CASE STUDYON Electrical equipments used in hospital

Importance of electrical equipments in hospitals

Electrical equipments used in medical field brought about a revolutionary change in this field. It helps us to maintain and record the data of the patient with high accuracy. Technical advancements helped us to improve to our best and give the best health care possible.

HOSPITAL SCENES

SOME HOSPITAL EQUIPMENTS

Ultrasound equipmentDiagnostic ultrasound systems provide a painless method of examining the internal body without the use of radiation. This equipment is a safe means by which to measure the size, density, and structure of internal masses in the body and is also an important tool for identifying internal abnormalities or to monitor the growth of a foetus.

WORKING PRINCIPLE - Medical ultrasound is based on the use of high frequency sound to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Ultrasound frequencies range from 2 to approximately 15 MHz, although even higher frequencies may be used in some situations.

DefibrillatorsDefibrillators are commonly used to treat life-threatening conditions such as cardiac arrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation, and tachycardia. By delivering a therapeutic dose of electrical energy, the defibrillator terminates the arrhythmia and restores a normal rhythm to the heart.WORKING PRINCIPLE - A defibrillator is a machine that can be used by paramedics to stabilise an irregular heartbeat. They work by discharging electric charge.The defibrillator passes charge through the patient to make the heart contract.

EKG machinesElectrocardiogram (EKG) machines record the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time. EKG mchines allow health care providers to monitor the overall rhythm of the heart and identify any abnormalities. These EKG machines are an important part of a hospital’s arsenal, allowing providers to diagnose normal and abnormal rhythms of the heart while patients are under their care.

WORKING PRINCIPLE - In a conventional 12-lead ECG, 10 electrodes are placed on the patient's limbs and on the surface of the chest. The overall magnitude of the heart's electrical potential is then measured from 12 different angles ("leads") and is recorded over a period of time (usually 10 seconds). In this way, the overall magnitude and direction of the heart's electrical depolarization is captured at each moment throughout the cardiac cycle.The graph of voltage versus time produced by this noninvasive medical procedure is referred to as an electrocardiogram

Anesthesia trolleyAnesthesia machines are designed to provide an accurate and continuous supply of medical gases delivered to the patient at a safe pressure and flow to maintain a proper level of anesthesia. These modern machines include a ventilator, suction unit, and patient-monitoring devices for maintaining adequate anesthesia levels.

Surgical lightsSurgical lights are imperative for proper illumination during surgical procedures. This equipment is a mandatory part of any surgical setting to help surgeons work under adequate lighting conditions. Surgical lights can also often be found in good working order as refurbished equipment.

ConclusionElectrical equipments have brought a great change in this field. If we see in day to days life the electrical devices are broadly used in any of the hospital and helps us to understand and diagnose the problem. The chances of failure and losses have significantly decremented in past few decades due to these advancements. And still more is to be done.

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