Release Date: 04 January, 2002
Hardcover
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From Book News, Inc.
An explanation of the various technological devices found in the average hospital. Organized into sections representing the different areas of a hospital, the functions, uses, and applications of each device are briefly explained. Black-and-white photographs of representative devices are included.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
A wide variety of technological devices are used in the course of treating patients in clinical settings. This variety is increasing and individual devices are becoming more complex. A Guide to Patient Care Technology: A Review of Medical Equipment examines the range of patient care technology commonly encountered in hospitals and clinics, gives a clear and concise description of the principle of operation of each device, and outlines its use.The book is divided into sections corresponding to various areas of a hospital. Each section contains descriptions of equipment found primarily in that area. A special section covers those devices found throughout the hospital. After the description of each device, there are three short lists: other names by which the device might be known; equipment used with or related to the device; and the locations where the device is most likely to be found. Photographs illustrate the devices in the field giving you a feel for their appearance while in use. Knowing how a particular medical device works allows you to get the most effective use out of your equipment, understand the applications, and helps avoid costly and unnecessary problems from increasingly sophisticated and complex electronic equipment. Often, the user manual is unavailable or has gone missing. A Guide to Patient Care Technology: A Review of Medical Equipment provides easy-to-understand descriptions of the extensive range of devices in current medical use in a portable, easy-to-use format.
Book Info
Chilliwack General Hospital, British Columbia, Canada. Examines the range of patient care technology commonly encountered in hospitals and clinics, and gives a description of the principle of operation of each device, as well as an outline of the way it is used. Halftone illustrations.
From the Author
Though this book is aimed mainly at medical professionals and students, it is written in language that is accessible to the general public and as such would be most useful for patients in acute care hospitals (and their families) who want to learn more about the equipment being used in their treatment and care. Hospital purchasing and education staff would also find it to be a valuable resource, and it would be a worthwhile reference in any public, school or college library.
About the Author
Laurence Street has worked in hospital settings for over twenty years, servicing and supporting the equipmnent described in this book. He holds a Diploma of Technology in Biomedical Electronics as well as a B.Sc. in zoology and a Teaching Certificate. Rating 2.5
Good introductionApparently the previous reviewer didn't read the book. The author states that it is intended as an introduction to technology used in hospitals, aimed primarily at nursing and other health care students. As such, it is appropriately technical and would serve a very useful purpose for this audience. The table of contents could use some reorganization, and the pictures aren't all the greatest. Also, I would rather see it as a paperback than the current hard-cover, to keep costs down for students. Other than that, it's a good reference with no other books (that I've found) that are comparable.
PS - patients and family members might find the book interesting as well, since hospital staff don't always have time to explain all the equipment being used in their care. A superficial reference workA comprehensive review of this book appears in the May-June 2003 issue of "Biomedical Instrumentation and Technology", Vol. 37, No. 3, page 223. The book is of such a brief and limited work as to make it virtually useless. |
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