Practical articles for teams evaluating pumps, life-support equipment, patient monitoring workflows, service plans, and connected-care readiness.
A critical analysis of how overlooked devices like Clave connectors, Spiros monitors, autoclave machines, fundus cameras, and SpO2 sensors can lead to major patient safety incidents and operational inefficiencies in the ICU.
Is ICU Medical worth the investment? A hospital procurement manager breaks down the cost-per-patient-day and TCO differences between ICU Medical and lower-priced IV solution and pump alternatives.
A hospital procurement manager shares real cost comparisons between ICU Medical infusion pumps and competitors, drawing lessons from lab equipment purchases like mass spectrometers and hematology analyzers. Includes insights on product defects, Spiros monitoring, and ambulatory blood pressure.
A procurement administrator shares why choosing the cheapest medical device supplier often leads to hidden costs, compliance issues, and operational headaches—and how to evaluate total value instead.
A procurement manager's honest reflection on the hidden costs of IV infusion equipment, from market share assumptions to compatibility failures. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes when choosing between ICU Medical, Hospira, Baxter, and others.
A practical, first-person guide for hospital procurement and biomedical teams on inspecting infusion pumps, surgical lights, and surgical drapes from a quality inspector at a medical device company.
A practical, real-world checklist for hospital administrators and purchasing managers evaluating infusion pumps and vital signs monitors, based on ICU Medical's product line (Plum, Cleo) and common procurement pitfalls.
A frontline procurement specialist argues that minimum order requirements in medical devices like infusion pumps and IV sets are dangerous. Here's why small orders matter for patient care.
A practical checklist for hospital administrators and procurement staff on how to evaluate and vet medical device suppliers, focusing on quality, compliance, and total cost of ownership.
A quality inspector's honest FAQ on ICU Medical's infusion pumps, IV solutions, monitoring systems, and surgical devices. Practical answers about real-world performance, hidden specs, and what to watch for.