Understanding Healthcare

The basic vital signs monitors measure the five main bodily functions, body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, and blood oxygen saturation.

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Electronic Stethoscopes
Like sundials and typewriters, the acoustic stethoscope has finally met its electronic match. While some gadget lovers have embraced the new electronic models, more “old school” types have shunned the electronic scopes and clung more tightly to their well-worn acoustic ones.
Is change always good? Who really needs an electronic stethoscope?
If all you need is
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AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillator) have been hitting headlines recently… saving lives when they are available, and prompting lawsuits when they are not.
As one of the leading causes of death in the United States, SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest) claims more than 310,000 lives every year . The tragedy is that most of these deaths are preventable.
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Midmark Ritter 204

Brewer Basic

Many healthcare professionals have asked us this question. The truth is, there is no simple answer. Midmark and Brewer both make excellent exam tables, yet some key factors do differentiate both companies. It all boils down to your needs and preferences.

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