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 MoreAs clinical engineers (CE) and biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs), we have had our own clinical networks for years. Initially, with literally nothing else to connect to, these networks stood by themselves. Now you can call me a little parochial, but I still firmly believe that live clinical data networks like an intensive care unit monitoring […]
Read MoreMany of the safety issues associated with medical lasers are spelled out in national and international standards governing the design, function, and operation of such equipment. In most instances, the requirements that ensure safety are clearly set forth and are easy to understand. In a few instances, they are less so. In the United […]
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Experts share what to expect, how to prepare, and how to stay sane in a state of continuous compliance.
Read MoreThe endoscope can be very deceiving—small and sturdy looking, it is actually quite delicate. The rigid endoscope has parts inside it that are composed of materials, such as glass, that are easily broken. Encased in steel, however, the instrument looks unbreakable. At least, that is what one employee in a New York hospital thought. He […]
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