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By Dani Vaughan

With the spread of COVID-19 across the United States, consumers are rushing to purchase hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies to keep their homes and workplaces clean. Med One understands the needs of hospitals and healthcare facilities and is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness when it comes to our equipment.

Medical professionals started using infusion pumps in the late 1960s. The pumps revolutionized dosage delivery in hospitals where errors were rampant. They also allowed for 100% bioavailability of most drugs through the intravenous route. With technology taking leap advancements, IV pump brands have developed smart infusion pumps. The ‘intelligent’ pump removed the need for manual set up for dose delivery and replaced that with automated controlled dosage delivery. By 2014, over 80.5% of hospitals in the US used smart IV pumps to improve medication safety. Here are some benefits of using smart IV pumps.

At any given time, an average hospital will rent or own more than 35,000 SKUs of medical equipment. Were it not for companies that finance medical equipment, this figure would probably be far less. In fact, most businesses today prefer equipment financing as opposed to buying, and the health care sector is no exception. Let’s take a closer look at why financing is a great option when it comes to acquiring medical equipment.

With more and more precautions being taken to stop the spread of COVID-19, hospitals need to have the proper equipment to take care of patients. Medical professionals and caregivers are working tirelessly to protect and serve their communities.

When it comes to fluid administration for patients, there are two main options: manual or via electric IV pump. Infusion pumps have long been considered the preferred way of delivering fluids such as essential nutrients or medications to a patient in controlled doses. In particular, popular smart pumps such as Alaris and Hospira pumps can be found throughout hospitals and clinics around the country.

By Dani Vaughan

When searching for an infusion pump that will be used when transporting patients, there are a few questions to ask yourself:

1. How many channels do I need on my pump?
2. Do I want a smart pump?
3. Should my pump be certified for air transport?
4. Is tubing readily available from the manufacturer?