Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation / R.S. Khandpur

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This 3rd Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated taking into account technological innovations and introduction of new and improved methods of medical diagnosis and treatment.
Capturing recent developments and discussing new topics, the 3rd Edition includes a separate chapter on 'Telemedicine Technology', which shows how information and communication technologies have made significant contribution in better diagnosis and treatment of patients and management of health facilities. Alongside, there is coverage of new implantable devices as increasingly such devices are being preferred for treatment, particularly in neurological stimulation for pain management, epilepsy, bladder control, etc.
The 3rd Edition also appropriately addresses 'Point of Care' equipment: as some technologies become easier to use and less expensive and equipment becomes more transportable, even complex technologies can diffuse out of hospitals and institutional settings into outpatient facilities and patient's homes.
With expanded coverage, this exhaustive and comprehensive handbook would be useful for biomedical physicists and engineers, students, doctors, physiotherapists, and manufacturers of medical instruments.
Salient features:
All chapters updated to address the current state of technology
Separate chapter on 'Telemedicine Technology'
Coverage of new implantable devices
Discussion on 'Point of Care' equipment
Distinctive visual impact of graphs and photographs of latest commercial equipment
Updated list of references includes latest research material in the area
Discussion on applications of developments in the following fields in biomedical equipment:
micro-electronics
micro-electromechanical systems
advanced signal processing
wireless communication
new energy sources for portable and implantable devices
Coverage of new topics, including:
gamma knife
cyber knife
multislice CT scanner
new sensors
digital radiography
PET scanner
laser lithotripter
peritoneal dialysis machine
Describing the physiological basis and engineering principles of electro-medical equipment, Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation also includes information on the principles of operation and the performance parameters of a wide range of instruments.
Broadly, this comprehensive handbook covers:
recording and monitoring instruments
measurement and analysis techniques
modern imaging systems
therapeutic equipment

Table of Contents:

Part One: Measuring, Recording and Monitoring Instruments

1. Fundamentals of Medical Instrumentation
2. Bioelectric Signals and Electrodes
3. Physiological Transducers
4. Recording System
5. Biomedical Recorders
6. Patient Monitoring Systems
7. Arrhythmia and Ambulatory Monitoring Instruments
8. Foetal Monitoring Instruments
9. Oximeters
10. Blood Flow and Cardiac Output Measurement
11. Biomedical Telemetry
12. Telemedicine Technology
13. Pulmonary Function Analysers
14. Clinical Laboratory Instruments
15. Blood Gas Analysers
16. Blood Cell Counters
17. Audiometers and Hearing Aids
18. Patient Safety
Part Two: Modern Imaging Systems

19. X-Ray Machines And Digital Radiography
20. X-Ray Computed Tomography
21. Nuclear Medical Imaging Systems
22. Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
23. Ultrasonic Imaging Systems
24. Thermal Imaging Systems
Part Three: 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 Machines
31. Lithotriptors
32. Anaesthesia Machine
33. Ventilators
34. Radiotherapy Equipment
35. Automated Drug Delivery Systems