October 2002
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Moonstruck: The Lunar Effect |
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by Michael (Pete) Peterson, BMET |
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Are there really more call-ins and repair requests during the full moon? After yet
another “full-moon alert” at the Atlantic City (N.J.) Medical Center, one BMET
decided to see what effect the lunar effect had on medical equipment repairs and call-ins.
Not wanting to rely on anecdotal evidence, he went the scientific route, using his own
hospital’s numbers, in search of the “seemingly universal truth.” |
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Star Search: The Hunt for BMETs |
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by Cheryl Hall Harris, RN |
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It’s not a new problem, and it certainly isn’t one that will go away by
itself: The BMET profession won’t solve its shortage of recruits just by convincing a
few good men and women to join their ranks now and then. While there’s no
one-size-fits-all solution, educators and managers are championing programs and practices
designed to attract new candidates and keep experienced technicians in the fold. |
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Medical Gas Safety: Guarding the Gas, Protecting the Patient |
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by Laura Gater |
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Because of their role in the therapeutic treatment of patients, medical gases are
considered drugs, with oxygen tagged as the most prescribed drug worldwide. Yet improper
handling and connections show up time and again, resulting in injuries and, sometimes, the
ultimate injury — death. What’s the solution? Training in proper handling
techniques is good; combining training with vigilance is even better. |
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Editor's Note |
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by Marie S. Marchese |
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Getting the word out |
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Soapbox |
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by Dave Harrington |
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You can’t push a rope |
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