June 2003
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The Nucleus of Oncology Service |
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by Cheryl Hall Harris, R.N. |
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The intricacies of the linear accelerator, itself, combined with those of the patient
positioning couch, the laser system and the treatment procedure’s computerized
system, easily qualifies the linac as one of the most Byzantine pieces of medical
equipment to ever cross a biomed’s path. Can you handle it in-house or must you opt
for the service contract? |
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Like Father, Like Son |
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by Marie S. Marchese |
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Long before there were “Take Your Children to Work” days, a
junior-high-school-aged Chris Moreau used to visit his father, Mike, in the biomed shop at
the Scott & White Clinic in Temple, Texas. What his father did and how he did it had a
lasting impact on young Chris — so lasting, in fact, that the son followed in his
father’s footsteps by choosing biomed for his own profession. A Father’s Day
tribute, biomed-style. |
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Service Solutions: Ventilator Testers |
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by James Arthur Anderson |
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Ventilators are intricate, high-risk devices that do not allow for error. But
fortunately for the biomeds charged with keeping them in working order, the devices that
analyze ventilator performance are relatively straightforward. Whether you prefer the lung
simulator type or the flow meter type (or a little of both, depending upon the situation),
check out the latest technology, choices and trends in test equipment for ventilators. |
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Editor's Note |
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by Marie S. Marchese |
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Exploring the Common Good |
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Personal Technology |
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by Walter J. Mossberg |
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A Guide to PC Buying, with Tips for Fans of Gadgets |
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Soapbox |
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by Binseng Wang |
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Are You Licensed? |
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