Medical physics and biomedical engineering /

Univ. of Sheffield, UK. Textbook providing introduction to application of physics and engineering in healthcare from ionizing radiation to biomechanics. Examples explain how some diagnostic and therapeutic techniques are performed. Halftone illustrations throughout text. For advanced-level undergrad...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:R895 M4.3
Otros Autores: Brown, B. H. (autor)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bristol ; Philadelphia : Institute of Physics Pub., [1999].
Colección:Medical science series.
Temas:
Medical physics
Biomedical engineering
Human physiology > Measurement
Física médica
Ingeniería biomédica
Fisología humana
Biofísica
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Medical physics and physiological measurement. Preface Preface to "Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement" Notes to Readers Acknowledgments 1. Biomechanics
  • 2. Biofluid Mechanics
  • 3. Physics of the Senses
  • 4. Biocompatibility and Tissue Damage
  • 5. Ionizing Radiation: Dose and Exposure - Measurements, Standards and Protection
  • 6. Radioisotopes and Nuclear Medicine
  • 7. Ultrasound
  • 8. Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation: Tissue Absorption and Safety Issues
  • 9. Gaining Access to Physiological Signals
  • 10. Evoked Responses
  • 11. Image Formation
  • 12. Image Production
  • 13. Mathematical and Statistical Techniques
  • 14. Image Processing and Analysis
  • 15. Audiology
  • 16. Electrophysiology
  • 17. Respiratory Function
  • 18. Pressure Measurement
  • 19. Blood Flow Measurement
  • 20. Biomechanical Measurements
  • 21. Ionizing Radiation: Radiotherapy
  • 22. Safety-Critical Systems and Engineering Design: Cardiac and Blood - Related Devices
  • General Bibliography
  • Index

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