Archive for the ‘Personal Protection’ Category

Top 10 Exam Gloves at Wholesale Prices

Medical glove users love Allegro.  We have a huge selection of powdered, colored, non-sterile, textured, opaque, sterile, powder-free and clear exam gloves in Vinyl, Latex or Nitrile . . . all at amazing prices.  If you work in the medical field, you probably go through a box of exam gloves or surgical gloves faster than a tamale through a tourist.  Not [...]

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Posted by on March 7th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
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Posted in Cold / Flu, Cold / Flu Season, Conditions, Exam Gloves - Latex / Vinyl / Nitrile, Gloves, Incontinence, Infection Control, Latex Gloves - Powder Free, Latex Gloves - Powdered, Nitrile Gloves, Personal Care, Personal Protection, Pet Supplies, Surgical Gloves, Surgical Supplies, Urologicals / Catheters, Vinyl Gloves - Powder Free, Vinyl Gloves - Powdered, Wound Care

Best Wipes for All-Over Skin Care

Face it, we live in a world of disposables.  And I say ‘hooray’ for those use-and-toss wipes that help us stay healthy, clean and sanitary.  Anything  pre-treated or pre-moistened with protection, moisture, anti-bacterials, that gets the job done fast is worth its weight in gold. While I’m at it, I’ll add a hearty ‘well-done’ to the makers of biodegradeable and flushable wipes.  If you [...]

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Posted by on January 18th, 2011 at 11:09 am
Posted in Bathroom Assists, Bedridden, Catheters, Conditions, Hygiene, Incontinence, Maternity Care, Ostomy Supplies, Patient Care, Personal Care, Personal Protection, Skin Care, Skin Condition, Toileting Aids, Wipes/Swabs

Best First Aid Kits for Home, Office and Car

Help!  I’m hurt!  Injuries can happen in a split second. Do you have a first aid kit handy?  Everyone should have one at home and in the car, at least, and also at work, school, church or wherever you or your kids spend time.  Be responsible. Make sure you have well-stocked first aid kits in easy-to-locate places.  There are [...]

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Posted by on September 27th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
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Posted in Emergency Preparation, First Aid Kits, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides, Personal Protection, Transportation Comfort & Safety, Travel Aids, Wound Care

Cold and Flu Season – Everything You Need

Changes in weather, back-to-school germs, commuter travel, jobs in health care, stress and allergies are just a few of the factors working against you in the cold- and flu-avoidance areas.  Bottom line, if your immune system is shaky and you hang around a lot of people, you’re wide open for a virus.   And if you’re a stressed out school nurse that takes [...]

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Posted by on September 13th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
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Posted in Allergies, Breathing Therapy Products, Cold / Flu, Cold / Flu Season, Conditions, Diagnostic Products, Exam Gloves - Latex / Vinyl / Nitrile, Headache, Humidifiers / Vaporizers, Infection Control, Nebulizers, OTC Medications, Personal Care, Personal Protection, Respiratory Therapy, Swine Flu

Medical Gloves – Types and Uses

The two main types of disposable medical gloves are exam and surgical – each with a particular function.  Medical gloves are further designated by their material – nitrile, latex and vinyl.  To make selecting the right medical glove even more interesting they are also available in powdered, non-powdered, sterile, nonsterile, textured, coated . . .  Let’s break it down. Who Wears Medical [...]

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Posted by on June 22nd, 2010 at 2:51 pm
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Posted in Cold / Flu Season, Emergency Preparation, Exam Gloves - Latex / Vinyl / Nitrile, Gloves, Infection Control, Latex Gloves - Powder Free, Latex Gloves - Powdered, Nitrile Gloves, Patient Care, Personal Protection, Safety Products, Surgical Gloves, Surgical Supplies, Vinyl Gloves - Powder Free, Vinyl Gloves - Powdered

Simplify with Automated ‘Touchless’ Products

I’m so used to automated restrooms that sometimes I forget and hold my hands under my own bathroom faucet, waiting for the water to come on!  It slays me. Now we can all go hands-free  at home or the office with everything from automated soap dispensers, faucets and toilet flushers to trashcans and paper towel dispensers. Besides giving a [...]

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Posted by on March 8th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
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Posted in Around the House, Around the Office, Arthritis, Cold / Flu, Cold / Flu Season, Daily Living Aids, General Interest, Paraplegia, Personal Protection, Quadriplegia

Discount Medical Supplies for Disaster Relief

Medical supplies are desperately needed in Haiti.  Individuals, offices and medical facilities are being asked to donate medical supplies to their state and local churches and relief organizations for delivery to earthquake victims in Port au Prince and outlying areas.  Allegro is supporting this effort by offering discounted medical supplies and medical equipment to the public, nationwide.   People are [...]

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Posted by on January 19th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
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Posted in Bathroom Assists, Canes, Crutches, Emergency Preparation, Exam Gloves - Latex / Vinyl / Nitrile, General Interest, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides, Orthopedics / Orthotics, Personal Protection, Ramps, Safety Products, Surgical Supplies, Syringes, Walkers, Wheelchairs, Wound Care