ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1986

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1986

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1986

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Because of the growth of medical technology, Clinical Engineers have increased responsibilities in respect to this new technology and so to modern medicine itself. This results in a need to ensure that an ethical consciousness of responsibilities to patients, physicians, and institutions grows within Clinical Engineers as they move into evermore important roles within the health care system. Clinical Engineers must have clearly defined roles, as well as authority acknowledged and supported by other health care professionals. Most importantly, Clinical Engineers themeselves must recognize the seriousness of their professional responsibilities as they contribute to the maintenance of equipment, use and design instrumentation, and fulfill roles in administration, management, and research. As members of the health care team, Clinical Engineers must be prepared to face ethical issues arising from defective or inadequate equipment, hazards and incidents, scarcity of resources, conflict of interest, confidentiality, clinical research, “truth-telling,” and care of the terminally ill.

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1986

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摘要:

TheJournal of Clinical Engineeringis pleased to present this FOCUS on the Biomedical Engineering Department of Watsonville Community Hospital (Watsonville, CA). Since the Department's inception in 1983, the growth of the hospital and the surrounding area has resulted in the expansion of the Department and its duties. This paper describes the responsibilities of the two-man Biomedical Engineering Department, which serves this 130-bed hospital and oversees the preventive maintenance and repair of approximately 800 pieces of equipment. In addition, the Department is involved with staff education, equipment inventory control, new equipment purchases, technical consultations, and special projects.

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1986

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1986

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

A design for a myoelectric signal amplifier is presented in this paper. The design is a variation on the well-known instrumentation amplifier configuration, which takes into account the nature of surface electrodes and the intended clinical use of the amplifier. The circuitry, at present, has been implemented in thick-film technology and requires no final adjustments to obtain a common-mode rejection ratio of 100 dB. Final implementation in thin-film technology is currently in progress, and the circuitry is to be incorporated into a new line of myoelectric control systems for clinical use with infants.

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1986

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This paper, as Part I of a continuing series on Bioengineering Education, reviews eighteen various college level programs in the Western United States. Two-year, four-year, and graduate programs are discuseed, but an evaluation or comparison is not made. Rather, the intent of this paper is to illustrate, by region, the variety and breadth of Bioengineering Education available today in the U.S. and Canada. Each school is listed separately; contact information and the types of degrees granted are included. The requirements of each school are also presented.

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1986

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

TheJournal of Clinical Engineeringhas conducted a broad scope survey of facilities, staffing, wages, benefits, computer equipment, and quality control for Biomedical or Clinical Engineering departments in U.S. hospitals. In this two-part, nationwide survey, data were collected from individuals on: wages, job responsibilities, certification, union membership, years of employment, and wage increases. The results of the Salary Survey of individuals are presented in this paper. Results of the broader scope Departmental Survey will be presented in a second paper in a subsequent issue of this Journal. The present report covers the responses of approximately one thousand individuals and, thus, represents the largest such survey in this field to date. Wages are presented as a function of: hospital bed count, job type, region of country, years of experience, certification, and education. The typical (mean) BMET I has 3.3 years of experience and earns $17,800 ± $3,900 (Std. Dev.). The typical BMET II has 6.3 years of experience and earns $22,700 ± $3,900; BMET IIIs have 9.0 years of experience and earn $26,600 ± $5,100. Clinical or Biomedical Engineers have 10.8 years of experience and earn $30,900 ± $5,200. Department Heads have 11.8 years of experience and earn $33,500 ± $7,500. Wages are highest in the West and lowest in the Southeast. From 1984 to 1985, 18 percent of respondents receivedno raise in payand 7 percent receivedpay decreases. Of those receiving positive pay raises,the mean raise was 7.80 percent. Raises were highest in the West. In comparison to medical electronic engineers (IEEE), CEs and BEs earn 34.9 percent less and Department Heads earn 29.4 percent less. The average employee in this field stays with a hospital for 4.9 years. Certified individuals earn $1,100 to $1,500 more per year.

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1986

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摘要:

Flotation tanks are widely used in laboratories, clinical settings, commercial facilities, and private homes; they have multiple applications in research, therapy, self-improvement, and recreation. Since the warm saline solution used in tanks is favorable for the proliferation of microorganisms, disinfection/sterilization is an important concern. Evaluations of various techniques for achieving acceptable levels of sterilization have not yet been published. This article describes early results using ultraviolet light and filtration in a laboratory flotation tank.

ISSN:0363-8855    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1986

数据来源: OVID