Med One Blog

By Madeline Cheney

Telehealth has been slowly gaining traction over the last several years but is now booming amid the current COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to reduce exposure to patients and providers, the option to utilize telehealth services has become both invaluable and necessary in recent weeks. With social distancing and stay-in-place orders around the country, many doctor's offices have virtually shut down in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19. In fact, I recently called my dentist about scheduling my next exam and was told that they are not making appointments for at least another two months. Instances like this are becoming more and more common in many healthcare settings.

The impact of infusion systems on the medical field is unmatched. For over five decades now, IV pumps have enabled medical practitioners to achieve almost 100% bioavailability on intravenous delivery routes. The accurate dose delivery system reduces the errors that were prevalent in traditional gravity IVs. Adoption of Dose Error Reduction Systems (DERS) allows hospitals to monitor drug administration, which improves overall patient care and productivity of the clinicians. Here are five ways in which infusion systems lead to better healthcare.

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?

Infusion pumps deliver fluids, nutrients, medications, and blood into a patient's body in controlled amounts. If you have ever visited a hospital room, you have likely seen an infusion pump. Alaris infusion pumps are some of the most popular, and many people have attested that they are reliable.

Hospitals frequently utilize medical equipment rentals to help meet the demand posed by high patient volume. One of the most common rented types of equipment is IV pumps. Intravenous therapy is needed for many admitted patients and is considered the best way to deliver fluid or medication with a 100% bioavailability absorption. The type of IV pump used can make a difference when it comes to mitigating the margin of error.