Abstract:

Medical devices and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) are essential in the safety of the patients and the successful use of the devices. This paper addresses the problem of EMC and discusses its application as a method to design, test and optimize medical equipment to prevent instances of electromagnetic interference (EMI) that can cause device malfunction and patient health complications. The paper explores the various EMC testing conduct tests, radiated tests, immunity tests and compliance with international standards including the IEC 60601-1-2. Also discussed further is simulation techniques in predicting and optimization of EMC performance during design stage. As the main findings of EMC tests have confirmed, the safety hazards are evident, as signal interference causes the malfunctioning of the devices and imprecision of indications and safety concerns in clinical zones. The paper also provides the solutions to EMC related issues such as improved shielding, grounding, and regulation policies. The emergence of new trends such as the increased use of wireless technologies and IoT in medical equipment creates new issues with DRM. The paper concludes and recommendations of future research and why continuous enhancement of the standards of EMC is needed in order to ensure that medical equipment remains dependable in the context of complex healthcare.