Introduction to biomedical engineering technology
By: Laurence Street
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Boca Raton
Language: eng
Number of pages: 339
ISBN-13: 9781439860588
Subjects: Instrumentation; Biomedical Technology; Biomedical Engineering; Equipment and Supplies
Other titles: Biomedical engineering technology
Description: Medical devices are often very complex, but while there are differences in design from one manufacturer to another, the principles of operation and, more importantly, the physiological and anatomical characteristics on which they operate are universal. Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Technology, Second Edition explains the uses and applications of medical technology and the principles of medical equipment management to familiarize readers with their prospective work environment. Written by an experienced biomedical engineering technologist, the book describes the technological devices, various hardware, tools, and test equipment used in today's health-care arena. Photographs of representative equipment; the technical, physiological, and anatomical basis for their function; and where they are commonly found in hospitals are detailed for a wide range of biomedical devices, from defibrillators to electrosurgery units. Throughout, the text incorporates real-life examples of the work that biomedical engineering technologists do. Appendices supply useful information such as normal medical values, a list of regulatory bodies, Internet resources, and information on training programs. Thoroughly revised and updated, this second edition includes more examples and illustrations as well as end-of-chapter questions to test readers' understanding.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Diagnostic devices. Pt. 1, Physiological monitoring systems; title: Diagnostic devices. Pt. 2, Circulatory system and blood; title: Diagnostic devices. Pt. 3, Digestive system; title: Diagnostic imaging; title: Treatment devices. Pt. 1, Heart; title: Treatment devices. Pt. 2, Nervous system; title: Treatment devices. Pt. 3, Reproduction; title: Biomedical engineering technologist (BMET) work; title: Testers and tools; title: Batteries, radiation, and computers; title: Technology management.