Instrumentação Médica

The teaching methodology comprises theoretical and theoretical-practical classes.
In theoretical classes, the concepts corresponding to the syllabus are presented orally.
In the theoretical-practical classes, exercises related to the theoretical classes are carried out, and technical aspects of implementing the necessary instrumentation in each chapter of the subject are also addressed.

Acquire skills related to the understanding of biological and / or biomedical devices in its areas of collecting clinical information and of application of energy in a controlled manner.
Establish the link between the scientific­technological knowledge previously acquired about the physiological signal (physical or chemical), and the instrumentation chain that reads, processes, and monitors or provides relevant information.
Establish the functional link between the scientific­technological system or device that transforms the electrical energy available in a clinical / hospital setting into controlled energy of clinical meaning and usefulness.
Develop the ability to make decisions on the applicability of a bio­instrument in the aspects of clinical, economic and social significance.

1. Reviews of basic instrumentation concepts
2. Origin of bioelectric signals and their measurement
3. Blood pressure measurement
4. Measurement of blood flow and volume
5. Measurement of respiratory system parameters
6. Measurement of blood gases
7. Ophthalmic diagnostic instrumentation
8. Therapeutic and prosthetic devices
9. Clinical laboratory instrumentation
10. Electrical safety in medical instrumentation

NAO

 John G. Webster (Editor) and Amit J. Nimunkar, “Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design”, 5th Ed., John Wiley & Sons, USA, 2020.
 Paul Horowitz, Winfield Hill, “The Art of Electronics”, 3th Ed., Cambridge University Press, USA, 2015.
 Kim E. Barrett, Susan M. Barman, Scott Boitano, Heddwen L. Brooks, “Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology”, 24th Ed., Mc Graw Hill, USA, 2010.