BME195FS

Medical devices have revolutionized healthcare in the developed world. Yet, this technology revolution has failed to reach the developing world. Compared to the estimated 1.5 million medical devices introduced in the developed world in the last 50 years, only a few dozen pieces of medical equipment have been specifically designed to be appropriate and affordable for resource poor settings. We will examine and discuss the factors that make the research, design & development, introduction & marketing, maintenance and use of medical devices in resource poor settings uniquely challenging conditions. Focus students only.