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		<title>What is an AED? What is a defibrillator?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:19:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An AED or Automated External Defibrillator is a portable medical device that has the ability to audibly give instructions to anyone on the procedures necessary to deliver an electric shock to someone that is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). These amazing devices can not only treat an individual experiencing cardiac arrest but diagnose it as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What types of electric wheelchair batteries are on the market?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:52:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are three types of power wheelchair batteries on the market. Each has unique features that will determine how the power is stored, the total power output, and the overall price of the battery. The method that a power wheelchair is propelled will often depend on the manufacturer and the type of battery that is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a tilt in space wheelchair?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Medical Supplies]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[reclining wheelchairs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A tilt in space wheelchair gives the user the ability to adjust the orientation of their wheelchair by allowing for the redistribution of pressure from one area to another by tilting the seating area. This particular type of wheelchair offers a variety of positioning and adjustments that will maintain certain angles providing stability and pressure [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where can I find a list of power wheelchair brands?</title>
		<link>http://www.faqalert.com/list-of-power-wheelchair-brands/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:04:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Medical Supplies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electric wheelchair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electric wheelchair brands]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[power wheelchair brands]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a list of the most popular power wheelchair brands. Feel free to post a comment if there are others that can be added to the list. Certain brands will also offer a brand within a brand such as the Jazzy wheelchair series by Pride Mobility. Golden Technologies Hoveround Invacare Pride Mobility Sunrise Medical [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are there off-road power wheelchairs available?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:43:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Medical Supplies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electric wheelchair]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[21st Century Scientific offers the Bounder electric wheelchair series which gives users the ability to go off road. This type of off-road power wheelchair offers larger, pneumatic tires that provide a smoother ride, even over outdoor terrain. The extra torque in the engine is what gives this electric wheelchair the power necessary to climb hills [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are nitrile gloves?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:48:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[purple gloves]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rubber gloves]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Nitrile gloves are a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) made from synthetic rubber that is typically used by individuals that require reliable and consistent hand protection. They are highly resistant to punctures, tears, and abrasions but flexible enough to be used in a number of health related fields that require precision and control. Nitrile [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is the first step in obtaining a mobility device through Medicare?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 14:56:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health Insurance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first step in obtaining a Medicare-covered power mobility device, such as an electric wheelchair or a power scooter, is to obtain a determination of medical need from a treating practitioner. This is accomplished with a face-to-face mobility examination conducted in a doctor&#8217;s office. During the office visit, a patient&#8217;s mobility needs and mobility functioning [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How does healthcare reform affect Medicare and power wheelchairs?</title>
		<link>http://www.faqalert.com/healthcare-reform-medicare-power-wheelchairs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.faqalert.com/healthcare-reform-medicare-power-wheelchairs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 20:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Medical Supplies]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[power chair rentals]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even with recent changes in healthcare coverage, Medicare still provides reimbursement for a power wheelchair as long as it is medically necessary for the user. However, Medicare now requires the power chair to be rented over a period of 13 months, with monthly billing for co-payments and deductibles. At the end of the 13-month period, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is the difference between a power wheelchair and a power scooter?</title>
		<link>http://www.faqalert.com/power-wheelchair-vs-power-scooter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.faqalert.com/power-wheelchair-vs-power-scooter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 19:13:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Medical Supplies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mobility scooter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[power wheelchairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wheelchair]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many differences between a power chair and a motorized scooter. The major differences involve indoor vs. outdoor use and the degree of body strength, posture integrity, and walking ability experienced by the user. Price should also be included in the comparison since most power wheelchairs are more expensive than scooters. Power wheelchairs are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is stainless steel? 316L stainless steel?</title>
		<link>http://www.faqalert.com/stainless-steel-316l/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 02:17:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Medical Supplies]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[surgical steel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Stainless steel is a type of steel alloy that is made from two basic components; iron (Fe) and chromium (Cr). When chromium (usually about 10%) is added to ordinary steel, the oxide on its surface creates a thin, invisible, and protective shield. This combination is the simplest form of stainless steel and used in a [...]]]></description>
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