Medical Devices : Use and Safety
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0443102597
ISBN-13
9780443102592
Publisher
Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint
Churchill Livingstone
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 8th, 2006
Print length
388 Pages
Weight
660 grams
Dimensions
23.30 x 15.70 x 2.20 cms
Product Classification:
Medical equipment & techniquesMedical equipment, devices and techniques
Ksh 6,100.00
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Fatal accidents occur with medical devices every year. This book helps personnel within healthcare to avoid accidents by bridging the gap between the design principles and the user. It encourages safe use of a range of equipment, from thermometers and blood-pressure cuffs to complex equipment such as pacemakers, ventilators and patient monitors.
Patient safety is important to all health professionals, but fatal accidents occur with medical devices every year. This is the first book for people who use medical equipment, rather than for engineers or technicians. It will help personnel within healthcare to avoid accidents by bridging the gap between the design principles and the user. The book encourages safe use of a wide range of equipment, from simple thermometers and blood-pressure cuffs to complex equipment such as pacemakers, ventilators and patient monitors.
- Simple explanations of basic medical devices
- Case histories of real-life accidents to highlight risk areas
- Clear, attractive illustrations
- "Tips" boxes identify particular problems
- "Basic Facts" boxes supply fundamental information needed by all readers
- "Technology" boxes provide more-advanced explanations for interested or experienced readers
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