Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Survey of Hospitals

Abstract

Manufacturers of medical and ancillary hospital equipment are interested in the Radio Frequency Interference/Electromagnetic Com­ patibility (RFI/EMC) environment in hospitals. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) conducted a mail survey of hospitals across the United States to help identify current RFI/EMC problems. The SwRI ques­ tionnaire was designed to qualify electrical/RFI/EMC problems occuring with hospital equipment. From this information, a picture of the RFI/EMC environment of a typical hospital could be drawn.