Pediatric Stander Altimate Medical, Morton, Minn, introduces the new EasyStand Magician Comfy Seat, designed for children from 3-feet to 4-feet-6-inches tall. The Magician Comfy Seat is a stander that comes with a self-adjusting wrap-around seat and back support to hold the child securely in place. The foot-operated lifting mechanism allows for a quick and easy transition from sitting to standing. The seat can be used as an upright stander, school desk, positioning chair, and anterior tilt chair. The modular base makes it possible to add a mobile option or positioning accessories at any time. For more information, contact Altimate Medical at (800) 342-8968; www.easystand.com. Toilet Seat Attachment Great Ideas Inc, Highland Park, Ill, introduces the Solution ComfortSeat®, a toilet seat attachment that features a control that allows users to clean themselves with a stream of hygienic water, and then subsequently dry themselves with a stream of warm air. The product has earned the company a nomination for the New Freedom Award, which recognizes companies that develop products allowing the disabled to lead more independent lives. The entire ComfortSeat line and a video can be viewed at www.solutioncomfortseat.com. Contact the company directly at (800) 611-5515. Bathing System Donovan Industries, Tampa, Fla, introduces the Dawnmist® Redi+Wash®. This all-in-one bathing system is specially formulated to cleanse and moisturize the body in health care settings when patients are not mobile. The bathing system is designed to eliminate expensive, time-consuming basin baths used when a patient or resident is immobile. Another benefit is the 8-cloth z-fold system that reduces cross-contamination and lessens the potential of infection that can occur when basins or towels are reused. Facilities can reportedly see up to 70% total cost savings over conventional baths, in addition to lower infection rates. For more information, call (800) 334-4404; www.donovanindustries.com. Pressure Setting Valve VARILITE™, Seattle, introduces its new PSV™ (Pressure Setting Valve). According to the company, the new valve is reliable and takes the guesswork out of cushion adjustment. The PSV gives clients and caregivers a precise way to adjust VARILITE air-foam floatation cushions for optimal pressure distribution. The PSV controls the amount of air released from a VARILITE air-foam floatation cushion. As air is released, the user is immersed in the cushion for effective pressure distribution. The PSV is marked with three preset positions, which provide a wide range of immersion for most users. Other positions can be marked on the PSV by a therapist, if needed. (800) 827-4548; www.varilite.com. Muscle Stimulator BioMedical Life Systems, Vista, Calif, introduces the QuadStar® four-channel NMS muscle stimulator. The 6.75-inch x 2.75-inch x 1.25-inch device features user-friendly programming, an easy-to-read LCD screen, and digital keypad. Instructions guide users through nine preprogrammed protocols; two types of waveforms, symmetrical or asymmetrical biphasic square; continuous, cycled, or reciprocating stimulation; and adjustable pulse rate and pulse width. It features graphic on-screen representation of the timing parameters and a patient-lock system. (800) 726-8367; www.bmls.com. Exercise Band and Tubing North Coast Medical Inc, Morgan Hill, Calif, introduces its North Coast™ Exercise Band and Tubing products. These latex exercisers can be used to improve strength, range of motion, and coordination in most muscle groups, according to the company. The Exercise Band comes in eight color-coded, numbered resistances that can be used independently or as part of a progressive exercise program. Resistance levels are printed on the band at two-foot intervals for quick and easy identification, measuring, and cutting. North Coast Exercise Tubing comes in six resistances and features the same resistance level markings as the band. The band is also available in 6-yard or 50-yard rolls, and the tubing is sold in 100-foot lengths. (800) 821-9319.
