The Principle of Measurement of pH

A pH meter is an instrument that determines the acidity or basicity of aqueous solutions.

The measurement of pH is achieved by utilizing a glass electrode that generates an electric potential when solutions of differing pH are placed on the … Read More

Types of Transducers used in Biomedical Measurement Applications

What is a transducer?

A transducer is a device that converts one form of energy or variable into another form of energy or variable. A transducer is required to convert physiological variables into electrical signals which are easier to be … Read More

Blood Pressure Measurement

Introduction

The blood pressure is considered a good indicator of the status of the cardiovascular system. The blood pressure can be measured by:

  • Indirect methods
  • Direct methods

Indirect methods of Blood Pressure Measurement

Examples of indirect methods of blood pressure … Read More

Blood Flow Measurement

Introduction

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

  • Electromagnetic Induction
  • Ultrasound Reflection
  • Radiography
  • Dye Dilution
  • Chamber Plethysmography

The magnetic and ultrasound blood flow meters actually measure the … Read More