Page 80 - R2017-REC-ECE-UG Syllabus

Department of ECE, REC

• To study about the various assist devices used in the hospitals.
• To gain knowledge about equipment used for physical medicine
• To be familiar with the various recently developed diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.

UNIT I ELECTRO-PHYSIOLOGY AND BIO-POTENTIAL RECORDING 9
The origin of Bio-potentials; bio potential electrodes, biological amplifiers, ECG, EEG, EMG, EOG, PCG,
lead systems and recording methods, typical waveforms and signal characteristics

UNIT II BIO-CHEMICAL AND NON ELECTRICAL PARAMETER MEASUREMENT 9
pH, PO2, PCO2, colorimeter, Photometer, Auto analyzer, Blood flow meter, cardiac output, respiratory
measurement, Blood pressure, pulse, Blood Cell Counters

UNIT III ASSIST DEVICES 9
Cardiac pacemakers, DC Defibrillator, Dialyser, Heart lung machine, Tele-stimulators

UNIT IV PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND BIOTELEMETRY 9
Diathermies-techniques and waveforms, Shortwave, ultrasonic and microwave type and their applications,
Surgical Diathermy, Telemetry principles, frequency selection, biotelemetry, Radio-pill, electrical safety

UNIT V IMAGING MODALITIES AND RECENT TRENDS IN MEDICAL
INSTRUMENTATION 9
Introduction to X-ray, CT, MRI and PET, Thermograph, Endoscopy unit, Laser in medicine, Cryogenic
application, Introduction to telemedicine
TOTAL= 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
• Discuss the application of electronics in diagnostic and therapeutic area.
• Measure biochemical and various physiological information.
• Describe the working of units which will help to restore normal functioning.
• Acquire knowledge about equipment used for microsurgery and non-invasive techniques
• Appreciate the necessity of the various recently developed diagnostic and therapeutic techniques
catering to health requirements of both rural and urban population

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 McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 2003.
2. Joseph J.Carr and John M.Brown, “Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology”, John Wiley and
Sons, New York, 2004
3. L. A. Geddes, L. E. Baker., “Principles of Applied Biomedical Instrumentation”, 3rd Edition, John Wiley
& Sons Inc., ISBN: 978-0-471-60899-8.
4. Dr.M.Arumugam, “Bio medical Instrumentation”, 2nd edition, Anuradha Publications.

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