EKG MACHINES

Almost a century ago, a company with a mission to help health practitioners all over the world was born. In 1915, Welch Allyn was established. It commenced when Dr. Francis Welch and William Noah Allyn developed a direct and illuminating ophthalmoscope. Allyn had little formal schooling but the spirit-filled genius in him was able to sell this handheld machine together with Dr. Welch. From then on, it has been labeled as the leading company in the health care sector. As a result, many lives were saved and health conditions were improved for many individuals. This is probably the company's greatest legacy to the world.

Welch Allyn takes pride in the fact that it was the first health care company to include fiber optics in its medical instruments. This company is also world-renowned for state-of-the-art health care products. Its wide array of machines is used in various departments in major hospitals across the globe. These machines are intended for eyes, ears, nose and throat, blood pressure checking and management, cardiopulmonary, thermometry, patient monitoring, defibrillation, lighting, women's health, endoscopy, veterinary health and weight management.

Welch Allyn's product line includes a digital macroview otoscope which provides clear images of the ears. Another health care device is the PocketScope otoscope with built-in throat illuminator which aids doctors in diagnosing a patient's throat problem. Then, there is the famous PanOptic ophthalmoscope which allows easier observation by providing entry to the eye, thus giving more accurate diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension and other disorders.

To manage blood pressure, Welch Allyn created wall, mobile, portable, trigger and integrated aneroids which give accurate blood pressure readings. Those with heart and lung problems can purchase an electrocardiograph (ECG) machine with accurate spirometry readings. In hospitals, a Connex Vital Signs Monitor is ideal since it comes with software for automated documentation processes.

In emergency rooms, a defibrillator is a necessity. This device saves and lengthens lives. Welch Allyn is very much aware of this. It created an automated external defibrillator (AED 10) for those who suffered sudden cardiac arrest. The good thing about this device is that even those with little medical training or background on rescue operations may use it with great ease.

Veterinarians also benefit from the breakthrough products of Welch Allyn. They opt for veterinary otoscopes, thermometers, viewing lenses and diagnostic kits from Welch Allyn when treating and saving the lives of animals.

Welch Allyn knows that obesity has become a world problem. With this in mind, it manufactures products that will help in the area of weight management. Its products include scales such as wheelchair scales, bariatric scales, column scales and a lot more.

If one wants to see more products, just visit the main headquarters at Skaneateles, New York. If this is too far to drive, there are other branches located in Beaverton, Oregon and Missisauga, Ontario. Welch Allyn also has offices around the globe to reach out to clients outside the US.