Miscellaneous Laboratory Equipments and Articles

Miscellaneous Laboratory Equipment And Articles

Here is the list of other laboratory equipments and articles:

1) Bedpan Brush – This is used for cleaning bedpans and should be cleaned by washing soap and water, then hang dry.

2) Bottle Brush – This is a type of brush used for cleaning tall slender bottles, e.g. feeding bottles.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water, then hand dry.

3) IV Stand – This is a slim metal pab used for hanging IVFs; blood transfusion, enema cans, etc.

4) Arm Splint – This is used to immobilize the arms where IVF is inserted.

5) IV Infusion Set – This is a plastic tube that is used to convey IVFs or fluids to the patient through vein. (Macro-drip – in drops, Micro-drip – in micro-drip, Venoset, Saftiset).

6) Butterfly needle – This is a type of needle connected to the IV infusion set to convey fluid from tube to the patient.  This comes in different sizes, measured by gauge.

7) Stretcher – This is a narrow high bed with wheeled legs which is used to transport patients from one place to another in the hospital.

8) Wheel Chair – This is a chair provided with big wheels, also used for transferring patients.

9) Stethoscope – This is an instrument that is used to listen to body sounds--- e.g. breath sound, bowel sound.

10)  Sphygmomanometer – This is an instrument that is used to determine the blood pressure.  The types of sphygmomanometer are:

a.       Mercurial

b.      Aneroid

c.       OR

11) Medicine Tray – This is used to carry medicine glasses with medicines when administering drugs.

12) Pick up Tray – This is used for picking up, transferring sterile objects

a.       Peritoneal

b.      Kelly

c.       Thumb

d.      Tissue

13) Nozzle Tip – This is a small tube with rounded tip connected to a rubber connect when doing vaginal or rectal irrigation.  The types of Nozzle Tips are:

a.       Vaginal

b.      Rectal

14) Floor Lamp – This is a lamp with stand and pliable neck which is used to provide additional light during the procedures.

15) Flash Light – This is used to provide need light

16) Over Ben Table – This is a table in the patient’s room so made that top can be positioned over patient’s bed and can be used when eating or attending to grooming in bed.

17) Chest Drainage System.  This is used to irrigate fluid.

Laboratory Equipments and Articles made of Enamel Wares

Laboratory Equipment And Articles Made Of Enamel Wares

Here is the list of laboratory equipments and articles made of enamel wares:

1. Pitcher – This is receptacle for water and large amount of solution.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water.
2. Flushing Cup – This is receptacle of warm water for perennial hygiene.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water.
3. Irrigation Can – This is receptacle of solutions as in enemas.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water.
4. Kidney Basin – This is receptacle for body secretion and some contaminated articles such as used dressing.  The method of cleaning is rinsing with water if used as a sputum receptacle, autoclave if to be used in sterile procedures.
5. Enamel Cup – This is used as receptacle for some medications during treatment.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water, autoclave for sterile procedures.
6. Enamel Bowls –This is maybe sterile or non-sterile according to use; receptacle for solutions during treatments.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water, autoclave for sterile procedures.
7. Wash Basin – This is used for water for bed-bath and may also be used as container for some solutions.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water.
8. Bath Tub – This is used for bathing and cleaned using soap and water. 
9. Pail – This is also used as a receptacle for water of solution during treatment e.g. bed shampoo, continuous compress and should be cleaned by soap and water.
10. Bedpan – This is used as receptacle for urine and stools for patients who cannot tolerate going to the comfort room.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water.
11. Urinal – This is used as receptacle for urine of male patients, who are non-ambulatory.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water.
12. Tray – This is used as a container of some articles to facilitate transport.  This maybe sterile or non-sterile.
13. Sputum Cup – This is used as a receptacle for sputum and can be cleaned by rinsing with water.
14. Cotton Jars – These serve as container for sterile cotton and should be cleaned using soap and water, then autoclave.
15. Enamel Can – This serve as container for sterile articles.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water, then autoclave.
16. Boiler or Sterilizer – This is used for sterilization purpose and cleaned by rinsing with soap and water.
17. Powder Shaker – This is serves as container for powder used for gloving.

Laboratory Equipments and Articles made from Glass

Laboratory Equipment And Articles Made From Glass

Here is the list of laboratory equipments and articles made out of glass:

• Clinical Thermometers:

1. Oral Thermometer – This is to determine body temperature through the mouth.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water, dry with tissue paper, and keep inside the container.
2. Rectal Thermometer - This is to determine body temperature through the rectum.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water, dry with tissue paper, and keep inside the container.
3. Bath Thermometer – This is to determine the temperature of the water before using for bathing or treatment purposes.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water, dry with tissue paper, and keep inside the container.

• Hypodermic Syringes:

1. Hypodermic Glass Syringe – This is used to administer medications through the parenteral route.  The method of cleaning is sterilizing by boiling for 30 minutes.
2. Hypodermic Disposable Syringe – This is to administer medications and as a receptacle for medication other than the liquid.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water, then dry.

• Medicine Glass – This is to measure liquid medications and as a receptacle for medication other than the liquid.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water, then dry.
• Asepto-Syringe – This is used for irrigation purposes, used to suction out certain body drainage.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water, wrap and autoclave.
• Toomey Syringe – This is used for G – U tract irrigation.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water, rinse and autoclave.
• Glass jars with cover – This is used as a receptacle for sterile articles such as cotton balls, gauge, etc.
• Mortar and Pestle – This is used to pulverize medications of patients who cannot tolerate whole tablets and capsules.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water, then dry.
• Glass Funnel – This is used to direct the flow of fluid when pouring it into a narrow-mouthed container.  The method of cleaning is washing soap and water.
• Murphy’s Drip – This used to drip chamber when doing cystoclysis is enabling the nurse to regulate the flow, attached between two rubber connecting tubes.
• Nebulizer – This is to administer liquid medications into the respiratory tract by converting the medicine into fine mist.  The method of cleaning is rinsing with water, then autoclave.
• Alcohol Lamp – This is used to heating purposes.
• Medicine Dropper – This is used to measure certain liquid medications.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water.
• Test Tube – This is used as receptacle for certain specimens for examination.  The method of rinsing with water, then autoclave.
• Drinking Glass – This is used for drinking purposes.  The method of cleaning is washing with soap and water.
• Glass Rods – This is used for stirring liquid solutions.
• Spatula – This is used to press the tongue during examinations of the oral cavity and throat.  It should be discarded after use.