Medical equipment must be used in hospitals and clinics. The equipment allows doctors and other medical professionals to evaluate a patient’s medical condition. It is therefore vital to understand the functions and differences of different medical equipment to help and treat patients.
The number of medical equipment and supplies is increasing every day. There are many types of medical equipment and supplies. The main ones are electronic, diagnostic, surgical, and durable medical equipment (DME), acute, storage, and transport. Here is a list of types of medical equipment and hospital supplies offered by Sando Surgical:
Storage and transport of medical equipment
This equipment is used to store or transfer medical supplies. This equipment can transport various medical supplies to patients or medical professionals for different reasons. These are the most popular types of storage or transport equipment:
- Case Carts
- Storage Carts
- Utility Carts
Durable medical equipment
DME refers to standard medical equipment that is durable and provides support for patients safely, comfortably, and comfortably. This equipment can be used at home or in the hospital. They can be reused and are durable enough to last a long time. Most durable medical equipment is designed with load-bearing strength, non-slip features, and long-lasting. Standard Durable Medical Equipment (DME) includes:
Wheelchairs
- Mobility aids equipment – canes, crutches, walkers
- Hospital beds
- Ventilators
- Lifts
- Traction Equipment
Diagnostic Medical Equipment
The equipment or supplies used to diagnose, test, or locate patients’ conditions. They should be maintained time to time. You can hire us for laser preventive maintenance & repair services. This equipment can detect abnormalities in organs and other body parts causing symptoms. Medical professionals wouldn’t be able to diagnose the patient correctly and give the proper treatment without the diagnostic equipment.
These are the most common diagnostic tools used in hospitals or clinics:
- Imaging machines such as X-Rays and MRI Scans, CT Scans, etc.
- Instruments such as stethoscopes or thermometers are medical instruments.
Electronic Medical Equipment
Electronic equipment monitors and records the body’s functions, such as heartbeat and brain waves. There are many types of electronic medical equipment, including:
- Software: Electronic Medical Records, Medical Imaging Software, etc
- Monitors: Heart Rate Monitors, Blood Pressure Monitors, Ultrasound, etc
- Mobile Technology Carts: Mobile Workstations and Computers on Wheels
- Defibrillators
- Pacemakers
- Powered Medical Equipment
Surgical Medical Equipment
The accuracy and precision of surgical instruments are crucial to the success of any surgery. There are many types of equipment that can be used during surgery. Each one has its purpose. These are the most commonly used surgical instruments and equipment:
- Hampers
- Instrument tables
- Mayo stands
- Surgical tables
- Utility tables
Acute Care
Equipment and supplies that are used in hospitals or clinics. These supplies and equipment are required to be used by a physician.
- General-purpose trays
- Instruments that are not surgical
- Kits for skin and wound care
- Minor procedures
- Monitor equipment
Procedural medical equipment
It is a medical equipment used in medical procedures. There are many different types of this equipment. It helps make processes more efficient and more straightforward by:
- Forks
- Gloves
- Operating Scissors
- Scalpels
- Surgical clamps
Well, medical equipment need time to time repairs. That is why team Sando Surgical provides a wide range of medical equipment maintenance services and repairs. Keep in touch with us for detailed information.
