Overview

This topic includes: physiological monitors; pulse oximeters; infusion pumps; defibrillators; haemodialysis machines; neonatal devices (infant incubators, radiant warmers, apnoea monitors, phototherapy); imaging systems (x-ray; image intensifiers; nuclear medicine; gamma camera, ultrasonic imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, computer tomography); clinical laboratory instrumentation (spectrophotometry, chromatography, electrophoresis etc); allied health devices (diathermy, muscle stimulators, … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to introduce biomedical equipment technology, addressing both the fundamental concepts and the technological advancements of modern instrumentation. Theoretical concepts will be backed up by practical visits to see the instrumentation in use.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Understand the fundamental concepts (both engineering and physiological) underlying biomedical instrumentation
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Appreciate the environment in which biomedical instrumentation is used

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