Different Types of Medical Equipment

Medical equipment help in diagnosing, monitoring and treatment of patients.

The types of such equipment include:
o Diagnostic equipment like resonance imaging and x-ray machines.
o Therapeutic equipment like lasers.
o Life support equipment including ventilators.
o Medical monitors for ECG and blood pressure.

Technology plays a very important role in enhancing the world of equipment thus helps to develop the lifestyle of the patients. This equipment make prior identification of the diseases and prevent the serious ones.

Medical equipment in Australia help provide medical care to the patients at home, by any non-professional caregiver. Some of the home medical equipment includes air purifier, cannula, nebulizer, prosthesis, walkers and wheel-chair.

Patients must keep prescriptions from the doctor for home medical equipment. This equipment should be taken from the stores within the immediate area.

The important supply companies of such equipment include very large organizations such as Walgreen's and Invacare and smaller companies include sole owners or maybe some families. Internet retailers also play an important role in supplying equipment. But all necessary supply and transactions are based on the laws of the government.

Some basic functions while supplying equipment at home are:
o Proper set up of the equipment at home.
o Make the home environment suitable for the patient as well as for the better usage of the machine.
o Training the caregiver to use the equipment properly.
o 24-hour contact with the suppliers to deal emergency.
o Helping in periodic maintenance.

All suppliers must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect patients' confidentiality and records. HIPAA regulates the availability and breadth of group health plans and certain individual health insurance policies. It helps in amending many acts in favor of sick persons.

Home medical equipment is typically covered by a patient's healthcare insurance, including Medicare. They provide best quality services to those patients at home.

The tools and equipment at hospitals are termed as medical equipment. Many companies are involved in the hospital equipment business. Examples of commonly used hospital equipment include malecot catheters, stomach tube, rubber sheets, rubber infant syringes, surgical rubber bulbs, Ryles tube, Lavine tubes, endotracheal tubes, douche tube, pipette bulb, etc.

Durable medical equipment is a term to describe any more or less similar to home equipment. Mediclaim policies generally pay for the medical equipment used in the home to aid in a better quality of living. It is a benefit included in most insurance. It is almost similar to the home equipment with almost similar uses. Durable medical equipment (DME) is equipment that is usually used by seniors or those that have a medical condition, disability or physical limitation, is used daily, and is appropriate for use in the home. As a company selling home medical equipment, assisting those with difficulties to be independent is our goal. Magnifiers, electric scooters, and rollers are some forms of durable equipment. Durable and quality rehabilitation home medical equipment is important for safety and independence.