ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Although electrosurgery has been in use for much of this century, modern technology has added little to the way this important tool is employed in the clinical setting. To date, much of the effort in terms of the design of the electrosurgical unit (ESU) and its accessories has been focused on return site safety. This article reviews the technology of electrosurgery, safety factors, and examines the risks versus the benefits of various features. Additionally, the surgical site, often neglected in discussions of electrosurgical safety, is analyzed and three approaches are suggested that might enhance the performance and safety of the ESU.

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

There are many problems with both medical instrumentation and clinical engineering in a developing country such as Bangladesh. All medical equipment comes from abroad; it is procured and administered centrally, with maintenance carried out by a few private service companies. Many of the available instruments do not work. Much of the equipment has not even been installed, either because it is not appropriate or because the hospital staff is unfamiliar with it. Additionally, the diverse origins of the devices hinder their installation, operation, and repair; lack of spare parts is a common problem. This paper describes the current status of medical equipment in Bangladesh and provides suggestions for improving the situation through better procurement procedures and enhanced education and training of personnel.

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

NMR proton spin-lattice relaxation time (T1) was studied at room temperature in normal and hormone-treated (estradiol and clomiphene) rat breast, liver, heart and uterine tissues at 4 and 20 MHz. The results show that the breast tissue has two T1values, while the liver, heart and uterine tissues have a single T1. The results also show a change in T1in both types of hormone-treated rat tissues, indicating that T1is affected by the presence of estradiol or clomiphene in the tissue. These findings could have implications in the use of NMR to screen mature human females for cancer.

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Evaluation of the numerous research protocols submitted to the Institutional Review Board of any institution having an active research program involves painstaking and time-consuming examination of many details by the board members. This paper describes a straightforward application of database-management and word-processing techniques that was developed to accelerate the review process and to increase the likelihood that potential problems with submitted research plans will be detected during review.

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

TheJournal of Clinical Engineering® as conducted its third survey of the salaries paid toClinical EngineersandBiomedical Engineering Techniciansin U.S. hospitals. This paper reports the salary and work responsibility data obtained from 1,420 professionals in relationship to: Certification; Region of the U.S.; Teaching Versus Nonteaching Facilities; Years of Experience; Education; Union Membership; and Gender. Data are included on Wage Increases and Job Responsibilities. This was the largest salary survey ever obtained in this field.The average BMET I has 2.4 years of experience and earns $19,400 ± $3,400 (Std. Dev.). The average BMET II has 5.6 years of experience and earns $24,400 ± $4,700. The average BMET III has 10.2 years of experience and earns $29,300 ± $5,300. The average BMET Supervisor has 13.1 years of experience and earns $33,600 ± $5,600. The average Clinical Engineer has 9.4 years of experience and earns $33,500 ± $7,400. CE Supervisors are the highest paid in the field with an average 13.2 years of experience and an average salary of $43,900 ± $11,400. Wages remain the highest on the West Coast and lowest in the Southeast. From 1986 to 1987, the nationwide average wagesincreasedfor CE Supervisors (+6.6%), BMET Supervisors (+3.1%) and BMET Is (+2.1%) butdecreasedfor nonsupervisory Clinical Engineers (-2.1%), BMET IIs (-.4%) and BMET IIIs (-.7%). The highest quartile of CE Supervisors now earns between $48,900 and $99,000 per year. While certified individuals earn from $532 to $10,670 more than noncertified, a a part of this difference is attributable to additional years of experience.

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1988

数据来源: OVID