the police or investigators. This is called forensic radiology. Radiography is commonly used in the collection of forensic evidence and is especially useful for confirming the identity of both living and deceased subjects. It can be used for identifying pre-existing skeletal trauma, assisting in the determination and/or confirmation of the cause of death, and locating hidden foreign bodies. Some types of foreign bodies include bullet fragments, fragments of explosives and packages of illegal substances. This is why it is important for radiographers to understand the appropriate forensic imaging protocols for each situation, as well as the legal and ethical issues involved.
The coroner relies on radiographers to provide clues that cannot be seen any other way and provide digital evidence that can help solve cases. As radiographers, you solve puzzles. The deceased are brought in on a gurney in a “body bag.” Bodies are often put on the imaging table and imaged without even opening the bag. However, there are times when only specific body parts need to be imaged. This can include body parts that are no longer attached to the body. In those cases, there is no shroud to cover the object being imaged.
Forensic imaging can be done with X-ray or with CT. The determination lies at the request of the coroner. Sometimes entire CT scans of the body are acquired. Ultimately, the goal is to solve the Cause of Death and the Manner of Death. The Cause of Death is determined through an investigation by the coroner. There are five Manners of Death: Natural, Homicide, Suicide, Accidental, and lastly undetermined.
What kind of cases require forensic radiography?
Radiography is also used as a Medicolegal Investigative Tool
As you can clearly see, Radiology is an important aspect of forensics. Click here to learn more about the educational framework needed to get into forensic radiology,
Z&Z Medical believes that radiation protection should be taken seriously and that is one reason why we offer a Free Thyroid Collar with every Guardian Apron that we sell. Protecting the thyroid gland from scatter radiation is very important. All Guardian aprons come wtih a free attached thyroid collar. Guardian aprons can be ordered in lightweight lead or non-lead media. The collar is made of the same high-quality material as the apron, ensuring consistent protection throughout the body.
The Thyroid Collar is attached to garment via a secure heavy duty buckle attachment. In addition to this garment’s excellent protective qualities, Guardian Radiation Protective garments and collars material is treated with an antimicrobial agent to help prevent the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms. The exterior and interior coverings are also easy to clean with any medical grade disinfectant spray or wipe.
Overall, the Guardian line of garments with Free Thyroid Collars are a top-of-the-line protective garment that is perfect for Medical Imaging Professionals who need reliable protection from radiation exposure.
Garments manufactured in the USA and ships in 3-5 business days!
Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month is held annually in October to create awareness of the role diagnostic medical sonographers play in the medical community and to educate the public about medical ultrasound and its many uses in healthcare. Medical Sonography is a diagnostic medical procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body.
Z&Z Medical is proud to support our medical sonographers with ultrasound scanning chairs, top of the line ultrasound tables, and basic ultrasound accessories and supplies for day to day use. Visit our website to shop the best Ultrasound Products at the best prices today.
Fall-related injuries are the leading cause of injury deaths in older adults. The fact that the majority of falls can be prevented means that education and safety measures are of the utmost importance for facilities everywhere. September 22 marks the annual observance of Fall Prevention Awareness Week and it's a great opportunity to spread fall prevention education and upgrade patient safety accessories in your facility. Let's take a look at the importance of Fall Prevention Safety Week and some of the accessories that Z&Z Medical carries to prevent those unexpected falls with patients while in your care.
The Dangers of Falling
Falls occur not only to patients, but to employees, as well. Hospitals are surprisingly dangerous environments, with employees reporting injury and illness at almost double the rate of their private industry counterparts. Furthermore, 25 percent of these injuries come from falls, slips and trips. When it comes to patients, a fall can be the beginning of a terrible series of medical problems, all of which could be prevented by taking proper precautions. Failure to do so could result in liability on part of your facility and, even worse, disastrous results for the patients that you're intending to care for.
Reasons for Falls
It's important to reduce as many hazardous circumstances that lead to preventable falls as possible and this means keeping an eye out for the biggest culprits. Slippery surfaces, cluttered areas and uneven ramps or floors are host to many falls. It's our job to eliminate these hazards in medical facilities and to educate our patients to do the same in their own homes. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration offers a great eTool that you can use as a resource to prevent slips, trips and falls.
Patient Immobilizer Straps
At Z&Z Medical, we encourage the use of patient immobilizers to further reduce the occurrence of falls in older and/or sedated patients while in medical imaging. Patient Immobilizer Straps are single band patient positioner that wraps underneath the table pad and encircles the patient, attaching at the front with hook and loop fasteners. They secure the patient comfortably. They are radiolucent and are easy to clean with 10% bleach solution or disinfectant wipes and sprays. They won't limit respiration or circulation and they'll keep a patient firmly in place without causing any discomfort. They're perfect for use in MRI, CT or x-ray procedures.
Take advantage of Fall Prevention Awareness Week to make your work environment safer for patients, workers and visitors alike. Use the resources provided by OHSA and consider this week an opportunity to inform all co-workers of the dangers associated with hospital falls. Come learn more about Z&Z Medical patient handling accessories including and immobilizer strap offerings today.
