Having a hospital bed in the school clinic may be a bit too much. But for someone who works in the medical field, I say that this equipment is an essential part of every clinic, no matter where you are, no matter who you cater to. You may not want to resort to using it, but when worse turns worst, having the dreaded hospital bed is something to be grateful for.
And what else should we be having in our school clinic? We know that school clinics cater to students’ and educators’ medical needs. And these groups of people have different needs in terms of health supplies and medications. So, health centers in schools should always be prepared with the appropriate medicines, supplies and equipment that each student and teacher will eventually need.
The School Clinic’s Supplies and Equipment
School clinics must always be prepared for the worst case health scenario, because they are placed there to help. Although this rarely happens, having a complete clinic and adept caregivers during the worst medical situation can definitely save lives.
So, to be a fully functioning medical center, the clinic should have supplies for everyday aches and pains, such as the ear thermometer as well as those for serious illnesses. You don’t want to have your patient travel to the hospital in agony just because your clinic lacks the essential medications and equipment. So, have these supplies ready in case of any medical condition:
- Digital BP Omron and other gadgets for vital signs monitoring.
- Nebulizer and nebulizing kits for asthma, which is prevalent in pediatric patients.
- Oxygen tank and regulator in serious cases of difficulty of breathing.
- Intravenous set, tourniquet, and IV tubings when establishing an IV line is necessary.
- Terumo syringe disposable and needles of all sizes for administration of medicine.
- Suturing and dissecting set for serious injuries that need to be stitched.
Aside from having these supplies on hand, the clinic should be strategically set up for the convenience of the medical practitioner and the patients.
And to make the health center as cozy and warm as possible, bright cheerful colors should adorn the walls, not too much though because it becomes stuffy and will soon look like clutter.
Having all these ready whenever patients come in is always something to be thankful for. One more thing is to make sure that the medicines, supplies and equipment you have is the best there is. Get your supplies hassle-free from the best supplier today, Philippine Medical Supplies. Visit them now.
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