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EDUCATIONAL LINKS

The following links are for the education of our members and visitors.

Physiotherapy

Electrical Stimulation Electrical stimulation for wound healing

Low Intensity Laser Therapy (LILT) Wound healing and pain relief using low intensity lasers

Answers About TENS The name stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, as the treatment consists of mild electrical current passing through the skin into the nerve fibres that lie just beneath it.

The Application of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for the Relief of Pain Provides a good understanding of the physiological effects of TENS therapy

Ultrasound Units in Physiotherapy Their purpose is to provide a high frequency heat therapy. This explanation comes from The Biomed Handbook

Static Protection

Anti-Static Information There is a wealth of information here about control of electrostatic discharge from a company called ESD Systems.com

 

Computers

We are seeing more and more computers attached to medical equipment, and we are expected to be responsible for them. The following links should serve as an aid to maintaining and servicing them

The PC Guide This site is filled with really good information on computers, and how to maintain them and troubleshoot them.
Specific areas for each of the following topics
The PC Guide: detailed PC reference information. Introduction to the PC. Systems and Components Reference Guide. System Care Guide. Troubleshooting and Repair Guide. System Optimization and Enhancement Guide. Procedure Guide. Technical Resource Guide (Including Links)

On-line Courses Contains courses on the following:

  • Computer Peripherals
  • Computing in Engineering
  • Data Communications
  • Intro to Local Area Networks
  • PC Servicing 1
  • PC Servicing 2
  • Single User Operating Systems

BATTERIES

Cadex Contains such information as: the importance of battery maintenance, what does a battery analyzer do? how to get the most out of rechargable batteries, exercise your batteries, and battery maintenance made simple

Testing NiCd and NiMH Batteries (From Vencon Technologies)

Charging NiCd and NiMH Batteries (From Vencon Technologies)

This is a collection of battery questions and the replys From Red Scholefield, a battery engineer and Associate Editor of Radio Contol Modeler Magazine.

Soft Ni-Cd vented cell batteries This Saft maintenance manual is intended to help operators and maintenance personnel to obtain the best performance and maximum life from their Soft Ni-Cd vented cell batteries

Rechargeable Battery Technologies Technology Information on Rechargeable Battery Technologies as put out by AER Energy Resources

Basic Battery Information

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Imaging tutorial Experience a unique introduction to the field of Radiology through the use of actual cases and images. The features of the World Wide Web allow you to choose descriptions of the cases designed either for physicians ("MedSpeak") or the general public ("PlainTalk"). Learn all about the latest advances in MRI, CT, angiography, etc.

Introduction to MRI Welcome to the exciting world of MRI! This is a tutorial that will cover the basic aspects of MRI.

LASERS

Argon Gas Laser Components and Characteristics

CO2 lasers what are lasers. Includes CO2 laser tutorial for patients, and CO2 laser tutorial for physicians, and how these lasers are used in cosmetic surgery

Introduction to Lasers A very brief introduction to lasers

Laser Types The information contained herein is highly technical and will be extremely useful as a source for the eye care professional.

Pulse Oximetry

Datrend Systems Inc. This company has a great pulse oximeter tester, as well as an infusion pump tester.

AARC Clinical Practice Guideline For Pulse OximetryContains an extensive list of references on this subject.

Oxygen Monitoring in Acute Medicine

Pulse OximetryWhat is a Pulse Oximeter? Why Is a Pulse Oximeter Used? etc

Electrosurgery

Valleylab (New as of April 20, 1997)
There is some educational material here. What happens when you run two active electrodes at one time, etc

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES USED BY VITEK RESEARCH CORPORATION TO COAT LAPAROSCOPIC and ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Very good diagrams
Fundamentals of Laparoscopic and Electrosurgical Instruments
Inherent Risks and Safety of Electrosurgical procedures and instruments
Typical Hazards
Insulation Failures
Requirements For Insulations of Electrosurgical Instruments
Comparisons of various coating materials used on esu instruments

Basic Soldering Guide
How to solder , types of soldering irons, the art of soldering, how to de-solder

Some Online Books

Telemedicine: A Guide to Assessing Telecommunications in Health Care Some topics covered: Telemedicine Past and Present; Challenges in Evaluating Clinical Medicine; A Framework for Evaluation; Basic Evaluation Questions; Questions About the Quality, Accessibility, Cost, and Acceptability of Telemedicine

Technology and Health Care in an Era of Limits Some topics covered: Innovation and the policies of limits in a changing health care environment; Cost containment efforts in the public sector; Priority setting in a needs-based system; Implications of New Technology for health care providers.

Medical Innovation at the Crossroads, Vol IV; Adopting New Medical Technology

And other Books on Medical Technology

PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE This is an online text book that talks about the basics of pulmonary physiology. It covers such topics as: acid/base balance; artificial ventilation; PCO2 and Alveolar Ventilation; etc

Medical Information Bus (MIB)

General

EMI and Power Supplies in Medical Electronics This is an article from the February 1997 Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry Magazine

Advances in Motor Technology for the Medical Industry This is an article from the May 1997 Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry Magazine

Fundamentals of Structural Adhesives for Device AssemblyThis is another article from the May 1997 Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry Magazine. Selecting the proper adhesive and curing process can be crucial to developing safe and effective devices.

Duke Clinical Engineering Intra-Hospital Monthly NewsletterThere are some excellent topics in these newsletter covering various operations in the Duke Clinical Engineering Dept.

A Drug Pump on a Computer ChipAn interesting article from the Whitaker Foundation web page

AAMI The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

Alphabetical Index of Terminology For New Drugs/Equipment/Procedure This is a VERY extensive list. If you know the name of it, you will probably find it here.

The Online Journal of Cardiology

STEPPER MOTOR Information and Technical Forum
An excellent resource if you have any interest in Stepper Motors

Control of Stepping Motors, a tutorial

Introduction to Detection Electronics

Optics
Quite a good tutorial on the basics of optics

Medical Device Cables (New as of April 20, 1997)
This document provides information on how to construct cables to connect medical monitoring devices to personal computers

Dialysis Online (New as of April 20, 1997)
Some good discussion on technician issues and dialysis equipment issues.

 


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