title: Safety by design in electromedical equipment: Part I.
abstract: The increase in quantity and complexity of electromedical equipment can also mean an increase in the potential hazards. This article provides advice on how to minimize the safety risks when using the equipment and safety features to incorporate into its design. The sources of those hazards and safety-compliance criteria are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Israel Testing Laboratories Ltd., Or Yehuda, Israel.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Loznen
mesh_terms: D004582:Electronics, Medical / Q000592:standards*; D004867:Equipment Design / Q000592:standards*; D004869:Equipment Safety / Q000592:standards*; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000592:standards*