UTAH MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Preferred Stock, Par Value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	5,000	5,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common Stock, Par Value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	50,000	50,000
Common Stock, Shares Issued	3,692	3,640
Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	3,692	3,640