Offering an overview of the tools of the biomedical engineering trade, Medical Devices and Systems reviews the currently available technologies and lays a foundation for the next generation of medical devices. Beginning with biomedical signal analysis, renowned experts from around the world share their experience in imaging, sensing technologies, medical instruments and devices, clinical engineering, and ethics. In addition to new and updated chapters throughout, the book also contains new sections on infrared imaging and medical informatics.

From the Preface: “...Perhaps a greater potential benefit occurring from the use of biomedical engineering is identification of the problems and needs of our present health care system that can be solved using existing engineering technology and systems methodology. Consequently, the field of biomedical engineering offers hope in the continuing battle to provide high-quality health care at a reasonable cost...”

Target Audience: Researchers and professionals in biomedical engineering, clinicians, and students.

Brief Table of Contents:

Biomedical Signal Analysis

Imaging

Infrared Imaging

Medical Informatics

Biomedical Sensors

Medical Instruments and Devices

Clinical Engineering

Ethical Issues Associated with the Use of Medical Technology