Defibrillators, patient monitors, surgical tables, EKGs, anesthesia machines, sterilizers, lights, ultrasounds, and electrosurgical units, blanket/fluid warmers are all necessary pieces hospital equipment. Keeping these on hand are critical to the operational success of a hospital and the health care provided within it.

Below are the major categories on the list of medical equipment used in hospitals every health practitioner is meant to know. Diagnostic equipment Treatment equipment Life support equipment General equipment used in hospitals Diagnostic equipment Diagnostic equipment is devices used to identify the nature or cause of a certain medical condition.

Depending on your needs, you may need: Standard tools like IV start kits and medical dressing Diagnostic tools like a stethoscope and blood-pressure kit Laceration supplies such as sutures and medical tape Durable medical equipment including hospital beds and mobility aids Diabetic supplies like a glucometer and lancing device