Equipment Tips & Insights
Guides, news, and practical advice on medical equipment for outpatient, surgical, and critical care settings.
There are numerous advantages to investing in a portable patient monitor from Infinium Medical. Our state-of-the-art medical technology is highly reliable, user-friendly, and designed to be easy to transport from room to room and patient to patient, making it appropriate for healthcare facilities of all types and sizes. Whether you run an urgent care […]
Did you know that doctors have been putting the “now open” sign up for millennia? Medical practice and surgery have origins that trace back to at least 6,500 BCE. While the first practices and surgeries in history were quite crude and dangerous, over time and with significant amounts of trial and error, they were the foundation […]
The appearance of an EtCO2 monitor at dental offices nowadays is becoming increasingly common as dentists recognize the many important links between oral health and general wellness. At one time, a dentist would only ask questions pertaining to their patient’s oral health, such as how many times each day they floss and whether or not […]
Purpose & Definition A capnograph is a medical device that rapidly measures respiratory health to assist health care providers to respond sooner when patients are not breathing normally. It measures the amount of carbon dioxide ( CO2 ) in exhaled air and provides real-time data and graphical waveform readings. It is used in capnography and […]
Attempting difficult intubations with a traditional laryngoscope can sometimes increase the risk of failure or patient injury during the procedure. For a variety of reasons, the practitioner or responder will not be able to view the vocal cords, esophagus, and key parts of the anatomy in order to proceed safely. In some cases, broken teeth, […]
In Montana, costs for nursing care increased by approximately $6 million in just a few short months. The reason? High rates of hospitalized patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and hospital shortages. Many facilities have turned towards traveling and foreign nurses, with some making as much as $200 an hour. Medical devices can help ease the burden […]
Healthcare facility directors know the importance of having cutting-edge equipment for their providers. Video laryngoscopes offer a new alternative for airway intubation. This tool also has many therapeutic advantages during neck and head procedures. This tool gives medical providers a clear, unobstructed view of the mouth and throat. This allows them to quickly treat and […]
5 Tips for Choosing the Right Vital Signs Monitor for Your Needs Many factors determine the successful running of your medical practice, and it is essential not to overlook the quality of medical equipment. One of these items is the vital signs monitor, which can be the difference between life and death. So, how can […]
Recent studies have found that the use of bedside patient monitors has doubled patient contact time with doctors. Bedside monitors offer doctors the ability to track and record real-time patient health information. This reduces the amount of time health care practitioners have to spend accessing this valuable data. Knowing how bedside monitors operate and why […]
Knowing a patient’s oxygen levels provides crucial information about their respiratory status. Did you know, though, that measuring the carbon dioxide they exhale is often just as important? You can read this vital sign with a device called a capnograph, which produces a waveform diagram much like an EKG. Capnography waveforms can give you information […]
