December 2002

Features

	Frisbees, Fans and Floodlights - Oh My!
	by Marie S. Marchese
	Necessity really is the Mother of Invention: Just ask biomed Chris Murphy, who was charged with setting up an operating room during a trip to Romania as a volunteer for Operation Smile. Murphy, who gave of his time and talent to the mission, came away with much more than a good story to tell friends and family. He now has a new appreciation and zest for life.


	Up Close with Remote Network Monitoring
	by Cheryl Hall Harris, R.N.
	A godsend or Godforsaken? As remote network monitoring moves from concept to reality and makes its way into more and more medical equipment and devices, biomedical engineering departments face a new challenge: Is there a role for BMETs? If so, what is it? While the powers that be haggle over who’s in charge of what, biomeds can get in on the ground floor by being part of the planning and negotiation process.


	Got Gear? Treats for the Fleet
	by Lisa Fratt
	An actor travels with an entourage; a rock ‘n roll band tackles tours with a roadie. When a technician hits the road, he goes alone — or does he? While cell phones have become standard “road gear” for most workers, new wireless and other conveniences are for sale and on drawing boards, helping to support workers whose jobs keep them in their vehicles and on the go.