The World of Biomedical Engineering

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The Breadth of Activity of Biomedical Engineers

oApplication of oengineering system analysis o(physiologic modelling, simulation, and control to biological problems) oDetection, measurement, and monitoring of ophysiologic signals o(i.e., bio sensors and biomedical instrumentation) oDiagnostic interpretation via osignal-processing techniques of bio-electric data oTherapeutic and rehabilitation oprocedures and devices o(rehabilitation engineering)

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The Breadth of Activity of Biomedical Engineers

oDevices for oreplacement or augmentation of bodily functions o(artificial organs) oComputer analysis of opatient-related data and clinical decision making o(i.e., medical informatics and artificial intelligence) oMedical imaging; oi.e., the graphical display of oanatomic detail or physiologic function oThe creation of onew biologic products o(i.e., biotechnology and tissue engineering)

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Typical Pursuits of Biomedical Engineers

Research in new materials for implanted artificial organs Development of new diagnostic instruments for blood analysis Writings of software for analysis of medical research data Analysis of medical device hazards for safety and efficacy Development of new diagnostic imaging systems Design of telemetry systems for patient monitoring Design of biomedical sensors Development of expert systems for diagnosis and treatment of diseases
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Typical Pursuits of Biomedical Engineers

Design of closed-loop control systems for drug administration Modelling of the physiologic systems of the human body Design of instrumentation for sports medicine Development of new dental materials Design of communication aids for individuals with disabilities Study of pulmonary fluid dynamics Study of biomechanics of the human body Development of material to be used as replacement for human skin
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Range of Interaction with Clinical Engineers & Hospitals

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTIVE - I)

L 706-4 (Syllabus) 3+1+0

References 1. Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology: Joseph J Carr, Pearson Edn. 2. Biomedical Instrumentation & Measurements: Leslie Cromwell, PHI. 3. Biomedical Instrumentation: John G Webster, Houghton Mifflin Company. 4. A Handbook to Biomedical Instrumentation: R S Khandpur, Tata Mc Graw Hill Pub.
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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTIVE - I)

L 706-4 (Syllabus) 3+1+0

Module 1
Biometrics Biomedical instruments- parameters Man-instrument system- components Physiological systems of human body- cardiovascular system- The heart- Respiratory system- blood purification- The Kidney- Nervous system Bioelectric potentials- Resting and Action potentials- propagation Bio-potential electrodesTransducers- ECG-EEG-EMG.
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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTIVE - I)

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Module 2
Biomedical measurements: ECG measurement- electrodes and leads- ECG recorder- different recorders. Blood pressure measurementsindirect measurementsphygmomanometer- direct measurement techniques. Respiratory measurements- Lung volume and capacitiesSpirometer- Gas exchange measurements. Clinical measurements: Blood cells- tests on blood cellschemical tests- colorimeter- spectro photometer- continuous flow analyzer.
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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTIVE - I)

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Module 3
Ultrasonic measurements: Characteristics of Ultrasound- Attenuation- Doppler effect basic modes of transmission- pulsed, continuous, pulsed DopplerUltrasonic imaging- Block schematic of A mode, B mode, M mode instruments Electronic scanners: Linear and Phased array Applications of Ultrasound: Gynecology and obstetrics- blood flow measurementsechoencephalography.
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cardiac

imaging-

echocardiography-

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTIVE - I)

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Module 4
X ray imaging and measurements: x ray generation x ray machine- C arm machine image intensifiers x ray films- photographic imaging- Fluoroscopy computed tomography- CAT scan: block schematic- Gantrydetectors.
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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTIVE - I)

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Module 5
Bio-telemetry: components in telemetry system- transmitterreceiver- pulse modulators- implantable units- applications. Intensive care unit: Planning and location of different instruments- Bedside monitors- Prosthetic instruments- artificial heart- pump oxygenators- hemo-dialysis- artificial kidneydifferent dialysers. Electrical safety: Physiological effects of electric current- let go current- shock hazards- need of grounding- isolation of patientsisolated power distribution system.
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