Automated IV Pumps are one of the most common technological devices used in healthcare. Automated IV pumps control the dosages and drips given to patients and can be set up to provide patients with a timer before they receive their next dose or drip, depending on the needs of the patient and doctor orders. ... Portable Monitors are one of the most common technological devices used in healthcare today. They give patients access to their own health information and also help medical providers monitor patients remotely when they're out of the hospital, no matter where they are in the world.