Bioinstrumentation

The following basic knowledge is recommended:

• Mathematics: integral and differential calculus.
• Physics: fluid mechanics; optics; ultrasound.
• Chemistry: chemical reactions; electrolytic solutions.
• Physiology: cell physiology; general physiology of man.
• Electronics: circuit analysis; digital electronics; analog electronics.

The teaching methodology comprises theoretical and laboratory classes.

In the theoretical classes the concepts corresponding to the syllabus are exposed orally. Examples and exercises are also given whenever appropriate.

In laboratory classes, students should, in small groups, assemble and test an electrocardiograph and a photoplethysmograph from basic electronic components, and according to a tested drawing provided by the teacher. In addition, students are encouraged to deeply understand the circuit and to suggest improvements.

• Acquire skills related to the understanding of biological and/or biomedical devices concerning the acquisition of clinical information and applying energy in a controlled manner.
• Establish the scientific-technological link between the previously acquired knowledge about the physiological signal (physical or chemical), and the instrumentation chain that reads, processes, and monitors or makes available the relevant information.
• Establish the scientific-technological connection between the system or instrument that transforms electrical energy, available in a clinical/hospitalar environment, into controlled energy of clinical significance and utility.
• Develop the ability to make decisions concerning the applicability of a bio-instrument in its aspects of clinical, economic and social significance.

1) Basic concepts of bio-instrumentation.
2) Electrical safety in bio-instrumentation.
3) Measurements of electrical biological signals.
4) Blood pressure, flow and volume.
5) Measurements of the respiratory system.
6) Blood gas measurements.
7) Audiology.
8) Ophthalmological diagnostic instrumentation.
9) Medical surveillance instrumentation.
10) Therapeutic devices.
11) Clinical laboratory instrumentation.

NAO

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• Webster, J. G. (2008). Bioinstrumentation. ISBN: 978-0471263272. Hoboken, NJ. John Wiley & Sons. (Cota na biblioteca: 12-3-1 (ISEC) – 15323)
• Barrett, K. E., Barman, S. M. , Boitano, S., Brooks, H. L. (2010). Ganong’’s Review of Medical Physiology (23rd Ed.). ISBN: 978-0-07-160567-0. New York. Mc Graw Hill Medical. (Cota na biblioteca: 12-1-16 (ISEC) – 15582)
• Horowitz P., Hill, W. (1989). The Art of Electronics (2nd Ed.). ISBN: 0-521-37095-7. Cambridge. Cambridge University Press. (Cotas na biblioteca: 1-1-195 (ISEC) – 06806, 1-1-200 (ISEC) – 06593, 1-1-276 (ISEC) – 11319)
• Pedroso de Lima, J. J. (2005). Biofísica Médica. ISBN: 972-8704-56-9. Coimbra. Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra. (Cota na biblioteca: 12-1-20 (ISEC) – 15962)