Medical Technology

This well-illustrated book provides a broad and highly practical introduction to all aspects of biomedical instrumentation from design and use to maintenance. Readers having an elementary technical background in electronics or engineering and a casual familiarity with physiology should find this boo... More

"Using examples drawn from biomedicine and biomedical engineering, this reference text provides comprehensive coverage of all the major techniques currently available to build computer-assisted decision support systems. You will find practical solutions for biomedicine based on current theory and ap... More

Bioengineering is the application of electrical, mechanical, chemical, optical and other engineering principles to understand, modify or control biological (plant and animal – including human) systems, and also to design and manufacture products for monitoring physiological functions, assisting in... More

Over the past several decades, much progress has been made in understanding the mechanisms of electrical activity in biological tissues and systems, and for developing non-invasive functional imaging technologies to aid clinical diagnosis of dysfunction in the human body. The book will provide full ... More

This scientifically rigorous guide gives healthcare professionals and engineers essential technical, biological, and clinical background together with hands-on guidelines to design the most effective electrotherapeutic devices and treatment protocols for today's expanding list of clinical applicatio... More

The application of light microscopy to biological problems has made an enormous impact in recent years. This volume provides the key data required to optimize the analysis of biological samples using the light microscope, irrespective of the type of method selected. The Essential Data series provide... More

Ethics, Legal Issues and Professionalism for Surgical Technology introduces you to key, non-technical aspects of professional practice. Understanding and applying the proper concepts regarding ethics, legal issues, and professionalism is vital for a surgical technologist. This book offers you a foun... More

To successfully detect and diagnose disease, it is vital for medical diagnosticians to properly apply the latest medical imaging technologies. It is a worrisome reality that due to either the nature or volume of some of the images provided, early or obscured signs of disease can go undetected or be ... More

A comprehensive phlebotomy text designed for practicing professionals looking to add to their skill base. Emphasizes the importance of customer service skills and appropriate work ethics in addition to excellent technical skills. Straightforward format provides a thorough look at the profession and ... More

The sixth volume in this renowned series, now with a new co-editor, builds upon the popularity and success of previous volumes to present a series of cutting-edge chapters outlining some of the key advances in modern pathology. Each chapter is written by experts in their field, who concisely distil ... More

Concise yet comprehensive, this handbook illuminates the equipment, devices, and techniques used in modern medicine to diagnose, treat, and monitor human illnesses.Concise yet comprehensive, the Biomedical Technology and Devices Handbook illuminates the equipment, devices, and techniques used in mod... More

The reading of ECGs should be relatively straightforward since cardiac conditions are characterized by regular electrical patterns Nonetheless, the ECG causes problems to student and physician alike. Romeo Vecht has assembled into one volume 350 ECGs, explaining each one in detail, together with tab... More

This volume presents a complete and thorough examination of advances in the instrumentation, evaluation, and implementation of UV technology for reliable and efficient data acquisition and analysis. It provides real-world applications in expanding fields such as chemical physics, plasma science, pho... More

"Contains an entirely new chapter on U.S., EEC, and Japanese regulatory matters, and topical information on combination equipment, contract testing labs, and Internet sites.""Contains an entirely new chapter on U.S., EEC, and Japanese regulatory matters, and topical information on combination equipm... More