MODULE 10.1
ELECTRICAL SAFETY OF BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Objectives:-
10.1.01 To define electrical safety as applied to health care institutions.
10.1.01 To describe the scope (electrical equipment and specific environments) of electrical safety in health care institutions.
10.1.03 To list relevant publications and authorities concerned with electrical safety and equipment classification.
10.1.04 To describe how planned maintenance (equipment inspection and documentation) can reduce the risk of electrical hazards.
10.1.05 To describe the physiological effects of electricity on the human body.
10.1.06 To discuss the theory of macroshock and microshock; to list macroshock and microshock current levels that produce adverse effects.
10.1.07 To define leakage current; list and define the various leakage currents that can be measured.
10.1.08 To describe the subtle hazards and caution of microshock in hospitals.
10.1.09 To describe the operation of a power isolation transformer system/isolation monitor and their use in reducing electrical hazards.
10.1.10 To describe the operation of an earth leakage circuit breaker.
10.1.11 To describe a ground fault interrupter (GFI).
10.1.12 To discuss the relative merits of equipotential grounding.
10.1.13 To draw a diagram for a proper power wiring, distribution and earthing system providing a safe patient environment.
10.1.14 To list typical electrical safety testing instruments and their uses in safety testing programmes.
10.1.15 To demonstrate practical skills in identifying and rectifying potential electrical safety hazards and the use of testing instruments.
MODULE 10.2
BIOMEDICAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Objectives:-
10.2.01 To give an overview of the biomedical maintenance engineering department.
10.2.02 To list typical tools and test equipment used in the biomedical workshop.
10.2.03 To discuss the need for planned maintenance of biomedical equipment.
10.2.04 To discuss the need for technical libraries, maintenance documentation and records.
10.2.05 To discuss relationships with equipment users and their part in equipment husbandry.
10.2.06 To discuss equipment acceptance and commissioning procedures.
10.2.07 To discuss methods of further training and keeping up to date.
10.2.08 To discuss the requirement for spare parts back-up.
10.2.09 To discuss maintenance contracts with outside servicing companies.
10.2.10 To discuss equipment defects, hazards and modifications procedures.
