A:It depends on the equipment needed, but in most cases yes. This allows us to provide the exact equipment needed and allows us, where applicable, to bill the insurance for the service.
A:The requirements for eligibility are specific to the equipment or supplies needed. Contact your local EME office and we will help you work through those requirements.
A:We are a full service Home Medical Equipment provider. We supply oxygen (tanks and Portable Oxygen Concentrators), CPAP, BIPAP, apnea monitors, nebulizers, wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, hospital beds, commodes, and a variety of other products. We are continually adding equipment and supplies, please contact your local EME office for more information.
A:EME Medical Equipment does provide clinical respiratory services. Contact your local EME office for more information.
A:We cover all of Lancaster, Berks, and Lebanon counties and also cover parts of surrounding counties. We typically provide service within a 60 mile radius of northern Lancaster county. Contact an EME office for more information.
A:Contact your local office to speak to a representative or to request information. We look forward to serving you.
A:Contact your local EME office; we will be glad to help.
A:We are available 24-hrs-a-day, seven-days-a-week, 365-days-a-year for emergency service, if you have questions or concerns with operation of equipment please don't hesitate to call.
A:Our on-call personnel are available 24-hrs-a-day for emergencies. Call your local EME office and we will help.
A:Some insurance plans provide a purchase option to their recipients, others do not. We follow the guidelines of the insurance companies. If you desire to purchase equipment without billing through your insurance company, we can do that with an approved prescription from your doctor.
A:Please call us when your physician discontinues your need for the equipment and we will arrange for pickup.
A:Contact your local EME office or billing representative. Many options and payment plans are available.
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- Compression stockings are not covered by Medicare
- TEDS stockings are for individuals who are bed-bound and susceptible to blood clots. They have the same compression (around 11cm) from ankle to knee. Compression stockings are for individuals who are up and about and have leg/ankle swelling, tired, achy legs or varicose veins. The compression is highest around the ankle where swelling is prominent and gradually decreases up to the knee but still gives more compression than TEDS stockings. Basically compression stockings push the blood back to the heart.
- Compression stockings are not, however, made for individuals with heart problems like Congestive Heart Failure, etc
A:Sleep disorders are conditions that prevent a person from getting restful sleep and, as a result, can cause daytime sleepiness and dysfunction. There are approximately eighty different types of sleep disorders. About 70 million Americans suffer from them. The most common sleep disorders are:
- Sleep apnea
- Insomnia
- Restless legs syndrome
- Narcolepsy
A:Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times during the night. There are two types of sleep apnea: obstructive and central.
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the more common of the two. It is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the back of the throat collapses during sleep. If OSA remains untreated, the person is at an increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and heart attack, in addition to fatigue related accidents. A few signs and symptoms of OSA include snoring, excessive sleepiness during the day, gasping or choking during sleep, high blood pressure and irritability. The most common treatment is CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy.
- Central sleep apnea, the airway is not blocked but the brain fails to signal the muscles to breathe due to instability in the respiratory control center. This type is called central apnea because it is related to the function of the central nervous system.
A:Insomnia is a sleep disorder of difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep. People with insomnia have one or more of the following symptoms:
difficulty falling asleep;
waking up often during the night and having trouble going back to sleep;
waking up too early in the morning and having trouble going back to sleep.
Insomnia varies in how long it lasts and how often it occurs. Insomnia can be short-term (acute insomnia) or can last a long time (chronic insomnia). It can also come and go, with periods of time when a person has no sleep problems. Acute insomnia can last from one night to a few weeks. Insomnia is called chronic when a person has insomnia at least three nights a week for a month or longer.
A:Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder that cause tingling, pulling, creeping, or painful sensations in the legs at night. This sensation is brought on by lying down in bed or sitting for prolonged periods such as while driving or at a theatre. RLS typically occurs in the evening, making it difficult to fall asleep. Often, people with RLS want to walk around and shake their legs to help relieve the uncomfortable sensation.
A:Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder of sleep regulation that affects the control of sleep and wakefulness. People with narcolepsy experience excessive daytime sleepiness and intermittent, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the daytime. These sudden sleep attacks may occur during any type of activity at any time of the day. Narcolepsy usually begins between the ages of 15 and 25, but it can become apparent at any age.
A:If you suspect that you may have a sleep disorder, discuss your symptoms with your primary care doctor. He or she can perform a physical exam and help you identify the difficulties you are having with sleep. Keeping a sleep diary for two weeks may be helpful to your doctor. Some illnesses can cause disturbed sleep, so your doctor may order tests to rule out other conditions.
If your doctor suspects that you have a sleep disorder, he or she may refer you to a sleep disorder clinic. A sleep specialist will review your symptoms and may suggest that you undergo a sleep study.
A sleep study or polysomnogram (PSG) is a multiple-component test that electronically transmits and records specific physical activities while you sleep. The recordings become data that are analyzed by a qualified physician to determine whether or not you have a sleep disorder.