In hospitals that irregularities are identified, the Ipem and will notify within 72 hours to perfor

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All measuring devices from human blood pressure (sphygmomanometers) and medical scales inspected in five hospitals and clinics of private health, on Wednesday, were approved by the Office of Weights and Measures Amazon (Ipem-AM) on the first day of the operation supervision small digital scale that is evaluating these devices. The goal until next week is to go at least 60 health units in the private network.
On the first day of inspection, Ipem-AM found 20 sphygmomanometers and 22 medical scales. small digital scale According to the CEO of the Institute, Márcio André Oliveira Brito engineer, supervision is of an educational nature. "We are starting an Educational Campaign, directed the health professional small digital scale and the patient about the need to submit this equipment verification by IPEM. The quality seal is an indication that this equipment has undergone all the tests," he said.
The instruments are regulated by the National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality (Inmetro). It is for the Ipem in Amazonas test the reliability of these devices and verify that the information given by the health professional is true. According to Márcio Brito, the measure is a way to protect the citizen, because if the unit is unregulated measuring the pressure may have higher or lower results to the real numbers, causing adverse health effects.
For the tests, the agency uses a standard instrument, a pressure balance in which the tests are carried out by comparison. According to Brito, the instrument has to present the correct measurement or a variation of no more than about four millimeters of mercury. "If it is approved, the Inmetro seal is placed and this periodicity valley for 12 months if fails is sent to maintenance for proper repair is done," he said.
In hospitals that irregularities are identified, the Ipem and will notify within 72 hours to perform repair workshops accredited by the agency. Those who do not comply are liabilities of the penalties provided for by law. The ordinance No. 153/2005 and 96/2008 regulate the Inmetro checking the blood pressure monitors devices.
Last year, 170 of the pressure equipment checked small digital scale by Ipem-AM, 21 disapproved, corresponding to 12%. In 2011 the months small digital scale January to May, 70 meters went through small digital scale verification, that total five presented irregularities.
For complaints, questions or suggestions, consumers should contact the ombudsman's institute at 0800 092 2020 in the time of 08: 0 to 16:30, Monday to Friday. Photos: Roberto Carlos / AGECOM
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