What type of maintenance may a BMET carry out on a defibrillator?

The maintenance of a defibrillator typically involves both preventive and corrective actions. Preventive maintenance is essential to ensure that the device functions properly when needed, which includes routine checks, cleaning, testing, and calibration of the equipment to maintain its performance and reliability. This is critical for devices like defibrillators, as their primary function is life-saving during emergencies, and any failure could have serious consequences.

Corrective maintenance involves repairs made after a malfunction or failure has occurred. If a defibrillator is found to be malfunctioning during routine checks or has been reported as inoperable, a BMET will troubleshoot the issue, replace faulty components, and ensure that the device is restored to full working order.

While software updates, end-of-life disposal, and environmental safety assessments are all important aspects of device management, the core of BMET responsibilities in maintaining defibrillators lies in conducting both preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure their reliability and functionality in critical situations.