Sentara Norfolk General on Back-up Power After Electrical Pole Catches Fire Nearby
A power outage at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Va., has forced officials to turn to their back-up generator.
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Medical Technology Manufactures Solicit Post-Hurricane Relief in Puerto Rico
In an open letter to Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Don Wright, MD, AdvaMed—a trade group representing more than 300 medical technology manufacturers—implored the HHS to bolster relief efforts in Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricane Maria.
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Five Things That Every Healthcare Professional Should Know
While every organization or hospital has its own operating procedures and policies, there are five important areas biomedical technicians should familiarize themselves with to become competent healthcare professionals.
Make Your Luck
Often times when we avert some sort of disaster we say, “That was lucky.” Have you ever done that? Rick Schrenker, a systems engineering manager in the department of biomedical engineering at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston,
Read MoreNew GE ATS Plays it Safe
GE Digital Energy introduces the Zenith ZTE series 40-4000 amp automatic transfer switch (ATS) system, providing facility managers with new safety options to prevent problems that could damage equipment or cause unnecessary outages to critical loads.
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Controlled Power Company
Dave Gerds In the 4 decades since Controlled Power Company, Troy, Mich, tweaked the design and manufacture of modular AC to DC converters, it has beefed up its line to include uninterruptible power systems (UPS), voltage regulators, power line conditioners, shielded transformers, power distribution systems, and rectifiers. The company has spearheaded discoveries in the microprocessor […]
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UPS Power: Safer, or Critical Care Nemesis?
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) has a knack of generating misery. Even so, the UPS has proven itself to be a valuable tool and an undeniable savior of data and operating systems. The power of a UPS is in the security we all rely on to protect our computers from interruptions, delays, and loss of […]
Read MorePower Problems with Biomed and IT Technology
With the digital revolution taking place in the medical and information technology (IT) fields, you can find a high density of power-sensitive computers in hospitals. Patient-monitoring systems, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, computers, servers, and networking equipment are examples of this technology. Systems such as these make power-protection systems like an uninterruptible […]
Read MoreThe Workhorses of Health Care Facilities
There is a variety of pumps and monitors used in the health care industry; we will discuss three types of pumps that are used for applications ranging from the administration of IV solutions and anesthetic drugs to feeding solutions. They are generally tested for proper operation and accuracy by verifying their volume accuracy, their occlusion […]
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MULTI-NUT PLIER Jensen Tools Inc. (Phoenix, Ariz.) is offering the Euro Tool Multi-Nut Plier, suitable for home or professional use by mechanics, repair persons and electricians. Constructed of stainless steel with cushion PVC grips, the multi
Read MorePreparing for Disaster
Healthcare technology companies were among the first to respond to New York City’s SOS on Sept. 11, 2001, pumping products and human resources into rescue efforts at Ground Zero. Since then, companies have been assessing their ability to react t
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