Medical Assistive Devices

What are some types of assistive devices and how are …

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Some examples of assistive technologies are: Mobility aids, such as wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, crutches 1, prosthetic devices, and orthotic devices. 2. Hearing aids to help people hear or hear more clearly. 3. Cognitive aids, …

Assistive Devices: MedlinePlus

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Assistive Devices Also called: Assistive technology Summary If you have a disability or injury, you may use a number of assistive devices. These are tools, …

Assistive Equipment for the Home | Johns …

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Assistive and adaptive equipment is any kind of tool or device that can simplify caregiving or make the environment safer for a person who is ill, disabled or elderly. Medical …

Assistive Devices (ADL) - North Coast Medical

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Assistive Devices (ADL) When activities of daily living (ADL) become difficult, finding the right solution can require some investigation. Choose from a variety of …

Assistive technology - World Health Organization

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Ventricular assist device (VAD) - Mayo Clinic

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A ventricular assist device (VAD) — also known as a mechanical circulatory support device — is a device that helps pump blood from the lower chambers of …

Health products policy and standards - World Health …

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As essential health products, assistive products and medical devices (including in vitro diagnostics ) are fundamental to the achievement of good health and well-being, …

Assistive Devices for People with Disabilities - UDS Foundation

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Adaptive cognitive devices include diaries, calendars, lists, schedules, and personal organizers. There are also a variety of assistive devices intended specifically …

Wheelchairs and Other Assistive Devices - Transportation

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Assistive devices include (but are not limited to): Crutches, Canes, and Walkers Braces/Prosthetics Wheelchairs Hearing aids Portable Oxygen Concentrators …

Medical and Assistive Devices - Canada.ca

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Asthmatic devices Auxiliary driving control Blood-glucose monitor or meter Breathing apparatus Canes or crutches Catheters Colostomy appliance Commode chairs …