EE471 Medical Instrumentation
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Electrical safety and precautions required in medical applications.
Electrocardiography (ECG), analog and digital processing of ECG signals.
Measurement of blood pressure, heart sound, flow and volume of blood.
Statistical analysis of heart rate and blood pressure measurements. Basic
respiratory system measurements. Principles of clinical lab instrumentation.
Term project.
Learning Objectives
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Comprehend the basic principles and operation of biopotential sensors and electrodes.
- Apply electronic design concepts in biosignal amplification and filtration problems.
- Comprehend the origins of biopotentials.
- Apply engineering concepts in biomedical monitoring and therapeutic devices.
- Comprehend the design criteria for clinical analytical instrumentation.
Topics
- Basic Concepts of Medical Instrumentation
- Basic Sensors and Principles
- Amplifiers and Signal Processing
- The Origin of Biopotentials
- Biopotential Electrodes
- Biopotential Amplifiers
- Blood Pressure and Sound
- Measurement of Flow and Volume of Blood
- Measurements of the Respiratory System
- Chemical Biosensors
- Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation
- Therapeutic and Prosthetic Devices
Textbooks
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J.G. Webster (ed.), Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, 4th ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2010.
- Anders Brahme, Comprehensive Biomedical Physics, Elsevier Science & Technology Books, 2014
- Gillian McMahon, Analytical Instrumentation, John Wiley & Sons, 2007
Key Student Outcomes
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An ability
to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by
applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
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An ability to apply the engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
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An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences |
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An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
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An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, creates a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
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An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
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An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
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