November 2004

Features

	Start-up Businesses: Doomed to Fail?
	by Laura Gater
	Learn what to expect when opening your own ISO from those who know from experience.


	Servicing X-Ray: A Shifting Paradigm
	by Liz Finch
	As digital x-ray equipment gains popularity, biomeds must upgrade their skills.


	The Steris System 1: A Practical Guide
	by Robert Resnicoff, CBET
	Tips on deciphering error codes, servicing, and performing preventive maintenance on this challenging sterilizer system.


	Ophthalmic Equipment, Part 2: Equipment for Treatment
	by Ismael Cordero, CBET
	A review of some of the equipment used for surgical treatment of eye problems.

COLUMNS

Editor's Note

by Kelly Stephens

Soapbox

by Tom Choweniac

Patient Monitoring SSAs

Departments

	Letters


	Browser


	ICC Prep
	by David Harrington, PhD
	The Human Brain


	Industry Insider
	by Lori Sichtermann
	DITEC


	Tech Focus
	Radiology Support


	Tools of the Trade
	Handheld spectrum analyzer; solution to nuclear-powered obsolete monitors; cross-contamination shield; and shrouded leads introduced.