Medical Equipment For Ambulances

A joint committee, made up of several US professional organizations in surgery, trauma, and emergency medicine, updated their recommendations for equipment in ambulances in 2009. Equipment recommendations may vary depending on the certification levels of the providers, population densities, geographic, and economic conditions of the region. They divide equipment into basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS). ALS ambulances must have all equipment on the BLS list in addition to the ALS requirements. BLS is subdivided into ventilation and airway equipment, monitoring and defibrillation, immobilization devices, bandages,

Tips For Buying Used Or Refurbished Medical Equipment

Medical Equipment

Healthcare providers are increasingly interested in buying used or refurbished medical equipment so that they can save money while not sacrificing quality care. There are many things to consider when purchasing used equipment. The equipment must meet the high standards of care in your practice. The vendor must be able to guarantee the same functionality as new equipment. Ask about warranty coverage and servicing. Another important consideration is if the product is safe for clinical use. Does the vendor have a good reputation? Customer service is extremely important, as you need a representative who will guarantee a smooth transaction. If purchasing the equipment online, make sure that your purchasing information, such as, credit card and account information is confidential and secure.

Types of MRI sequences and their medical use

Summarizing the complicated and varied technology in the field of MRI in a brief description represents a challenge. However, it is helpful to know the basic types MR techniques and terminology as the technology has become ubiquitous in patient care. The following is by no means a complete description of MR technology but can help to orient someone new to the field.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging is based on localizing hydrogen atoms in tissue using radiofrequency wave pulses in an applied magnetic field. As the patient lies in the scanner, a magnetic field is applied, which causes the hydrogen proton in the body to “spin” in the direction of the magnetic field. There are two major types of magnets used: permanent magnets and superconducting magnets. Permanent magnets can be thought of a two bar magnets made of metallic alloys that produce a inform magnetic field between them. Another type of magnet is a superconducting magnet, which is encased in liquid helium to prevent energy loss.

Checklist for RFID Applications in Healthcare Settings

RFID (radio frequency identification) is an essential tool for all levels of hospital management due to its ability to identify and locate any person or persons and objects that have been tagged, this process is effective for distances that are near and far within reason. A further integral benefit that is afforded by RFID is the ability to offer assistance to the hospital with regards to the prevention of accidental release of infections, the protection of equipment, as well as additional security. All told the RFID will enhance a patients hospital experience.

How Neonatal Phototherapy for Babies Works

Neonatal phototherapy is the most common treatment used to decrease high bilirubin levels that lead to jaundice in newborn babies.

In the standard form of phototherapy, the baby is placed in an enclosed plastic incubator and is exposed to a special type of fluorescent light that is absorbed by the baby's skin. As a result of this process, the bilirubin in the baby's body is changed into another form that can be more easily excreted in the stool and urine.