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I S Tackel

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PubMed1996

Investigation of fatigue failure of S-65-HL "Super Tygon" roller pump tubing.

A failure analysis was performed on Norton S-65-HL Tygon tubing. Fatigue testing was performed on four sizes of this tubing, and essentially showed how the tubing wears out. A dynamic "life hours to failure" test, which was performed on the 3/8" internal diameter (ID) size, quantified when the tubing ruptured. Based on results of laboratory testing and the institution's clinical extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) experience, a reasonable life expectancy for the 3/8" S-65-HL Tygon size was determined for use in this institution's neonatal ECMO system. An understanding of the expected performance of roller pump tubing-an integral component of the ECMO system-is imperative to providing safe, effective extracorporeal life support.

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PubMed1985

Evaluating infusion devices: Part I: Facing the issues.

The evaluation of infusion devices for use throughout a hospital can be a complicated and difficult process. An evaluation strategy should be established carefully at the start of the process, with well-defined steps progressing through completion. A complete, accurate evaluation may produce significant resource saving, as well as ultimately enhancing the level of patient care. Part II will address the evaluation of specific infusion pumps.

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The future of clinical engineering in the 1990's.

The problems in hospitals which led to the development of the clinical engineering profession are described along with recent changes in the hospital environment. The authors discuss how the profession is adapting to these changes. Also discussed is the tendency for BMETs to move into clinical engineering roles.

Biomedical Engineering↗
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Focus on: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Department of Biomedical Instrumentation.

Technology management services at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are provided by two distinct cost centers: The Department of Biomedical Instrumentation and Jefferson Biomedical Shared Services. The in-house division of the Department of Biomedical Instrumentation (BMI) provides clinical engineering services to the hospital, a 717-bed, tertiary care facility. BMI supports traditional patient care instrumentation, as well as dialysis machines, anesthesia machines, lasers, and the neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems. In addition, the department supports over 3,000 personal computers and associated peripherals, and provides research, design, database support, device evaluation, incident investigation, and product problem investigation services. Jefferson Biomedical Shared Services, an integral component of the Department of Biomedical Instrumentation, offers a shared services program to local area hospitals. It has a current client list of 11 major healthcare institutions with annual revenues approaching $3,000,000 per year.

Biomedical Engineering↗
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Biomedical equipment information management for the next generation.

Recent restructuring of the quality assurance standards of the JCAHO and the benefits to be gained from assurance indicators are requiring clinical engineering support groups to manage their equipment inventories with greater precision. Technological enhancements in the database industry have provided these groups with a mechanism with which they can manage. Assessments of equipment reliability, departmental management, and quality assurance give supervisory staff an important tool for feedback.

Biomedical Engineering↗
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Salary trends for CEs and BMETs: the emergence of a database.

More than 700 survey responses have been analyzed to examine correlations between salary, job position, academic background, age, hospital size, and certification status for clinical engineers and biomedical equipment technicians. Compensation increases in relation to academic credentials, level of responsibility, and size of hospital.

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