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percussive maintenance
What does percussive maintenance mean?
Jokey slang for getting a balky monitor or pump to work by giving it a firm tap or thump.
"The pump alarmed until a bit of percussive maintenance sorted it."
Origin
General tech slang used freely in hospitals.
Frequently asked questions
What is 'percussive maintenance'?
It is a jokey term for fixing a malfunctioning device, such as a monitor or infusion pump, by giving it a firm tap or thump.
Is 'percussive maintenance' only medical slang?
No. It is general tech and engineering humour, but it is used freely in hospitals about balky clinical equipment.
Does hitting equipment actually work?
Sometimes it temporarily reseats a loose connection, but it is said tongue-in-cheek and is not a real repair method.
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