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    WHO Technical specifications of Neonatal Resuscitation Devices
    (WHO, 2016)
    The WHO technical specifications for neonatal resuscitation devices were developed based on existing international standards, evidence-based publications from reliable sources and field expert experience. For equipment without prior technical specifications, recommendations were made based on a literature research, depending on quality and significance of evidence. The purpose of the WHO technical specifications of Neonatal Resuscitation Devices is to provide a minimum standard baseline to meet the increasing demand to procure good quality, affordable, accessible and appropriate neonatal resuscitation devices. The specifications are intended to support policy-makers, managers, procurement officers, manufacturers, regulators and nongovernmental agencies, especially in low- and middle- income countries to select, procure, use, reprocess and decommission appropriate neonatal resuscitation equipment. The end goal is to save the children, particularly in low-resource settings.
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    Technical specifications for oxygen concentrators
    (WHO, 2015)
    Oxygen concentrators are a suitable and favourable option for administering point- of-care oxygen in developing-country settings, especially where cylinders and piped systems are inappropriate or unavailable. Even where oxygen supplies are available at health facilities, patient access may be limited due to missing accessories, inadequate electricity and a shortage of trained staff. Management of hypoxaemia, or low blood oxygen saturation, is a critical component of World Health Organization (WHO) standards and guidelines for newborn illnesses and complications, childhood pneumonia, surgery, anaesthesia, trauma, emergency triage, obstetric care and other serious conditions that are commonly associated with morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Hypoxaemia is easily treated with oxygen, which is included in the WHO Model list of essential medicines and is perhaps the only medicine with no alternative agent. Having a reliable oxygen supply is necessary for the care of seriously ill patients to improve the probability of survival. It is important to ensure that potentially life-saving oxygen equipment is available and included in health planning budgets.
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    WHO Manual of Diagnostic Imaging: Radiographic Anatomy and Interpretation of the Musculoskeletal System.pdf
    (WHO, 2002) Davis, A. Mark; Holger, Pettersson
    Modern diagnostic imaging offers a vast spectrum of modalities and techniques, which enables us to study the function and morphology of the human body in details that approaches science fiction. However, it should be noticed that even in the most advanced Imaging Department in the economically privileged parts of the world, 70–80% of all clinically relevant questions may be solved by using the two main cornerstones of diagnostic imaging, which are Radiography (X-ray) and Ultrasonography. It should also be remembered that thousands of hospitals and institutions worldwide do not have the possibilities to perform even these fundamental imaging procedures, for lack of equipment and/ or diagnostic imaging skills. Therefore, WHO in collaboration with The International Commission for Radiologic Education (ICRE) of the International Society of Radiology (ISR) is creating a series of “WHO Manuals of Diagnostic Imaging”, developed under the umbrella of The Global Steering Group for Education and Training in Diagnostic Imaging. Among the members of this group are the major regional and global societies involved in Diagnostic Imaging, including the International Society of Radiology (ISR), The International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT), and the World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (WFUMB). The full series of manuals will primarily cover the examination techniques and interpretation of Radiography, in a later stage also Ultrasonography. It is meant for health care personnel who in their daily work are responsible for producing and interpreting radiographs, be it radiologists or other medical specialists, general practioners, or radiological technologists working in rural areas. The manuals are authored by authorities in the specific fields dealt within each manual, supported by a group of collaborators, that together cover the experience, knowledge and needs, which are specific for different regions of the world. It is our sincere hope that the manuals will prove helpful in the daily routine, facilitating the diagnostic work up and hence the treatment, to the best benefit for the patient.
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    The WHO manual of diagnostic imaging RadiogRaphic anatomy and inteRpRetation of the chest and the pulmonaRy system
    (2006) Ellis, Stephen M.; Flower, Christopher
    The following text aims to provide an aid to the interpretation of the chest radiograph (CXR). This is not a comprehensive account of all possible chest diseases but a descriptive text to help identify the way in which chest pathology is manifested and diagnosed on CXR. The initial chapters deal with interpretive skills and pattern recognition and the later chapters demonstrate specific pathologies.
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    Pattern recognition in diagnostic imaging
    (2001) Corr, Peter
    As modern, high technology based diagnostic imaging is moving increasingly into therapeutic medicine, and molecular imaging is becoming daily routine, it is impor- tant to remember that thousands of hospitals and medical institutions worldwide do not even have possibilities to perform the most basic examinations. Today, few other areas of medicine experience such a rapidly growing gap between what might be technically possible, e.g., what can be done in highly developed, rich countries com- pared to what is the reality in many less fortunate areas of the world. As the ultimate target for the World Health Organization is to provide Health For All, it is with great pleasure and sincere gratitude to Professor Carr, his staff and co- authors that this book on Pattern Recognition in Diagnostic Imaging is now being published and distributed. It aims in a simple, but precise way at assisting medical professionals doing a tremendous work to save lives and reduce suffering in countries where diagnostic imaging has not yet reached the stage of molecular imaging. We would warmly recommend that this book should not be put on a shelf or into a locker, but be used by everybody whose obligation it is to prescribe, perform, or interpret simple, but often life-saving diagnostic imaging procedures especially in locations where the presence of qualified and fully trained specialists would be a rare exception. The book is developed and published as a WHO Document under the umbrella of the Global Steering Group for Eduction and Training in Diagnostic Imaging. For further information, please contact:
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    Laboratory Biosafety Manual Third Edition
    (2004) WHO
    For more than 20 years, since it was first published in 1983 the Laboratory biosafety manual has provided practical guidance on biosafety techniques for use in laboratories at all levels. Good microbiological technique and appropriate use of biosafety equipment by well-trained staff remain the fundamental elements of laboratory biosafety. However, globalization significant advances in technology the emergence of new diseases and serious threats arising from the deliberate misuse and release of microbiological agents and toxins have necessitated a review of current procedures. For this new edition, therefore the manual has been extensively revised and expanded. The manual now covers risk assessment and the safe use of recombinant DNA technology and provides guidelines for the commissioning and certification of laboratories. Biosecurity concepts are introduced and the latest international regulations for the transport of infectious substances are reflected. Material on safety in health-care laboratories previously published elsewhere by WHO has also been incorporated. It is hoped that the manual will continue to encourage countries to implement biological safety programs and national codes of practice for the safe handling of potentially infectious materials.
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    Core Medical Equipment
    (2011) WHO
    Core medical equipment” refers here to technologies that are commonly considered as important or necessary for specific preventive, diagnostic, treatment or rehabilitation procedures carried out in most health care facilities. Today, there are more than 10,000 types of medical devices available. The selection of appropriate medical equipment always depends on local, regional or national requirements; factors to consider include the type of health facility where the devices are to be used, the health work force available and the burden of disease experienced in the specific catchment area. It is therefore impossible to make a list of core medical equipment which would be exhaustive and/or universally applicable. With that being said, we have reproduced hereafter a set of core medical equipment fact sheets which have been issued by the ECRI Institute and the GMDN Agency, with a view to raising stakeholders’ awareness about their existence and their functionality. Each fact sheet displays a type of medical equipment, the health problems addressed by the device, the operation procedures, its typical size, weight and price range, and infrastructure requirements for effective and safe use. Technologies are placed into context of existing nomenclature systems; they are not specific to any brand, model or vendor. The equipment is classified under the following categories: therapeutic, diagnostic, chronic disease and child health. The WHO Department of Essential Health Technologies is planning to continuously update the list of core medical equipment and make it publicly available on the WHO website for information purposes, subject to the disclaimers here below.
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    User Care of Medical Equipment A first line maintenance guide for end users
    (Strengthening Specialised Clinical Services in the Pacific, 2015)
    This manual is intended to be a guide for the medical equipment user to carry out basic equipment care tasks. As the majority of equipment problems are either simple or user-related it is the aim that the better care and regular maintenance enabled by this manual will have a significant positive effect on the delivery of healthcare. The tasks are limited to simple „first-line‟ maintenance, that is:  tasks that can be done by the user of the equipment  tasks that take place at the point of equipment use  tasks that do not require the opening of the main body of the equipment This manual is not intended as a complete maintenance guide – that is the role of a biomedical technician. Neither is it intended to be a guide to the actual use of equipment – it is assumed that the user is trained in the correct operation of the equipment. Users are asked to note that while every care has been taken to make the contents as clear and accurate as possible, neither the authors nor SSCSiP can take responsibility for the results of actions taken as a consequence of using this manual.
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    An introduction to measuring and simulating Vital Signs
    (Rigel Medical, 2012)
    This booklet is written as a guideline for people involved in testing medical, electrical equipment. All reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information, reference figures and data are accurate and have been taken from the latest versions of various standards, guidance notes and recognized “best practises” to establish the recommended testing requirements. Rigel Medical, their agents and distributors, accept no responsibility for any error or omissions within this booklet or for any misinter- pretations by the user. For clarification on any part of this booklet please contact Rigel Medical before operating any test instrument.
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    An introduction to Electrosurgery
    (Rigel medical, 2013)
    This booklet is written as a guideline for people involved in testing electrosurgical generators. All reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information, reference figures and data are accurate and have been taken from the latest versions of various standards, guidance notes and recognised “best practises” to establish the recommended testing requirements. Rigel Medical, their agents and distributors, accept no responsibility for any error or omissions within this booklet or for any misinterpretations by the user. For clarification on any part of this booklet please contact Rigel Medical before operating any test instrument.
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    An introduction to electrical safety testing in accordance with IEC 62353 
    (Rigel Medical, 2015)
    This booklet is written as a guideline for people involved in testing medical electrical equipment (ME equipment. The aim of this booklet is to help the reader to appreciate the basics of electrical safety. Understand the reasons behind and the purpose of the IEC 62353 publication. Provide an understanding of the benefits of using the different tests available, in order to help them prepare the adoption of the IEC 62353 standard.This booklet cannot be considered as a replacement for the IEC 62353 publication, which can be purchased through the official IEC website, www.webstore.iec.ch.
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    Medical Equipment Troubleshooting Flowchart Handbook Version 6
    (Engineering World Health, 2013) Cooper, Justin; Dahinten, Alex
    This textbook contains troubleshooting flowcharts and preventative maintenance tips for common medical devices like autoclaves, bililights, power supplies, scales,ultrasounds, and more.
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    University Physics Volume 3
    (Rice University, 2017) Ling, Samuel; Sanny, Jeff; Moebs, William
    to meet the scope and sequence of most university physics courses and provides a foundation for a career in mathematics, science, or engineering. The book provides an important opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of physics and understand how those concepts apply to their lives and to the world around them.
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    University Physics Volume 2
    (Rice University, 2017) Ling, Samuel; Sanny, Jeff; Moebs, WIlliam
    University Physics is designed for the two- or three-semester calculus-based physics course. The text has been developed to meet the scope and sequence of most university physics courses and provides a foundation for a career in mathematics, science, or engineering. The book provides an important opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of physics and understand how those concepts apply to their lives and to the world around them.
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    University Physics Volume 1
    (Rice University, 2017) Ling, Samuel; Sanny, Jeff; Moebs, WIlliam
    University Physics is designed for the two- or three-semester calculus-based physics course. The text has been developed to meet the scope and sequence of most university physics courses and provides a foundation for a career in mathematics, science, or engineering. The book provides an important opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of physics and understand how those concepts apply to their lives and to the world around them.
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    Precalculus
    (Rice University, 2014)
    Precalculus is intended for college-level precalculus students. Since precalculus courses vary from one institution to the next, we have attempted to meet the needs of as broad an audience as possible, including all of the content that might be covered in any particular course. The result is a comprehensive book that covers more ground than an instructor could likely cover in a typical one- or two-semester course; but instructors should find, almost without fail, that the topics they wish to include in their syllabus are covered in the text.
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    College Physics
    (Rice University, 2013)
    Welcome to College Physics, an OpenStax College resource created with several goals in mind: accessibility, affordability, customization, and student engagement—all while encouraging learners toward high levels of learning. Instructors and students alike will find that this textbook offers a strong foundation in introductory physics, with algebra as a prerequisite. It is available for free online and in low-cost print and e-book editions. To broaden access and encourage community curation, College Physics is “open source” licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license. Everyone is invited to submit examples, emerging research, and other feedback to enhance and strengthen the material and keep it current and relevant for today’s students. You can make suggestions by contacting us at info@openstaxcollege.org. You can find the status of the project, as well as alternate versions, corrections, etc., on the StaxDash at http://openstaxcollege.org (http://openstaxcollege.org) .
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    Calculus Volume 3
    (Rice University, 2013) Herman, Edwin; Strang, Gilbert
    Our Calculus Volume 3 textbook adheres to the scope and sequence of most general calculus courses nationwide. We have worked to make calculus interesting and accessible to students while maintaining the mathematical rigor inherent in the subject. With this objective in mind, the content of the three volumes of Calculus have been developed and arranged to provide a logical progression from fundamental to more advanced concepts, building upon what students have already learned and emphasizing connections between topics and between theory and applications. The goal of each section is to enable students not just to recognize concepts, but work with them in ways that will be useful in later courses and future careers. The organization and pedagogical features were developed and vetted with feedback from mathematics educators dedicated to the project.
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    Calcukus Volume 2
    (2007) Herman, Edwin; Strang, Gilbert
    Calculus is designed for the typical two- or three-semester general calculus course, incorporating innovative features to enhance student learning. The book guides students through the core concepts of calculus and helps them understand how those concepts apply to their lives and the world around them. Due to the comprehensive nature of the material, we are offering the book in three volumes for flexibility and efficiency. Volume 2 covers integration, differential equations, sequences and series, and parametric equations and polar coordinates. Our Calculus Volume 2 textbook adheres to the scope and sequence of most general calculus courses nationwide. We have worked to make calculus interesting and accessible to students while maintaining the mathematical rigor inherent in the subject. With this objective in mind, the content of the three volumes of Calculus have been developed and arranged to provide a logical progression from fundamental to more advanced concepts, building upon what students have already learned and emphasizing connections between topics and between theory and applications. The goal of each section is to enable students not just to recognize concepts, but work with them in ways that will be useful in later courses and future careers. The organization and pedagogical features were developed and vetted with feedback from mathematics educators dedicated to the project.
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    Calculus Volume 1
    (Rice University, 2016) Herman, Edwin; Strang, Gilbert
    Our Calculus Volume 1 textbook adheres to the scope and sequence of most general calculus courses nationwide. We have worked to make calculus interesting and accessible to students while maintaining the mathematical rigor inherent in the subject. With this objective in mind, the content of the three volumes of Calculus have been developed and arranged to provide a logical progression from fundamental to more advanced concepts, building upon what students have already learned and emphasizing connections between topics and between theory and applications. The goal of each section is to enable students not just to recognize concepts, but work with them in ways that will be useful in later courses and future careers. The organization and pedagogical features were developed and vetted with feedback from mathematics educators dedicated to the project.