Equipment Tips & Insights
Guides, news, and practical advice on medical equipment for outpatient, surgical, and critical care settings.
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 […]
Do you manage a medical facility? Are you responsible for ordering equipment for a hospital? You must have the right equipment to serve patients. A surgical table is an integral part of any procedure. Data shows that 48 million surgical inpatient procedures are performed each year. Without the right surgical table, a surgical procedure can’t […]
Did you know that there are approximately 22,000 preventable deaths each year in the United States? Most of these deaths happen from costly medical errors. With our hospital systems straining more than ever, quality medical monitors can make or break it for facilities. These medical-grade monitors can help diagnose, treat, and monitor patients accurately. Understanding […]
What is the number one reason why medical facilities need to stay up-to-date with technology? It’s simple. To provide the best possible care to your patients. One valuable technological device that is going to significantly improve your practice is the finger pulse oximeter. Pulse oximetry has revolutionized modern medicine. It can lead to quicker treatment […]
Did you know that there are approximately 130 million emergency visits each year? Approximately 2 million people were admitted into ICU facilities. Vital signs monitoring is critical for any health care facility. It can provide crucial insight into patients’ health and stability. The type of monitoring device your facility needs depends on common diagnoses and […]
On average, surgeons perform about 234 million major surgeries around the world. While surgery can save a person and potentially improve their quality of life, it does not come without risks. Surgery puts people at risk of major complications and even death. The care plan should opt for non-invasive methods whenever possible. In certain instances, […]
Did you know that around 50 million surgeries are performed by doctors every year in the United States? Having the right operating room equipment on hand is a matter of life and death. It’s important that you are supplied with the best operating room equipment. Having an equipment list can guide you in making sure […]
Did you know that heart disease remains the number one cause of death in America? Over 800,000 Americans each year have a heart attack. This causes increased rates of mortality and disability. Electrocardiogram machines are useful in detecting cardiac conditions that can indicate a higher risk for heart disease. It is also the standard method […]
Surgical Lights Should Not Be A Distraction Patient safety is a top concern for all of healthcare, including the OR. Considering that every 7.5 minutes, surgical lights need repositioning during surgery, this can lead to unnecessary distractions during a procedure. When surgical lights are readjusted 97% of the time, the surgeon must stop their current […]
