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When renewing medical equipment is necessary: a case report
Hassan Tavakoli1, Mohsen Karami, Jalal Rezai
1Tehran University of Medical Science, Surgery Department, Amir Alam Hospital, Tehran, Iran. h.tavakoli@irisl.net
Purpose:
The purpose of this paper is to present a remarkable medical equipment-induced adverse event and to suggest ways to prevent similar problems.
Design/Methodology/Approach:
This paper uses a case study to discuss when it is necessary to renew medical equipment.
Findings:
The paper finds that repairing medical equipment using inappropriate parts causes severe iatrogenic problems.
Research Limitations/Implications:
Events like this may be underestimated because well-organized reporting strategies in health care units are inappropriate.
Practical Implications:
Defining expiry dates for medical equipment may prevent unsatisfactory repair, especially when original parts are unavailable.
Originality/Value:
The paper highlights the fact that simple errors cause severe patient injuries.
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