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Pocketflow is a collapsible, pocket sized spacer for use with standard asthma inhalers that is aimed primarily at the paediatric market.

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A support for lower limbs which reduces swelling and potential complications

Injuries to the lower limbs, resulting from surgery or trauma, can result in life-threatening complications if the limb is not supported and elevated at an appropriate level.

Current equipment to achieve this effectively has, to date, been confined to a frame (known as a braun frame), with fabric stretched over the cradle or pillows....More

 

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www.pslmedical.com

Encopresis Training Pack - Encopresis is a condition where children repeatedly pass faeces in inappropriate places.

The pack is designed to be helpful for front line staff working with children with learning disabilities who have encopresis, toilet refusal or the need for bowel training.

Visit the website below for more information.

www.encopresis.org.uk

Book Bag Tags - helping promote physical activity to children

Obesity in children is an increasingly common problem, with the national prevalence tripling over the past 20 years. Contributory factors include lack of exercise, resulting in recommendations by the Chief Medical Officer (DH 2004) stating that children should have 60 minutes of physical acitvity every day.

 

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