Question 1

where can i donate my unused medical supplies?

Accepted Answer

To me!: Just kidding, but only a little. I really am looking for donated medical supplies depending on what you have. You can also try doctors without borders (http://www.Doctorswithoutborders.Org/) or give them away to a free local clinic in your area.

Question 2

best place to buy good medical supplies online?

Accepted Answer

Online: If you are not in the medical profession - amazon. Com often has good selection and sometimes has clearance prices. If a professional - medical supply wearhouse.

Question 3

can you return unused/unopened medical supplies?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: If these were bought, it is unlikely that a pharmacy or medical supply house will take them back.  You can donate them to public clinics or charities. Some you might want to save for the future when you might need them. Some doctors offices might also take them if appropriate.

Question 4

like to know the best source to buy medical supplies?

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MED SUPPLIES: Google is a great starting point.  I'm sure you'll find multiple options

Question 5

not how can i get rid of the excess medical supplies i have?

Accepted Answer

Donations: Many places will take excess medical supplies, including churches for mission trips and cities that have volunteer or free healthcare clinics.

Question 6

what kind of medical supplies does aids patients usually need?

Accepted Answer

None: No special medical supplies are needed for hiv/aids patients. Hiv can only be transmitted in several ways, usually through unprotected sexual contact or through sharing infected needles but not through saliva, urine, or feces (unless blood present). Hiv is also not transmitted through using the same eating utensils or using the same bathroom as someone who has hiv.

Question 7

what if i can't get medical supplies during the novel coronavirus outbreak? what are we supposed to do?

Accepted Answer

People make do: Fortunately, no particular medical supplies are required for people with mild COVID 19 or who have no symptoms. One might want to have things on hand like acetaminophen, decongestant, cough syrup or saline for nasal irrigation.  However, they only provide symptomatic relief &amp; aren't required. If you don't have a mask- make one or just use a face covering.

Question 8

not how can i get rid of the  medical supplies i have after death of my parent?

Accepted Answer

Medical supplies: If you have well-working equipment you can probably donate it to a "free clinic" (always desperate for supplies) or other health facility (and get a tax deduction). If the supplies are unopened or sterile, you can also donate them. Left over medicines should be disposed of properly; you can usually turn them into your pharmacy for proper disposal.

Question 9

medical uses for alum?

Accepted Answer

Multiple Purposes: Alum is regularly employed as an astringent to shrink tissues and reduce the discharge of bodily fluids, as a styptic to contract organic tissues and stop or reduce hemorrhage and bleeding, and as an emetic agent to induce vomiting when someone has ingested poison. It is also often used to enhance certain vaccines and to prevent or treat infections.

Question 10

how is amd diagnosed medically?

Accepted Answer

Eye exam: Age-related macular degeneration[amd] is usually picked up on a thorough, dilated eye examination.

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