Description

A well set out textbook explains the fundamentals of biomedical engineering in the areas of biomechanics, biofluid flow, biomaterials, bioinstrumentation and use of computing in biomedical engineering. All these subjects form a basic part of an engineer’s education. The text is admirably suited to meet the needs of the students of mechanical engineering, opting for the elective of Biomedical Engineering. Coverage of bioinstrumentation, biomaterials and computing for biomedical engineers can meet the needs of the students of Electronic & Communication, Electronic & Instrumentation, Information Technology and Biotech Engineering.

The book presents succinct coverage of the theory, definitions, formula and examples and is well supported by plenty of clear-cut diagrams and worked problems in order to make the underlying principles easily comprehensible.

Key Features:

Presents an introduction to basic biomedical engineering topics required by all engineering students in their studies

Explains origin and simple rules to understand medical terminology

Describes human joints and joint movements possible in various planes

Presents methods to obtain various measurements from a human body

Describes devices for prostheses and ortheses

At the end of chapter objective type questions help students reinforce their conceptual understanding of the subject.

About the Author:

G S Sawhney has served as Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, GNIT Greater Noida. Earlier he was at Lord Krishna College of Engineering, Ghaziabad in the same capacity. Prior to joining teaching, he had served for 28 years in the Corps of Engineers and for 10 years in industry.

Contents:

Introduction

Concepts of Physics, Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics

Biomedical Engineering

Biomechanics of Bone

Biomechanics of Soft Tissues

Skeletal Joints

Mechanics of the Spinal Column

Mechanics of Upper Limbs

Machanics of Lower Limbs

The Cardiovascular System and Blood Flow

The Respiratory System

Kidney and Blood Flow

Prostheses and Therapeutic Devices

Orthosis

Metallic Biomaterials

Polymeric Biomaterials

Bioceramics

Composite Biomaterials

Biogradable Polymeric Biomaterials

Orthopedic Prostheses Fixation

Physiological Singale and Transducers

Signal Processing

Digital Image Acquisition And Processing

Radiography

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Ultrasound Imaging

Radioisotopes and Radio therapy

Nuclear Medicine

Health care Information and Communication

Biotelemetry

Applications of Computer in Medicine

Telemedicine

Database Design, Topologies & Network Security