How To Select The Best Veterinary Monitoring Equipment For Your Practice

Veterinary monitoring equipment is an essential part of any veterinary practice. This is because; it enables you to monitor the vital signs of your animal patients, thus ensuring that they are stable. Choosing the correct equipment can be overwhelming as there are different varieties for monitors. In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of veterinary monitoring equipment and the factors to consider when choosing the right equipment for your practice.

Types Of Veterinary Monitoring Equipment

There are four main types of veterinary monitoring equipment:

·         Multi-parameter monitors: These monitors measure several vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.

·         Single-parameter monitors: A single parameter monitor only measures one vital sign such as heart rate or oxygen saturation.

·         Anesthetic monitors: These monitors help in keeping track of patients that are under anesthesia. They usually have a pulse oximeter, capnometer and EKG monitor among others.

·         Telemetry systems: These systems monitor patients without using wires. They are used in situations where patients are very ill or small to use the usual machines for monitoring.

Factors To Consider When Choosing Veterinary Monitoring Equipment

When choosing veterinary monitoring equipment, you need to consider the following factors:

·     Your budget: Depending on what a person wants to buy, such instruments may cost a few hundred dollars or several thousand dollars. The best thing to do is to find the one that suits your wallet.

·        Size of Your Practice: If your practice is small, you may not utilize all the bells and whistles of a high-end monitor; a basic multi-parameter monitor will be enough. The features that you need include the following: alarms, data storage, and networking capabilities among others. You should see what features are important to you and your practice.

·      The ease of use: The monitor must be easy for you and your employees to use. You do not want to waste a lot of time learning how to operate the system.

·        Warranty: In order that you can have a peaceful mind knowing that your investment is protected, the company should offer a warranty which covers parts as well as labor.

·      Manufacturer’s reputation: When buying a monitor, it is crucial to choose that from a reputable manufacturer who has been known for producing quality products.

·         The types of patients you see: If you see a lot of critically ill patients, you will need equipment that can track various vital signs. On the other hand, if most patients are normally healthy, less complex/advanced equipment may be good enough.

Additional Tips

Here are some more tips on how to select veterinary monitoring equipment:

·         Reviews: Go through online reviews before buying any monitor to see what other veterinaries say about it.

·         Talk to your colleagues: Get your colleague’s opinion on veterinary monitoring equipment they would recommend

·         Demo: Many manufacturers have demos for their equipment. This way you will know if the monitor suits you best.

·         Think of financial matters: If money is tight, try financing your purchase. In this way you may pay off the equipment over several months.

Conclusion

For a practice, purchasing the right veterinary monitoring equipment is very important. If you take time to assess your requirements and budget, you can get the best equipment for your practice. I trust that this blog post has been able to teach you more about veterinary monitoring equipment selection. Please feel free to ask anything by commenting below if you have some questions