Biomedical Engineering and medical equipment maintenance hub

15/08/2025

What do you know about Ultrasound as a biomedical engineer?

After reviewing the material below, please ask me what you don't understand and would love to know.

07/08/2025

02/08/2025

𝗧𝗬𝗣𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪

As a Biomedical engineer professional you need to know these capacitors.

28/07/2025

3 Mistakes You Should Always Avoid as a Newly Employed Biomedical Engineer in the Hospital Setting!

You just got the job .. big congrats! 🎉

But before you enter "autopilot mode" in the hospital, read these 3 mistakes that can ruin your career fast:

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25/07/2025

Where's Allen Key?

If you're new in the field of Biomedical, one of the professional tool which you need and must have is Allen Key.

What's is this tool called Allen key?

Allen keys, is also known as hex wrenches, some call it hex keys as well, it's designed for installation and removal of fasteners with a hexagonal head.

That is, to tighten or loosen hexagonal-shaped bolts and screws.

These are basic but highly versatile hand tools that can be used for various jobs of different professional applications.

Why do I need Allen Key?

A good number to medical equipment has hexagonal head shaped bolts and screws, in other not to get frustrated in the field it's important that you always have your Allen key handy.
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23/07/2025

In the hospital settings, which Dept get this equipment!

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19/07/2025

𝟓 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐅𝐋𝐔𝐊𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐌 𝟖.

Fluke ProSim 8 is a vital tool used by biomedical professionals, especially biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs) and clinical engineers for testing and verifying the performance of patient monitors and related medical devices to ensure optimal performance.

Many biomedical engineers has no idea about this powerful biomedical tool (device), if you are seeing this post, you are lucky.

Breakdown of its uses in the comment 👇

18/07/2025

Four common faults of a v***rizer in an anesthesia machine

It's important for you to take note of the following major and common faults in a v***rizer.

1.Leakage: V***rizer leaks can occur due to faulty seals or connections, causing volatile anesthetic agents to escape.

This can lead to inadequate v***rization and a risk of exposure to personnel.... leakage is a serious issue that must be attend to immediately, imagine a surgeon inhaling anaesthesia gas while operating on a patient, that means he might sleep off on the process(that's a terrible situation to imagine).

2.Calibration Issues: Inaccurate calibrations can result in incorrect concentrations of anesthetic being delivered to the patient.

This may happen due to wear and tear or improper handling.

3.Blockages: V***rizer components can become blocked by debris or crystallized anesthetics, leading to reduced or faulty delivery of v***rized anesthetic....under this condition an urgent service is required.

4.Temperature Control Failures: V***rizers rely on precise temperature control to maintain the correct v***rization of anesthetics.

Failures in this system can lead to either excess or insufficient v***rization, impacting patient safety.

It's expected of a Biomedical professional to always carry out a regular maintenance and monitoring to minimize these faults and ensure safe anesthesia delivery.

17/07/2025

VAPORIZER

A v***rizer is a crucial component used to convert liquid anesthetic agents into v***r in anesthesia machine so that they can be delivered to a patient in a controlled manner during surgery.

The v***rizer regulates the concentration of anesthetic gases being administered to ensure that the patient receives the appropriate dose for maintaining unconsciousness, analgesia, and muscle relaxation as needed.

Key functions of a v***rizer:

1.Conversion to V***r: V***rizers turn liquid anesthetics (like sevoflurane or isoflurane) into v***r form so that they can be mixed with other gases (such as oxygen and nitrous oxide) for inhalation.

2.Precise Control: V***rizers are designed to allow for precise control over the concentration of anesthetic v***r delivered to the patient. This is vital for achieving the desired depth of anesthesia.

3.Temperature Compensation: Modern v***rizers are often temperature compensated to ensure the correct v***r concentration is maintained regardless of changes in ambient temperature.

4.Safety Features: Many v***rizers include safety features to prevent accidental overdosing and ensure that only one anesthetic agent is used at a time, reducing the risk of complications.

The role of v***rizer can not be over emphasized in the surgical room.

It plays a central role in the administration of inhalational anesthetics, which are critical for safe and effective anesthesia management during surgical procedures.

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16/07/2025

🔬 3 Quick Steps to Instantly Understand the working principle of ANY Medical Equipment you come across!

Ever stared at a medical device and thought, “Wait, how does this even work?”🤔

As a biomedical engineer, you don’t have to feel lost! Here’s my proven formula to crack the principle of ANY medical equipment no matter how complex:

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Let’s make understanding medical tech *easy and fun* for everyone!
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14/07/2025

WHAT IS A VENTILATOR?
A ventilator is a machine that provides mechanical ventilation by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs, to deliver breaths to a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or breathing insufficiently.

How does a mechanical ventilator work?

Mechanical ventilation works by applying a positive pressure breath and is dependent on the compliance and resistance of the airway system, which is affected by how much pressure must be generated by the ventilator to provide a given tidal volume (TV). The TV is the volume of air entering the lung during inhalation.

What are the Basic Components of a Mechanical Ventilator?

There are four main parts:
1. The power source
2. controls,
3. safety features, and
4. The monitor.

- The Power Source
The power source consists of the energy used to keep the machine functional. Ventilators are powered by electricity flowing from a wall outlet and a series of backup batteries.

-The Controls
The control are the parameters adjustment nobs or settings used to set the treatment values required for a patient.

-The Monitors
The monitors sense and present the characteristics of the gas delivery, so the patient's care provider can assess the performance of the machine and patient response.

-Safety Features
The safety features on a ventilator are there so that, in the event of a catastrophic accident, the patient will stay alive. There are alarms to warn the attending staff if the machine loses power or the pressure level drops. The features usually include emergency backups in the event of power loss.

Is mechanical ventilation painful?

Mechanical ventilation isn't usually painful, but the breathing tube may cause discomfort. Patients often receive sedative or analgesic medications while on an invasive ventilator to minimize pain, agitation and anxiety.

What are the 4 phases of a breath?
Breaths delivered by a mechanical ventilator are defined by four phases:

1. The trigger phase (how the breath is init

14/07/2025

For years, the vital role of Biomedical Engineers in healthcare has been overlooked. But that narrative is changing gradually, powerfully, and unshakably.

🎯 We are the bridge between medical machines and patient survival.
🎯 We are the unseen hands behind timely diagnosis, smooth surgeries, and accurate monitoring.

And guess what? The future is blazing with promise!
Soon, every hospital, clinic, and health center will come to realize:
➡️ A biomedical engineer is not optional they’re essential for fast, effective medical equipment intervention and life-saving healthcare delivery.

💡 Africa is not behind. We’re just getting started and the future looks incredibly BIOMEDICAL!