The course will introduce the major diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices that are in clinical use. While
the physiological use will be discussed the main focus is on the technology behind the devices. The course
will give both a theoretical introduction and a practical hands-on introduction to this technology. Course
content includes:
Biomedical Device Systems: Design, Development and Classification
Biomedical Device Elements: Sensors, Amplifiers, Filters, Actuators
Electrophysiological Devices: Biopotentials, Electrodes, EMG, ECG, EEG
Cardiovascular Devices: Blood Pressure, Flow, Volume & Sound Measurements
Respiratory Devices: Gas Flow & Composition Measurements, Blood Gas Monitoring
Chemical Devices: Measuring the chemical composition of body fluids
Laboratory Instruments
Therapeutic Devices
Device Safety & Regulation
Excursions to the University Hospital