{"id":58796,"date":"2024-11-14T08:48:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T08:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homeobook.com\/?p=58796"},"modified":"2024-11-14T08:48:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T08:48:36","slug":"metrology-in-medicine-a-review-to-the-importance-of-measurement-in-medical-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homeobook.com\/metrology-in-medicine-a-review-to-the-importance-of-measurement-in-medical-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Metrology in medicine: a review to the importance of measurement in medical practice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr <\/b>Gavakshi Gaur, Dr Priya Raj <\/strong><\/p>\n

ABSTRACT
\n<\/strong>Medical measurements play a crucial role in daily life, serving as key elements in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. As such, there is increasing interest in understanding the importance of metrological decisions and conformity assessments, particularly in contexts where measurements support health. This paper examines the use of medical devices with an emphasis on enhancing their metrological traceability. It highlights the specific role of metrology in healthcare and the impact of legal controls within the framework of medical device regulations involving measurement functions. A new regulatory approach is proposed for medical devices in use, addressing the convergence between European policy enforcement and metrological regulations.<\/p>\n

Keywords<\/strong>: Metrology, Measurement, Weight<\/p>\n

INTRODUCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Metrology, as defined by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures, is the science of measurement, encompassing both experimental and theoretical determinations across all levels of uncertainty in any area of science and technology.<\/p>\n

Grasping metrological concepts and acknowledging their limitations and constraints is essential for interpreting clinical study results and evaluating new medical technologies. It is vital for physicians to share a common understanding of objectives, terminology, units, and measurement criteria with other scientists. This is especially important in anaesthesiology and intensive care medicine, where the growing number of medical devices plays a significant role in clinical decision-making.<\/p>\n

Concept of Metrology is the science of weights and measures: <\/strong><\/p>\n

It involves the study of different systems of weights and measures, their interconnections, and an understanding of the mathematics that underlies them.<\/p>\n

Weights<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Weight is the measurement of the gravitational force exerted on a specific object.<\/li>\n
  2. It is directly related to the object\u2019s mass: Weight = Mass \u00d7 Gravitational Force.<\/li>\n
  3. Factors like temperature, pressure, altitude, and latitude are usually ignored except when measuring weight with extreme precision. Measures<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Measures<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Measures involve determining the volume or space that an object occupies.<\/li>\n
    2. Temperature and pressure significantly influence measurements, especially in the case of gases and liquids.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Different systems: Various systems are utilized globally for measuring the weights and measures of drug substances. Among these, the Metric System stands out as the most widely recognized and accepted internationally.<\/p>\n