Title :
Clinical engineering worldwide
Author :
Boström, U. ; Bravar, D. ; Kanai, H. ; Karp, P. ; Pallikarakis, N. ; Smith, J. ; Oberg, P.A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Clinical Eng., Univ. Hospital, Linkoping, Sweden
Abstract :
An overview is given of clinical engineering (CE) activities in Europe, North and South America, and the Far East. The discussion covers what CE is, its economics, in-house service centers, certification, life-support devices, support services for CE, European Community CE activities and directives, and CE trends. Medical equipment and technology management, human factors and quality assurance, increased regulations, new technologies and training, and computerization are also addressed.<>
Keywords :
biomedical engineering; reviews; Europe; Far East; South America; certification; computerization; economics; human factors; in-house service centers; life-support devices; quality assurance; regulations; support services; technology management; training; worldwide clinical engineering; Biomedical engineering; Clinical diagnosis; Educational institutions; Engineering in medicine and biology; Engineering management; Hospitals; Humans; Management training; Mathematical model; Medical services;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
