Annual Report 2024
Department of Clinical Engineering and Medical Technology
Takeshi Kanehira, Masayoshi Yamamoto, Takashi Ogawa, Tomomi Kobayashi, Haruka Koyano, Youhei Yamamoto, Kazuki Mori, Yuta Nobe
Introduction
We perform inspection, operation, assistance, and troubleshooting of medical equipment in the hospital.
The Team and What We Do
1) Operating rooms
We performed inspection and troubleshooting of endoscopic surgical systems, electrosurgical units, etc.
The number of robotic surgery increased by more than 111 from the previous year, for a total of 946.
We assisted in a record 897 Da Vinci System procedures last year, an increase of more than 70 from the previous year.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) began in department of breast surgery, we assisted RFA device for 9 cases.
We began using Amy PCA in the field of neuroanesthesia.
2) ICU
We performed blood purification therapy in HD: 6 cases, PE: 4 cases, and CHDF: 43 cases. We prepared and inspected ventilators and high-flow nasal cannula devices. In addition, inspections of defibrillators and other equipment were performed
3) Wards
We prepared and inspected ventilators and high-flow nasal cannula devices. We performed apheresis: 8 cases of auto-PBSCH, 1 case of allo-PBSCH, and 2 cases (one of these was a new clinical trial) of immune cell therapy.
In addition, we performed inspections of medical monitors and defibrillators.
4) CART
We performed 1 inpatient and 5 outpatient cases, for a total of 6.
5) Medical equipment management
We performed equipment adjustments in conjunction with the beginning of operation of Radioisotope ward and the automatic input of vital data into electronic medical records system.
We started centralized management of oxygen flowmeters.
We began monitoring rounds with the Department of Safety Management.
Education
1) We evaluate, guide, and educate new employees using checklists for each task.
2) 1 staff member obtained Dialysis Technology Certified Specialist.
3) 2 staff members completed the training designated by the Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare in accordance with the expansion of the scope of work.
We improved our knowledge and skills and contributed to each task.
Future Prospects
Blood purification therapy has increased since last year, and we expected a continued rise in cases requiring response to immunology-related side effects.
In addition, with the planned installation of an additional surgical robot next year, the number of robotic surgeries is expected to increase further.
In response to these, we will focus on securing and developing human resources to play a part in team medical care.