Biomedical Instrumentation

Key Considerations for Biopotential Measurements

Biopotential measurements are done using different types of specialized electrodes. The work of these recording electrodes is to couple the…

3 years ago

The General Principle of Fiber Optic-based Sensor

Optical sensors are typically interfaced with an optical unit. This optical component supplies the excitation light, which may be from…

3 years ago

Key Features of ECG Amplifiers

A differential amplifier is employed as ECG amplifier instead of the typical electronic amplifiers. The reason why the electronic amplifiers…

4 years ago

Functions & Types of Pneumotachometers for Biomedical Measurements

Pneumotachometers are instruments that measure the instantaneous rate of volume flow of respired gases. They can be broadly classified into…

4 years ago

The Functions of Signal Conditioners in Biomedical Measurement Systems

In a Biomedical measurement system, the electrodes pick up the bioelectrical potential whereas the transducer converts the physiological signal to…

5 years ago

Key Factors to Consider when Designing Biomedical Instruments

Some of the important factors that are considered when designing a medical measuring instrument include: Patient safety considerations –Since medical…

5 years ago

Blood Pressure Measurement

Introduction The blood pressure is considered a good indicator of the status of the cardiovascular system. The blood pressure can…

5 years ago

Blood Flow Measurement

Introduction Blood flow can easily be measured by using biomedical instruments. These biomedical instruments are based on several working principles…

5 years ago

A Basic Biomedical Recording System

Recorders provide permanent visual trace or record of an applied electrical signal. The most basic electronic recording system consists of…

5 years ago

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

The recording of the electrical activity associated with the functioning of the heart is known as Electrocardiogram. ECG is quasi-periodical,…

5 years ago