Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology

This third edition of the industry standard on biomedical equipment is still the most important resource of broad and deep information on biomedical equipment. Beginning with a review of the anatomy and physiology of the human body systems for which the instruments are designed, the book discusses Electro-Optics, Fiber Optics, and Lasers; Electromagnetic Interference; and the care of Battery-Operated Medical Equipment. The third edition of Introduction to Biomedical Equipment has been revised to reflect the latest information. It includes new chapters on biomedical equipment instrumentation and measurement technology; basic theories of measurement technology; and Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement. It also covers basic theory underlying signals and noise and provides expanded coverage and recent information on Ultrasonic imaging. An essential reference for every biomedical equipment professional as well as almost every other healthcare professional.