Electrostatic Threats in Hospital Environment

Toni Viheriäkoski, Mika Kokkonen, Pasi Tamminen, Eira Karja, Jukka Hillberg, Jeremy Smallwood

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    Abstract

    Uncontrolled electrostatic discharge (ESD) sources may cause unpleasant experiences as well as more serious hazards to health. We have observed surprisingly high energy ESD sources in the hospital environment. These findings are analyzed and discussed in this article. In addition, electrostatic attraction and charge relaxation of materials for medical purposes are studied and solutions are proposed.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2014 36TH Electrical overstress/electrostatic discharge symposium (EOS/ESD)
    PublisherIEEE COMPUTER SOC
    Number of pages9
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    Publication typeA4 Article in conference proceedings
    EventElectrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium -
    Duration: 1 Jan 1900 → …

    Publication series

    NameElectrical Overstress Electrostatic Discharge Symposium
    PublisherIEEE COMPUTER SOC
    ISSN (Print)0739-5159

    Conference

    ConferenceElectrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium
    Period1/01/00 → …

    Publication forum classification

    • Publication forum level 0

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