6 Types Of Essential Medical Supplies

by Derrick Corea Technosoft Innovations, Inc

Sometimes, someone invents a new piece, equipment or device of a need. Other times, a manufacturer is updated and an existing medical product development is improved. Either way, the development of new supplies seems to grow exponentially each year, as do the other categories of technology that we know (computers, tablets, mobile phones). Here are 9 commonly recognized categories of medical equipment.

1. Diagnosis

The tools used to measure health conditions are known as diagnostic medical equipment. This type of equipment basically takes a biological or chemical measurement that is recorded and used for diagnosis, or to follow the therapeutic progress. Sphygmomanometers (record blood pressure), ophthalmoscopes (used in eye exams), and otoscopes (which allow a doctor to assess the health of the outer and middle ear) are some diagnostic tools that are often used in the wards of examination, for example.

2. Personal Care

Personal care devices, sometimes referred to as "home care" or home care, are devices that the patient uses in their daily life at home. These products do not require a doctor present for their use. Sound amplifying hearing aids, devices for managing diabetes, are examples of self-care equipment.

3. Surgical

Surgical supplies and equipment may include the stainless steel tools that doctors use in surgery. Supplies used in surgery also include disposable items that they use for personal protection from the infection, such as caps, gowns, gloves and glasses, as well as gauze and curtains used to keep the patient clean and safe. Surgical supplies, in fact, can be a big category, that many clinics and hospitals usually have their own staff of Operations Room, Purchasing and Material Management.

4. Durable Medical Equipment

Durable medical equipment includes various types of walking aids, transfer equipment, bathroom safety and wheelchairs. As the name implies, this category must be manufactured and tested to be "durable" since patients who use these equipment depend on it to keep them safe and comfortable.

5. Medical Furniture

Medical furniture is the necessary furniture to set up an office or clinic, this category is composed of examination table, simple showcase, cabinet, rotating bench, trash can, among others. To set up your own medical office, you first need a physical space on the street, preferably medical furniture, surgical medical equipment and supplies, permits and licenses for health care.

6. Emergency And Trauma

Emergency services must be prepared with a broad supply of diagnostic and testing tools, wound care supplies, respiratory therapy equipment, minor procedure kits, and personal protective equipment. In other words, they have to be equipped like a mini hospital inside their Emergency Department.