Fundamentals of biomedical engineering / G.S. Sawhney.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sawhney, G. S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biomedical engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (273 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New Delhi : New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

About the Book: 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 & Instrumentat

Contents:

Cover; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Concepts of Physics, Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics; Chapter 3 Biomedical Engineering; Chapter 4 Biomechanics of Bone; Chapter 5 Biomechanics of Soft Tissues; Chapter 6 Skeletal Joints; Chapter 7 Mechanics of the Spinal Column; Chapter 8 Mechanics of Upper Limbs; Chapter 9 Mechanics of Lower Limbs; Chapter 10 The Cardiovascular System and Blood Flow; Chapter 11 The Respiratory System; Chapter 12 Kidney and Blood Flow; Chapter 13 Prostheses and Therapeutic Devices; Chapter 14 Orthosis; Chapter 15 Metallic Biomaterials

Chapter 16 Polymeric BiomaterialsChapter 17 Bioceramics; Chapter 18 Composite Biomaterials; Chapter 19 Biogradable Polymeric Biomaterials; Chapter 20 Orthopedic Prostheses Fixation; Chapter 21 Physiological Signals and Transducers; Chapter 22 Signal Processing; Chapter 23 Digital Image Acquisition and Processing; Chapter 24 Radiography; Chapter 25 Computed Tomography; Chapter 26 Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Chapter 27 Ultrasound Imaging; Chapter 28 Radioisotopes and Radiotherapy; Chapter 29 Nuclear Medicine; Chapter 30 Health Care Information and Communication; Chapter 31 Biotelemetry

Chapter 32 Application of Computer in MedicineChapter 33 Telemedicine; Chapter 34 Database Design Topologies and Network Security; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-07400-8

9786612074004

81-224-2549-6

OCLC:

319545727