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• The Different Types of Hospital Supplies & Medical Equipment

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:

• Mobility assistive equipment - walker, cane, crutches
• Hospital bed
• Wheelchair
• Ventilator
• Lift
• Traction Equipment

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• 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

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• 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.

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• 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

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