J Paul Guyer

An Introduction to Communication Systems for Medical Facilities J Paul Guyer

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers interested in communication systems for hospitals and medical clinics. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. COMMUNICATION DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES 3. TELEPHONE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 4. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM (TIS) 5. DEDICATED INTERCOM SYSTEM 6. ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION (TV) SYSTEM 7. RADIO FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 8. NURSE CALL TONE VISUAL (NCTV) SYSTEMS 9. NURSE CALL AUDIOVISUAL (NCAV) SYSTEMS 10. PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA) AND PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 11. RADIO PAGING SYSTEMS 12. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE (EMS) COMMUNICATIONS 13. PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING 14. SPECIAL MONITORING EQUIPMENT 15. ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS 16. EMS RECORDER SYSTEM