Some of the very first medical devices invented were the opthalmoscope, laryngoscope, and the x-ray, made between the 19th and 20th century. As the years progressed these inventions have been tottered with, and upgraded to much more effective tools. Many other devices have also been made to see internally such as the ultrasound. It gives the use of viewing organs within your body. It is especially used to see growing babies inside a pregnant woman. The baby can be monitored from when it is just a fetus until it is ready to be born. This helps doctors and the parents see how the developing fetus is doing, and if anything is wrong. Aside from being helpful during pregnancies, ultrasounds are also capable of seeing muscles, tendons, and many other internal organs. This device can be used to see if a certain organ is not in its normal size or structure, which usually means it should be checked out in further detail. The ultrasound is a very useful tool for viewing internal organs.
There are also many devices that contribute to monitoring the heart. They observes the hearts many actions. Defibrillators, artificial pacemakers, and the heart rate monitor are just a few examples of medical devices that have been invented to witness the heart's many movements. The heart is a very important part of our bodies. It is the main organ that we need to live, so we need to make sure everything is working properly. From the rhythm of the heart's beating, to the amount of blood it pumps. All of these devices help monitor the heart if anything looks like it's not working properly.
Canadians are very committed to helping out as much as they can with the health of people. Medical devices are accessible to help, without many exceptions. Medical professionals are always available to help those who need attention. Medical technology has grown to be such an important part of saving lives. The length it tak
es our knowledge about our health to is such a strong skill we have now obtained with these devices.
Sources:
Image Sources:
