10 Questions
A typical general hospital or secondary care hospital caters to the advanced medical needs of the community.
False
The out-patient department in a general hospital typically includes an ICU.
False
A basic laboratory setup in a general hospital includes a cell counter, but not a microscope.
False
Pharmacy is a supporting department in a general hospital.
True
A general hospital typically deals with specialties such as Cardiology and Neurology.
False
A Hematology Analyzer is used to diagnose diseases by counting blood cells and monitor it.
True
A Biochemistry Analyzer is used to measure the concentration of chemicals in a biological process.
True
A CR System is used to digitalize ultrasound images.
False
EKG/ECG machines are used to monitor the overall rhythm of the heart and identify any abnormalities.
True
Nihon Kohden Cardiofax M is a brand of Hematology Analyzer.
False
Study Notes
Basic Medical Equipment List for a General Hospital
- A general hospital or secondary care hospital caters to the basic medical needs of the community and deals with various specialties including maternity, pediatrics, general medicine, general surgery, and orthopedics.
Departments in a General Hospital
- Departments in a general hospital include out-patient department, diagnostic laboratory and imaging, labor room, operation theater setup, in-patient wards, ICU, and other supporting departments like pharmacy, CSD, medical records, and central sterilization supply department.
Equipment and Furniture for an OPD Consultation Room
- Typical equipment and furniture in an OPD consultation room include doctor's table and chair, examination couch, patient chairs/stool, BP apparatus, ECG machine, and thermometer.
Diagnostic Laboratory and Imaging
- A basic laboratory setup includes a cell counter, bio-chemistry analyzer, microscope, incubator, centrifuge, and a refrigerator.
- A basic X-Ray and Ultrasound machine are essential for maternity and general surgery/orthopedics purposes.
- Small facilities can opt for a HF X-Ray along with CR System to digitalize the images.
ECG Machines
- Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) machines record the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time to monitor the overall rhythm and identify any abnormalities.
- Brands available include BPL Cardiart, Contec, Schiller, Nasan, Nihon Kohden, and others.
Hematology Analyzer/Cel Counter
- Hematology analyzers are used to diagnose disease by counting blood cells and monitoring them.
- Basic analyzers return a complete blood count with a three-part differential white blood cell count.
- Advanced analyzers measure cell populations to diagnose rare blood conditions.
- Brands available include Beckman Coulter, Abbott, Horiba, Unitron Biomedical, Hycel, and Sysmex.
Biochemistry Analyzer
- Biochemistry analyzers measure the concentration of chemicals in a biological process.
- Automated analyzers are used in laboratories to measure different chemicals quickly with less human assistance.
- Brands available include Biosystem, Elitech, Robonik, Abbott, and others.
This quiz covers the essential medical equipment required for a general hospital setup, depending on the treatments planned. It provides a comprehensive list of medical equipment needed for hospital operations.
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