Diagnostic Equipment
Diagnostic equipment is one of the most important tools used in hospitals only for diagnosing a patient's condition. The health care professional should use both the patient symptoms and the diagnostic data provided by the diagnostic medical equipment to evaluate the patient health status internally, the main reason behind these symptoms is any abnormality present in different body organs or parts of the health care professional main concern is to detect this type of abnormality.
There are various types of diagnostic medical equipment but the most important types are :
- Medical imaging equipment– Medical imaging is the technology in which internal body organs or parts are represented visually on a screen for either clinical investigation or undergoing treatment procedures. medical imaging machines include radiographs (X-ray machine), computed tomography (CT scan), magnetic resonance (MRI scan), ultrasound ( US), and echocardiography (ECG)
- As for patient diagnosis, there are many other types of medical equipment that used mainly in hospitals such as scales, stethoscopes, dopplers, sphygmomanometer, thermometer, and pulse oximeter
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
They are mainly used mainly in the treatment process of certain diseases. This type of equipment can only be used under medical prescription. It is a long-term, durable reusable device that can be used in the hospital or at home for post-treatment patient care services Different categories of durable medical equipment include the following :
- Manual or electric wheelchair
- Hospital bed
- Walker, crutch, cane (or any other type of mobility assisting equipment)
- Traction equipment
- Pressure mattress
- Insulin pump
- Breast pump
- Nebulizer
- Patient Lifter
- Bili light and blanket
- Kidney machine
- Stationary or portable oxygen tank
- Oxygen Concentrator or Ventilator
The term 'durable' is due to fact that these types of equipment have been quality tested. Safety, Support, and Comfort are the main objective of this type of equipment The hallmark features of this equipment are their non-slip features and load-bearing strength feature. A health insurance plan is a must to provide such equipment as they are only prescribed under the supervision of a health care professional.
Treatment Equipment
A medical device that is mainly concerned with the treatment of a specific condition. Using modern technology this equipment deal with the abnormality within different body tissues and organs and restores its normal function .surgical supplies used to treat certain clinical cases that necessitate surgical intervention can be included under this category
There are many types of treatment medical equipment but the most important ones include :
- Infusion Pump– It is only used in a hospital setting. Its purpose is to infuse medication, therapeutic fluid, and any other forms of treatment into the patient's circulation. This machine is used either intravenously or epidurally or intraarterial. This machine is very safe and efficient because it works with a very precise mechanism injecting fluids into the patient's system over a specific period.
- LASIK Surgical Machine– LASIK technology is used mainly in treating eye conditions. It is concerned with patients having myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism.
- Medical Laser – Has been introduced in the medical field recently and has caused a very strong revolution. Its mode of action is mainly by that emitting a wavelength with electromagnetic radiation used in many medical fields. These wavelengths have different energy levels and pulse durations. According to the clinical application, the health care professional has to determine the settings of the laser device.
Meanwhile, there are many types of surgical treatment equipment the most common types include :
- Diagnostic scope
- Surgical cap, gown, gloves, or glass (for the surgical team)
- Gauze and drape (for a patient)
Life Support Equipment
They are the type of medical device aiming to maintain the vital body function of a patient. The patient body systems and organs aren't capable of functioning on their own without the aid of this equipment. Life support equipment includes different categories and varieties including :
- Heart-lung Machine– medically known as cardiopulmonary bypass (CB) devices, During any surgical operation they perform all the functions of the patient's heart and lungs. so making it easy for the oxygen and blood to flow through the patient's circulation. It can be considered a form of extracorporeal circulation.
- Medical Ventilator– This type of medical device acts mainly in case of lung dysfunction so that breathable air will flow outside and inside the body. Difficult breathing or inability to deliver adequate amounts of oxygen supply are the two main conditions in which ventilators are used. Types of medical ventilators include hand-operated ventilators using a bag valve mask and computer-operated ventilators it is mainly used in intensive care patients and home care patients.
- Dialysis Machine – Dialysis is the process of removing excess body solutes or toxins which is mainly the function of the kidneys so it is mainly used in patients with malfunctioning kidneys as a type of renal replacement therapy. Using these machines is mandatory in patients with kidney damage.
- Incubators – is a medical device used for neonatal intensive care. It simulates the environmental conditions suitable for the neonates is often used in conjunction with an oxygen hood and ventilator.
Medical Laboratory Equipment
They are mainly used in medical clinics or diagnostic laboratories. Analysis of blood, urine, genes and other biological material is the main function of this type of equipment. There are many types of laboratory medical equipment but the most important types include
- Blood gas analyzer
- Chemistry analyzer
- Blood collection supplies
- Electrolyte analyzer
- Differential counter
- Drug testing analyzer
- Coagulation analyzer
- Hematology analyzer
- Urinalysis analyzer
- Microbiological system
With the continuous development of medical technology, new medical equipment and devices will emerge. This is will be very promising to patients who seek quality medical care and diagnosis utilizing the latest medical technology
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