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Blood collection and testing is an essential requirement when treating a patient. Blood must be drawn for laboratory analysis to ensure correct diagnosis and mo.... - A doctor may prescribe Vitamin B12 injections to treat anaemia or the deficiency of vitamin B12 in a person’s body. The deficiency can arise due to improper d....
- In India, there are around 700-800 medical equipment companies with an average turnover of $ 6.2-6.9 million. The current market size is estimated at $ 11 billi....
- Phlebotomy (blood sample collection) can potentially put patients and health workers at risk of getting infected by blood-borne pathogens. A poorly collected bl....
- Getting pricked by injection is never a pleasant feeling for patients. The risk of contamination also adds to a patient's worries. Thus, many medical profession....
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Needlestick injuries are a common occupational hazard among all healthcare workers. These result from contaminated sutures, needles, or sharp instruments that h.... - Over the years, new medical instruments have been designed to improve the quality of treatments. One such piece of equipment is the 3-way stopcock. By definitio....
- The needle gauge system, often referred to as ‘G’ is an internationally-referred scale for sizing needles. The system was adopted from already existing gaug....
- Blood-borne pathogens are microorganisms in human blood that can potentially cause infectious disease in humans. These pathogens include – but are not restric....
- One of the most awaited seasons of the year, the monsoon brings relief after a long, scorching summer. Unfortunately, monsoon showers also bring with them a num....
