TipDeck.com » Medical Equipment http://tipdeck.com Home of the how to videos and instructions Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:01:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How to Read a Blood Testhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-read-a-blood-test http://tipdeck.com/how-to-read-a-blood-test#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 04:59:50 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=9513 How to Read a Blood Test How to Read a Blood TestSimilar to other laboratory reports, a blood test report can be used as a tool to evaluate the current health status of a particular person. A blood test report always highlights the health condition by comparing the obtained values with the normal ranges or limits of the particular component. There are a number of factors contributing to these variations or disturbances including age, sex, physical activities, and menstrual cycles. The consumption of alcohol, drugs, or some specific drugs also has an impact on the health condition of an individual. So the blood test reports vary based on the nature of the treatment and diagnose. A normal person cannot understand the complete details of a blood test report. However, you can always read a blood test to know some common health aspects like the levels of glucose, electrolytes, enzymes, proteins, and blood fats. However, it is always advisable to get the blood test report read and evaluated by a person possessing professional skills and expertise to do so.

Instructions

  1. Complete Blood Count (CBC) is one of the routine blood tests conducted to evaluate the general health and blood of the individual. The frequency of carrying out the test depends on a number of health conditions and diseases including HIV, symptomatic, and asymptomatic. The test includes some of the additional parameters like red blood cell count (RBC), white blood cell count (WBC), hemoglobin, hematocrit, and three red cell indices.
  2. The RBC is done based on the number of RBCs present in a cubic millimeter of blood. The normal rate of RBC is 4.5- 5.9 million/mm3 for men and 4.0-5.3 million/mm3 for women. If a person is suffering from HIV positive or other medications, his RBC count will fall much below the normal figures. The decrease in the RBC count results in fatigue, shortness of breath, and a pale appearance.
  3. The WBC is calculated based on the number of WBCS per each cubic millimeter of blood. The normal WBC rate is 4,500 to 1,000. The normal count is affected due to specific medications and disease like bone marrow and minor viral infections. When the WBC is decreased, it results in stress, viral and opportunistic infections. As the WBC is responsible for preventing and fighting against a number of infections, the reduced count needs immediate attention of a doctor.
  4. Hemoglobin contained by the RBC is responsible to carry oxygen to the tissues. 14.0-18.0 g/dl for men and 12.0-16.0 g/dl for women are the normal hemoglobin level of normal individuals. But the level of hemoglobin falls gradually, when a person is suffering with AIDS. The level is also decreased due to the consumption of drugs causing the suppression of the bone marrows.
  5. The decrease in the level of hemoglobin also results in reduced hematocrit level. Normally, the hematocrit quantity is calculated as a percentage of the cellular components the blood to the blood plasma and food quantity. 40- 54% is the normal value for men, whereas 37-47% is the normal value for women. When there is decrease in the levels of hemoglobin and hematocrit, the person should consult a medical practitioner without causing any delay.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-read-a-blood-test/feed How to Make Maple Syruphttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-maple-syrup http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-maple-syrup#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:01:27 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=3199 How to Make Maple Syrup How to Make Maple SyrupWho doesn’t love the taste of sweet maple syrup on their pancakes? You can even eat maple syrup with oatmeal, French toast and waffles. Also it is used in making, candy, desserts and to flavor beer. You can buy maple syrup which is easily available in the supermarket without much trouble. But how about making some golden maple syrup rather than the dark amber ones available in the market, it is no doubt much better and nutritious as well. It may appear much difficult when you think about. Some even get worried about the long preparation time it takes to reach the edible consistency.

Maple syrup is produced in large quantity in Quebec and Canada, seconded only by United States which also happens to be the largest consumer. If you have a maple tree in your backyard then you can actually collect the sap and make delicious homemade syrup that can be eaten at home. You can save a lot of money as pure maple syrup is pretty expensive. Usually maple producers tap a hole in the trunk of the maple tree and insert a spout which catches the sap that runs out and is collected in a bucket. The sap is a consists of 2 percent sugar and 98 percent water which has to reduced to about one tenth to get the proper maple syrup. This is the reason why you can get only one gallon of syrup from 40 gallons of sap. The process to make the best maple syrup as prepared by the native Indians is show below.

  • If you have a maple tree in your backyard, check it for the right spot for the tapping. Mostly it is done only about 4 inches high from the ground.
  • How to Make Maple Syrup1 How to Make Maple SyrupDrill a hole of about 2 inches and put a spout into the hole. You can either hang or place a bucket right under the spout to be able to collect the sap.
  • Once you collect the sap and have enough sap to start boiling down, you can use a stock pan or whatever shallow pan that you have. Place it on the stove and let is boil. You can add any extra sap that you may have as some sap evaporate from the pot. You need to boil the sap till its consistency get thinker. You must make sure that it isn’t burnt as sap has a tendency to burn faster as you cook it more.
  • You would notice that there is some amount of foam on the surface of the sap. You need to skim it as the sap boils.
  • The ideal syrup consistency is achieved when the temperature reaches about 7 degrees more than the boiling point of water.
  • You can then filter the hot maple syrup with wool or an orlon filter to remove any hard particles that might remain in the syrup after boiling. It would also clean the syrup and make it look neat.
  • You can store it in jars and make sure it is about 180 degrees when you pack ti so that it doesn’t spoil.

You own homemade syrup is not made to add to the beauty of your breakfast table.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-maple-syrup/feed How to Perform at Home Detoxhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-perform-at-home-detox http://tipdeck.com/how-to-perform-at-home-detox#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:01:33 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=2788 How to Perform at Home Detox How to Perform at Home DetoxHome body detox also known as body cleanse is a method to remove excess toxins from the body. The accumulation of toxins in the body is caused by several unwanted factors to which our body is exposed like air pollution, unhealthy foods, and chemicals in water. Over the long run these factors lead to accumulation of toxins that consequently results in weak immune system, sluggishness, allergies and general fatigue. So, if you want to avoid these negative effects prefer performing home detox.

There is no single way of detoxifying body. There are several methods that you can adopt to cleanse and refresh your body. Following are some of the ways that you can go for:

Instructions

Detox Body Diet program

The foremost detox method that is widely preferred is the diet modification. According to this method the individual must abstain from unhealthy foods and disadvantageous dietary activities. The body cleanse detox diet includes diet plans that comprise fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, and water. During the program the person is restricted from consuming meat, sweets, and processed food products. They are also required to refrain How to Perform at Home Detox1 How to Perform at Home Detoxfrom drinking carbonated beverages, alcohol, and drinks with preservatives.

There are some body cleanse detox programs like “The Master Cleanse” that involve fasting. As per this program the individual cannot eat anything but only water or fruit juice for a number of days, ranging from 2 to 5 days.

Physical Exercise

If dietary program seems difficult to you, try out some physical activity at home. Physical exercise is the best way to eliminate body toxins and hence it forms an important part of home body detox program. All you need to do is perform some physical activities that you enjoy like cycling, fast walking or swimming. Indulgence into these activities will make you sweat and increase your circulation, thereby promoting elimination of toxins from the body.

Detox Body Wrap

Home body wrap is just another method to detoxify the body. You don’t need to go to spa or other health centers for a home detox body wrap. You can perform one at home for desired results and also save money. The process involves wrapping” some useful ingredient-charged bandages around the body. There are several detox body wrap products available that boast of offering powerful ingredients like sea clay, aloe vera, and glacial clay in their treatment. The combination of number of highly potent herbs and essential oils are offer desirable benefits to your body. So, try them out and see the difference.

Tip to Remember

  1. If you decide to fast during your home body detox, make sure you do not go for intense workout. A daily brisk walk for 30 minutes is generally sufficient in most cases.
  2. There are several other methods of body detox. Learn more about them by visiting http://www.how-to-detox.org/.

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The situation becomes worse when you get this burn just prior an important occasion that you need to attend. Well, don’t bother; there are some really effective ways of getting rid of these uncomfortable burns. This article will help you know ‘how to get rid of razor burns’ and more importantly ‘how to prevent such burns’.

Tips for Getting Rid of Razor Burns

Following are some of the most effective razor burn treatment methods:

  1. Apply Aloe Vera on the affected area. It will soothe your skin irritation and facilitate healing of the skin.
  2. You can also use tea tree oil in place or Aloe Vera to recover from skin irritation.
  3. Shave carefully until it heals. Switch to a single bladed razor. Though the shave will not be very close, but it will definitely limit the damage to your skin until the skin heals.How To Get Rid Of Razor Burns3 How to Get Rid Of Razor Burns
  4. Avoid doing following:
  • Rubbing or scratching the affected area.
  • Using alcohol or cologne on the freshly shaved skin

Tips for Preventing Razor Burns

  1. Use a moisturizing shaving gel/cream prior shaving
  2. Make sure the blade is clean and sharp.
  3. Opt for slow and short strokes.
  4. Tap the razor under hot water to clean it between each stroke.
  5. Never shave in the opposite direction of hair growth.
  6. Avoid applying too much pressure or shaving closely.
  7. Hold loose skin taut, but not stretched.
  8. Do not use alcohol-based products on your skin before shaving.
  9. If you want to go for double back over an area, apply more lubricant first.

Post-Shaving Tips

  1. Dab aftershave lotion on your skin. This lotion will soothe skin that is irritated by shaving.
  2. Splash cold water or run an ice cube over your freshly shaven skin. It will close up your pores.
  3. Apply an aloe vera or tea tree oil balm or other moisturizing lotion to moisturize and cool your skin.

If razor burns persist even after taking all necessary precautions, then consider other alternatives of hair removal. There are several products available in the market that work well in hair removal like creams, powders, waxes and even sugar solutions.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-get-rid-of-razor-burns/feed How to Read an EKGhttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-read-an-ekg http://tipdeck.com/how-to-read-an-ekg#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:25:27 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=1643 How to Read an EKG How to Read an EKGEKG or electrocardiogram is a machine that is used to measure a heartbeat. A paper called an EKG strip is produced by this machine that displays the heart’s electrical activity. The result displayed on the paper is analyzed by the doctor to establish how healthy your heart is.

You don’t need to be a doctor or a person from medical line to read simple ekg readings. This article will help you understand how you can read an EKG strip or estimate heart beat rates.

Instructions

  1. First have a look along the horizontal axis of the EKG strip. Each EKG paper is considered a grid where time is measured along the horizontal axis. While each small sized square is 1mm long, representing .04 seconds, each of the larger squares is 5mm long, representing .2 seconds.
  2. The vertical axis on the EKG strip is used to measure voltage. You must remember that on the strip, 10 millimeters is considered to be equal to 1mV (milliVolt) in voltage.
  3. To analyze the ekg readings you must carefully observe the spikes of the lines displayed on the strip. These are basically the QRS complexes, where Q is the dip immediately prior the sharp spike, R is the top of the spike, and S is the dip at the bottom right.How to Read an EKG1 How to Read an EKG
  4. Now if you want to calculate the heart rate of a person with a regular rhythm, take the number 300 and divide it by the number of large squares that are between the QRS complexes or spikes. For instance, if there are 4large squares between the QRS complexes, the heart rate will be 300/4 or 75.
  5. There is another method or formula used to determine the heart rate of an irregular rhythm. For measuring the heart rate in this case, you need to take into account the number of R waves that are present in a 6-second portion of the strip. R waves are the top point of each of the QRS complex. Multiply the number of R waves by 10. For instance, if there are 7 R waves in the six-second piece of ekg strip, then the heart rate will be 7×10 or 70.

Tip to Remember

Never use your reading of an EKG over that of your doctor’s reading. This is because they experienced and trained in reading EKG strips.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-read-an-ekg/feed 3 How to Build a Wheelchair Ramphttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-build-a-wheelchair-ramp http://tipdeck.com/how-to-build-a-wheelchair-ramp#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:50:02 +0000 tipdeck http://tipdeck.com/?p=756 How to Build a Wheel Chair Ramp How to Build a Wheelchair RampA wheelchair ramp is an indispensable item for a handicap person to make life accessible. A well-constructed wheelchair gives required mobility that the person needs to carry on personal as well as professional work. While building a wheelchair ramp one must take into consideration certain important factors that are essential to ensure it meets the basic established requirements.

There are different types of wheelchair ramps that can be built, depending upon the specific requirements. Following are the instructions that will help you to understand how you can build a simple and reliable portable wheelchair ramp:

  1. Before starting the construction, you must find out if the local building codes require you to hold a permit. Talk to the respective local building inspector to know about the permit and also ask for a copy of the building code for wheelchair ramps. Familiarize yourself with the required standards for the wheelchair construction. Mostly one needs to follow specifications established by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  2. Once you figure out the specifications that you have to incorporate in the wheelchair construction, device a rough layout. You can opt for any design taking into consideration factors like height to be raised, weight of the user, strength of the user and space available.
  3. Plan the slope of your ramp. Make sure that it does not exceed a 1:12 slope. It means that for every 12 linear inches of ramp, the raise should not be more than 1 inch. However, for loading an unmanned wheelchair into a vehicle, a higher gradient can be used. In any case it should not exceed 1 in 3.How to Build a Wheel Chair Ramp1 How to Build a Wheelchair Ramp
  4. Now decide upon the width. 36 inches width is most suitable. Do not include any deck trim or handrails in this measurement. Also make sure that the wheelchair has a minimum run of 30 inches i.e. 30 inches long.
  5. Install handrails to the wheelchair ramp. Fix them at a height of 36 inches. Ensure the gripping surfaces are continuous on both sides of the ramp and provide 1 ½-inch space between the rail and a wall. Keep the ends of handrails either rounded or returned smoothly to wall, floor or post, as the case may be.
  6. Level landings are important to maintain an aggregate slope that complies with ADA guidelines. They are required at the bottom and top of each ramp and each ramp run. The landing length should be at least 60 inches. However, if the ramp changes direction at landings, then minimum landing size should be 60 in by 60 in. This enables the user to rest safely on a level surface.

Other Important Points to Remember

  • Use proper building materials. Take into consideration local conditions while choosing the material.
  • Consider consulting a professional contractor who has required expertise in ADA construction. This will help you to construct a wheelchair ramp that is durable and functional.

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