Durable medical equipment

Okay kiddo, so there are different kinds of things that we need to use to help us feel better when we're sick or hurt or have a medical condition. Some things we can use just for a short time, like a bandage for a scrape or a cast for a broken bone.

But some things we need to use for a longer time because our body needs extra support or help, and these things are called durable medical equipment.

Durable means strong and long-lasting, so this equipment is made to be tough and last for a while.

Examples of durable medical equipment include things like special beds or mattresses that help prevent bed sores, wheelchairs or walkers to help us move around, oxygen tanks for people who have trouble breathing, and machines that help us with things like taking medicine or doing breathing treatments.

These things can be really important in helping people with medical conditions to be more comfortable and have a better quality of life. And sometimes insurance companies can help pay for them because they can be really expensive to buy on your own.