The Most Common Diagnostic Devices

The Most Common Diagnostic Devices

There are various diagnostic devices clinicians use to measure a patient’s health in order to provide diagnoses for different ailments and conditions. It is important when developing a treatment plan for clinicians to have the appropriate medical equipment supplies to properly record the measurement of vital patient information. Diagnostic medical equipment can be found in any outpatient care facility, emergency rooms, as well as intensive care units and inpatient general hospital care. 

Six Most Common type of Diagnostic Devices

Many diagnostic devices are readily recognized, while still others are not. The six most common are listed below:

  • Stethoscopes
  • Sphygmomanometers
  • Ophthalmoscopes
  • Otoscopes
  • Electrocardiographs
  • Thermometer

Stethoscopes

One of the most readily recognized pieces of equipment is the stethoscopes. It lets medical personnel listen to lungs, blood flow, and heart sounds. They can be utilized to diagnose the following:

  • Pneumonia
  • Bronchitis
  • Heart Palpitations
  • Heart Disease
  • Arrhythmia
  • Heart Valve Problems

Although the stethoscope has been around for more than a century, it has gone through some changes to become part of the latest medical diagnostic equipment. Electronic stethoscopes have improved sound quality when making diagnoses. They can also allow multiple people to listen to the same sounds. This is vital when training interns and residents.

Sphygmomanometers

While it may have a tongue twister for a name, we have all likely seen one. It is the piece of equipment used to measure blood pressure. It can be used to diagnose the following:

  • Diabetes
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Artery Plaque
  • Artery Hardening
  • Hypotension

Ophthalmoscopes

These are handheld and offer physicians the ability to more closely examine a patient’s eyes. 

There are two types of ophthalmoscopes:

  • Direct Ophthalmoscopes
  • Indirect Ophthalmoscopes

Direct Ophthalmoscopes provide 15 times magnifications and provide an upright image of the patient’s eye.

The indirect ophthalmoscopes provide 2 to 5 times magnification. These are considered far more effective with patients who have cataracts than direct ophthalmoscopes.

These tools can help to diagnose the following conditions:

  • Bacterial Infections
  • Detached Retinas
  • Glaucoma

Otoscopes

These are to treat ear conditions. They help to diagnose the following:

  • Ear Infections
  • Tinnitus
  • The Causes of Vertigo and Dizziness
  • Meniere’s Disease
  • Swimmers Ear

Electrocardiographs

One of the most important of all medical equipment supplies is the electrocardiograph. It measures heart activity. It can show medical personnel the size and position of each heart chamber. It can also diagnose damage to the heart muscle. 

Thermometer

One of the most commonly used tools measures the body temperature of the patient. Raised temperature can indicate infection and illness.

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