DETAILED SYLLABUS
                             1040235312 – MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION
Unit
Name of the Topic
Hours
1
Introduction to Human Physiology & Biomedical Instrumentation
Bio-potential and their generation (resting and action potential) – Block Diagram of Central Nervous System (CNS)- Block Diagram of the cardiovascular system Block Diagram of the respiratory system Block Diagram of the urinary system.
Electrodes: Micro, Skin-Surface and Needle electrodes- Biomedical sensors and transducers Biomedical signal conditioning and amplification.
9
2
Diagnostic & Monitoring Instruments
Cardiac Monitoring: Electrocardiography (ECG) – Brain Monitoring: Electroencephalography (EEG) – Muscle Activity Monitoring: Electromyography (EMG) – SpO2 Monitoring: Pulseoximeter – Blood Pressure monitoring: Sphygmomanometer – Basic concepts of Electroretinography (ERG), Audiometry.
9
3
Therapeutic Instruments
Introduction to Electrotherapy devices – Implantable Cardioverter Devices: Pacemakers – Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (ICD) Therapy Devices: Dialysis machines (Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis) Respiratory Therapy Devices: Ventilators – Heart Lung Machine (Cardio Pulmonary Bypass Machine)
9
Unit
Name of the Topic
Hours
4
Modern Imaging Techniques
Ultrasonic Imaging Techniques: Axial Echo Cardiography, applications – Xray Imaging: X-ray Machine, applications, Computerized Tomography (CT) – Positron Emission Tomography (PET) – Infrared imaging and its applications – Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technique and its applications – Laser Endoscopy imaging technique and its applications.
9
5
Biotelemetry and Patient Safety
Biotelemetry: Physiological parameters adaptable to biotelemetry – Block diagram of atypical Biotelemetry System – Single Channel Telemetry technique – Multi Channel Telemetry technique – Continuous Monitoring – Chronic Disease Management – Post-discharge – Telemedicine: Definition and applications
Patient safety: Physiological effects of electric current – Micro and Macro shock – shock hazards from electrical – Methods of Accident – Prevention: Grounding – Safety aspects in electrosurgical units: Burns, High-frequency current hazards.
9