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Handicare purchased Prism Medical in 2016 and Medcare in 2014. Since then, we have been working to leverage the synergies between our great brands while consolidating our product lines to all fit under the Handicare brand. During the transition period, you may come across both company names on product packaging, labeling, etc., but know that you’re still working with one company.
Our expertise doesn’t stop at the equipment we make and sell. We also take pride in training your staff so that they know our products and how to use them as well as we do. Our experience and understanding of your day-to-day activities allows us to provide you training and advice that ensures you meet your goals.
Call 1-888-637-8155 or email us at sales.us@handicare.com for more information.
Call 1-866-891-6502 and speak to our Technical Support team. You can also email service.usa@handicare.com.
Currently, all products that are legacy Prism Medical (ceiling lifts and slings) are part of the GSA Advantage program. We have proudly outfitted VA facilities across the USA with our ceiling lifts and slings.
The ISCH-DISH stands out from a donut cushion. It's an open-backed U-shaped pocket, promoting circulation and distributing body weight evenly across both femurs. Unlike one-size-fits-all donut cushions, the ISCH-DISH is personalized for individual users.
The EZ-Dish distinguishes itself from traditional donut cushions in several ways. Unlike closed rings, it features an open-backed, U-shaped pocket that promotes circulation and evenly distributes body weight across both femurs. Notably, it incorporates a layer of visco-elastic foam for a seamless transition between the ischial opening and femur support, enhancing overall comfort and pressure distribution.
Air is able to circulate through the channels that the exclusive "Ring-of-Air" creates throughout the mattress. This wicks heat and moisture away from the body and vents it to the atmosphere better than solid foam or straight-cut foam can.
EO277-powered mattresses, alternating pressure and low-air-loss, differ fundamentally. Alternating pressure changes body pressures in an A-B-A-B pattern, enhancing tissue perfusion. Low-air-loss mattresses reduce heat and moisture through pin-holed bladders. Both aid in skin and wound management, with no consistently documented advantages for one over other.
No more than any other mattress does. No mattress has ever prevented foot drop. The causes of foot drop are more closely linked to the individual's physical condition, rather than to a lack of support of the foot in supine. However, the Heel Slope does support the foot more effectively by better accommodating the shape of the heel and lower leg and still dramatically reduces interface pressures.
No. Edema is caused by the part (e.g. the hand or foot) being lower than the heart. With the Heel Slope, the heel is even with the heart. Therefore, the Heel Slope cannot contribute to edema.
