Medical devices
From the thermometer to the analyser: choosing registered devices, blood pressure monitors, glucose meters, thermometers and oximeters, syringes and sharps, cleaning and sterilising, and caring for and reporting problems with devices. For pharmacists, nurses, clinic managers, biomedical staff, procurement officers and students.
- 1What is a medical device, and why does it matter?Devices are not medicines, and they follow their own rules. Learn the risk classes, why the supplier must be licensed, and why the instructions for use deserve five minutes of your time.6 min · Basic
- 2Blood pressure monitors: getting a true readingMost blood pressure errors happen before the cuff goes on. Learn the right cuff, the right rest, the right arm position, and when a monitor needs checking.6 min · Basic
- 3Glucose meters and test stripsA meter is only as good as its strip, its storage and the hand that holds the lancet. Close the vial, match the strip, and never share a lancet.6 min · Basic
- 4Thermometers and pulse oximetersTwo small devices that every counter sells and every ward uses. Learn the right technique, how to clean between patients, and why the number is never the whole story.6 min · Basic
- 5Syringes, needles and IV setsOne sterile set, one patient, one use, then straight into the sharps box. Learn how to check a pack, what the sizes mean and how to protect yourself and the patient.7 min · Intermediate
- 6Cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation of reusable devicesNot everything can be reused, and not everything needs the autoclave. Learn the simple Spaulding idea, why you always clean first, and how to store and track sterile items.7 min · Intermediate
- 7Care, calibration and reporting problemsA device is only as good as the care it gets. Learn the log book, the calibration label, what to do with a device that gives odd results, and how a quick report protects the next patient.7 min · Intermediate
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For licensed professionals and students. Educational information only: always follow current national guidelines (EFDA, Ministry of Health), the product label and your facility’s procedures.