Table 1 Classification of advanced medical technologies in the Netherlands according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) [24]

Supporting physiological functions:

 1. Respiratory support

 2. Sleep apnea treatment

 3. Suction devices

 4. Oxygen therapy

 5. Dialysis

 6. Vacuum assisted wound closure

 7. Decubitus treatment

 8. External electrostimulation

 9. Continuous passive motion

 10. Skeletal traction

 11. Patient lifting hoists

Administration:

 12. Infusion therapy

 13. Insulin pump therapy

 14. Parenteral nutrition

 15. Enteral nutrition

 16. UV therapy

 17. Nebulizer

Monitoring:

 18. Fetal cardiotocography

 19. Respiratory and circulatory monitoring