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This wouldn't apply to the topic starter as he is based in Saudi.

But the subsequent debate on how to test and what with is very interesting. I like Geoff's water solution.

Neat idea.

Hope he takes into account the coefficient of expansion for water!!

Bit cruel to expect the lads in Saudi to lug water bottles around with them - a few barrels of light crude perhaps?

I do not class this as medical device and not responsibility of medical physics or medical equipment management team.

The MUST national prgramme for dietitions have developed their own guidelines on the nutrition programme. Speak to your dietition for further info.

pass it on to Estates.

alex

hi alex,
can i have a clear list of responsiblities of bme dept. because here im being asked also to control surgical devices like v p shunt..etc. i would like to prove my clear responsiblities without argument even with top medical authority who doesnt know this .

ashoke

Ashoke,
I do not think you can have a clear list of equipment as the hospitals in the UK do different things. Some only do the main equipment such as pumps and monitors, others do more specialist medical equipment such as dialysis machines and anaesthetic machines, others take on lab equipment, and others do what might be classed as Estates equipment such as beds, hoists and wheel chairs.
The official definition for medical equipment covers everything from elestoplasts (band-aids) upwards so you cannot use that either.
I am affraid what is covered by any department is down to local history and negotiation.
Robert

dear robert,
thanks ,i understand i have to struggle further, if any one happen to have a proven,convincing list please forward me . also please update me if these are not biomed dept. then who is responsible so that i can pass on .

if nothing is ready then i feel this is high time ,EBME authority should work on these immediately. SOS.

ASHOKE