Intro into Biomedical Engineering Flashcards
What is the definition of biomedical engineering?
the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes
What is the definition of clinical engineering?
applies engineering and management concepts to improve healthcare in hospitals. Technology used causes better care at a lower cost, as well as dealing with patient and staff safety when using medical devices
What is Bio-engineering?
Research oriented closely to
biotechnology and genetic engineering
modification of animal or plant cells to improve plants or animals to develop new micro-organisms.
Bioengineering integrates
physical, chemical, mathematical and computational sciences and engineering principles to study biology, medicine, behavior, and health.
3 types of medical device
Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Assistive
What are the types and objectives of medical device for diagnosis?
Objective:
- Improve data collection
- Enhance the accuracy of diagnosis by enabling the medical doctor to see the unseen, feel the untouchable, etc …
Types:
- recording and monitoring devices
- measurement and analysis devices
- imaging devices
What are the types and objectives of medical device for therapy?
Objective:
-deliver physical substances to the body to treat disease
Physical substances:
-Voltage, current, pressure, flow, force, ultrasound, electromagnetic radiation, heat
Sub-categories:
-devices used to treat disorders
-devices to assist or control the physiological functions
What are the types and objectives of medical device for assistance?
Objective:
-to assist individuals with a disability
Applications:
-perform activities of daily living
limitations in mobility
communications disorders and/or sensory disabilities
Sub-categories:
-Orthopedic: an appliance that aids an existing function
-Prosthetic: A prosthesis provides a substitute
