Surgical navigation systems, heading to the operating room of the future
The most recent advances in digital medical technology achieved this year allow surgeons to reach new levels of…
How does a vital signs monitor work?
A vital signs monitor is a device that allows you to detect, process and continuously display the physiological parameters…
How does an oxygen concentrator work?
An oxygen concentrator is a medical instrument that provides oxygen therapy to patients with respiratory diseases. The concentrators deliver more pure oxygen than air.
Handling and Care of the ELISA Reader
An ELISA Reader is a specialized spectrophotometer, designed to read the results of this technique which is used to determine the presence of specific…
What is sickle cell anemia?
Sickle cell anemia is a chronic, hereditary and familial hemolytic disease, which black subjects suffer almost exclusively. It owes its name to the fact that the erythrocytes of…
Pulse oximetry: an indispensable tool
Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive method that allows the estimation of oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin and also monitors heart…
The diode laser and its importance in aesthetic medicine
A laser diode is a semiconductor device similar to a light emitting diode (LED). Use the p-n junction to emit coherent light in which all waves are…
How to handle a refrigerated centrifuge?
Refrigerated-centrifuge are equipment used to settle the components in a homogeneous solution in their different densities. For this they…
Valproic acid and its determination in the laboratory
Valproic acid is a drug used primarily to treat epilepsy. It is indicated for generalized or partial epilepsies. In addition, it is also used for the…
Learning about the maintenance and cleaning of your stethoscope
The stethoscope is an acoustic device that amplifies body noise to achieve its best perception and therefore the integration of various signs…