Mattress that left this man with third-degree burns
Operator error caused third degree burns. The sensor was applied to a saline bag and not the patient’s body. Click Link – Daily Mail on line
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NAMDET has expanded to Facebook.
To access just go to Facebook and type in NAMDET, there are many photographs uploaded already.
This is an open group
Small-bore connectors in health
The latest update re: changes to the ISO standard is available via the NHS England website. It relates to the up and coming changes around small bore connectors used in healthcare. IV therapy Blood Pressure Neuraxial Connectors Enteral connectors
Medical Device Safety Symposium
The aim of the symposium is to bring together researchers and practitioners working in the area of patient safety and interactive medical devices. The event is planned partly as a celebration and dissemination of outcomes from the CHI+MED project and other related initiatives, and partly looking forward to the future: identifying needs and opportunities for …
Ideas for conference 2015
The organising committee have started planning for our conference in 2015,and although the date has been agreed (17th Nov) the venue and location is still being reviewed due to the success of 2014. We are asking all members to help contribute to the content, find new inspirational speakers and address some of the current issues …
Fatal incident IV fluid and Air
An inquest has found the three-year-old died of a massive air embolism because her partly empty IV bag was respiked and used to administer saline fluids. Queensland Ambulance Service was tasked by Retrieval Services Queensland to collect Ruby in Blackwater and transport her to Rockhampton, where she was pronounced dead at 8.40pm on August 9 …
New operational group for NAMDET
At this year’s annual board meeting (7th January) the new operational arrangements, which sees the introduction of a national group (including all regional chairs) was accepted. 6 monthly face-to-face meetings were penned for 2015 for the new team. The 5 year strategy plan is undergoing some minor changes but is expected to embrace the new …
Chairman’s Annual Report 2014
The Chairman’s report for 2014 was presented at the annual meeting in London on 7th January and was unanimously accepted. Please feel free to share with colleagues at your next regional meetings.chairmans report 2014
Ideas for conference 2015
What is you preference for your conference in 2015? Do you want Breakout sessions? – You can choose one of three/four sessions to attend in the morning and afternoon Do you want a Marketplace type? – You attend three or four sessions, but all sessions are attended Do you want a Seminar type day.? Have …
Under pressure training video
The You-tube training video used in the National Biomedical Engineering conference about syringe pumps, consumables and stiction, is now available via this website. the namdet youtube channel still exists but these links might make it easier for you to find things..
Improving safety by David Cousins
Published on Oct 27, 2014 Dr David Cousins, Senior Head, Safe Medication Practice and Medical Devices, Patient Safety Domain, NHS England presents this informative video of his 25 Year Quest to improve upon the safety and procedures of Medication Practice and Medical Devices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQQdVLMMjm0