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Gus Gear’s mission to improve the safety and quality of life for those facing medical challenges goes beyond the production of our Central Line Vest, Ostomy Pouch Cover, G-Tube Wrap, Line Cover, and other accessories. We seek partnerships, not transactions, with customers, partners, investors, and stakeholders alike by providing resources and blog posts that can improve the patient and their family’s outcomes and quality of life.

Navigating School Life with Medical Devices

April 16, 2025
Navigating School Life with Medical Devices: Tips for Caregivers and Educators For kids who rely on medical devices, including but not limited to central venous catheters, feeding tubes, peritoneal dialysis catheters, and cecostomies, school can feel like complicated and even dangerous terrain to navigate. But with the right planning and collaboration, these kids can thrive...
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Empowering Children with Medical Devices: Building Confidence and Resilience

February 24, 2025
With the right tools, strategies, and support, children using medical devices like Central Line Access Devices (CVADs) and feeding tubes can build confidence, foster resilience, and take an active role in their healthcare. This is, of course, what every parent and caregiver wants! It begins with recognizing their ability to make ripples and waves in...
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Dance of the Caregiver: Finding a Balance Between Vigilance & Joy

December 4, 2024
For caregivers and parents of children with complex medical needs, each day is a dance—a careful balance of vigilance and freedom, protection and joy. Between hospital visits and at-home treatments, life can feel like it revolves around keeping their kids safe. Yet every caregiver knows that kids aren’t just patients; they’re kids who crave play,...
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Spotlight on Peritoneal Dialysis: Supporting Patients with the LOCK 3000

October 23, 2024
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a life-saving treatment for patients with kidney failure, offering them a way to filter waste products from their blood when their kidneys can no longer do so effectively. Unlike hemodialysis, which requires regular visits to a dialysis center, peritoneal dialysis allows patients to manage their treatment at home or on-the-go, providing...
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Seven Ways to Build Resilience Among Siblings of Medically Complex Kids

August 5, 2024
Having a sibling with complex medical needs can be a significant source of stress and anxiety for children. It often involves frequent hospital visits, changes in family dynamics, and a heightened sense of responsibility. However, with the right strategies, parents and caregivers can help build resilience in siblings.  Here are some specific ways to foster...
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5 Ways to Give Medically Complex Kids More Choices

July 15, 2024
Empowering kids with medical complexities by giving them more autonomy can significantly enhance confidence and reduce anxiety, which of course is what we all really want. Last month, we talked about the importance and power of choice for kids with medical conditions and disabilities. This month, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of how we can...
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