Despite the use of today’s preventive measures, VTE still happens. It’s still the monkey on your back.

For many post–orthopedic surgical patients, venous thromboembolism (VTE) poses a significant health risk. VTE consists of 2 potentially life–threatening conditions :
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary embolism (PE)

These conditions can lead to long-term complications.

Due to the high volume of patients, very few individuals have their own rooms and there is only a curtain separating one individual from the next. It is also a very busy place. Nurses and doctors run in and out during the day and night and, despite the constant care, it is not easy to get the rest you need. Additionally, it is difficult for your friends and family to spend long amounts of time with you. It can be extremely draining for you if you have a loved one that needs constant medical attention. Both of you would prefer that he be at home because there he will be surrounded by the ones who care about him and he will be able to get the rest he needs.

In-home care is extremely expensive but you can alleviate the high service costs if you purchase some home medical equipment and learn how to operate it yourself. There are several medical machine suppliers who are more than happy to help you find the equipment you need. Medical machines are extremely expensive so it is best to focus your search on used or refurbished medical equipment.

These machines are still in great shape. What often happens is that a hospital or clinic is closing or moving. The equipment they had is still in working order although it has been in use for a few years. Companies that resell the equipment purchase them and have trained biomedical equipment technicians check each piece thoroughly. They replace old or worn-out parts and make all the necessary repairs so that this equipment is in great shape for personal or primary care use.

Investing in refurbished medical equipment is the best move because it works like new but it at a price you can afford! It is a good idea to have a home nurse come in everyday for the first two weeks, but once she teaches you had to read and operate your new medical products, she does not need to come more than twice a week. It will be such a relief to have your loved one close by and he will recover faster in the comfort of his own home.