JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Course Objectives:

• 1. To gain knowledge about the various physiological parameters both electrical and non- electrical and the methods of recording and also the method of transmitting these parameters_
• 2. To study about the various assist devices used in the hospitals_
• 3. To gain knowledge about equipment used for physical medicine and the various recently developed diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• 1. Discuss the application of electronics in diagnostic and therapeutic area.
• 2. Measure biochemical and various physiological information.
• 3. Describe the working of units which will help to restore normal functioning.

UNIT - I

Electro-Physiology and Bio-Potential Recording: The origin of Bio-potentials; biopotential electrodes, biological amplifiers, ECG, EEG, EMG. PCG: lead systems and recording methods, typical waveforms and signal characteristics.

UNIT - II

Bio-Chemical and Non-Electrical Parameter Measurement: pH, P02: PCO2, colorimeter, Auto analyzer, Blood flow meter, cardiac output, respiratory measurement, Blood pressure_ temperature, pulse, Blood Cell Counters

UNIT - III

Assist Devices: Cardiac pacemakers; DC Defibrillator, Dialyser, Heart lung machine

UNIT - IV

Physical Medicine and Biotelemetry: Diathermies- Shortwave, ultrasonic and microwave type and their applications, Surgical Diathermy Telemetry principles: frequency selection, biotelemetry, radiopill, electrical safety

UNIT - V

Recent Trends in Medical Instrumentation: Thermograph. endoscopy unit, Laser in medicine, cryogenic application, Introduction to telemedicine

TEXTBOOKS:

• 1. Leslie Cromwell, "Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurement'', Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2007.
• 2. John G. Webster; Medical Instrumentation Application and Design-, 3rd Edition, Wiley India Edition, 2007.

REFERENCES:

• 1. Khandpur. R.S., "Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation", TATA Mc Craw-Hill; New Delhi, 2003.
• 2. Joseph J_Carr and John M_Brown: Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology'', John Wiley and Sons, New York: 2004. R19 M.TECH EIE M. Tech. (EIE)