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For undergraduate, introductory-level courses in Biomedical Instrumentation.

This is the premier text used for training biomedical equipment technicians and engineers. A most important resource, it provides students with a broad technological knowledge base and deep coverage of critical points.

• NEW - A chapter on quality improvement.

  • Familiarizes students with the ISO-9000 series of quality assurance standards and their relevance for sales and medical equipment manufactures, product liability lawsuits, hospital accreditation, and the competitive environment in the medical marketplace. Ex.___

• NEW - Improved chapter on electromagnetic interference.

  • Emphasizes a current big issue that has been given special recognition by the FDA. Ex.___

• NEW - Expanded coverage of many chapters.

  • Provides students with the most recent information and better coverage of topics throughout the book. Ex.___

• A substantial review of anatomy and physiology.

  • Explores the human body systems for which the instruments were designed, in order for students to gain a better understanding of how they both work. Ex.___

• An entire chapter on basic theories of measurement technology.

  • Helps students see that medical instruments are essentially electronic measuring instruments, and teaches them about the need for accuracy and precision. Ex.___

• Coverage of the basic theory underlying signals and noise.

  • Presents students with a good overview of what signals are, what kind of signals exist, and the role of noise. Ex.___

• Topical chapter organization.

  • Student can retain as a reference and use as a working professional, looking up necessary topics while bypassing the more familiar material. Ex.___

• An introduction to biomedical equipment instrumentation and measurement technology.

  • Provides a broad overview not only for biomedical equipment professionals but also for engineers and technologists who design biomedical equipment. Ex.___

• Chapter objectives and concluding questions.

  • Identifies key points, and offers students a chance to review and test their knowledge of these learning goals. Ex.___

• A chapter on quality improvement.

  • Familiarizes students with the ISO-9000 series of quality assurance standards and their relevance for sales and medical equipment manufactures, product liability lawsuits, hospital accreditation, and the competitive environment in the medical marketplace. Ex.___

• Improved chapter on electromagnetic interference.

  • Emphasizes a current big issue that has been given special recognition by the FDA. Ex.___

• Expanded coverage of many chapters.

  • Provides students with the most recent information and better coverage of topics throughout the book. Ex.___

 1. The Human Body: An Overview.


 2. The Heart and Circulatory System.


 3. Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation & Measurement.


 4. Basic Theories of Measurement.


 5. Signals and Noise.


 6. Electrodes, Sensors, and Transducers.


 7. Bioelectric Amplifiers.


 8. Electrocardiographs.


 9. Physiological Pressure and Other Cardiovascular Measurements and Devices.


10. The Human Respiratory System and Its Measurement.


11. Respiratory Therapy Equipment.


12. The Human Nervous System


13. Instrumentation for Measuring Brain Function.


14. Intensive and Coronary Care Units.


15. Operating Rooms.


16. Medical Laboratory Instrumentation.


17. Medical Ultrasonography.


18. Electrosurgery Generators.


19. Care and Feeding of Battery-Operated Medical Equipment.


20. Waveform Display Devices.


21. Electro-Optics (Fiber Optics and Lasers).


22. Computers in Biomedical Equipment.


23. Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Equipment.


24. Electromagnetic Interference to Medical Electronic Equipment.


25. Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement.


26. Medical Equipment Maintenance: Management, Facilities, and Equipment.


27. Requirements Management.


Appendix A. Some Math Notes.


Appendix B. Medical Terminology.


Appendix C. Glossary.


Appendix D. Electrical Safety in the Medical Environment.


Index.

Biomedical Instrumentation (Electronics Technology)

Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology is recognized as the premier book used to train biomedical equipment professionals, and serves as an excellent reference for these professionals in the field. It is also a valuable reference work for engineers and technologists who design biomedical equipment.

Significant changes to this edition are:

• A new chapter on quality Improvement is included.
• New sections on hemodialysis machines, the Y2K problem, and new computer devices in medicine are provided.
• Key features have been incorporated to address current issues and important technological advances.

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