Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation, Second Edition

The Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation describes the physiological basis and engineering principles of various electromedical equipment. It also includes information on the principles of operation and the performance parameters of a wide range of instruments. This comprehensive handbook covers: Recording and monitoring instruments Measurement and analysis techniques Modern imaging systems Therapeutic equipment The revised edition has been thoroughly updated taking into consideration the technological innovations and the introduction of new and improved methods of medical diagnosis and treatment

Table of Contents

Part I: Measuring, Recording and Monitoring Systems 1. Fundamentals of Medical Instrumentation 2. Bioelectric signals and Electrodes 3. Physiological Transducers 4. Recording Systems 5. Biomedical Recorders 6. Patient Monitoring Systems 7. Arrhythmia and Ambulatory Monitoring Systems 8. Foetal Monitoring Instruments 9. Biomedical Telemetry & Telemedicine 10. Oximeters 11. Blood Flowmeters 12. Cardiac Out Measurement 13. Pulmunary Function Analysers 14. Clinical Laboratory Instruments 15. Blood Gas Analyzer 16. Blood Cell Counters 17. Audiometers and Hearing Aids 18. Patient Safety Part II: Modern Imaging Systems 19. X-ray Machines and Digital Radiography 20. X-ray Computed Tomography 21. Nuclear Medical Imaging Systems 22. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems 23. Ultrasonic Imaging Systems 24. Thermal Imaging Systems Part III: Therapeutic Equipment 25. Cardiac Pacemakers 26. Cardiac Defibrillators 27. Instruments for Surgery 28. Laser Applications in Biomedical Field 29. Physiotherapy and Electrotherapy Equipment 30. Haemodialysis Machine 31. Lithotriptors 32. Anaesthesia Machine 33. Ventilators 34. Radiotherapy Equipment 35. Automated Drug Delivery Systems

Author Profile

R. S. Khandpur is currently Director General, Pushpa Gujral Science City, Kapurthala, Punjab. Prior to this, he was Director General, Centre for Electronics Design and Technology of India. He is the recipient of the 1989 Independence Day Award by National Research and Development Corporation and IETE (Institution of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineers) for outstanding contribution towards the development of the electronics industry.