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Cryo-Therapy
For the direct rental and purchase of cold therapy machines, please go to:
Go to medcomdirect's store and click on Cold Therapy
Check out this study on cold therapy!
A Comparison of Crushed Ice and Continuous Flow Cold Therapy
For Patient Therapeutic Temperature Management...
Today, the medcom group, ltd. continues to search out and offer to our facilities and patients to maintain our position as a specialist in patient cold therapy. Cold therapy is a documented technology to facilitate in the reduction of edema and subsequently, pain. Our objectives are to improve our ability to deliver state-of-the-art technology applications, and to pursue new solutions for our customers.
Medcom has chosen to be subservient to the practicing health care professional. We provide product, service, and information designed to assist the health care professional in their efforts to provide the most positive healing environment to their patients. Medcom is an active part of the surgeon's rehabilitation team.
Medcom defers to the surgeons standard of practice and care and offers them the tools necessary to attain their patients rehabilitation goals. It is our philosophy of commitment to customer service and quality product selection that we dedicate our future.
There are many manufacturers of Cold Therapy products. Medcom has chosen a few to present to you here. There are two basic categories, coolers, sometimes called with the slang term of "buckets", that use a mixture of ice and water. They need to be recharged with ice between every three (3) fours, to every ten (10) hours depending on model chosen and method of use. These models are by far the most economical choice, starting at $145.00 and reaching $425.00 for the top-of-the -line. The premier models use water and use electrical cooling systems to chill the water. One is variable with a myriad of adjustments, monitors and controls, and one is basic and simple with one button - on/off. These are very expensive to rent or buy. You plug them in and top up the water every few weeks or so. They are very simple to maintain, but very expensive. There is a large dichotomy in models for the Thermos models to the self-chilling models with no in-between.
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Electri-Cool
Complete,
portable systems for effective healing
The most compact, complete system for localized cold therapy
Designed to save time spend monitoring cold therapy equipment, Electri-Cool, offers user-friendly automatic/manual temperature control, safety alarms and a bright digital readout. Compact enough to hang from the foot of a patient's bed, Electri-Cool frees up valuable floor space. And, because the Electri-Cool System offers the widest variety of application-specific pads available, it can be used for more applications.
Superior Performance
From the coldest (purple and blue) to the warmest (red, orange, and yellow) with green in between, infrared thermography shows the CSZ system consistently outperformed the competition in reaching and maintaining desired temperature levels.
Electri-Cool set at 40�F with Temp-Pad 5" x 10" pad.
Bottom: Hot/Ice unit set at 40�F with Hot/Ice 5" x 10" pad.
Left:
Hot/Ice unit set at 40�F with Hot/Ice Knee pad.
Right: Electri-Cool set at 40�F with Temp-Pad 11" x 12" knee pad.
The Cincinnati Sub Zero Electri-Cool is clearly the finest modality for patient us made for cooling of the patient for therapeutic purposes. It is also the most expensive. There are less expensive alternatives, but if you want the best, this is it.
Electri-Cool Specifications
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| Size (approx.) | 12"W x 13"H
x 6"D (30.5cm x 33.6cm x 15.2cm) |
| Weight (dry) | 26 lbs. (11.79 kg) |
| Hose | 6 ft. (1.8m) insulated |
| Control System | |
| Type | Microprocessor-based |
| Display Resolution | �1� |
| Self-Calibrating | 60 second intervals |
| Temp. Displays | 7 segment, 3 digits |
| Display Range (water) | 32�F to 122�F (0�C to 50�C) |
| Display Range (patient) | 32�F to 122�F (0�C to 50�C) |
| Cooling System | |
| Setpoint Range (water) | 40�F to 68�F (4�C to 20�C) |
| Setpoint Range (patient) | 50�F to 86�F (10�C to 30�C) |
| Circulating System | |
| Reservoir Capacity | 23 oz. (680 ml) |
| Reservoir Fluid | Distilled Water |
| Flow Rate (through pad) | 10-13 gph (37.9-49.2 lph) |
| Maximum Pressure | 2.5 psi (175.8g/cm2) |
| Electrical System | |
| Voltage | 115V, 60Hz (Also: 220-240V, 50Hz; 100V, 50/60 Hz.) |
| Current | 5A (at 115V, 60 Hz) |
| Circuit Breaker | 7A |
| Leakage Current | Under 300�A |
Portable
Cold Therapy System
For use in hospital AND home
Accurate Electronic Temperature Control
The only unit providing up to 10 hours of continuous and effective cold therapy. CSZ Portable Cold Therapy System, Model 707, offers three electronically controlled temperature ranges to ensure a therapeutic level of cold
Cool = 45�F - 55�F (7�C
- 13�C)
Cold = 40�F - 50�F (4�C - 10�C)
Coldest = 35�F - 45�F (2�C to 7�C)
The Utmost in Flexibility
With a variety of specially designed pads and options like the four hour battery recharger and strapping system for back, hip, and knee, CSZ's Portable Cold Therapy System, Model 707, can provide cold therapy wherever and whenever it's needed... in the hospital, at home, at work or on vacation.
No Mess, Easy-Use Advanced Design
Unlike other units which must be raised to the level of the pad for adequate pumping, and taken off the bed bracket for lid access, the Portable Cold Therapy System, Model 707, can be operated from floor level and filled with hanging in place.
The electronically controlled pump motor has three speeds and is mounted externally so, unlike other units, it doesn't cause the ice to melt.
What "COOL" product's!
Thermos Models from Breg
Thermos products are available for purchase with a wide assortment of sterile and non-sterile disposables. The self chilling hospital products are available for rental or purchase.
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| Cold Therapy Products |
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The Polar Care Cub is a cost effective manual system perfectly
suited for managed care or minor procedures. The Cub offers a
built-in hand pump to circulate the cold water through the Polar
Pad, and at the same time increases compression around the joint.
The Cub is designed for ease of use, portability and versatility in
application ranging from sprains to post operative procedures.
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A "plug and play" unit, BREG designed the Polar Care 300 to provide
a regulated temperature of 47-50 degrees of cold through an
innovative use of air power to circulate the ice water. This
breakthrough dramatically simplifies operation, reduces size and
weight and allows us to provide power through an air pump, electric
or hand held. Both motor and hand pump are included. The Polar Care 300 also offers the following benefits:
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The flagship of BREG's cold therapy product line, the Polar Care 500
offers a low cost, portable and simple to use product for continuous
cold therapy. The unit includes a low voltage submersible pump with
in-line thermometer and flow valve for temperature control from
35-70 degrees. During use, the pump is submerged in the cooler and
connected to a Polar Pad with self sealing couplings. A wall
transformer, optional auto adapter or battery case provide power to
the pump. Applications include:
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Models from MicroCool & Hot/Ice (Cool-It)
The Hot/Ice Micro-Cool Cold Therapy System
The MicroCool model is designed for hospital use and are very low maintenance.
- Low cost thermoelectric cooling
- Designed for inpatient, outpatient, and home therapy
The Hot/Ice Micro-Cool System uses advanced electronic technology to deliver effective cold therapy at a lower cost than traditional thermoelectric systems.
Thermoelectric cold therapy treatment is superior to ice. The Hot/Ice Micro-Cool Cold Therapy System is not only easier to use than ice, it is also safer than ice for patients. Traditional thermoelectric systems are sometimes too large for outpatient or home use, and they are more expensive and heavier than the Hot/Ice Micro-Cool System. The Hot/Ice Micro-Cool Therapy System provides hospitals, clinicians, and patients with low cost thermoelectric cooling, and a manageable alternative to ice.
- Advanced technology and design -- Miniaturized circuitry provides low cost thermoelectrically controlled cold therapy. Performance is comparable to much more expensive units
- Factory preset cooling -- Provides ideal skin temperature of 64�-75� f.
- Maximum pump pressure -- Powerful pump provides continuous flow.
- Simple control panel -- On/Off switch also activates pump. No audible alarms to disturb patient. Indicator light blinks rapidly if flow of cooling solution is ever obstructed.
- Integral bed hanger -- Allows flexible positioning on side rails, footboard, or even orthopedic traction bars.
- For use with all Hot/ice blankets -- Superior blanket technology for anatomically-specific applications
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Treatment Settings
The Cool-It System is the more affordable cold therapy system, specifically
designed for the home user. It provides the same standards of quality
construction and therapeutic benefits as the hospital unit and is ideal for
continued treatment at home. It is widely used for minor injuries and surgeries
that do not require a hospital stay. Instead of frequent visits to your
physician, rehabilitation clinic, or other outpatient provider, you can use this
system in your home and thus fit regular treatments conveniently into your
schedule.
Simple, Portable, Economical
The Cool-It system provides similar benefits as ice packs without their
inconvenience. It eliminates the need for refreezing or ice replacement during
the treatment process. Cool-it is lightweight, has an outside mounted pump
(eliminating pump heat transfer into the cooler) and uses the same high-quality
blankets that are used with the Micro-Cool. The cooler is filled with ice and
water and is then ready to go, pumping cold water through the insulated hose
assembly, directly to affected area. The user controls the temperature by
adjusting the flow of chilled water. Cool-It was designed for use anywhere; it's
light and portable enough to be placed bedside, on a table, or even on the
floor.
The Aircast Cyro/Cuff
The Aircast Cryo/Cuff combines focal compression with cold to provide optimal control of swelling, edema, hematoma, hemarthrosis, and pain. Simplicity of design and ease of operation makes it ideal for the ER, post-op, training room and home.
Key Benefits
- Anatomic cuff design for complete coverage
- Easy to apply and remove
- Detachable cooler
- Portable
- Controlled cold; no known risk of tissue damage
- Durable and economical
Indications
- Degenerative joint disease
- Patellafemoral pain
- Post-op
- Sprains
Contact the medcom group today for further information and for the nearest representative in your area.
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