Operation Theatre Equipment

Biomedical Engineering · Level 5  ·  9 Chapters

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What Operation Theatre Equipment covers

In this unit, you will be able to expertly handle and maintain vital operation theatre equipment like Diathermy and Anaesthesia devices with confidence and care. You will master safety procedures, perform precise inspections, diagnose and fix faults, and ensure all equipment functions flawlessly. By the end, you’ll be equipped to train users effectively and prepare clear service reports, playing a crucial role in supporting safe and successful surgical procedures.

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Careers after Operation Theatre Equipment

Understanding how to operate and maintain surgical diathermy and anaesthesia equipment opens doors to vital roles in Kenya’s healthcare sector, especially within hospitals, clinics, and specialized health centers. Mastering these skills ensures that life-saving equipment is safe, reliable, and efficient—directly impacting patient outcomes and the quality of medical services.

  • Hospitals like Kenyatta National Hospital, Aga Khan University Hospital, and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital rely on skilled biomedical technicians and clinical engineering teams to maintain and service surgical equipment daily.
  • County health departments employ technicians to manage and maintain equipment in county referral hospitals and health centers, ensuring rural and urban communities receive quality surgical care.
  • Private clinics and surgical centers in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and other towns need professionals who can troubleshoot and repair complex surgical devices, making this a valuable employment opportunity.
  • Skilled individuals can also venture into entrepreneurship by offering mobile biomedical equipment maintenance services to smaller health facilities and jua kali workshops specializing in medical equipment repair.
  • Mastery of these skills enhances job security and opens paths to specialized roles in biomedical engineering, clinical technology, and healthcare equipment management, with competitive salaries and opportunities for career growth.

By mastering operation theatre equipment maintenance, you become a crucial part of Kenya’s healthcare delivery system—ensuring that surgeries happen safely and effectively, saving lives and building a healthier nation. Your expertise will be in high demand, making you a valued professional with a meaningful and rewarding career.

Chapters

What Operation Theatre Equipment covers: 58 main topics in 9 chapters

1. Perform Surgical Diathermy Equipment maintenance

  1. 1.1 Operation theatre layout Diathermy Equipment
  2. 1.2 Methods and electrosurgery maintenance equipment
  3. 1.3 Components of a typical electrosurgical Unit (ESU)
  4. 1.4 Effects of current on biological tissue
  5. 1.5 Maintenance procedure
  6. 1.6 Safety precautions of electro- surgery

2. Perform Anaesthesia Equipment maintenance

  1. 2.1 Principle of anaesthesia Equipment
  2. 2.2 Main parts of anaesthetic machine
  3. 2.3 Operational principles of anaesthetic machine
  4. 2.4 Fault diagnosis
  5. 2.5 Maintenance of anaesthetic machine
  6. 2.6 Safety
  7. 2.7 Colour coding

3. Perform Operating Theatre Table maintenance

  1. 3.1 Uses of operation theatre table
  2. 3.2 Types of operation theatre tables
  3. 3.3 Main parts of operation theatre table
  4. 3.4 Requirements of operation theatre table
  5. 3.5 Fault diagnosis of theatre table
  6. 3.6 Maintenance procedures of typical faults
  7. 3.7 Safety test

4. Perform Operating Theatre Light maintenance

  1. 4.1 Requirements of operation theatre lamp
  2. 4.2 Main parts of theatre lamp
  3. 4.3 Features of theatre lamp
  4. 4.4 Mounting facilities
  5. 4.5 Electrical system
  6. 4.6 Fault diagnosis
  7. 4.7 Maintenance procedures of typical faults

5. Perform Patient Monitor maintenance

  1. 5.1 Functions of patient monitors
  2. 5.2 Parts of patient monitoring system
  3. 5.3 Types of patient monitors
  4. 5.4 Principle of operations of patient monitors
  5. 5.5 Fault diagnosis
  6. 5.6 Maintenance procedures
  7. 5.7 Safety procedures

6. Perform CSSD Equipment maintenance

  1. 6.1 CSSD equipment Equipment
  2. 6.2 Autoclave general operation and working principle
  3. 6.3 Oven general operation and working principle
  4. 6.4 Ultrasonic washer general operation and working principle
  5. 6.5 UV sterilizer general operation and working principle
  6. 6.6 (CSSD) Equipment Fault diagnosis
  7. 6.7 (CSSD) Equipment Maintenance procedures
  8. 6.8 (CSSD) Equipment Safety procedures

7. Perform C-ARM Equipment maintenance

  1. 7.1 Principle of C-arm Machine Equipment
  2. 7.2 Application of fluoroscopy
  3. 7.3 Parts of the C-arm machine
  4. 7.4 Maintenance procedures
  5. 7.5 Safety procedures

8. Perform Cath Lab machine maintenance

  1. 8.1 Principle of Cath Lab Machine
  2. 8.2 Application of Cath Lab machine
  3. 8.3 Parts of the Cath Lab machine
  4. 8.4 Maintenance procedures
  5. 8.5 Safety procedures

9. Perform Heart lung machine maintenance

  1. 9.1 Functions of Heart lung machine
  2. 9.2 Parts of Heart lung machine
  3. 9.3 Principle of operations of Heart lung machine
  4. 9.4 Fault diagnosis
  5. 9.5 Maintenance procedures
  6. 9.6 Safety procedures

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