For sufferers of white coat hypertension — a syndrome describing the anxiety that some feel when approached by a medical professional — knowing how to use a sphygmomanometer to properly check blood pressure can mean the difference between life and death. That’s no exaggeration. High blood pressure is what us...
As one of the most frequently used items in the medical industry, the disposable latex glove is an ever-present in doctor’s surgeries and hospital wards across the world. However, for thousands of healthcare professionals and patients alike, these latex gloves are a...
There’s no denying it. We, the Medshop team, love the Omron brand for monitoring blood pressure. It’s their world-renowned reputation, sure, but also the fact that Omron monitors go out into the field and they don’t come back. They’re so popular that...
The scrubs worn by doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers have a number of important functions. For a start, they help patients and visitors to quickly and easily identify medical professionals. This can be important in hospitals, clinics and other...
The classic nurses watch has been an integral part of a nurse’s uniform since the early days of the profession—and with good reason. Not only do nurses need to tell the time and keep track of their rounds, including when patients are...
