The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has raised the demand to look over health. People globally have been deploying essential medical devices to track the health condition of themselves and their families. Even doctors are shifting towards virtual modes to perform checkups and suggest medications. As a result, it has become necessary for individuals to keep basic devices, such as thermometers, in their homes.
Home healthcare is gaining rapid traction after the sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the COVID-19 spread, testing your vital signs, such as temperature, heart rate, and blood oxygen levels, allows you to keep track of your progress and notify your doctor if your health worsens.
The medical devices industry is witnessing tremendous growth and is expected to grow at the same pace. According to a study by Astute Analytica, the global medical devices market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% during the forecast period from 2021 to 2027.
COVID-19 has mandated the need to test vital signs, such as temperature, heart rate, and blood oxygen levels on a regular basis. In such circumstances as high temperatures, rapid medical assistance is required. Thermometers and pulse oximeters can be used at home to measure body temperature, blood oxygen levels, and heart rate.
Essential Medical Devices for Home
Here is the list of Medical Equipments that must be present at the home for home healthcare.
Pulse Oximeter
A pulse oximeter is a device that measures the amount of oxygen in the blood as well as the cardiac rate. They are especially helpful for COVID-19 patients who face problems in breathing due to low oxygen levels. To use the oximeter in a proper way, keep the below things in mind.
- Before using the machine, confirm that your hands are at room temperature. If not, rub your hands together to warm them up.
- Sit down and relax. Then insert your finger into the oximeter. Moreover, you should wear the pulse oximeter on your index finger.
- The pulse oximeter must show a reading between 95 and 100 percent in normal circumstances. Values less than 90% are considered low, which indicates that the person needs supplemental oxygen.
Incentive Spirometer
It is a small medical instrument that calculates the amount of your breath. It aids in the recovery of your lungs after surgery or sickness by keeping them active and fluid-free.
Oxygen Cylinder
Compacted oxygen are non-fluid containers that can be refilled at high gaseous pressure with oxygen and other gases. They are assembled with a valve and an oxygen level controller, which is used to control the flow of oxygen. These cylinders range from small transportable units to larger 10L containers depending on the size and necessity.
Inhaler Device
When combined with saline water or albuterol, these machines help children and family members suffering from congestion, exhaustion, and coughing. This oxygenation machine also helps patients suffering from asthma. This gadget aids in the treatment of patients with severe heart and lung failure, preventing congestion and oxygenating blood outside of the body.
Thermometers
The thermometer is a device that measures temperature. When a person gets a fever, the medical thermometer is the first health instrument to be used. It allows you to check your body temperature and analyze the severity of hyperthermia before contacting a medical professional. A medical thermometer for a pregnant lady, toddler, or newborn baby is far more necessary. The demand for thermometers has been increasing on a regular basis. In addition, the device is cost-effective, which makes it convenient for home use. Manufacturers have been developing efficient devices to allow a user-friendly experience for the consumers. For instance, Masimo Corporation announced to introduce Radius T Continuous Thermometer in October 2020.
Furthermore, in March 2021, Mestek unveiled its digital thermometer on the prominent e-commerce platform Amazon.
Patient monitor multi-parametric
These are medical devices that are used to continuously measure, calculate and display the patient’s physiological parameters. The device is simple to use. Moreover, it measures just one or two vital signs. Moreover, they are also deployed for intensive care units and specialized surgeries for critical patients.
Depending on the parameters, the device is used to measure the patient’s ECG, blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and respiratory gas concentrations. Advancements are never-ending in this field too. For Instance, In September 2020, GE healthcare introduced a Mural remote patient monitoring solution. Furthermore, in February 2019, Mindray introduced its ePM Series with the aim to boost the company’s revenue.
Many people don’t recognize the importance of having health equipment at home, such as medical thermometers, blood pressure monitors, and blood glucose meters. However, they are essential to check the health on a regular basis. The potential scope of medical devices has made it necessary for manufacturers to introduce novel solutions. Prominent players are inking a pact to boost the research and development activities. In 2021, Smith & Nephew joined hands with German company URS Ortho GMBH & Co. KG. The partnership intends to create software that will aid surgeons.
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