How to Transport Medical Equipment

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Ease your Lab Moving with Medical Equipment
Transportation Services
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Types of Medical Equipment

• Medical monitors
• Laboratory equipment
• Diagnostic devices
• Therapeutic equipment

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Monitoring Equipment

• Medical monitors allow healthcare staff to
  measure a patients condition.
• Medical monitors provide information in a number
  of different areas, including
• Blood glucose Data can assist with dietary and
  lifestyle choices
• Stress levels Biosensors send warning signals
  before patients themselves notice
• Epilepsy Video EEG monitoring can predict
  epileptic seizure so doctors can make
  recommendations on sleep, nutrition and mood
  management

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Laboratory Equipment
One of the largest segments of healthcare
professionals is comprised of medical laboratory
technologists. Upon examination, technologists
are able to provide critical results for things
like blood tests, pregnancy tests and genetics
testing. This means they must have access to an
extensive inventory of laboratory medical
equipment. Bunsen burners, microscopes, beakers
and incubators are just some of the tools
necessary for these professionals to do their
job.
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Diagnostic Devices
Diagnostic medical equipment is used to observe
patient symptoms to identify an illness. In
order to do a physical, the right tools are
needed including x-ray machines, medical imaging
machines, ultrasound devices and CT scanners.
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Therapeutic Equipment
Therapeutic equipment does not necessarily relate
solely to physical therapy supplies. Infusion
pumps are common in many therapy wards. An
infusion pump delivers fluids in small or large
amounts directly into the patients body using an
IV. Meanwhile, laser units are also becoming a
popular item on therapeutic equipment lists.
Probes or clusters are used to deliver red,
infrared or combined lasers for pain management
or skin regeneration.
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When You Need to Move Your Medical Equipment
The clinic space may be rented and the lease has
expired. Perhaps the hospital is undergoing a
massive renovation and the medical laboratory
must temporarily move to another wing. From
planning out the stages of your move to packing
up your inventory, relocating a healthcare team
is certainly a tremendous task.
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Moving Procedure

• Pre-Move Survey
• Packing
• Transportation

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Before Transportation

• Staff must ensure the device has been
  decontaminated as per the organizations policy
• Ensure a decontamination label has been attached
• Make sure all fluids are emptied from the device
• Managers must confirm that risks associated with
  transporting the device is assessed

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Transportation On Site

• If device is heavy or awkward, two staff members
  must be assigned to handle the device
• A trolley should always be used when moving
  equipment on site
• Avoid uneven surfaces opt to move shipments on
  flat ground whenever possible
• Devices with wheels should be pushed and not
  lifted

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Transportation By Vehicle

• Driver must have a valid license and ensure their
  vehicle meets safety standards
• Mobile phones should not be in use while
  transporting devices by car
• Devices should be safely loaded and secured to
  prevent excessive movement, which could result in
  injury to the driver or passenger
• If vehicle will be left unattended during
  transport, all devices must be stored out of
  sight to avoid theft
• Devices should never be left in the vehicle
  overnight

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Laboratory Relocation General Guidelines

• Minimize the amount of materials to be moved
• Do not bring pests when you move
• Do not move waste materials
• Pack safely
• Empty out incubators and refrigerators

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Transporting Biological Samples

• A number of biological samples can be transported
  easily as long as the rules are followed.
• Certain packing conditions must be met.
  Professionals use a 3-part system.
• All items are placed in a primary leak-proof
  container.
• Then use a secondary leak-proof container.
• Then seal once again with rigid outer packaging.
• These three layers ensure your samples are well
  protected during delivery.

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