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For patients that are struggling to breathe on their own, mechanical ventilation can be a literal lifesaver. However, there are risks—some common, some rare—that are associated with ventilators. The most common of these risks is ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), a lung infection that can occur 48 hours or more after a patient has been intubated and placed on a ventilator. Despite being an extremely common nosocomial disease, VAP is also preventable. In this guide, we'll go over some tips for preventing infection during mechanical ventilation.

Medical equipment is an essential investment for hospitals. They allow healthcare professionals to provide a high level of care and offer life-saving treatment to patients. Learning how to lower your medical equipment costs will help hospitals continue supporting patients with the highest quality of patient care possible.

Many factors are working against medical professionals when they are performing surgery. Bodies are filled with fluids that can lessen a surgeon’s visibility or create a potentially dangerous situation for patients.

Throughout our life cycle as human beings, our bodies grow, develop, and eventually deteriorate. Unfortunately, this means, toward the end of our lives, we are more prone to the pains of life—falls, illnesses, dementia, and many other ailments. This makes visits to hospitals especially difficult for older individuals and necessitates an emphasis on hospital safety for elderly patients.

Medical administration errors account for billions of dollars worth of damage annually. To err is human, which means, unfortunately, these things are a part of life. However, that doesn’t mean that healthcare providers can’t take steps to reduce them. By being aware of the common medication administration errors, doctors and clinicians can protect patients.

A human being can hold their breath for approximately three minutes without suffering harm. Afterward, permanent brain damage begins to set in, followed by death. Mechanical ventilation creates a protective barrier between patients and this terrifying fate. However, if not used properly, they can potentially pose other risks. These are some of the common complications associated with mechanical ventilation.

New life deserves protection. This means protecting mothers’ lives before, during, and after delivery. Our guide examines essential equipment for this process.

Sanitizing medical equipment is a hospital’s first line of defense against infection. Here, we discuss proper techniques to perform this essential function.

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.

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.