Medical equipment is essential in clinics and hospitals. Medical professionals, such as doctors, can use equipment to assess the patient's needs. To be able help the patient and provide the best possible treatment, it is essential to be aware of the various types of medical equipment available.

Each day, the number of different medical equipment and supplies grows. There are many kinds of medical equipment, but the most common are electronic, diagnostic, surgical and durable medical equipment (DME), acute and storage and transportation.

1: Storage and transportation of medical equipment

It is used for the storage and transport of medical supplies. This equipment is used for a variety of reasons to transport medical supplies to patients and professionals. The following are some of the most commonly used storage and transport equipment:

2: Durable Medical Equipment

DME is a medical device that provides support to patients in a safe and comfortable manner. This equipment is used primarily for therapeutic purposes and can be used in a hospital or at home. They are designed to be reusable and can be used for a long period of time. They are durable medical equipment that is made with non-slip and load-bearing properties.

Common Durable Med Equipment (DME), also known as:

Wheelchairs

Mobility assistive equipment: canes, crutches, walkers

Hospital beds

Ventilators

Lifts

Traction Equipment

3: Diagnostic Medical Equipment

Supplies and equipment that can be used to diagnose, test, and/or find the conditions of patients. It is used to identify any abnormalities or diseases in the organs, and other parts of the body that might be causing the symptoms. The diagnostic equipment is essential for medical professionals to diagnose and treat patients correctly.

The following are common diagnostic equipment found in hospitals and clinics:

Imaging Machines like X-Rays (MRI Scans), CT Scans, CT Scans and others.

Instruments for medical purposes such as thermometers and stethoscopes.

4: Electronic Medical Equipment

Electronic equipment monitors and records body functions like heartbeat and brain waves. There are several types of electronic medical supplies, such as:

Software: Electronic Medical Records Software, Medical Imaging Software Software, etc.

Monitors: Heart Rate Monitors, Blood Pressure Monitors, Ultrasound, etc

Pumps for Medication

Mobile Technology Carts - Mobile Workstations, Computers on Wheels etc

Powered Medical Equipment

Pacemakers

Defibrillators

5: Surgical medical equipment

The precision and accuracy of the instruments and equipment are key to successful surgery. There are many different types and uses for surgical equipment.

The most popular surgical equipment and instruments are:

Surgical Tables

Utility Tables

Instrument tables

Hampers

Mayo Stands

Solutions

Kickbuckets

Surgical Table Pads

Leg Supports

Arm Supports

6: Acute care

These supplies and equipment are used in hospitals. These equipment and supplies are needed on a daily basis to provide patient care. They require the approval of a medical professional.

General-purpose trays

Minor procedure trays

Beauty and wound kits

Monitoring equipment

Non-surgical instruments

7: Procedural Medicine Equipment

This equipment can be used in all medical procedures. It includes a variety items. It's used to make medical procedures easier and more efficient.

Surgical clamps

Scalpels

Forceps

Gloves

Operating Scissors

Headlights