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Risk assessment of electrical equipment in healthcare centers: a systematic review
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Mohammad Fallah Tafti1    , Mehdi Akbari Dehbalaei2 , Mahnoosh Mehran3 , Ehsan Fallah Tafti4 |
1- Assistant Professor, PhD in Medical Engineering, Blood Transfusion Research Center, Higher Educational and Research Institute of Blood Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran , moft150@ gmail. com
2- PhD in Medical Bacteriology, Blood Transfusion Research Center, Higher Educational and Research Institute of Blood Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran
3- General Physician, Blood Transfusion Research Center, Higher Educational and Research Institute of Blood Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran
4- PhD Student, Islamic Azad University, South Tehran, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract
Background: Electrical leakage from medical equipment in healthcare facilities is a serious threat. Establishing a periodic inspection system is essential to prevent risks to users, the environment, property, and facilities. This review study aimed to examine the results of relevant methods, recommendations, and standards that have been used to reduce electrical hazards from medical electrical equipment.
Materials and methods: In this systematic review, relevant information was retrieved from electronic databases PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Google and the Electrical Safety Handbook. Then, the results were evaluated based on safety standards and requirements such as ISO17025, ISO13485 and IEC 60601.
Results: The results of 151 studies showed that electric current has adverse effects on the human body. These effects are directly related to the duration and intensity of the current, the path of the current, the health status of the user, the insulation of the equipment and its grounding.
Conclusion: Factors such as the establishment of periodic inspections, planned technical measures, individual supervision and the use of safety and warning equipment are very effective in reducing or eliminating the effects of electric current.
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| Keywords: Medical equipment, Electric current, Electric shock, Health risks, Exposure and assessment |
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Semi-pilot: Systematic Review |
Subject:
biotechnology
Received: 2025/08/17 | Accepted: 2025/12/3 | Published: 2026/07/1
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