Principles of biomedical engineering / Sundararajan V. Madihally.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Madihally, Sundararajan V.

Series:

Artech House engineering in medicine & biology series.

Engineering in medicine & biology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biomedical engineering.

Bioengineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (498 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Artech House, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Describing the role of engineering in medicine today, this comprehensive volume covers a wide range of the most important topics in this burgeoning field. Supported with over 145 illustrations, the book discusses bioelectrical systems, mechanical analysis of biological tissues and organs, biomaterial selection, compartmental modeling, and biomedical instrumentation. Moreover, you find a thorough treatment of the concept of using living cells in various therapeutics and diagnostics. Structured as a complete text for students with some engineering background, the book also makes a valuable refere.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Biotransport

3. Bioelectrical Phenomena

4. Biofluid Flow

5. Biomechanics

6. Biomaterials

7. Cellular Engineering

8. Biomedical Imaging

9. Biosensors

10. Physiological Modeling

11. Ethical, Legal, and Societal Aspects.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-60807-056-5

OCLC:

650608040