Citation

Monk IB, Shaw A. Biomed. Eng. (Lond) 1975; 10(4): 132-5, 140.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1975, United Trade Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1125357

Abstract

An investigation has been carried out into the cause of accidents involving patient interfaced medical equipment, in a large region over a period of 3 years. In a high proportion of accidents the cause is faulty design, or poor construction of equipment. However, a considerable number can also be attributed to lack of user appreciation of the hazards involved. A few accidents have been caused by inexperienced personnel attempting to service equipment about which they have little knowledge.

Language: en