Efficient Medical equipment in hospitals and clinics is one of the most important factors in the delivery of successful medical care service. By allowing the health care professionals, like doctors, nurses, and clinical pharmacists to recognize the patients' needs and to provide the treatment procedure required for every patient according to their needs. Thus, it is essential to know different types of medical equipment, the different applications of each, and how they all work hand in hand to deliver the required medical service for the patient effectively and with the highest possible quality.
With the introduction of new technologies and computer-based systems, many medical equipment and supplies have been developed and continuously expanding. There are various categories of medical equipment and supplies, and the main categories are Durable Medical Equipment (DME), Electronic, Acute Care, Diagnostic, Surgical, Procedural, Storage & Transport.
#1 Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
DME is equipment that is made in such a way that provides the highest possible durability thus supporting the patients in a very safe and comfortable way. Mainly they are used throughout the treatment process and can be used in hospitals or home settings. They can be used more than once and thus ensuring their long-term use. The load-bearing feature and anti-slip feature are one of the unique features of durable medical equipment as they are made of a special kind of steel that provides these features
The most commonly used Durable Medical Equipments (DME) are:
Wheelchair
Mobility assistive equipment - walker, cane, crutches
Hospital bed
Ventilator
Lift
Traction Equipment
#2 Electronic Medical Equipment
They are mainly used to, monitor and record vital body functions such as heart function and brain waves.
Types of electronic medical supplies are the following:
Software: Electronic Medical Record, Medical Imaging Software, etc
Monitor: Heart Rate Monitor, Blood Pressure Monitor Ultrasound, etc
Medication Pump
Mobile Technology Cart: Mobile Workstation, Computers on Wheel etc
Powered Medical Equipment
Pacemaker
Defibrillator
#3 Acute Care
This type of equipment is used daily in hospitals and clinics mainly to provide patients care service, a medical professional use is mandatory for this kind of equipment.
- General-purpose tray
- Minor procedure tray
- Wound and skin care kit
- Monitor equipment
- Non-surgical instrument
#4 Diagnostic Medical Equipment
they are used mainly to diagnose, assess, patient's medical conditions like as an example the vital signs including pulse, oxygen saturation & body temperature. Also, it is used to recognize any abnormalities or malfunction in the organs or body parts that may be the reason for the current symptoms thus providing all the diagnostic data required to provide the required treatment to reach the correct diagnosis.
Without the diagnostic equipment, it is impossible to correctly diagnose the patient and deliver a successful treatment.
The most commonly used diagnostic equipment in hospitals & clinics are:
- Imaging Machines such as MRI Scans, X-Rays, CT Scans, etc.
- Medical instruments like sphygmomanometer, stethoscopes & thermometers.
#5 Surgical Medical Equipment
Accurate and efficient surgical and medical equipment are essential factors for a successful medical surgery, There are various types of equipment used in any surgical procedure, each one has its own use and special application.
Types of surgical medical equipment are the following :
• Surgical Table
• Utility Table
• Instrument Table
• Hamper
• Mayo Stand
• Solution Stand
• Kickbucket
• Surgical Table Pad
• Leg Support
• Arm Support
#6 Procedural Medical Equipment
Procedural Medical equipment that is used in all medical procedures including a variety of different items and categories each with its own purpose and uses as mainly a supplemental type of equipment that helps the ul to perform the surgical procedure more comfortably and easily thus more efficiently such as :
- Surgical clamp
- Scalpel
- Forcep
- Glove
- Operating Scissor
- Headlight
#7 Storage & Transport Medical Equipment
Mainly for storage and transport of medical supplies and equipment. It can be used also to move different medical supplies for patients and health care professionals. The following three types are the most common types of storage and transfer equipment:
- Case Cart
- Utility Cart
Storage Cart
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