Operational Latest Topicshttps://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/forum/6-operational/Operational Latest TopicsenVendor Listinghttps://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/51-vendor-listing/ We have a third party vendor listing on our main page: https://bmetgalaxy.com/repair-companies/third-party//third-party/ 

If you’d like to be added to our main website vendor listing please provide us with company name, website, phone number, service locations (if you travel, bench repair if you don’t), and what your company does.

There is no cost but we do require 5+ posts on the forums before your company will be added.

You will also get your own topic within this forum, which will be semi-exclusive. You can then post promotions and updates within that topic and answer any questions on the forum from Biomedical Technicians.

]]>51Wed, 08 May 2024 10:59:16 +0000Logiq F8 EchoLoader MFC Application Errorhttps://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/1153-logiq-f8-echoloader-mfc-application-error/ Anyone fixed this error?:
Reporting details
This error report includes: information regarding the condition of EchoLoader MFC Application when the problem occurred, the operating system version and computer hardware in use, your Digital Product ID, which could be used to identify your license: and the Internet Protocol IPI address of your computer.
We do not intentionally collect your files, name, address, email address or any other form of personally identifiable information. However, the error report could contain customer-specific information such as data from open files. While this information could potentially be used to determine your identity, if present, it will not be used.
The data that we collect will only be used to fix the problem. I'more information is available, we will tell you when you report the problem. This error report will be sent using a secure connection to a database with limited access and will not be used for marketing purposes.

I've tried replacing new hard drive one with the same firmware as the old, other is not. Then Installed the software.

]]>1153Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:41:20 +0000<![CDATA[12-Lead ECG Electrode Placement Guide: Avoid Common Mistakes & Improve Diagnostic Accuracy]]>https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/1111-12-lead-ecg-electrode-placement-guide-avoid-common-mistakes-improve-diagnostic-accuracy/ Incorrect 12-lead ECG electrode placement is still one of the leading causes of diagnostic errors—contributing to up to 40% of misdiagnoses in cardiac monitoring.

Whether you're troubleshooting monitors in the ICU, setting up for STEMI alerts in the ED, or training new staff, getting the placement right matters. Poor positioning leads to artifact, missed posterior MIs, misinterpreted ST changes, and unnecessary cath lab activations.

I put together a detailed, up-to-date guide covering:

  • Step-by-step 12-lead placement with anatomical landmarks
  • AHA & IEC color codes + easy mnemonics
  • Special considerations for female patients (breast tissue adjustments)
  • Posterior leads (V7-V9) and right-sided leads (V4R) for hidden infarcts
  • Skin prep tips to eliminate artifact
  • Recommended compatible cables for Philips, GE, Mindray, Draeger, etc.

Includes clear diagrams, quick-reference tables, and troubleshooting for common issues BMETs see every day.

Full article here: https://med-linket-corp.com/blogs/news/12-lead-ecg-placement

Would love to hear from the BMET community:

  • What's the most common placement mistake you see in your hospital?
  • Any favorite mnemonics or hacks for female patients or obese patients?
  • Which monitor brands give you the most grief with lead reversal artifacts?

Drop your thoughts below—happy to discuss or share more resources.spacer.png

]]>1111Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:34:09 +0000FSI Services [CMMS]https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/863-fsi-services-cmms/ Simplify your healthcare facilities & HTM maintenance with a streamlined work order and asset management CMMS/EAM that's both user-friendly and cloud-based.

 

Service: CMMS

Website: https://www.fsiservices.com/

Contact: customersuccess@fsiservices.com

]]>863Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:14:45 +0000Bad habits in the biomed field?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/276-bad-habits-in-the-biomed-field/ What are some bad habits you’ve noticed in the biomed field? Anything your coworkers do or don’t do that you know you need to work on?

]]>276Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:26:37 +0000Who services your imaging equipment?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/265-who-services-your-imaging-equipment/ Do you have a contact with a third party to support all or a bunch if individual contracts or do you have an in-house tech to service?

]]>265Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:37:13 +0000Do staff call your or put in tickets online?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/79-do-staff-call-your-or-put-in-tickets-online/ Does your hospital generally call or do they put in service requests online?

]]>79Tue, 14 May 2024 14:27:00 +0000What floor is your shop on?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/557-what-floor-is-your-shop-on/ What floor is your Biomed shop on?

]]>557Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:29:25 +0000What CMMS do you use?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/14-what-cmms-do-you-use/ What CMMS does your hospital currently use, do you like it? Post thoughts on it below. Also please write a review for any you have used or are currently using via our database below:

https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/forum/19-cmms-reviews/

]]>14Sun, 05 May 2024 05:45:05 +0000Tools For Each Tech?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/167-tools-for-each-tech/ Do you guys have individual tool sets for each tech? How much duplicate test equipment do you have?

]]>167Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:17:00 +0000Which hospital Senior Leadership team member do you work with the most?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/161-which-hospital-senior-leadership-team-member-do-you-work-with-the-most/ Which member of senior leadership do you work with and get along with best? CEO, CNO, COO, CIO, CFO, CAO?

]]>161Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:50:00 +0000How many OR rooms in your hospital?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/152-how-many-or-rooms-in-your-hospital/ How many OR rooms, cath labs, delivery rooms, etc are in your hospital?

]]>152Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:30:00 +0000How many techs in your shop?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/151-how-many-techs-in-your-shop/ How many techs in your shop and how many pieces of equipment. What level are the techs?

]]>151Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:34:28 +0000What company do you use for PM stickers?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/148-what-company-do-you-use-for-pm-stickers/ Do you purchase from a company or print your own in-house? 

]]>148Fri, 27 Sep 2024 01:07:00 +0000How does your shop assign PMs?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/118-how-does-your-shop-assign-pms/ Does the lead or manager do it? Do you guys have a meeting to discuss and strategize?

]]>118Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:40:00 +0000Does your CMMS have scheduled filter and battery replacements?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/105-does-your-cmms-have-scheduled-filter-and-battery-replacements/ If not, how is that handled?

]]>105Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:11:27 +0000What’s your Clinical Engineering / biomed hierarchy look like?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/94-what%E2%80%99s-your-clinical-engineering-biomed-hierarchy-look-like/ Do you have supervisors, managers, regional folk? Specialists?

]]>94Tue, 21 May 2024 16:22:24 +0000Pump Drug Library Updateshttps://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/89-pump-drug-library-updates/ How involved are you in drug library updates for your pumps?

]]>89Wed, 15 May 2024 12:40:47 +0000What’s your on call schedule?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/78-what%E2%80%99s-your-on-call-schedule/ How often do you do on-call? Does your hospital receive a lot of after hour issues requiring you to go on site to address?

]]>78Mon, 13 May 2024 10:34:00 +0000Do you like your manager?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/62-do-you-like-your-manager/ If so, what do you like and what do you think they can improve on?

]]>62Fri, 10 May 2024 14:41:00 +0000Funny broken tag notes?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/64-funny-broken-tag-notes/ What are some of the funniest “broken” notes you’ve had on equipment? Props for uploading a picture!

]]>64Sat, 11 May 2024 14:43:00 +0000Capital equipment replacement planhttps://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/5-capital-equipment-replacement-plan/ Do you guys have a capital equipment replacement plan, are you involved in it?

]]>5Sat, 04 May 2024 00:44:39 +0000Does your program do ultrasounds in house?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/19-does-your-program-do-ultrasounds-in-house/ Does your program outsource or perform maintenance in house?

]]>19Mon, 06 May 2024 22:58:02 +0000Third party vs in-househttps://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/47-third-party-vs-in-house/ Are you third party or in house? Do you have a particular preference or content with whoever has the best offer?

]]>47Wed, 08 May 2024 09:14:00 +0000How many techs in your shop?https://bmetgalaxy.com/forums/index.php?/topic/42-how-many-techs-in-your-shop/ How many techs in your shop? Any idea of bed count and device count? Any large offsite?

]]>42Tue, 07 May 2024 13:37:00 +0000