November 2002

Features

	Aerosols for the BMET Arsenal
	by Lisa Fratt
	It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it – clean semicritical medical equipment and electronics, that is. When the job falls to biomeds (and it does most times), how does one select the right mix of chemicals or prepared products that ensure “hospital clean” without damaging expensive equipment, sensitive connections and maybe even the environment? Choosing the right cleaner for the job can keep you out of hot water.


	RSNA 2002: Where Imaging is King
	by Staff
	Is there any bigger floor show in Chicago this time of year than the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting? CT, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray, information technology (IT), mammography and more – it’s all there and it’s all new or upgraded. Get an idea of what to expect on the exhibit floor. Then read our hints for things to see and places to go away from the exhibit floor.


	X-ray vision: Remanufacturers and Exports
	by Charles St. Martin
	Economic collapse. Military takeover. Terrorism. Navigating the waters of the export market is definitely not for the fainthearted. Remanufacturers of imaging equipment interested in cultivating markets overseas find that a good grasp of business details and an appreciation for the intangibles important to the “art of the deal” can lead to success. Be prepared, they’ve learned, but also prepare to be flexible.