Pediatric Medical Equipment & Supplies

Caring for children with medically complex conditions or functional impairments often requires specialized tools to support their health needs and improve their everyday life. Pediatric medical equipment, tailored specifically for children, plays a critical role in this journey. From mobility aids to respiratory support and feeding solutions, these devices provide vital assistance in everyday tasks while promoting comfort and independence. The importance of high-quality, reliable equipment cannot be overstated—it ensures safety, improves outcomes, and eases the caregiving experience.  

At Sentido Health, we partner with families to deliver exceptional Durable Medical Equipment (DME) solutions, offering personalized support and guidance to meet the unique needs of each child. 

Types of Pediatric Medical Equipment 

Pediatric medical equipment encompasses a wide range of devices and supplies designed to meet the unique needs of children with medical complexities. These tools provide critical support for feeding, respiratory care, wound management, and more, ensuring children receive the highest level of care and comfort at home. Below, we explore some of the key categories of pediatric DME and the factors caregivers should consider when selecting the right equipment. 

Enteral Feeding Equipment & Supplies 

Proper nutrition is essential for children with complex medical needs, and enteral feeding equipment plays a vital role in ensuring they receive the necessary nutrients. This category includes: 

  • Feeding Pumps: Feeding pumps are devices that deliver nutrients, medications, antibiotics and fluids. Nutrition from pumps can be administered in continuous feedings or intermittent feedings. Common feeding pumps include the Moog Infinity pump, The Moog Infinity Orange pump, the Kangaroo OMNI pump, and the Kangaroo Connect pump. 

  • Feeding Tubes: Deliver liquid nutrition, medications and fluids into the stomach by being placed either into the nose or surgically through the stomach. The type of feeding tube will depend on your child’s medical condition and prognosis. Nasal feeding tubes including NG tubes, ND tubes, and NJ tubes are  

  • Extension Sets: Are used for the MIC-KEY low-profile feeding tubes. They are used to deliver nutrition, fluids, medications and for venting. They can come in multiple lengths and configurations such as having a ENFit or Non-ENFit connector. One end of the set will be attached to the feeding pump, and the other will be attached to your feeding source(s) such as a pump, syringe or feeding set. 

  • Nutritional Formulas: Designed to meet your child’s nutritional needs, including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients. These formulas are specially created to ensure proper nutrition for individuals who rely on tube feeding.  

  • Feeding Pump Bags: Connect to a feeding tube to deliver nutrients, fluids and medications at a controlled rate. 

  • Syringes: Come in a variety of shapes and sizes, for various purposes. Smaller syringes, like10 ml are used to flush tubes and administer medications. Larger syringes, like 60 ml are used to give bolus feedings. 

Factors to Consider for Enteral Feeding Equipment: 

  • Feeding Method: Bolus or continuous feeding may depend on your child’s medical condition and digestive function. 

  • Nutritional Needs: Consult with your healthcare team to determine calorie and nutrient requirements based on age, weight, and activity level. 

  • Caregiver Ability: Consider your ability to handle equipment and supplies effectively when choosing a feeding setup. 

  • Medical Condition: Some conditions require specialized formulas or feeding methods. 

  • Intolerances and Allergies: Check for potential allergens in formulas and materials. 

Respiratory Equipment and Supplies 

Children with respiratory challenges require reliable equipment to support their breathing and maintain healthy airways. Common respiratory devices include: 

  • Nebulizers: Deliver medications in a fine mist directly to the lungs.  

  • Suction Equipment: To clear mucus and maintain airway patency. 

  • Ventilators: Deliver oxygen or air by a tube in the windpipe for children with severe respiratory issues 

  • CPAP Machines: Provide a continuous flow of air pressure and are used for managing sleep apnea and other respiratory conditions. 

  • Oxygen Masks: Deliver concentrated oxygen to ensure effective breathing.  

  • Nasal Cannulas: Tubes that deliver oxygen through the nostrils, ideal for low-flow oxygen delivery.  

  • Oxygen Concentrators: Converts air into concentrated oxygen for continuous supply at home.  

  • Portable Tanks: Tanks filled with pressurized oxygen for travel or temporary use.