clinical engineering
[ˈklɪnɪkəl ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ]
nounfemininepl: engenharias clínicas
engenharia clínica
1. The branch of biomedical engineering concerned with the design, implementation, and management of medical devices and equipment used in healthcare facilities
Clinical engineering plays a crucial role in ensuring that hospital equipment meets safety standards and operates efficiently.
A engenharia clínica desempenha um papel crucial para garantir que os equipamentos hospitalares atendam aos padrões de segurança e funcionem com eficiência.
2. The application of engineering principles and methods to solve clinical problems and improve patient care through technological innovations
The clinical engineering team developed a new monitoring system to reduce patient complications.
A equipe de engenharia clínica desenvolveu um novo sistema de monitoramento para reduzir complicações do paciente.
3. A professional discipline that bridges the gap between healthcare and technology management in medical institutions
Clinical engineering professionals maintain and calibrate diagnostic imaging equipment in the hospital.
Os profissionais de engenharia clínica fazem manutenção e calibração de equipamentos de diagnóstico por imagem no hospital.
Clinical engineering is a well-established discipline in Brazil, particularly in large hospitals and healthcare networks in major cities. In the USA, clinical engineers are certified professionals (AAMI, ACCE) responsible for medical equipment management. In Portugal, the field is less formalized and often falls under biomedical engineering or healthcare technology management. The role has become increasingly important post-COVID in Brazilian hospitals due to the critical need for ventilator management and ICU equipment optimization.
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