1. General Practice/Family Medicine (including Pediatrics)
Stethoscope, sphygmomanometer (manual/digital), thermometer, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, oximeter, scale, height gauge, reflex hammer, disposable gloves, glucometer, portable examination lamp, examination table or couch, rapid reagents (blood glucose, urine).
Functions: basic assessment of vital signs, physical examinations, screening for blood glucose and signs of infection.
Known manufacturers: Welch Allyn, A&D Medical, Terumo (for thermometers, glucometers, sphygmomanometers)
2. Gynecology/Obstetrics
Colposcope, speculum (various sizes), obstetric ultrasound, fetal Doppler, hysteroscope, laparoscopic instruments, CO₂ insufflation pump.
Functions: Examination of the vaginal canal, fetal assessment, visualization of the cervix, fibroids, hysteroscopy, and therapeutic laparoscopy.
Manufacturers: Boston Scientific is a leading provider of interventional gynecology and urology.
Equipment such as laparoscopes and hysteroscopes is generally provided by brands such as Karl Storz (sold in Brazil by Horizon Medical).
3. Pediatrics (Adapted General Practice)
Similar to general practice, but with pediatric scales, pediatric otoscopes, forehead thermometers, and pediatric specula.
Functions: Growth and development assessment, child screening, immunization, and routine checkups.
4. Orthopedics
Splints, casts, orthoses, crutches, transport carts, reflex hammers, tape measures, dynamometers, and traction tables.
Functions: Immobilization, functional assessment, strength measurement, and rehabilitation planning.
5. Dermatology
Dermatoscope, Wood's lamp, cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen), laser for dermatological treatments, portable microscope.
Function: Detailed skin examination, lesion diagnosis, aesthetic treatments, and dermatofunctional surgery.
Manufacturers such as DermLite are leading dermatoscope manufacturers.
6. Cardiology
Electrocardiograph (ECG), heart rate monitor, ECG Holter monitor, echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound), defibrillator/AED, stress test (treadmill).
Function: Diagnosis of arrhythmias, assessment of cardiac function and response to exercise.
Manufacturers include BPL Cardiart, Nihon Kohden, Schiller, Abbott, and Sysmex.
7. Endocrinology
Glucometer, balance and stadiometer, biochemical/hormonal analyzer, centrifuge, insulin, and syringes.
Function: Diagnosis and monitoring of metabolic, hormonal, glycemic, and growth status.
Manufacturers: Beckman Coulter, Abbott, Sysmex
8. Ophthalmology
Biomicroscope (slit lamp), applanation tonometer, direct and indirect ophthalmoscope, lensometer, refractor, projector/optotype chart, fundus camera.
Function: Detailed evaluation of the anterior and posterior segments of the eye, measurement of intraocular pressure and refraction.
9. Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
Otoscope, nasofibrolaryngoscope (nasal/pharyngeal endoscopy), laryngoscope, tuning forks (tuning fork), surgical microscope.
Function: Ear, nose, and throat examination, hearing tests, endoscopic procedures.
10. Urology
Cystoscope, urinary endoscope, urinary tract ultrasound, urinary catheters, prostate biopsy instruments.
Function: Diagnosis and intervention in the lower and upper urinary tract.
11. Gastroenterology
Digestive endoscope (upper and lower), colonoscope, biopsy kits, cannulas, endoscopic lavage/aspirator, polyp avoidance/removal.
Function: Examination and treatment of the upper and lower digestive tract.
12. Psychiatry
Light equipment: electronic medical record software, psychometric questionnaires, computers/laptops, pen, welcoming environment.
Function: Clinical recording and follow-up, psychological assessment.
13. Rheumatology
Reflex hammer, stadiometer/tape measure, goniometer, scale, musculoskeletal ultrasound, dynamometer, cytocentrifuge.
Function: Assessment of joints, mobility, muscle strength, and localized imaging. |
