Med One Blog

By Madeline Cheney

The economic impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt around the world. This April, the unemployment rate increased by over 10%, causing significant financial hardship to millions across the country. Coupled with the fact that 69% of Americans have less than $1,000 in a savings account – despite savings accounts being the preferred way to save money – the rapid unemployment spike is a significant cause for concern.

The previous two record-breaking flu seasons, and now, the COVID-19 pandemic, have pushed most hospitals’ capacity to the limit. The average hospital will own or rent over 35,000 SKUs of equipment at any one time. However, the pandemic has caused shortages of vital medical equipment as the numbers continue to surge. Industry experts suggest hospital equipment rentals may help alleviate the short supply of necessary medical pumps through the fast acquisition of those readily available in the market. Here are six factors to consider when renting medical equipment.

By Dani Vaughan

Dealing with stress and changing situations is something that we will always have to deal with. As we move throughout life, our circumstances are constantly changing. Stress is something that will be a part of our lives and can fluctuate from minimal levels to more extreme. Coping with stress and being able to continue to function in our daily lives is extremely important as part of our mental and physical health.

By Madeline Cheney

With the weather warming up and many stay-at-home orders beginning to be lifted, millions across the country are understandably itching to get out of their houses. Not only is being outside and under the sun fun, but it also yields a lot of benefits. Some of these benefits include reduced fatigue, increased immunity, reduced stress, and even reduced mental health issues. Soaking in some rays also boosts vitamin D, which boosts energy.

In the United States of America, over 10,000 citizens reach the retirement age of 65 daily. Sound healthcare systems in the form of excellent expertise and efficient equipment help ensure that aging patients and many others receive the type of care they deserve. The invention of the infusion system has been a game-changer in how healthcare facilities deliver fluids, medications, blood, and blood products to their patients. Hospitals can now use an infusion system to provide accurate and consistent flow rates, more so for high-alert medications.

By Dani Vaughan

PCA pumps are one of the many different types of infusion pumps on the market today. These pumps are commonly used in hospitals and clinics to help manage pain in their patients. Since pain medication is one of the most common drug types used in PCA pumps, ensuring the safety of the patient is extremely important.

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.