First aid kits are just that, the first response kit when someone is injured. Every household, vehicle, and workplace should have some form of a first aid kit, and if you are engaging in activities away from these establishments, you should consider carrying one on you. The size and contents of the kit will vary…

Since the widespread availability of surgical lubricants, many medical professionals have included lubrication as part of the process for a wide variety of procedures. Not all of these procedures necessarily require lubrication, but it is more pleasant for the patient experience and help the procedure go a little more smoothly. However, there are some procedures…

In the last few years, parabens have been a hot topic for many products, mostly makeup and personal care products. Parabens including methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, and isobutylparaben, have been the favored preservative in moist multi-use products for their antimicrobial properties. These parabens inhibit the growth of fungus, bacteria, and other microbes that favor warm,…

An Enema is a procedure that in which a substance is injected into the rectum. Typically it is performed with the intent to expel feces in the event of constipation or impaction, but can also be used to administer medications or imaging dye. Enemas are an invasive procedure that tends to be quite uncomfortable for…

In the healthcare industry, infection is a great concern. Not only is infection or disease one of the primary reasons for patients to seek care, but the healthcare industry is at risk of exposing patients to a variety of microbes. Even using sterile technique cannot eliminate all bacterial presence, though it can significantly reduce it….

Like all allergies, latex allergies develop over time with exposure. This is a safety concern when it comes to protecting the patient, and critical to protecting healthcare staff. Once a latex allergy has been established, it can quickly escalate into a potentially deadly situation, with anaphylaxis being common. Healthcare workers who develop a latex allergy…

At HR Pharmaceuticals, we are trusted by surgical and medical practitioners from around the world as the go-to lubricant for surgical and gynecological procedures. We believe this is because our quality products — Surgilube® Surgical Lubricant, HR® Lubricating Jelly, and EcoVue® Ultrasound Gel — are made with features that offer the best patient experience while…

Whether you are pursuing your license as a paramedic, a nurse, physician’s assistant, or medical doctor, at some point you’ll find yourself staring at the skills checklist for foley catheter insertion. If you are like most people, they thought of inserting a large bore tube into a stranger’s bladder is anything other than appealing. Mostly…