September 2006

Features

Cover Story

	Going That Extra 8,000 Miles
	by David Tandet
	Sharing their time and expertise, biomeds travel the globe on life-changing missions.

	From "Maude" to Medsun
	by Elaine Rigoli
	The FDA tests a more comprehensive program for reporting medical-device errors.


	The Grand Central Station
	by C. Wayne Hibbs, CCE
	Modern technology takes patient monitoring to a new level, creating an enterprise-wide safety net.


	Service Solutions
	Preventive Maintenance-Is There a Better Way?
	by Rich Smith

Departments

	Up Front
	Wanted: Expert Opinions
	by Julie Kirst


	ICC Prep
	ICC Test Review
	by David Harrington, PhD


	Tech Talk
	Power Problems with Biomed and IT Technology
	by Dennis Minsent, MSBE, CCE, CBET, and Armando Parodi


	Tools of the Trade
	Patient simulator remote control; Web parts finder; ventilator test system; and HVAC clamp meter.


	Focus On
	Bulbs


	Industry Insider
	Bulbtronics
	by Michelle Said


	Soapbox
	The Levee Has Broken
	by J. Scot Mackeil, CBET