The most commonly used types of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) in home health care settings include:
- Mobility Assistive Equipment:
- Walkers
- Wheelchairs (manual and power scooters)
- Canes
- Crutches
- Respiratory Equipment:
- Oxygen equipment and supplies (e.g., portable oxygen tanks)
- CPAP devices
- Nebulizers and nebulizer medications
- Home Hospital Equipment:
- Hospital beds
- Pressure-reducing beds and mattresses
- Lift beds
- Diabetes Management Equipment:
- Blood sugar monitors
- Test strips
- Insulin pumps
- Orthotics and Prosthetics:
- Orthotic devices (e.g., braces for legs, arms, back, and neck)
- Prosthetic devices (e.g., artificial limbs, eyes)
- Personal Care Equipment:
- Shower chairs
- Commodes
- Dressing aids
- Infusion and Suction Equipment:
- Infusion pumps
- Suction pumps
These items are essential in assisting patients to manage their health conditions at home, promoting independence and improving quality of life[2][3][
Citations:
[1] https://blocked.goodrx.com
[2] https://www.medicareinteractive.org/get-answers/medicare-covered-services/durable-medical-equipment-dme/types-of-medical-equipment-medicare-covers-for-home-use
[3] https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/medicare-articles/medicare-and-durable-medical-equipment-dme
[4] https://dmeconnected.com/about-us
[5] https://libertyhomecare.com/what-is-durable-medical-equipment/