Medical Instruments Module 8 PDF

**MOP -- MODULE 8** **MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS** **-**product use in medical purposes in patients, diagnosis, surgery/threapy.\ - most important medical devices are those that save most lives/allavaite most pain Tools commonly used at a primary care physician's office **-Examination tables\ - Exam li...

**MOP -- MODULE 8** **MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS** **-**product use in medical purposes in patients, diagnosis, surgery/threapy.\ - most important medical devices are those that save most lives/allavaite most pain Tools commonly used at a primary care physician's office **-Examination tables\ - Exam lights**\ **- EKG (electrocardiogram) machines**: machine with electrodes that applied to parts of patient's body; machine reports on electrical activity of the heart\ **- Scales:** Used to measure a patient's weight and height\ **- Hemoglobin machines:** machine used to test a small sampling of blood for the amount of hemoglobin (protein in red blood cells) in a patient's blood\ **- Locked cabinetry:** Medical supplies, equipment, and medications are often locked to avoid theft\ **- Autoclave:** A small pressure chamber used to - sterilize medical office equipment and tools after use\ **- Computer:** Used to enter and maintain electronic Health Records (EHRs) **Diagnostic devices\ Stethoscopes** - most recognizable of all medical diagnostic tools. They are used to listen to heart sounds, the lungs, and even blood flow in the arteries and veins.**\ Sphygmomanometers -** Evidence-based medicine has proven that the measurement of blood pressure is important in determining the overall health of a person.\ **Ophthalmoscopes** - handheld tools that allow a physician to see into the fundus of a patient\'s eye. Used in physical or outpatient exams.\ **Otoscopes** - handheld devices that allow physicians to look into the ear canal and view the tympanic membrane through the magnification lens.\ **General tools** - tools that all medical assistants need to know how to use, regardless of their area of specialization. - **Syringes** - **Vaccines** - **Biohazard Sharps Containers (for bio-hazardous waste removal)** - **Exam gowns** - **Cotton balls and swabs** - **Suturing materials** - **Masks and gloves** - **Sterilizing solution** - **Glucometers** - **Thermometers** - **Tongue depressors** - **Penlights** - **Ear scopes** - **Surgical instruments (scalpels, forceps, hemostats and needle holder)** **NASOGASTRIC TUBE (Soft plastic tube) -** available in different diameters measured in french unit SI\ - There are two to three holes few mm proximal to tip along the lateral side\ **INTRAVENOUS CANNULA** - IV cannulas are used to cannulate the veins for intravenous injections, infusions and transfusions\ - Adequate aseptic measures are taken before the cannulas are inserted **AMBU BAG** AMBU BAG\ - most commonly used manual resuscitation kit and consist of\. A bag\. A valve\. A facepiece\ The bag is made up of rubber.When the bag is squeezed the valve closes and allows the air to pass to the face piece\ - The air enriched with oxygen via a tube\ -When pressure is released the bag fills automatically.\  **General Survey** **Physical appearance** - **Age** - **Sex** - **Level of consciousness** - **Skin color** - **Facial features** **Body structure** - **Stature** - **Nutrition** - **Symmetry** - **Posture** - **Position** - **Body build, contour** **Mobility** - **Gait** - **Range of motion** **Behavior** - **Facial expression** - **Mood and affect** - **Speech** - **Dressp** - **Personal hygiene**