Hi Listers, Just curious of methods people are using to test for insulation integrity of diathermy equipment.
I believe that most hospitals are using the brush (hi-pot,etc...) to test for breaks. Our CSSD department is complaining about testing the actual length of wire - It takes too long. There was talk of another method used at another hospital, where a metal plate in saline solution and a continuity tester were used. This would only be used to test the length of wire from the ESU to the handpiece. Not the actual handpiece itself. Does anyone else use or know of this method? Can you describe it in detail - perhaps offline. Any pros or cons? Greatly appreciated. Tse-Sheng Ling Biomedical Engineer Maroondah Hospital Member of Eastern Health <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> THIS E-MAIL IS CONFIDENTIAL. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us by return e-mail and delete the document. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Eastern Health is not liable for the proper and complete transmission of the information contained in this communication or for any delay in its receipt. To unsubscribe from the bmelist, send a blank email from the subscribed address to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
