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MODULE 09.1
LABORATORY APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT
Objectives:-
09.1.01 To give an overview of clinical laboratory work.
09.1.02 To discuss temperature measurement and control; describe different types of controlling device.
09.1.03 To describe the principle of (compression) refrigeration; functional diagram.
09.1.04 To describe the purpose and operation of a typical general purpose centrifuge; mention motor control and braking; functional diagram.
09.1.05 To describe an ultracentrifuge with full control systems, vacuum pump and refrigeration; functional diagram.
09.1.06 To describe the principle and purpose of electrophoresis and operation of typical apparatus; functional diagram.
09.1.07 To give an overview of autoclave sterilizers as used in laboratories.
09.1.08 To give an overview of miscellaneous laboratory equipment; shakers, stirrers, mixers, diluters, baths, hotplates, heaters, stills, ovens, incubators, dispensers, balances (mechanical and electronic) etc..
09.1.09 To give an overview of tissue processing and list the equipment used in histology; to describe the operation of a typical tissue processor; functional diagram.
09.1.10 To describe the principle of tissue embedding; to describe a typical tissue embedding apparatus; functional diagram.
09.1.11 To describe the purpose, principle and types of microtomes and cryostats.
09.1.12 To list the classifications of microbiological safety cabinets and explain associated hazards and procedures.
09.1.13 To demonstrate and practise practical skills involved with the maintenance of clinical laboratory apparatus and equipment.
MODULE 09.2
LABORATORY INSTRUMENTATION
Objectives:-
09.2.01 To state the purpose of blood, to list its components and describe its composition.
09.2.02 To list standard blood tests and discuss blood grouping.
09.2.03 To discuss the storage of blood.
09.2.04 To discuss fundamental physics appertaining to laboratory instrumentation (light, colours, electromagnetic spectrum, absorption, Beer Lambert law).
09.2.05 To discuss typical laboratory instrument components and techniques (photocells, monochromators, recorders, plotters, oscilloscopes etc.).
09.2.06 To outline basic chemistry appertaining to laboratory instrumentation.
09.2.07 To describe the principle and operation of the single cell photoelectric absorptiometer (as applied in colorimeter or densiometer, haemoglobinometer, basic absorptiometer); functional diagram.
09.2.08 To define titration; to describe the principle and operation of a typical chloride meter; functional diagram.
09.2.09 To discuss osmosis; to describe the operation of a typical osmometer.
09.2.10 To discuss flame photometry; to describe the operation of a typical flame photometer; functional diagram.
09.2.11 To describe the principle and operation of a typical spectrophotometer; functional diagram.
09.2.12 To describe the Coulter principle; to list blood count parameters; to describe the operation of a typical blood cell counter; functional diagram.
09.2.13 To discuss the principle of differential leucocyte counting; block diagram of typical counter.
09.2.14 To discuss pH; functional diagram of pH cell electrode and typical pH meter.
09.2.15 To discuss partial pressure; to describe pO2 and pCO2 electrodes; to give an overview of blood gas analysers.
09.2.16 To describe the basic principles of chromatography; to list the various techniques.
09.2.17 To describe the outline operation of a typical high performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC) instrument; functional diagram.
09.2.18 To describe the purpose, special features and outline operation of a typical automatic clinical chemistry analyser; describe how the continuous flow is achieved; functional diagrams.
09.2.19 To discuss the elementary principles of microscopy and the uses of laboratory microscopes; diagram of simple monocular microscope.
09.2.20 To give an overview of electron microscopy; functional diagram.
09.2.21 To give an overview of radiometry.
09.2.22 To discuss the basic principles of gamma counters, scalers, counters, ratemeters; functional diagrams.
09.2.23 To discuss data processing and the interfacing of clinical laboratory instruments with computers.
09.2.24 To discuss the concept and methods of quality control and equipment calibration.
09.2.25 To demonstrate and practise practical skills involved with the maintenance of clinical laboratory instrumentation.
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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.
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Hi Geoff, Thanks for the information. There's lots there, and I'm sure we it will come in handy during the next few weeks of getting the modules written up. They way things are going, I'm trying to write up each module as a self-contained week or two. This will make it easier to get the courses written up for the specific volunteer who will be coming over. If you wish, I can add your contact details to the "mailing list" to keep you updated with any information regarding the project. We'll be trying to keep the cost of the course to less than £1 million  Steven
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I'll be happy to help out if I can. This topic came up in conversation with one of my friends (who happens to be from Ghana) today. We were wondering if the aim(s) of the course(s) have been clearly established, together with consultation with prospective students about:- 1) What they are expecting (hoping for) from the course(s)? 2) What their capabilities are (what stage are they presently at)?
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Hi
I'll come back to with a list of books I think are good but personally I think you're better investing your funds in practical hands-on teaching aids. In any case books are heavy (transport costs & getting them through customs), relatively costly & only 1 person at a time can read a paper copy. Better to go for electronic versions.
In order to give students a feel for medical devices & systems you could invest in an academia package from say National Instruments - check out their MyDAQ packages & see what the university of manchester are doing with MyDAQ. There are huge amount of resources specifically related to their LabVIEW use in biomedical engineering including teaching courses & there's a textbook on virtual biomedical engineering instruments using LabVIEW. Students can then bugger about to their hearts content, err, correction, student can then reuse these resources productively without any further investment & without damaging any actual clinical equipment. Also check out Texas Instruments offerings to support medical device development.
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Ebooks would be a good idea, but the DRM protection would be a problem for most of them (assuming I don't take the DRM off "illegally" to allow them to be read on the University computers). I might contact some of the publishers and see if they would be willing to provide some of the texts for the project.
We won't be providing too many books for the reasons mentioned, perhaps one or two "general" medical equipment maintenance books that can be left - and kept! - in the university department.
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No big problem with sending out a few dozen books when you're already shipping container loads of used medical equipment! May I urge all those with suitable books that haven't been looked at in years to get them donated to Mike Hilditch at Malmesbury? I would drop mine off, but (as I mentioned earlier) they have already gone.
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The Biomedical Engineering Handbook is very good - if you are feeling rich. I has the theory of almost everything you need to know. RoJo
My spelling is not bad. I am typing this on a Medigenic keyboard and I blame that for all my typos.
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Meanwhile (for the not-so-rich) ... don't forget these!
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