Coming Soon: New Embrace and Compliance Skin Protectants ProMed is excited to share with you that we’ve made a great product even better - by giving you more of it in every tube. Our Embrace™ Skin Protectant with Breathable Barrier, previously packaged under the name Get Relief, will now arrive in sleeker, more streamlined 4.5-ounce tubes. You can expect the same great performance from dermatologist-tested Embrace™ Skin Protectant that you enjoyed with the Get Relief product. It’s enhanced with dimethicone, chamomile and organic aloe vera to help prevent perineal rash and seal out wetness. Additional features: Soothes and moisturizes skin Forms a protective dimethicone barrier Fresh, clean, gender-neutral scent We’re also proud to announce that ProMed is adding another great product to its comprehensive Skin Care Management line. Dermatologist-tested Compliance® Skin Protectant is a cost-effective antimicrobial cream that utilizes zinc oxide to form a protective barrier against wetness. Additional features: Soothes and moisturizes skin Enhanced with organic aloe vera Forms a protective barrier with zinc oxide Gender-neutral fresh scent Both of these products will be available to order within the next several weeks. To learn more about either item, please contact your ProMed territory manager or our Customer Care team at 800-648-5190. COPD: Understanding a Leading Cause of Death Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, or COPD, is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and around the world, ranking fourth behind heart attacks, cancer and strokes.1 It's also a condition that is most commonly diagnosed in middle-aged and elderly people, including residents in long-term care facilities.2 COPD actually refers to a group of lung diseases that block airflow as a person exhales, making it increasingly difficult to breathe. The two main conditions that comprise COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis.3 Most people with COPD have both diseases. COPD is progressive, which means it worsens over time.2 How does COPD affect the body? COPD interferes with the body's ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs, which is caused by damage to the airways.3 With emphysema, the walls between air sacs in the lungs become damaged, making them floppy and shapeless. Emphysema can also destroy the walls of air sacs, creating fewer and larger air sacs instead of a multitude of tiny ones. This reduces the amount of gas exchange in the lungs.2 People with chronic bronchitis have airways that are constantly irritated and inflamed. This causes the airway lining to thicken. An abundance of mucus forms in the thickened airway, making it difficult to breathe.2 The above is an excerpted article from the newest issue of Embrace magazine. Embrace subscriptions are complimentary for ProMed customers and signing up is a snap - just visit www.embracethemagazine.com/subscribe. Compliance® Skin Caring Washcloths Our exclusive washcloths contain a blend of natural ingredients to cleanse, moisturize, freshen and soothe skin. Each washcloth is enriched with aloe, vitamin E and chamomile. We've recently modified the wipe packaging with the addition of an oval-shaped soft-touch lid that opens easily and closes securely for caregiver convenience. Additional features: Rinse-free formula pH balanced and hypoallergenic Latex- and alcohol-free Product pricing is only visible to registered promedsupply.com customers. If you are not yet registered, one of our Customer Care Professionals will be happy to get you set up. Just give us a call at (800) 648-5190.