Diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of certain diseases without medical supplies seem to be impossible in today’s world. Medical supplies have not only just aided doctors but they have assisted us also. We can now measure blood pressure without bothering to go nearby clinic. Medical supplies include diagnostic equipment, surgical equipment, and other pharmaceuticals. However, there are certain medical supplies that every home should have; an emergency situation does not call before coming and having suitable medical supplies at hand can help to prevent the situation from getting out of control. The supplies that should be necessarily included in first aid kit are listed below:

• Elastic bandages
• Gauze and Adhesive tape
• Antiseptic wipes
• Latex gloves
• Safety pins and scissors
• Antibiotics· Band-aids (plasters)
• Clinical thermometer

How have medical supplies assisted us?

The most commonly used and basic medical supply, that every doctor is seen wearing around his neck, his stethoscope. It is used for checking lungs and heart sounds, whereas before the invention of the stethoscope, a doctor had to put his ear directly onto the patient’s chest for examination which seemed both improper and inadequate. Similarly, there are many other supplies that have made medication easier for doctors. However, the knowledge of using medical supplies or equipment properly has become a serious issue with the large availability of products for the same purpose. The right choice of medical supplies. Back in old days when there were only a few items of any medical equipment or supplies were available, not only they were expensive but also it was difficult to get hold of them. Today, we have different organizations providing different diagnostic and surgical equipment each of them varying in one way or other, leaving us with the problem of choosing the right one. For this purpose, you need to think about why you are buying the supplies or an item of equipment, either for clinical purpose or for public health. You should avoid buying technically new equipment as it needs more expertise to use it. The medical supplies or equipment that you are tending to buy should be compatible with the existing one and you should also check its durability and quality regarding its performance and safety and whether it is best suited for your needs.

Also, you will have to make a cautious choice to purchase such an item that fulfills your need, has good quality and does not make you exceed your budget. Maintenance of medical suppliesIn order to keep medical supplies or equipment work properly, for a longer period of time and to avoid spreading of diseases, a proper care of them should be taken. Some of the supplies are disposable as gloves, needles and many others; however, it does not seem financially sound to dispose of expensive supplies as well.