Christe, Barbara L., 1962-

Introduction to biomedical instrumentation : the technology of patient care / Barbara L. Christe - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2009 - viii, 233 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index

BMET as a career -- Patient safety -- In the workplace -- Electrodes, sensors, signals and noise -- The heart -- Cardiac assist devices -- Blood pressure -- Respiration and respiratory therapy -- The brain and its activity -- The intensive care unit -- The operating room -- Imaging -- Clinical laboratory equipment -- Intravenous pumps and other pumps

9780521515122 (hbk.) 0521515122 (hbk.)


Medical instruments and apparatus
Biomedical engineering
Medical electronics