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device that was last connected. After the failed device is removed, the alarm is automatically reset. Staff can then replace the failed device with a spare one, after which the operation can continue with only a short delay.
Conclusion Risk situations occur frequently in operating rooms. What starts as a minor equipment failure may lead to an electrical fire and/or an electric shock. The breakdown of a medical device may pose an immediate risk of death to a patient or member of staff and therefore the protective systems in all group two classified facilities must be more comprehensive than normal. The safety of staff and patients must be ensured. Patients are often entirely dependent on equipment that manages vital functions and someone undergoing an operation is more susceptible to complications as because of anaesthesia or strong medication they are unable to react to a dangerous situation. They may also have damp skin, open wounds and subcutaneous device sensors in situ, which enhance electrical conductivity. An electric shock may result from direct contact with a live part or a live wire or part of a device that is connected to the patient may become live. Electrosurgical
complicated devices and systems are introduced into the working environment, medical staff must be able to manage them in a potentially dangerous situation. That is why continuous training and support are necessary and it is the manufacturers’ responsibility to ensure that the equipment runs smoothly, has been fully tested and is safe to use. Regardless of precautionary measures,
the possibility of a device failure or human error, which may lead to an emergency situation, cannot be discounted. Therefore, grade two classified medical facilities should have a separate electrical grid system for IT and an insulation level monitoring system, which anticipates any incidents and protects patients and staff.
Although some countries do not legally
Duplicated power supply – green IT and orange back up power supply (UPS).
instruments pose a particular risk because their functionality is based on electric voltage.
Although technical staff take care of the equipment in the operating room, medical staff should also be familiar with electrical safety and have good technological skills. As new and
require an IT system and insulation level monitoring in grade two facilities, it is worth considering. Besides safety, it all comes down to costs to a large extent. When problems are detected at an early stage, hazardous situations can be avoided. This ensures that the operating room and equipment are efficiently deployed all the time and unnecessary down time can be avoided. Staff work more productively and the service life of surgical equipment is extended, which can result in major cost savings.
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