Medical Electronics: Beginner Guide

MEDICAL ELECTRONICS

UNIT I ELECTRO-PHYSIOLOGY AND BIO-POTENTIAL RECORDING
The origin of Bio-potentials; biopotential electrodes, biological amplifiers, ECG, EEG, EMG, PCG, EOG, lead systems and recording methods, typical waveforms and signal characteristics.

UNIT II BIO-CHEMICAL AND NON ELECTRICAL PARAMETER MEASUREMENT
PH, PO2, PCO2, PHCO3, Electrophoresis, colorimeter, photometer, Auto analyzer,
Blood flow meter, cardiac output, respiratory measurement, Blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and Blood cell counters.

UNIT III ASSIST DEVICES AND BIO-TELEMETRY
Cardiac pacemakers, DC Defibrillator, Telemetry principles, frequency selection, Bio- telemetry, radio-pill and tele-stimulation.

UNIT IV RADIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS 9
Ionizing radiation, Diagnostic x-ray equipments, use of Radio Isotope in diagnosis, Radiation Therapy.

UNIT V RECENT TRENDS IN MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION
Thermograph, endoscopy unit, Laser in medicine, Diathermy units, Electrical safety in medical equipment.