Everyday Essentials
These are disposable and often worn by healthcare workers for each patient visit.
What are gloves? (Average cost: $0.10–$0.20 per glove)
This portable device can deliver a shock to a heart in arrest.
What is an AED? Average cost: $1,200–$2,500
A sharp tool with a handle, used for incisions.
What is a scalpel? Average cost: $1–$3 each
These needles are often used for insulin injections
What is an insulin syringe? Average cost: $0.10–$0.50 each
A simple tool used to listen to heart and lung sounds.
What is a stethoscope? Average cost: $20–$100
Used to stop minor bleeding, these are sterile and come in various sizes.
What is sterile gauze? Average cost: $1.50 per pad
Often made of oxygenated materials, this provides breathing support.
What is an oxygen tank? Average cost: $50–$200
Suture material used to close wounds post-surgery.
What is a suture kit? Average cost: $5–$20 each
A common over-the-counter medication for fever and pain
What is acetaminophen? Average cost: $5–$10 per bottle
Inflatable and used on the arm, this measures blood pressure.
What is a blood pressure cuff? Average cost: $15–$60
This disposable item is used to cover the mouth and nose to prevent droplet transmission.
What is a surgical mask? Average cost: $0.50–$1 each
A small kit with a bag valve mask for manual ventilation.
What is a resuscitation kit? Average cost: $30–$80
A device used to clamp blood vessels during surgery.
What is a hemostat? Average cost: $10–$30 each
A single-dose vaccine for flu protection.
What is a flu vaccine? Average cost: $15–$30 each
This tool lights up the ear canal for examination.
What is an otoscope? Average cost: $30–$100
An absorbent underpad used on patient beds, typically disposable.
What is a pad (chux)? Average cost: $0.50–$2 each
Worn to protect healthcare workers during high-risk procedures.
What is a N95 respirator? Average cost: $1–$5 each
Equipment used to sterilize surgical tools before use.
What is an autoclave? Average cost: $3,000–$7,000
Medication delivered via inhalation to open airways.
What is an albuterol inhaler? Average cost: $20–$50 each
Digital device used to measure oxygen levels in the blood via the fingertip.
What is a pulse oximeter? Average cost: $20–$50
Common in exam rooms, these paper sheets cover tables between patients.
What is exam table paper? Average cost: $4–$10 per roll
These pads adhere to the body and are part of the AED.
What are defibrillator pads? Average cost: $50–$150 per set
A specialized gown worn to maintain a sterile field during surgery.
What is a surgical gown? Average cost: $5–$15 each
Used to reverse opioid overdose, this is a life-saving injection.
What is Naloxone? Average cost: $20–$40 per dose
A handheld device used for measuring temperature
What is a temporal thermometer? Average cost: $30–$80