CBM368 THERAPEUTIC EQUIPMENT L T PC

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To learn the principles of cardiac assist devices.
To understand the need and use of extracorporeal devices, and the use of lasers in
medicine.
To enable the students to gain knowledge on the working of therapeutic clinical equipment.

UNIT I CARDIAC AND RESPIRATORY THERAPY EQUIPMENT 9

Cardiac Pacemaker: Internal and External Pacemaker Programmable pacemakers. Cardiac
Defibrillators: AC and DC Defibrillator- Internal and External Defibrillators - Protection Circuit,
Defibrillator analyzers. Cardiac ablation catheter.
Types of Ventilators Pressure, Volume, and Time controlled. Basic principles of
electromechanical, pneumatic and electronic ventilators, Patient Cycle Ventilators, Ventilator
testing. Humidifiers, Nebulizers, Inhalators.

UNIT II BIOMECHANICAL THERAPEUTIC EQUIPMENT 9

Electrodiagnosis, Therapeutic radiation, Electrotherapy, Electrodes, Stimulators for Nerve and
Muscle, Functional Electrical Stimulation. peripheral nerve stimulator, ultrasonic stimulators,
Stimulators for pain and relief - Inferential Therapy Unit, TENS. GAIT Assessment and Therapy.
Continuous Passive Motion unit, Cervical / Lumber Traction Machine -Traction Table.

UNIT III BODY CARE EQUIPMENT 9

Skin Treatment: Ultrasonic spot remove, vacuum therapy unit, Skin tightening, Wrinkle Reduction,
Facial and Rejuvenation. Laser hair therapy machine. Body Slimmer/Shaper Deep Heat Therapy,
Massager, Fitness Treadmill, Bike.
UNIT IV DENTAL CARE EQUIPMENT 9
Dental Chair - Dental Hand pieces and Accessories: Evolution of rotary equipment, Low-speed
handpiece, High-speed handpiece, Hand piece maintenance. Vacuum and Pneumatic techniques:
Vacuum tecniques, Oral evacuation systems, Vacuum pump, Pneumatic techniques, Dental
compressor. Decontamination Unit and constant fumigation unit. Dental Radiography: Dental X-ray
Machine.

UNIT V HEAT & PHOTON THERAPY EQUIPMENT 9

High frequency heat therapy, Principle, Short wave diathermy, Microwave diathermy, Ultrasonic
therapy, Lithotripsy. Therapeutic UV and IR Lamps. Basic principles of Biomedical LASERS:
Applications of lasers in medicine, CO2laser, He-Ne laser, Nd-YAG and Ruby laser.
 COURSE OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
CO1: Suggest suitable therapeutic devices for ailments related to cardiology, pulmonology,
neurology, etc
CO2: Comprehend the principles of bodycare equipment
CO3: Understand the operation of dental care equipment.
CO4: Analyze the different types of therapies for suitable applications.
CO5: Appreciate the application of lasers in biomedical applications.
TOTAL:45 PERIODS

TEXT BOOKS

1.
McGrawHill Pub. Co., Ltd. 2003.
1. Jo
&s ons, Inc., NewYork. 2009.
REFERENCES
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Butterworth Heinemann Ltd. 2000.
3.
Prentice Hall and Technology, 2008.
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