Handling of equipments

1. Biomedical Engineering Department
SRMC

2. A. Syringe Pump
B. Ventilator
C. Defibrillator
D. Physiological monitor
E. ECG Machine
F. Ultrasound Imaging
G. Fetal monitor (NST Machine)
H. Dialysis
I. Endoscope handling
J. Fiber optic cable handling
K. Electrical Safety

3.  Clamp the machine on IV Stands
 Switch ON the Equipment check for AC
Indication
 Check the placement of syringe and set flow rate
 Avoid bend in IV tubes

4.  Check working condition of the equipment before
using to patient
 Use IV stands to clamp the pumps
 Clean / wipe If any liquid spillage after usage
 Place separately after usage
 Charge the pump, If it is used for shifting.

5.  Don’t hang pumps on bed side.
 Don’t hang saline bottle near by syringe pump
 Don’t use 2 pin powerchord
 Don’t stick any unwanted stickers or papers

6.  Switch ON the Equipment and Observe the working
condition of the ventilator before connecting to
patient.
 Basic physical check:
 Check AC indication
 Air & O2 hose connection (both in pendent/ ventilator back
side)
 Flow sensor and patient circuit connection (for any Leakage)

7.  Check the power cord of the equipment.
 Check the patient circuit for any leakage
 Lock the wheel while ventilation
 During ventilation, if any Technical error
occur. Disconnect the patient and do
ambulation and call biomedical engineering
department

8. • Do not pull the power cord
• Do not place I.V stand near the ventilator
• Do not place any medicine on the top of
the ventilator

9.  Perform Basic check everyday
 Do not give more pressure on the defibrillator
paddles during basic check
 Clean the paddles after utilizing
 Keep the defibrillator in separate trolley
 Charge the battery completely after usage
and before shifting

11. Do’s Don’t

12. Do Put Clip First before sticking
the electrode to patient
Avoid Putting Clip after
sticking Electrode to patient
Replace the disposable electrode after every 24 hours.

13. Improper ECG Probable Reasons
 Muscle tremors
 Cold conditions
 Coughing
 Other nervous
reaction

14. Avoid mixing of Power cable
& other cables
Route Power cable away from
other cables

15. Don’t route the cable thru Bed
railing
Route Cable Properly to
Monitor

16. Hold the connector for
removal properly Do not Pull the cable

17. Proper wrapping of cable Hang Properly on hook

18. Hose tube on Brachial artery Wrap the Cuff properly
Cuff should be placed at level of heart & should not be loose
Ensure that the hand is not bent from elbow

19. Press Ring for removal by
ejection Do not pull tubing for removal

20. Proper fixing with tape Do not keep clip loose
Remove the nail polish before putting the Spo2 probe

21. Probe and Cuff should be in
different arms
Do not connect the Probe and
Cuff in same arm

22. Remove the connector when
SPO2 is not in use Wrap the Cable properly

23. Electrical

24. Do not use Spirit Cleaning process
 Clean all accessories with
a cloth slightly moistened
with Bacillol 25 .
 Allow cables to dry
properly before use.
 Do not immerse the
cables in any liquid.

25.  Use trolley to shift the medical equipment
 If any technical faults inform biomedical
department
 Enduser complaint form is mandatory for all
breakdown calls.
 Exact nature of the problem should be
conveyed to biomedical engineering.

26. Thank you