Great choices! Let me give you a brief overview of each instrument:
- Sphygmomanometer: This device is used to measure blood pressure. It consists of an inflatable cuff to collapse and then release the artery under the cuff, and a mercury or aneroid manometer to measure the pressure.
- Stethoscope: An essential tool for doctors to listen to internal sounds of a patient’s body, such as heart and lung sounds. It has a chest piece that contains a diaphragm and/or bell for auscultation.
- Weight Machine: Also known as a weighing scale, this is used to measure a person’s weight. It can be a simple mechanical scale or a digital scale.
- Blood Sugar Machine (Glucose Meter): Used by diabetic patients to measure blood glucose levels. A small drop of blood is placed on a test strip, and the meter provides a reading.
- ECG (Electrocardiogram): This device records the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time. It helps diagnose various heart conditions.
- Sonography (Ultrasound Machine): Utilizes sound waves to create images of internal body structures. It is commonly used in obstetrics for monitoring fetal development.
- X-Ray Machine: Produces X-ray images of the inside of the body. It’s valuable for diagnosing fractures, infections, and other conditions.
- Dialysis Machine: Used in the treatment of kidney failure to filter and purify the blood when the kidneys can’t perform this function adequately.
- CT Scan (Computed Tomography): Combines X-rays with computer technology to produce detailed cross-sectional images of the body. It’s useful for diagnosing various conditions.
- MRI Machine (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): Uses powerful magnets and radio waves to generate detailed images of the internal structures of the body, particularly soft tissues.
