Med One Blog

By Ibby Smith Stofer

If you work in any of the medical device, healthcare, or other related fields, you may be surprised when you review the latest Top Ten Health Technology Hazard report by Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI).

ECRI publishes an annual report based on a review of reported incidents, independent medical device testing, and reporting databases. The list "identifies the potential sources of danger [ECRI] warrants the greatest attention for the coming year."2021's list was recently published, and it surprisingly has none of the traditional concerns that have previously been brought to our attention. COVID-19 and its worldwide impact changed regulatory approvals, clinical practice, patient reliance on commercial technology, and more.

Over the years, mechanical ventilation has undergone numerous innovations. These innovations have allowed ventilators to be used to meet a broader range of patient needs. This is accomplished by using different types of ventilators that are geared toward patients with various medical conditions.

Every year, countless medical facilities across the country grapple with insufficient funding. Unfortunately, the need for vital medical equipment does not slow down just because funding does, and these facilities still need medical equipment to provide patients with essential care. For facilities in this situation, medical equipment financing may be the solution. We look at a few of the positive benefits of financing equipment.

Innovation is necessary to keep the science industry moving forward. This is especially true of the medical field. Making improvements helps us save lives and improve the quality of care for all patients. Alaris pumps have advanced the practice of providing intravenous therapy to patients. It’s innovative nature is just one of the reasons your facility needs to use Alaris pumps

Since its emergence on the global scene, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted virtually every aspect of public life: healthcare, government, business, and education. The impact of COVID-19 on the medical equipment market is especially noteworthy, considering that its impact directly affects our ability to fight the virus. Here, we examine just a few key considerations.

By Ibby Smith Stofer

As we begin the new year, we face changes in our personal healthcare choices, and those who provide care are also seeing many significant changes. Looking at the effects of COVID-19 on individual lives, healthcare providers, and suppliers shows just how many things have changed in a relatively short timeframe.

When a patient is coping with a severe injury or illness, things can take a turn for the worse very quickly. Unfortunately, because the average doctor or nurse looks after so many patients at once, there is a chance that staff may not be in the room the moment things go badly. In this instance, having functional monitoring devices can be a matter of life and death. That is why equipping your hospital with the different types of patient monitoring devices is critical for patient safety.

By Dani Vaughan

The topic of medical ventilators is one that has gained more attention and curiosity over the past year due to COVID-19. They are lifesaving tools that are used to help treat a variety of respiratory illnesses. How do they actually work? What are the different types of ventilators? What types of patients need a ventilator? What is it like being on a ventilator? We take a closer look at these lifesaving devices to gain a better understanding of what they do.

Healthcare providers may perform IV therapy to combat excessive blood or fluid loss, administer pain medication, or a plethora of other reasons. Because it is such a common occurrence, healthcare providers must follow all the best practices for using IV tubing. This includes spiking and priming tubing correctly. Although it’s a small part of the process, the importance of priming your IV tubing cannot be overstated.

By Bryson Cutler

We recently sat down with Doug Green, Senior Vice President Director of Corporate Development at Med One, for his Industry Insights spotlight. In this interview, we explore how strategic partnerships with an equipment leasing company can help medical device vendors sell more equipment. Doug considers himself the "Med One Story Teller" and loves to talk about the two stars in our story: health care providers that are committed to deliver outstanding care to their patients and our vendor partners who help them acquire the equipment they need.