1: Storage and Transport Medical Equipment

Equipment that is used to store and transfer medical supplies. This equipment is used to bring various medical supplies to patients and medical professionals for differing reasons. The most common types of storage and transport equipment include:

• Case Carts
• Storage Carts
• Utility Carts

2: Durable Medical Equipment

DME is a type of medical equipment that is designed to be durable and provide support for patients safely and comfortably. This type of equipment is used predominantly for therapeutic reasons and can be used in both the hospital or home setting. They are reusable and designed for long-term use. Most durable medical equipment are designed with load-bearing strength and non-slip features.

Common Durable Medical Equipment (DME) include:

• Wheelchairs
• Mobility assistive equipment – walkers, canes, crutches
• Hospital beds
• Ventilators
• Lifts
• Traction Equipment

3: Diagnostic Medical Equipment

Equipment or supplies that are used to diagnose, test, or find patient’s conditions. The equipment is used to detect any abnormalities in the organs or other parts of the body that may be causing the symptoms. Without the diagnostic equipment, medical professionals would not be able to correctly diagnose the patient and provide the correct treatment.

Common diagnostic equipment used in hospitals and clinics are:

• Imaging Machines such as X-Rays, MRI Scans, CT Scans, etc.
• Medical instruments like stethoscopes and thermometers.

4: Electronic Medical Equipment

Electronic Equipment is designed, monitor, and record body functions such as the heartbeat and brain waves. There are various types of electronic medical supplies including:

• Software: Electronic Medical Records, Medical Imaging Software, etc
• Monitors: Heart Rate Monitors, Blood Pressure Monitors, Ultrasound, etc
• Medication Pumps
• Mobile Technology Carts: Mobile Workstations, Computers on Wheels, etc
• Powered Medical Equipment
• Pacemakers
• Defibrillators

5: Surgical Medical Equipment

The success of a surgery depends on the accuracy of the surgical equipment and instruments. There are many different types of equipment used in surgery, each with their own purpose.

The most common surgical equipment and instruments include:

• Surgical Tables
• Utility Tables
• Instrument Tables
• Hampers
• Mayo Stands
• Solution Stands
• Kick buckets
• Surgical Table Pads
• Leg Supports
• Arm Supports

6: Acute Care

Equipment and Supplies that are used in hospitals and clinics. This type of equipment and supplies are used on a daily basis for patient care and require a medical professional to use.

• General-purpose trays
• Minor procedure trays
• Wound and skincare kits
• Monitoring equipment
• Non-surgical instruments

7: Procedural Medical Equipment

This equipment is medical equipment that is used in any medical procedures and contains a variety of different items. It is used to help assist and make the procedures go more smoothly and easier, for example:

• Surgical clamps
• Scalpels
• Forceps
• Gloves
• Operating Scissors
• Headlights