| The evolution of biomedical equipment technology. | |
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PMID: 10143263 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This feature article presents an overview of how the biomedical equipment technology field developed. It begins with some of the early medical equipment breakthroughs, such as the discovery of X rays. The article then traces the key role of the military in electronic technology design, leading to the concept of specially trained individuals to maintain medical equipment. The Technical Education Research Center is discussed, along with the evolution of BMET schools. Formal BMET education had a strong advocate in Ralph Nader, whose concerns about electrical safety in hospitals supported the need for trained technicians to test medical equipment. BMET certification, BMET careers, and Clinical Engineering are discussed. The article concludes with some speculation on healthcare reform and its possible effect on the biomedical equipment profession. |
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Authors:
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D W Croswell |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of clinical engineering Volume: 20 ISSN: 0363-8855 ISO Abbreviation: J Clin Eng Publication Date: 1995 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-08-02 Completed Date: 1995-08-02 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7703941 Medline TA: J Clin Eng Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 230-4 Citation Subset: H |
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, USA. |
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Biomedical Engineering
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standards Certification Electronics, Medical / history*, standards Equipment Design History, 20th Century Maintenance and Engineering, Hospital / history*, standards Military Medicine Schools, Health Occupations Technology Assessment, Biomedical United States |
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