Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Seminar
Tutorial
Module Offerings
5501ICBTBE-APR-PAR
5501ICBTBE-JAN-PAR
5501ICBTBE-SEP-PAR
Aims
This module is intended to provide learners a comprehensive idea about working principle, operation and characteristics of electronic and electronic components, Digital Electronics and Communication Systems in Medical Devices and to understand the basic principles, working of biomedical instruments.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Evaluate the different types of bio potential recorders and physiological assist devices available.
2.
Identify the wireless methods used along with the medical devices to transmit.
3.
Evaluate cardiovascular and respiratory related diagnostic equipment.
4.
Identify the basic functions of medical devices available in the following hospital environment via a hospital visit (operation theatre, intensive care unit, radiology unit, dental unit).
5.
Troubleshoot small scale medical devices.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:1. Bio potential Recorders: Characteristics of the recording systems, ECG, EEG, EMG, ERG, EOG, PCG,
2. Physiological Assist devices: General Introductions, Haemodialysis Machine, Pacemakers, Defibrillators
3. Operation Theatre Equipment: General Introduction, Electrosurgical Devices, Diathermy, Ventilators, Oximeters
4. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Related diagnostic Equipment: Blood pressure monitoring, ECG Measurement, Plethysmograph, Spirometers
5. Bio telemetry and Telemedicine : Elements and Design of bio-telemetry system, Radio telemetry system, Wireless Telemetry, Single Channel Telemetry Systems, Multi-channel Wireless Telemetry Systems, Multi-patient Telemetry, Implantable Telemetry Systems, Telemedicine
Additional Information:Learners will need access to appropriate library, IT facilities and tutorials.