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.

Apparatus used for Measuring in the Laboratory

Apparatus Used For Measuring In The Laboratory

Here are the apparatus used for Measuring in the Laboratory:

1.      Balance and Weights – this is used to weigh materials in the laboratory.

2.      Buret – this is a graduated glass tube used in volumetric analysis for measuring definite and accurate amount of liquid.

3.      Graduated Cylinder – a cylinder closed at one end and calibrated in the Metric system; used to measure the amount of liquid sample, never use it as a reaction vessel.

4.      Dropper or pipettes – this is used to transfer / measure small amount of liquid samples.

5.      Spatula – this is used to remove or scoop out solids from the container.

6.      Thermometer – this is used to measure temperature, in Degree Celsius (⁰C) or Degree Fahrenheit (⁰F).

Apparatus used for holding and holding things in the Laboratory

Apparatus Used For Holding And Holding Things In The Laboratory

Listed below are the apparatus used for holding and holding things in the Laboratory:

1.      Clamps – this is used to support test tubes, flasks, burets, etc.

2.      Clamp Holder – this is used to hold clamp in its proper position.

3.      Funnel – this supports the filter paper and facilitates the introduction of liquid to prevent spilling.

4.      Iron Ring – this is mounted on an iron stand to support beakers, flasks, etc.

5.      Iron Stand or Ring Stand – this is used to mount apparatus.

6.      Test Tube Holder – this is used to hold test tube while heating and when working with corrosive reagents.

7.      Tripod – this is to support apparatus which does not have to be attached.

8.      Test Tube Rack – this is used to keep a supply of test tubes for use.