What Are Medical Binders?
The word "bind" originates with the Anglo-Saxon word "binden," meaning to join together with a ligature or band. Medical binders have more than one specific meaning.-
Girdles
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According to author Lois White, a medical binder is a wide bandage wrapping used to support relaxed body parts. For instance, the bandage may be used to support the abdomen after surgery or breasts after childbirth.
Records Holders
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Three-ring binders--folders with rings used to hold medical documents--are sometimes branded "medical binders." These large folders may be employed for use in the hospital or at home.
Phosphate Binders
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Phosphate binders are medications that "bind" excess phosphate to help it flow out of the digestive tract and reduce absorption into the blood. Excess phosphate may lead to renal failure, especially in those with a pre-existing kidney disease.
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