James Mazurek, a biomed for more than 30 years and a veteran of the US Air Force, has had a long and storied career, culminating in his selection in May as the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation’s 2015 BMET of the Year. Mazurek’s colleagues say he willingly shares his experience and expertise to serve as a mentor to junior biomeds.
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With hospital-acquired infections on the rise, infection control is a top concern for many facilities. But given all the challenges currently facing HTM departments—including strapped budgets, reduced head counts, and increased workloads—where do biomeds fit into the picture?
Read MorePatient monitoring devices are among the most basic—and necessary—medical devices found in any hospital. But with healthcare’s increasing emphasis on interoperability, connectivity, and alarm management have come new challenges in dealing with these devices.
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The US Department of Health and Human Services has launched an interactive emPower map, a disaster preparedness tool that integrates data from real-time severe weather tracking services. The resource is aimed at helping communities prepare to meet the needs of residents with electricity-dependent medical equipment during an emergency.
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On April 21, 2015, CareFusion issued a global voluntary Class I recall for its Avea ventilators in response to a potential malfunction of the 5 psi pressure transducer. The alert covers Avea ventilators manufactured, serviced and distributed from July 1, 2011 to March 15, 2015.
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