What are the Types of Medical Devices Used in Nursing?
Nurses interact with a wide variety of medical devices. Some common examples include:
- Monitoring Devices: These include heart monitors, blood pressure monitors, and pulse oximeters. - Therapeutic Devices: Examples are infusion pumps, ventilators, and dialysis machines. - Diagnostic Devices: These include ultrasound machines, X-ray machines, and ECG machines.
Each of these devices has a different level of complexity and requires specific training for effective use.
