A Walk on the Wild Side: Medtrade Head-Turners You Don't Want to Miss
Amid the bustle of busy providers and the rustle of closing deals, the Medtrade show floor can take on the excited rush of a safari adventure. The call of the wild summons the industry's best and brightest for premieres of the most innovative products on the market. If hunting the perfect items to stock your store is your goal, lace up your hiking boots, slap on the sunscreen and let this handy list of some of Medtrade's must-sees be your guide.
Start with a Sunrise
Booth #415
Sunrise Medical, that is. The Quickie® Groove— promises to delight rehab providers with its built-in front- or rear-wheel-drive conversion, Quickie Intellidrive— technology and adjustable Perfect Fit— seating system.
www.sunrisemedical.com
Listen to Nature
Booth #441
You won't hear a sound as Permobil's C300 Corpus boasts a powerful yet quiet four-pole motor. The modular design also features an ergonomic back with built-in, adjustable lumbar and trunk supports that allow for growth and added seat functions.
www.permobil.com
Breathe the Fresh Air
Booth #741
Respironics' Premium Headgear with EZ Peel™ tabs help sleep apnea users increase mask stability and comfort for easy breathing. EZ Peel tabs make the ends of the straps easy to locate and adjust to help users find the perfect fit.
www.respironics.com
Watch Out for Crossfire
Booth #1017
The Top End® Crossfire™ Titanium at Invacare's booth incorporates an open frame for easy vehicle entry and exit. Spontaneous wheeling gets the help of inset fork bearings for smooth turning without falling front casters.
www.invacare.com
Feel the Pressure Melt Away
Booth #1141
Graham-Field Health Products wrestles pressure ulcers with the Lumex® AltaDyne— 5-inch, alternating pressure/low-air loss overlay system, a portable option for alternating pressure mattress replacement systems.
www.grahamfield.com
Get an All Access Pass
Booth #1263
Noble House's Noble*Direct offers an integrated, Windows-based office software solution for access to patient eligibility information for a single patient or a group of patients based upon user-defined criteria.
www.nobledirect.com
Pick Up a HITCHhiker
Booth #1354
But only if it's from EZ-ACCESS. The HITCHhiker ramp attaches to most vans and SUVs equipped with a rear hatch or side-hinged door and outfitted with a 1.25- or 2-inch hitch receiver.
www.ezaccess.com
Increase the Load
Booth #1540
Bruno Independent Living Aids' Out-Sider Meridian lift boasts a large platform and an increased load capacity of 350 lbs. Choose from three packages for scooters, power chairs and an optional swing-away.
www.bruno.com
Observe Posterity in Action
Booth #1614
What better way to celebrate powered mobility than with Pride Mobility Products? The company celebrates the 10th birthday of Jazzy with the new Jazzy Select, featuring an Active-Trac suspension and a turning radius of 22 inches.
www.pridemobility.com
Explore the Center of Gravity
Booth #1632
Leisure-Lift perfects the low center of gravity with the RF-P3 chair. ULCG frame technology reduces chair and seat height and allows the chair to track better, maintaining a straight driving line at fast speeds with less drift.
www.leisure-lift.com
Observe from a Distance or Join the Action
Booth #1755
CHAD Therapeutics showcases the luxury of choice for the oxygen user with the TOTAL O2® Delivery System. Combining stationary and portable oxygen in one safe, simple device, the in-home filling system fills seven popular cylinder sizes to a full 2,000 psi capacity.
www.totalo2.com
Take to the Trails
Booth #2214
Drive Medical introduces a clever idea with the Clever Lite walker. The device comes with a flip-up seat and a built-in handle that allows users to sit or step inside the frame by raising the seat.
www.drivemedical.com
Examine a Rare Species
Booth #2855
The FDA-approved VPAP Adapt SV— from ResMed promises to draw quite a crowd for its ability to treat central sleep apnea, mixed apnea and Cheyne-Stokes respiration. The device normalizes CSA, mixed sleep apnea and even CSR in minutes, as well as maintains the user's normal breathing pattern throughout the night.
www.resmed.com
Take a Rest
Booth #3041
True low-air loss and alternating pressure team up in Blue Chip Medical's portable Power-Pro Elite® II mattress system. The mattress uses 18 independent 9-inch deep air cells to reduce interface pressure for the prevention and treatment of Stages I-IV pressure ulcers.
www.bluechipmedical.com
Keep Up the Pace
Booth #3121
Merit's Q155 is all about endurance. The portable device, designed for reliability, delivers a clean, continuous oxygen supply.
www.meritshealth.com
Employ a Guide
Booth #3141
Or rather, TRG's Escort XL™. The device provides an extended supply of gaseous oxygen with 12 flow settings from 0 to 6 lpm.
www.therespiratorygroup.com
Seek Protection from the Elements
Booth #3163-3463
Don't just leave a scooter or power chair out in the rain. Keep equipment protected with Harmar Mobility's AL3000 covered outside lift. The lift features a plastic, watertight cover and spring-assisted operation.
www.harmar.com
Keep Both Feet on the Ground
Booth #3375
Stability is key with Adepta's introduction of the Mid-Wheel Power Wheelchair. The chair features a suspension system that allows ground contact with the wheels at all times.
http://adeptamedical.com
Learn to Speak the Language
Booth #3451
Gluco Perfect perfects diabetes testing with the Speaking Meter. Clients with visual impairments or arthritis can listen as the meter walks them through every step of the test.
www.glucoperfect.com
Head Home
Booth #4655
CTM Homecare rolls out the welcome mat for the three-wheeled HS-125. The scooter's lightweight design disassembles into compact pieces, with the heaviest weighing only 22 lbs., for the ultimate in portability.
www.ctmhomecare.com
This article originally appeared in the September 2006 issue of HME Business.