Patient Monitors Purchased As Used Equipment Can Improve Care January 12th, 2008

    Used medical devices are usually refurbished and thoroughly inspected with a warranty often as good as that of a new device. Some patient monitors and other equipment may be sold as used because it is a resale, but actually be brand new in original cartons or never used at all. Discounts on this new equipment can be half the original price or even more, and not looking for such offers is really foolish.

    A common patient monitor is the EKG and respiration monitors used in emergency rooms, surgery, and ICU beds. These can show different EKG leads, mean arterial pressure, and other readings depending on the device and the patient. These are essential and costly equipment so savings can have a large impact.

    Newborns may require patient monitors that register temperature as well as pulse and respiration and adult models are not appropriate, especially with tiny premature infants. A hospital could save many thousands of dollars with refurbished and used medical equipment and have more monitored infant beds available.


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