National Institute of Technology Rourkela

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Subject {L-T-P / C} : BM6204 : Biomedical Instrumentation { 3-0-0 / 3}

Subject Nature : Theory

Coordinator : Sivaraman J.

Syllabus

Module 1 :

Introduction to biomedical instrumentation (7 Hours)
Genesis of Biomedical Instrumentation, Man-Instrument System, Genesis of Biopotential, Electrode-Electrolyte Interface Basic theories.

Module 2 :

Measurement system for Bio-signals (8 Hours)
Measurements and characteristics of physiological signals-ECG, EEG, EMG. Electrodes, sensors and transducers for bio-signals. Bio-electric amplifiers

Module 3 :

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Measurements (8 Hours)
Physiological pressure measurements-Direct and Indirect methods, Cardiovascular devices-Pacemaker and Defibrillator principle and types. Human respiratory systems and measurements.

Module 4 :

Patient Care and Monitoring (7 Hours)
Patient monitoring systems, Intensive and coronary care units. Medical ultrasonography, Electrosurgery generators

Module 5 :

Patient Safety (6 Hours)
Electromagnetic interference to medical electronic equipment, Patient Safety

Course Objective

1 .

To introduce the fundamental concepts of biomedical instrumentation
2 .

To enable students to understand and apply measurement techniques for bio-signals
3 .

To provide a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular and respiratory measurement systems
4 .

To understand the patient safety protocols and electromagnetic interference issues

Course Outcome

1 .

After completing the course, the students will able to:
Describe the genesis of biopotentials and their general, electrical characteristics
2 .

Understand the genesis and basic principles of medical instrumentation
3 .

Discuss the applications of amplifiers in biomedical signal recording
4 .

know the usefulness and functioning of cardiovascular devices
5 .

know the electromagnetic interference and medical equipment maintenance

Essential Reading

1 .

L. Cromwell, Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements, Pearson Education India

2 .

R. A. Natarajan, Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements, Prentice-Hall of India

3 .

R. S. Khandpur, Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation, McGraw Hill Education

Supplementary Reading

1 .

R. Aston, Principles of Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurement, Pearson Prentice Hall

Journal and Conferences

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