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.
Topic availabilities
To view topic availabilities, select an availability from the drop down, towards the top right of the screen.
Tuition pattern
To view tuition patterns, select an availability from the drop down, towards the top right of the screen.
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:
1.
Discuss the fundamental concepts (both engineering and physiological) underlying biomedical instrumentation
2.
Describe the environment in which biomedical instrumentation is used
3.
Classify biomedical instrumentation depending on the purpose
4.
Identify safety standards for medical equipment
5.
Analyse and critically review existing biomedical instrumentation systems
Assessments
To view assessment information, select an availability from the drop down, towards the top right of the screen.
Current students should refer to FLO for detailed assessment information, including due dates. Assessment information is accurate at the time of publishing.
For policy details, visit Assessments
Requisites information
Anti-requisites:
Assumed knowledge
Knowledge of human physiology such as can be obtained in MMED2931 Human Physiology or MMED2932 Integrative Human Physiology.