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In summary, the cost of equipment depends on a plethora of factors. In purchasing equipment, while cost is a major consideration, it should not be the sole determinant. Other major concerns include prepurchase evaluation opportunity, repair capabilities, breakdown frequency, capability for emergency repair, self-monitoring systems built into equipment, personnel education on the use of the equipment, other services offered by the company, trade-in capability, reliability of the company, and restrictions established by the Hospital's Standardization committee. The Emergency Care Research Institute is considered to be the "consumer's guide" for sophisticated hospital equipment and issues a publication called Health Devices, which reviews the results of their findings. Also the Medical Device Register is a single source of information on medical equipment and suppliers.
总之，设备成本取决于众多因素。在购买设备时，虽然成本是主要考虑因素，但不应是唯一的决定因素。其他主要问题包括购买前评估机会、维修能力、故障频率、应急维修能力、设备内置的自我监测系统、关于设备使用的人员培训、公司提供的其他服务、以旧换新能力、公司的可靠性以及医院标准化委员会制定的限制。急救护理研究所被视为复杂医院设备的“消费者指南”，并发行一份名为《健康设备》的出版物，该刊物会对其研究结果进行综述。此外，医疗器械登记册是有关医疗设备和供应商的单一信息来源。
