Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Biomedical equipment management using a microcomputer.

J H Nippa

    Journal of Clinical Engineering
    |December 12, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    A low-cost microcomputer system efficiently manages equipment, scheduling, and data. This system supports 2800 devices on a mini-diskette, offering easy updates for improved management.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Computer-assisted critical care information management.

    Applied cardiology·1984
    Same author

    An improved image display for early E.M.I. scanners.

    Journal of clinical engineering·1980
    Same author

    Directional transcutaneous assessment of venous inflow.

    American heart journal·1971
    Same author

    Pulse wave velocity in human veins.

    Journal of applied physiology·1971

    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Laboratory Management Systems

    Background:

    • Effective management of laboratory equipment and testing schedules is crucial for research efficiency.
    • Existing systems may be costly or lack flexibility for managing large device inventories.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a cost-effective microcomputer system for managing laboratory operations.
    • To demonstrate the system's capability in handling equipment inventory, scheduling, and data management.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a microcomputer system utilizing standard mini-diskettes for data storage.
    • Implementation of features for preventive maintenance (PM) and test scheduling.
    • Inclusion of functions for equipment list generation, label printing, and management data calculation.

    Main Results:

    • The system successfully manages PM and test scheduling for laboratory equipment.
    • It generates lists of selected equipment and prints necessary labels.
    • Calculates essential management data, with files for 2800 devices fitting on a single mini-diskette.
    • Files are easily updated, ensuring data relevance.

    Conclusions:

    • The described microcomputer system offers a low-cost, efficient solution for laboratory equipment management.
    • Its design facilitates easy data handling and updates, making it suitable for managing up to 2800 devices.

    Related Experiment Videos