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BEIE301L Biomedical Instrumentation L T P C

3 0 0 3
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
1.0
Course Objectives
1.Understand bio-signal characteristics and acquisition of bio-signals.
2.Design and develop diagnostic, therapeutic and clinical equipment.
3.Compare and analyze imaging concepts for medical applications.

Course Outcomes
1. Analyze the physiological signals by applying principles of mathematics.
2. Apply the knowledge to select appropriate diagnostic instruments and advanced
techniques.
3. Design and develop therapeutic devices in medical practices.
4. Develop the instruments for clinical applications and analysis.
5. Design a product with all relevant standards and realistic constraints.

Module:1 Bio Signals 7 hours

Bio signals characteristics: frequency and amplitude ranges; Origin of bio potentials, cell
resting potential, action potentials; Electrode-electrolyte interface, electrode-skin interface,
half-cell potential, non-polarizable electrodes; Types of electrodes: surface, needle, micro
electrodes; Electrodes for ECG, EMG, EEG.
Module:2 Bio Signal Amplifiers and Recorders 6 hours
Bio amplifiers: Instrumentation amplifier, isolation amplifier; Recording devices; Bio electric
Safety; Codes and standards.
Module:3 Diagnostic Equipment 8 hours
Electrophysiology: Electrocardiography (ECG), Einthoven’s triangle, ECG lead system;
Electroencephalography (EEG), 10-20 electrode system; Electromyography (EMG);
Electrooculography (EOG); Blood pressure monitors; Pulse Oximeter; Spirometer.
Module:4 Therapeutic Equipment 7 hours
Pacemakers; Defibrillator; Heart lung machine; Nerve and muscle stimulators; Dialyser;
Surgical diathermy; Ventilator.
Module:5 Clinical Instruments 7 hours
Analysis of Blood: Measurement of pH, pO2, pCO2 gas analysers; Photometers;
Hematology; Electrophoresis: Principles and applications; Blood cell counters; Bio sensors:
Blood Glucose Sensors; GSR measurements
Module:6 Medical imaging techniques 8 hours

Basics of diagnostic Radiology: X-Ray Imaging; Computed Tomography (CT); Magnetic

Resonance Imaging (MRI) System; Ultrasonic Imaging Systems; Thermal Imaging;
Radiation therapy: Gamma Camera, PET, SPECT.
Module:7 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Books
1 John G Webster, Amit J Nimunkar, Medical instrumentation: application and design,
2020, 5th Edition, John Wiley & Sons
2 Khandpur, R.S., Handbook of biomedical instrumentation, 2014, 3rd Edition,
McGraw-Hill Education

Reference Books

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1. Carr, J.J. and Brown, J.M., Introduction to biomedical equipment technology. 2001, 4th
Edition, Pearson College Division.
2. Cromwell, L., Weibell, F.J., Pfeiffer, E.A. and Usselman, L.B., Biomedical
instrumentation and measurements,1990, Englewood Cliffs, N. J., Prentice-Hall, Inc

3. Haidekker, M.A., Medical imaging technology, 2013, Springer

Mode of Evaluation: CAT, Assignment, Quiz, FAT

Recommended by Board of Studies 19-02-2022
Approved by Academic Council No. 65 Date 17-03-2022

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