The Different Types of Hospital Supplies & Medical Equipment

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.

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