1st Edition

Essential Guide to Medical Equipment Principles

By David Mulvey Copyright 2025
172 Pages 152 Color & 70 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

172 Pages 152 Color & 70 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

172 Pages 152 Color & 70 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

This book addresses the needs of new clinical engineers, junior nurses, medics and operating department practitioners (ODPs) with regard to the fundamentals of many of the standard medical devices they will encounter in a hospital environment. The book can be used for both self-directed learning and also in a classroom environment as a textbook. Essential Guide to Medical Equipment Principles... Read more

1 Heart and Circulation

2 Patient Monitoring 

3 Defibrillation

4 Respiratory System and Mechanical Ventilation

5 Anesthesia Principals and Terminology

6 Anesthesia Patient Gas Monitoring

7 Assessment and Care of the Newborn

Biography

David Mulvey’s medical engineering experience goes back over 40 years. Working in the commercial sector with S&W, Vickers Medical and his own company Artemis Medical Ltd, David held roles as Senior Engineer, Technical Training Manager and Technical Director. The final 10 years of David’s career were spent in the UK’s National Health Service as a Technical Training Manager and Senior Technical Support Engineer. For the 12 years David held the role of Technical Training Manager, he was able to develop and design training that had real relevance for clinical engineers, particularly those just embarking on their careers. David has run countless training courses and seminars not only in the United Kingdom but also in Europe. His training has gained a worthy reputation for a quality and practical approach to many complex clinical engineering subjects. Having been retired for the past 5 years, David has used this time to write this book to preserve and pass on his experience. David splits his time between Manchester, UK, and Orlando, FL, where he lives with his wife, Valerie.

“To excel in clinical engineering, professionals must possess a deep understanding of both the equipment’s technical principles and the physiological principles underlying its use. Clinical engineering is not solely about medical devices; it’s about how these devices interact with human patients. This book effectively bridges the gap between the physiological and electronic aspects of healthcare equipment, providing a comprehensive understanding.”

Prof. John Sandham, the Chair of EBME Expo; Chair & Executive Advisor: MTS Health Ltd.

(from May 2025 I www.clinicalservicesjournal.com)