Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology (Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology)

Description introduction tobiomedical equipment technology is recognized as the premier bookused to train biomedical equipment professionals, and serves as anexcellent reference for these professionals in the filed. It isalso valuable reference work for engineers and technologies whodesign biomedical equipment. For sale in indiansubcontinent only 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 incorporate to address current issues and important technological advances. The human body: an overview the hear and circulatory system introduction to biomedical instrumentation and measurement basic theories of measurement signals and noise electrodes, sensors, and transducers bioelectric amplifiers electrocardiographs physiological pressure and other cardiovascular measurements and devices the human respiratory system and its measurement respiratory therapy equipment the human nervous system instrumentation for measuring brain function intensive and coronary care units operating rooms medical laboratory instrumentation medical ultrasonography electrosurgery generators care and feeding of battery-operated medical equipment waveform display devices electro-optics (fiber optics and lasers) computers in biomedical equipment radiology and nuclear medicine equipment electromagnetic interference to medical electronic equipment quality assurance and continuous quality improvement medical equipment maintenance: management, facilities, and equipment requirements management 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.