Medical Consumables & Disposables
Consumable medical devices are like disposable devices in that they also ultimately should be disposed of but can be used more than once or for a length of time. These include devices like elastic bandage wraps, pacemakers, and drill bits and blades for surgical instruments.
ABD Pads
Abdominal Pads, also referred to as ABD Pads, are used for large wounds or for wounds requiring high absorbency. This abdominal dressing was originally developed for the military to treat battle wounds. ABD is an acronym for "Army Battle Dressing.
Bandage
Bandages are an essential medical supply for any first aid kit. They allow for the effective provision of wound care for a variety of different injuries and facilitate the wound healing process. A number of bandages are available, with different types intended for specific purposes.
I.V. Start
This is the site of catheter insertion into the patient’s vascular system. The drip chamber is filled with 200-400 ml of crystalloid solution, and the drip chamber bag is suspended above the patient’s bed during intravenous start-up. The catheter’s put into veins.
Medical Gloves
Medical gloves are examples of personal protective equipment used to protect the wearer and/or the patient from the spread of micro-organisms that may potentially cause infection or illness during medical procedures and examinations. Medical gloves are one part of an infection-control strategy.
Syringe
A small hollow tube used for injecting or withdrawing liquids. It may be attached to a needle in order to withdraw fluid from the body or inject drugs into the body.
Brands
