Philippine Medical Supplies

Thermometer/Ear Thermometer Whilst the range and function of medical equipment is vast, there are a number of basic pieces of equipment that will be found in all healthcare and similar facilities, including the thermometer.  A thermometer is a piece of equipment that is used to take the temperature of a patient. Thermometers mostly have either coloured alcohol or mercury liquid inside them.  When heated, both liquids will expand, when cooled both will contract.  Due to the fact they are contained inside a glass tube which creates a vacuum,  the liquid will go either up or down the tube dependant on the heat created by the patient.  The glass tube has a scale on it to enable the liquid's level to be measured.  Ear thermometers   have a highly sensitive device inside them which is able to detect even the slightest changes in infra-red emissions.  The most common sensor inside an ear thermometer is a thermopile, which can measure up to 1/10th of a degree of change in infra-re

There is a wide variety of equipment required by the healthcare industry, from the basic  hospital bed   to the more specialised equipment required for specific purposes.  Phil Medical Supplies can supply most of the basic requirements, with a wide range available. Hospital Bed Hospital beds are designed to provide a high level of comfort and well-being for patients, and to help ensure the safety of healthcare professionals. They come with a range of features, including adjustable height for the head and feet, adjustable side rails and a variety of control functions for the bed itself, and perhaps other related electrical equipment.  The range available at Phil Medical Supplies includes 3 models of hospital bed. Bedside Table In addition to the bed itself, you would expect to find a  bedside table   in most facilities.The variety of such tables is vast, with a range of sizes, materials and features available.  The basic function of these tables is to provide safe and sec

One of the most basic items of medical equipment that should be available in all homes, offices or other workplaces is a  First Aid Kit .  Phil Medical Supplies have a variety of such kits available to suit every requirement. First Aid Kit A first aid kit should contain a number of basic items, as well as other additional items as required in individual circumstances.  The basic items should include various sizes of plasters and sterile gauze dressings, as well as sterile eye dressings and a selection of bandages for different uses.  Safety pins, sterile gloves, tweezers and scissors are also staples for any first aid kit.  Include sticky tape and a thermometer as well, and a selection of creams for the common skin complaints. Distilled water and an eye-wash kit are also necessary. Nebulizer Another piece of medical equipment that might be worthwhile having in certain establishments is a  nebulizer .  A nebulizer is a device which helps people take medicine by turning l

The healthcare industry has never been more important than it is today. Since the first public health system was introduced in Germany in 1893 with the Sickness Insurance Law, the healthcare and medical care industry has seen incredible changes in terms of  not only importance but also the technology and equipment available.  Philippine Medical Supplies  are one of the largest suppliers of medical equipment in the industry. Oxygen Equipment For those requiring oxygen tank supplies and equipment, three key requirements will be the oxygen tank itself, an oxygen concentrator and an oxygen regulator .  For the tank itself, all oxygen tanks must be cleaned up to the required standard for medical use.  In addition, they must be painted with medical grade safety paint to ensure cylinder sidewall protection and sufficient heat detection.  The cylinder should be easy to both clean and maintain.  An oxygen regulator is required to ensure the flow of oxygen from the tank to the user.  It