With demand soaring, healthcare facilities around the world need to buy more ventilators than ever before. But the increased demand has also forced medical staff to be more cautious when choosing ventilators. While this list is far from all-inclusive, considering these qualities can help your facility begin navigating this choice.

Alarm function

Alert fatigue is a growing problem, especially in intensive care units. With so many machines sending out all kinds of alarms, it's easy for nurses and doctors to become insensitive to them. This should be taken into account when looking at the ventilator's alarm features. Since there is no standard ventilator alarm system, each ventilator may have different levels of alarm for different reasons. Consider important things to be alerted about, such as air supply, inspiratory pressure, or power failure, and make sure these alerts are independent and unique.

battery performance

Most hospitals are prepared to maintain power during local power outages, but emergencies are always possible. It is critical to be prepared for the eventuality of a power outage. This needs to be taken into account when purchasing any medical equipment, especially ventilators. Backup battery life may vary from ventilator to ventilator, so a system with longer battery life must be selected.

Cost Control

In a hospital, costs are not just a matter of making or losing money. It's a matter of resources, and there are enough resources to provide quality care to patients. Therefore, cost control should also be considered when choosing a ventilator. Consider not only the upfront cost of the machine, but also the cost of machine maintenance and repair. You can also consider whether buying the machine outright or leasing the equipment is a better option for your facility. Med One offers respiratory equipment for rent . Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the ventilators in our fleet are already in hospitals, but there are still some options available for rent.

At times like these, and at all other times, knowing how to provide the best care is one of the highest goals of a medical professional. Knowing how to choose a good ventilator is just one more step toward that goal. In making this happen, we want to do our part to help the world return to a healthier state.