INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION

by MANDEEP SINGH

Overview

This text is primarily intended as a textbook for undergraduate students of instrumentation, electronics, and electrical engineering for a course in biomedical instrumentation. The book presents a detailed introduction to the fundamental principles and applications of biomedical instrumentation.It familiarizes students with the basics of medical science by explaining the relevant medical terminology in simple language. Without presuming prior knowledge of human physiology, it helps students to develop a substantial understanding of the complex functioning of the human body. The mechanisms of all major biomedical instrumentation systems ECG, EEG, CT scanner, MRI, pacemaker, dialysis machine, ultrasound imaging machine, laser lithotripsy machine, defibrillator, and plethysmograph are comprehensively explained. Illustrations are provided throughout, as are chapter-end review to test students grasp of concepts.This second edition incorporates detailed explanations, supported with illustrated examples and improved figures, ionic action of silver-silver chloride electrode, and isolation amplifiers. It also includes mathematical treatment of ultrasonic transit time flowmeters. A method to find the approximate axis of heart and image reconstruction in a CT scan is explained. The section on MRI has been simplified for better understanding, and a new section on Positron Emission Tomography (PET), has been introduced.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788120350236
Publisher:	PHI Learning
Publication date:	08/01/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

MANDEEP SINGH, Ph.D. (Telecardiology), is Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala. He was also Head and Faculty Advisor at the same university. He has teaching experience of more than ten years in the field of biomedical instrumentation at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A member of various engineering and scientific professional bodies, Dr. Singh has published/presented several research papers in reputed national and international journals and conferences.

Table of Contents

Preface1. Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation2. Bio-Potential Electrodes, Amplifiers and Measurement Systems3. Cardiovascular Measurements4. Respiratory System Measurements5. Neuromuscular and Nervous Measurements6. Sensory and Behavioural Measurements7. Clinical Laboratory Instruments8. Biomedical Imaging Techniques9. Therapeutic Equipment10. Patient Monitoring System11. Patient Safety and Biomedical Equipment12. Role of Lasers in Healthcare13. Prostheses and Artificial Organs14. Telemedicine and Medical InformaticsSuggested Further ReadingIndex