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OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
1. Analyze different types of Biomaterials and its classification.
2. Identify metals and ceramic implants used for medical applications
3. Compare different types of synthetic and bio polymers as biomaterials.
4. Perform combinations of materials that could be used as a tissue replacement implant.
5. Explain the working of heart lung machine, dialysis unit and other artificial organs.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Sujata V. Bhatt, ―Biomaterials‖, Second Edition, Narosa Publishing House, 2005.
2. Park J.B, R.SLakes ―Biomaterials An Introduction‖, Springer, 2007.

REFERENCES:
1. Joseph D Bronzino, ―Biomedical engineering Fundamentals‖, CRC press, Third Edition,2006.
2. A.C Anand, J F Kennedy, M.Miraftab, S.Rajendran,―Woodhead Medical Textiles and
Biomaterials for Healthcare‖, Publishing Limited 2006.
3. Andrew F.VonRacum, ―Handbook of Biomaterials Evaluation: Scientific, Technical and
Clinical Testing of Implant Materials‖, Second Edition, CRC Press, 1998.
4. BD Ratner, AS Hoffmann,FJ Schoen, JE Lemmons, ―An Introduction to Materials in Medicine‖
Academic Press, Third Edition, 2013

OBM1703 FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION L T P C
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OBJECTIVES
 To study the methods of recording various bio potentials
 To study how to measure biochemical and various physiological information
 To understand the working of units which will help to restore normal functioning of human
 To understand the use of radiation for diagnostic and therapy
 To understand the need and technique of electrical safety in Hospitals

UNIT I ELECTRO-PHYSIOLOGY AND BIO-POTENTIAL RECORDING 9
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 BIOCHEMICAL AND NON ELECTRICAL PARAMETER
MEASUREMENT 9
PH, PO2, PCO2, PHCO3, Electrophoresis, colorimeter, photometer, Auto analyzer, Blood flow meter,
cardiac output, respiratory measurement, Blood pressure, temperature, pulse, Blood cell counters.

UNIT III ASSIST DEVICES AND BIO-TELEMETRY 9
Cardiac pacemakers, DC Defibrillator, Telemetry principles, frequency selection, Biotelemetry, radio-
pill and tele-stimulation.

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

UNIT V RECENT TRENDS IN MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION 9
Thermograph, endoscopy unit, Laser in medicine, Diathermy units, Electrical safety in medical
equipment.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

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