{"id":59928,"date":"2022-08-17T08:41:22","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T08:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dinbeat.com\/?p=59928"},"modified":"2022-08-18T08:51:41","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T08:51:41","slug":"medical-technology-what-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dinbeat.com\/en\/medical-technology-what-is\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Medical Technology and How Can It Be Used in Veterinary Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years we have seen advances in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dinbeat.com\/en\/blog\/vet-tech-how-digital-transformation-is-impacting-modern-veterinary-clinics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical technology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that would have been unimaginable just a few decades ago. From improvements in diagnostic imaging to data recording, today&#8217;s advances allow <\/span><b>healthcare professionals to get more reliable data to determine the right course of treatment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term &#8220;medical technology&#8221; is mostly associated with the field of human health. Even so, as H\u00e9ctor G\u00f3mez pointed out in an interview for El Pa\u00eds, <\/span><b>many of the advances in human health are also reflected in veterinary health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: &#8220;We have the great advantage that everything that is done to research human medicine, or at least a large percentage of it, ends up being applied in veterinary medicine&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what do we mean by medical technology and how does it benefit the veterinary field?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-781a9c0a-eb81-4a7d-a568-9d723556f5a8\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-781a9c0a-eb81-4a7d-a568-9d723556f5a8\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-781a9c0a-eb81-4a7d-a568-9d723556f5a8\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6092775\/781a9c0a-eb81-4a7d-a568-9d723556f5a8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-781a9c0a-eb81-4a7d-a568-9d723556f5a8\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6092775\/781a9c0a-eb81-4a7d-a568-9d723556f5a8.png\" alt=\"Find out how digital transformation is impacting the veterinary sector and how it can benefit your veterinary clinic.Click here to discover more!\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(6092775, '781a9c0a-eb81-4a7d-a568-9d723556f5a8', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Medical Technology?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical technology is &#8220;the drugs, devices, medical and surgical procedures used in medical care&#8221;, according to the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA). In other words, <\/span><b>any advance in the field of medicine could be considered a technological advancement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when we talk about medical technology today, <\/span><b>we are mainly referring to the software and hardware that have started to be introduced in many veterinary clinics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and allow us to improve the quality of service we offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, these changes have transformed the way we operate in many areas of the clinic, <\/span><b>speeding up some processes or even automating them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Thanks to medical technology in veterinary medicine, it has also been possible to improve collaboration between specialists<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the benefits of this technological revolution? Among others,<\/span><b> a longer life for patients and increased profitability for businesses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Let&#8217;s take a look at some concrete examples where these changes have been applied.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnostic Imaging<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most relevant improvements in veterinary clinics is the democratisation of the use of CT and digital radiography, as well as MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) or X-ray. A few decades ago, this type of technology could only be used in a few hospitals and specialised clinics. <\/span><b>Now, however, it\u2019s much easier to access these instruments that show a high quality image within a few seconds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other tools that are revolutionising veterinary clinics are<\/span><b> ultrasound scanners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In recent years, we have seen a <\/span><b>significant reduction in the size of ultrasound scanners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allowing greater mobility for the practitioner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, <\/span><b>the instrument is becoming more and more affordable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it possible to have one in a clinic. There has also been a <\/span><b>qualitative leap in image quality<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can be viewed directly on screens and tablets. Thanks to these changes, ultrasound scans will become more and more common for everyday consultations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-a300d1d7-32ea-4a91-907d-a87c5265061c\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-a300d1d7-32ea-4a91-907d-a87c5265061c\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-a300d1d7-32ea-4a91-907d-a87c5265061c\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6092775\/a300d1d7-32ea-4a91-907d-a87c5265061c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-a300d1d7-32ea-4a91-907d-a87c5265061c\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6092775\/a300d1d7-32ea-4a91-907d-a87c5265061c.png\" alt=\"New call-to-action\" width=\"750\" height=\"119\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(6092775, 'a300d1d7-32ea-4a91-907d-a87c5265061c', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring for 24 Hours or More<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rise of wearables in veterinary clinics has also brought many advantages, <\/span><b>especially for post-operative patients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Thanks to options such as the multi-parametric harness, the animal can be monitored by a professional, without having to be disturbed every few hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s possible to record up to 7 patient parameters over several hours, so that changes in the animal can be compared. This function is also very useful for<\/span><b> post-operative monitoring from home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, avoiding the need for the pet owner to keep a manual record of the pet&#8217;s behaviour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telemedicine in the Veterinary Sector<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, another notable change is the rise of telemedicine, which has been made possible by improved communication channels. Through a video call and\/or the use of a wearable,<\/span><b> the veterinarian can monitor the patient without the need to travel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Thanks to this change, the animal can be supervised by a professional, without having to suffer the stress of going to the clinic. At the same time, it makes the expert&#8217;s opinion available for more complicated cases (optimising time and resources).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Tools to Facilitate the Veterinarian&#8217;s Work<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, <\/span><b>medical technology in the human field also benefits the development of new tools for veterinary medicine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Thanks to these advances, veterinarians have new tools at their disposal to help them reach more reliable diagnoses and ensure the well-being of their patients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>These technologies will not replace the work of a veterinarian, but act as a complement to support their hypotheses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What can you do if you are a veterinarian or have a veterinary practice? In this case, we recommend that you continue to keep up with the rapid advances in this field, so that you can continue to improve your practice&#8217;s procedures from year to year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-86fad487-9607-475c-9a9d-30073c4ddb41\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-86fad487-9607-475c-9a9d-30073c4ddb41\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-86fad487-9607-475c-9a9d-30073c4ddb41\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6092775\/86fad487-9607-475c-9a9d-30073c4ddb41\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-86fad487-9607-475c-9a9d-30073c4ddb41\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6092775\/86fad487-9607-475c-9a9d-30073c4ddb41.png\" alt=\"New call-to-action\" width=\"750\" height=\"393\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(6092775, '86fad487-9607-475c-9a9d-30073c4ddb41', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In recent years we have seen advances in medical technology that would have been unimaginable just a few decades ago. From improvements in diagnostic imaging to data recording, today&#8217;s advances allow healthcare professionals to get more reliable data to determine the right course of treatment. 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