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The use of medical equipment in hospitals and clinics is of greatest importance. The use of equipment allows the medical professions, like doctors, to assess a patient's medical needs. As a result, it is important to know what different types of medical equipment are available, the different functions of each, and how they all work coherently together to be able to be able to assist and treat the patient accordingly. Every day the variety of different types of medical equipment and supplies are expanding. There are many different categories of medical equipment and supplies, but the main categories are: electronic, diagnostic, surgical, durable medical equipment (DME), acute care, and storage and transport.
Equipment that is used to store and transfer medical supplies. This equipment is used to bring various medical supplies to patients and medical professionals for differing reasons. The most common types of storage and transport equipment include:
Case Carts
Storage Carts
Utility Carts
DME is a type of medical equipment that is designed to be durable and provide support for patients safely and comfortably. This type of equipment is used predominantly for therapeutic reasons and can be used in both the hospital or home setting. They are reusable and designed for long-term use. Most durable medical equipment are designed with load-bearing strength and non-slip features.
Common Durable Medical Equipment (DME) include:
Wheelchairs
Mobility assistive equipment - walkers, canes, crutches
Hospital beds
Ventilators
Lifts
Traction Equipment
Equipment or supplies that are used to diagnose, test, or find patient’s conditions. The equipment is used to detect any abnormalities in the organs or other parts of the body that may be causing the symptoms. Without the diagnostic equipment, medical professionals would not be able to correctly diagnose the patient and provide the correct treatment.
Electronic Equipment is designed, monitor, and record body functions such as the heartbeat and brain waves. There are various types of electronic medical supplies including: Software: Electronic Medical Records, Medical Imaging Software, etc Monitors: Heart Rate Monitors, Blood Pressure Monitors, Ultrasound, etc Medication Pumps Mobile Technology Carts: Mobile Workstations, Computers on Wheels, etc Powered Medical Equipment Pacemakers Defibrillators