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When it comes to collecting proper blood pressure readings, clinicians are often confronted with the challenge of various patient populations. Another issue that pediatric and geriatric patients face, as well as those in pain or discomfort, is that sitting still in a recommended position is not always possible.Welch Allyn recently launched a research study in order to “assess the accuracy of an automated vital signs device - the Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor - when it encountered pat …

With COVID-19 still affecting people worldwide, face masks are becoming an essential piece of clothing when walking into many stores. While we are fully stocked with cloth face masks and are shipping them out to those in need, Jaken Medical also wants to offer another option for users: the Mueller Pro-Shield 1 Face Shield.Clear plastic face shields are already in use by many healthcare personnel, and many people find them more comfortable than the cloth masks. Face shields are qui …

If you are in the medical community, you are likely aware of the utility of a pulse oximeter. The small, easily-transportable device is used to measure the saturation of oxygen carried within one’s red blood cells. Pulse oximetry is a common form of testing patients in many medical practices, however 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak may cause pulse oximeters to be a common tool in the medicine cabinet at home.Dr. Richard Levitan wrote for the New York Times about when we volunteer at a hospital in …

After serving the cardiology and diagnostic imaging markets for 23 years, Jaken Medical is now proud to be able to use our platform in a way of helping medical professionals all across the globe during this time of crisis. We will now be launching our PPE (personal protective equipment) page as a response to the COVID-19 demand for specific items.We currently have a large inventory of the Disposable Face Masks - 50 pcs - that are FDA and CE Approved. These masks are class 1 and ha …

With COVID-19 shaking up the global healthcare system, it is important for frontline workers to be confident in their patient temperature readings. The Welch Allyn Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer offers cutting-edge assessment technology that acquires concrete, dependable temperature readings in a convenient way for patients.With infrared and temporal thermometers becoming more and more popular, one may ask, “Why measure in the ear?” Welch Allyn has done a tremendous job at follow …