Medical Device Technologies: A Systems Based Overview Using Engineering Standards, Second Edition, is a comprehensive guide to medical device technology, offering a unified approach to technical operation, clinical need, regulatory issues, and standards. It provides an accessible introduction to the field, emphasizing the connections between design, product, and patient. Each chapter includes exercises and laboratory experiments, covering electrical and mechanical medical devices. Format: Hardback Length: 622 pages Publication date: 27 November 2020 Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Medical Device Technologies: A Systems-Based Overview Using Engineering Standards, Second Edition, is a comprehensive guide to medical device technology, offering a unified approach to various device areas. It covers technical operation, clinical needs, regulatory considerations, and standards, while also exploring historical devices. The book adopts a systems-based perspective, balancing breadth and depth to provide an accessible introduction to this field. Strong connections are established between design, product, and patient, emphasizing the holistic nature of medical device development. Each chapter concludes with exercises, including traditional homework problems, analysis exercises, and four questions drawn from assigned primary literature. Additionally, eight laboratory experiments in electrical and mechanical medical devices are conducted, providing hands-on experience.The chapters in this book begin with an exposition of relevant physiology, mathematical modeling, or biocompatibility issues, followed by a device system description and diagram that provide insights into technology function and administration of diagnosis and/or therapy. This systems approach facilitates the reader's understanding of the relationships between devices, enabling them to grasp the complexities of medical device technology in a comprehensive manner.By leveraging engineering standards and a systems-based approach, Medical Device Technologies: A Systems-Based Overview Using Engineering Standards, Second Edition, serves as an invaluable resource for students, professionals, and researchers in the field of medical device technology. It provides a thorough understanding of the technical aspects, clinical applications, and regulatory considerations of medical devices, equipping readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the advancement of this dynamic industry. Weight: 1434g Dimension: 199 x 243 x 39 (mm) ISBN-13: 9780128119846 Edition number: 2 ed
