This is a biological sensor that has the following features: A biological recognition component (selectivity). A supporting structure in intimate…
The ability of a PET scanner to target specific functions or objects e.g. tumour makes it a very effective tool…
The advancements in microtechnology and, in particular, nanotechnology are transforming the fields of biosensors, prosthesis & implants and medical diagnostics.…
Thermistors are certainly the most used transducers for medical temperature measurements. Their properties facilitate clinically difficult measurements that include: hypothermia,…
The key application of ultrasound in cardiovascular diagnosis is echocardiogram. It utilizes M-scan technique in the imaging. In the echocardiogram,…
Building Blocks of an ECG System In Electrocardiography (ECG) recorder five leads from the patient are connected to the ECG…
Impedance pneumography is an indirect method for the measurement of respiration. This measurement is performed by the impedance pneumograph which…
In chromatography, differences in the rate of movement of components of a mixture in the mobile phase, caused by interaction…
A phonocardiogram is a recording of the heart sounds and murmurs. The instrument used to make this recording is called…
There are various factors that must be considered in the design and application of the electrocardiograph. These key factors must…
