Christe, Barbara L., 1962-

Introduction to biomedical instrumentation : the technology of patient care / Barbara L. Christe (Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis). - Second edition. - vii, 236 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A career in the HTM profession -- Patient safety -- NFPA and other guidelines -- Device testing -- In the workplace -- Electrodes, sensors, signals, and noise -- The heart -- Cardiac assist devices -- Blood pressure -- Respiration and respiratory therapy -- The brain and its activity -- The intensive care unit -- The operating room -- Imaging -- Clinical laboratory equipment -- Intravenous pumps and other pumps -- Electronic medical record and IT -- Miscellaneous devices and topics.

9781107185012 1107185017

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Medical instruments and apparatus.
Biomedical engineering.
Medical electronics.
Biomedical Technology--instrumentation.
Patient Care--instrumentation.
Biomedical Engineering--instrumentation.
Electronics, Medical--instrumentation.