Autoclave Charles Chamberland in 1884, although a precursor known as the steam digester was created by Denis Papin in 1679. The name comes from Greek "auto-", ultimately meaning self, and Latin "clavis" meaning key, thus a self-locking device. Sterilization autoclaves are widely used in microbiology, medicine, podiatry, tattooing, body piercing, veterinary medicine, mycology, funerary practice, dentistry, and prosthetics fabrication. They vary in size and function depending on the media to be sterilized and are sometimes called retort in the chemical and food industries. Typical loads include laboratory glassware, other equipment and waste, surgical instruments, and medical waste. A notable recent and
Medical equipment management medical imaging systems, models of different aspects of human physiology or medical data management). • conduct research to test and modify known theories and develop new theories. • ensure the safety of equipment used for diagnosis, treatment and monitoring. • investigate medical equipment failures and provide advice about the purchase and installation of new equipment. • develop and evaluate quantitative models of biological processes and systems. • apply engineering methods to answer basic questions about how the body works. • contribute to patient assessments. • prepare and present reports for health professionals and the public. • supervise and train technologists