description of equipment and supplies

an FCC, FDA approved machine using AC, DC or AC/DC current for the purpose of follicular destruction

epilator

a device which utilizes steam under pressure (moist heat) for a specified length of time for the purpose of microbial destruction

autoclave

a device which utilizes dry heat for a specified length of time for the purpose of microbial destruction

dry heat oven (dry clave)

color change occurs when specific temperature is reached, differentiates between processed and non processed items

chemical indicators

commercial preparations of bacterial spores which are used to assure mechanical function, operator technique and sterilization efficiency

biological monitors

removes blood, protein, and stains from microsurgical instruments

protein dissolving enzyme detergent

an appliance that uses sound waves and an appropriate detergent solution to pulsate debris from instruments

ultrasonic

a device used to measure minutes, seconds and or hours

timer

a light source which intensifies the field of work by means of special construction and organization of the illumination output

halogen

a light source using a shiny metal background to intensify a smaller light into a larger or brighter output

reflector

a light source using a diopter for magnification and a neon circline bulb

circuline

utilizes fiber optic transmission of light from a halogen bulb in the base to a lens or distal focusing sleeve

fiber optic

magnification sources that are worn in order to increase the working area size

loupe/glasses

a device which uses a coaxial fiber optic illuminator to transmit light through binocular tubes

microscope

a table (or chair) which uses pressure to raise or lower the table or chair

hydraulic

a padded table with either telescopic legs or standard legs which an be positioned to accommodate the operator

standard

a table designed to be folded for the purpose of transportation from one site to another

portable

an apparatus to to climb to/from an object

step stool

used to store clean linens

linen cabinet (closed)

used with a tight fitting lid. for the purpose of holding waste products

trash receptacle with plastic liner

clinic furniture constructed to hold an epilator

epilator stand

an apparatus with a lid for the purpose of holding soiled linens

laundry hamper

clinic furniture for the purpose of holding/storing ancillary items or products

utility cart/ shelves

OC forceps

a thin forcep with a long, tapered tip

H forceps

a wider forcep with a stub/short tip

ingrown forceps

a curved forcep with tapered tip designed for the release of an ingrown hair

a chair type item which allows the client to sit up or recline during treatment

back jack

a cushion type item used to support or minimize pressure on any part of the body; usually under the knees

bolster

an abrasive stone used to sharped metal edges

whetstone

used in galvanic electrolysis to surround the positive electrode during treatment/anaphoresis and the negative electrode in cataphoresis

disposable moist wraps

a cream formulated to allow current to flow more freely

electrode cream