Biomedical Engineering & Design Handbook, Volumes I and II

2nd Edition
0071704728 · 9780071704724
A State-of-the-Art Guide to Biomedical Engineering and Design Fundamentals and ApplicationsThe two-volume Biomedical Engineering and Design Handbook, Second Edition offers unsurpassed coverage of the entire biomedical engineering field, including fun… Read More
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  1. Medical Device Design
  2. Software Tools for Problem-Solving
  3. Safety and Liability Issues in Medical Device Design
  4. FDA Medical Device Requirements
  5. Design of Cardiovascular Devices
  6. Design of Respiratory Devices
  7. Design of Artificial Kidneys
  8. Design of Controlled Release Drug Delivery Systems
  9. Sterile Medical Device Package Development
  10. Diagnostic Equipment Design
  11. Design of Magnetic Resonance Systems
  12. Instrumentation Design for Ultrasonic Imaging
  13. Design of Medical X-Ray Systems
  14. Principles of X-Ray Computed Tomography
  15. PET Instrumentation Design
  16. Nuclear Medicine Imaging Instrumentation
  17. Breast Imaging Systems Design
  18. Therapy & Surgery
  19. Reproductive Bioengineering
  20. Numerical Simulation of a Thermal-Based Therapy
  21. Design Process for Emerging Surgical Technologies
  22. Medical Imagery for Computer-Aided Surgery
  23. Computer Integrated Surgery and Medical Robotics
  24. Rehabilitation Engineering and Prosthetics Design
  25. Applied Universal Design
  26. Design of Artificial Arms & Hands
  27. Design of Artificial Limbs for Lower Extremity Amputees
  28. Engineering Aspects of Artificial Hips
  29. Design of Knee Replacements
  30. Home Modification Design
  31. Wheeled Mobility Design
  32. Rehabilitators
  33. Clinical Engineering
  34. Technology Planning for Health Care Institutions
  35. Health Care Facilities Planning
  36. Dept/Program Management
  37. International Safety Standards and Regulations

A State-of-the-Art Guide to Biomedical Engineering and Design Fundamentals and Applications

The two-volume Biomedical Engineering and Design Handbook, Second Edition offers unsurpassed coverage of the entire biomedical engineering field, including fundamental concepts, design and development processes, and applications. This landmark work contains contributions on a wide range of topics from nearly 80 leading experts at universities, medical centers, and commercial and law firms.

Volume 1 focuses on the basics of biomedical engineering, including biomedical systems analysis, biomechanics of the human body, biomaterials, and bioelectronics. Filled with more than 500 detailed illustrations, this superb volume provides the foundational knowledge required to understand the design and development of innovative devices, techniques, and treatments.

Volume 2 provides timely information on breakthrough developments in medical device design, diagnostic equipment design, surgery, rehabilitation engineering, prosthetics design, and clinical engineering. Filled with more than 400 detailed illustrations, this definitive volume examines cutting-edge design and development methods for innovative devices, techniques, and treatments.

Volume 1 covers:

  • Modeling and Simulation of Biomedical Systems
  • Bioheat Transfer
  • Physical and Flow Properties of Blood
  • Respiratory Mechanics and Gas Exchange
  • Biomechanics of the Respiratory Muscles
  • Biomechanics of Human Movement
  • Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System
  • Biodynamics
  • Bone Mechanics
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Vibration, Mechanical Shock, and Impact
  • Electromyography
  • Biopolymers
  • Biomedical Composites
  • Bioceramics
  • Cardiovascular Biomaterials
  • Dental Materials
  • Orthopaedic Biomaterials
  • Biomaterials to Promote Tissue Regeneration
  • Bioelectricity
  • Biomedical Signal Analysis
  • Biomedical Signal Processing
  • Intelligent Systems and Bioengineering
  • BioMEMS

Volume 2 covers:

  • Medical Product Design
  • FDA Medical Device Requirements
  • Cardiovascular Devices
  • Design of Respiratory Devices
  • Design of Artificial Kidneys
  • Design of Controlled-Release Drug Delivery Systems
  • Sterile Medical Device Package Development
  • Design of Magnetic Resonance Systems
  • Instrumentation Design for Ultrasonic Imaging
  • The Principles of X-Ray Computed Tomography
  • Nuclear Medicine Imaging Instrumentation
  • Breast Imaging Systems
  • Surgical Simulation Technologies
  • Computer-Integrated Surgery and Medical Robotics
  • Technology and Disabilities
  • Applied Universal Design
  • Design of Artificial Arms and Hands for Prosthetic Applications
  • Design of Artificial Limbs for Lower Extremity Amputees
  • Wear of Total Knee and Hip Joint Replacements
  • Home Modification Design
  • Intelligent Assistive Technology
  • Rehabilitators
  • Risk Management in Healthcare
  • Technology Planning for Healthcare Institutions
  • Healthcare Facilities Planning
  • Healthcare Systems Engineering
  • Enclosed Habitat Life Support