2018-09-302018-09-302018http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12091/382Calibration compares an instrument’s output against an accurate standard. Once an error is known, any deviations can be corrected. For example, a thermometer could be calibrated and adjusted to show the true temperature in Celsius. For medical devices, any output that will reach the patient (fluid flow, pressure, electrical current, etc) or measurement from the patient (temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, etc) needs to be calibrated periodically. Calibration is important for patient safety and accurate diagnosis and treatment.en-USCalibrationBTA SkillsArticle