Basic Medical Equipment - First Aid Kit


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 liquid medicine into a fine mist.  The mist is then breathed in through a mask or mouthpiece.  Nebulizers may also be used at home for patients suffering from conditions such as cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis.

Glucose Monitor

 A glucose monitor is another useful piece of medical equipment that is commonly used.  The device is used by people with diabetes to help them manage their condition and its associated effects.  The most common way to measure glucose levels in the blood is by pricking the fingertip with a lancing device, and then using the glucose monitor to measure the glucose levels in the blood sample taken.

Syringes

 Syringes are amongst the most common pieces of medical equipment found in healthcare facilities.  The first syringe was invented in 1853, when a needle fine enough to pierce the skin was attached to a syringe.  This is recognised as being the first hypodermic syringe.  The most basic type of syringe is the basic disposable syringe. These are used to inject liquids or gases into the body, or alternatively to remove specific things from the body such as blood.  One of the most common uses for syringes is for injecting insulin, with insulin syringes coming in a variety of needle sizes according to individual user's requirements. A Terumo disposable syringe is a high quality brand of syringe, and available from Phil Medical Supplies.

If you require any further information on any of the above pieces of medical equipment, or indeed any other medical supplies or equipment, please visit Philippine medical Supplies.



Tags: First Aid Kit, nebulizer, glucose monitor, disposable syringe, insulin syringes, Terumo disposable syringe

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  1. Rajesh KumarFebruary 15, 2020 at 3:56 AM

    Very good post regarding first aid equipment importance. Definitely a good post on safety. First aid boxes should be a must in workplaces, public places and also at home. We deal in hospital safety signs and the first aid sign is sold in large numbers.

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