Bioinstrumentation

From one of the most widely known editors in biomedical engineering comes a new title describing measurement methods in medicine and biology. While many books on medical instrumentation cover only hospital instrumentation, this book also encompasses measurements in the growing fields of molecular biology, cellular biology, and tissue engineering. Webster's approach introduces students to measurements, covers the necessary electronics, and then builds from small to big/ measurements on molecules, cells, organs, and the body. Each chapter includes homework problems and references for further study. Extensive laboratory instructions, examination and quiz questions, and PowerPoint slides of figures are contained on the web site.

Preface.

1. Measurement Systems (Kevin Hugo).

2. Basic Concepts of Electronics (Hong Cao).

3. Analysis of Molecules in Clinical Medicine (Mat Klein).

4. Surface Characterization in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (Jorge E. Monzon).

5. Hematology (Susanne Clark Cazzanti).

6. Cellular Measurements in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (Jeffrey S. Schowalter).

7. Nervous Systems (Jang-Zern Tsai).

8. Heart and Circulation (Supan Tungjitkusolmun).

9. Lung, Kidney, Bone, and Skin (Shilpa Sawale).

10. Body Temperature, Heat, Fat, and Movement (Chao-Min Wu).

Index.

John G. Webster is Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. He is the editor of one of the most widely used text in biomedical engineering: Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, Third Edition (Wiley). In addition, he has developed 18 other books, including the Encyclopedia of Medical Devices and Instrumentation (Wiley), and about 150 research papers. He is the recipient of the 2001 IEEE-EMBS Career Achievement Award. KEEP UP WITH CURRENT MEASUREMENT METHODS IN THE MEDICAL, MOLECULAR AND BIOTECHNOLOGY FIELDS!

Whether you’re interested in instrumentation for hospitals or for exciting new fields such as molecular, cellular, and tissue engineering, John Webster’s BIOINSTRUMENTATION will help you keep up with current measurement methods and techniques. The text begins with the basics of instrumentation systems and statistics, covers the necessary electronics, and then builds up from measurements on molecular and cells to measurements on organs and the body, Webster provides the most authoritative reference on the subject today.

Key Features:

• Covers measurements in new fields such as molecular biology, cellular biology, and tissue engineering, as well as measurements on organs and the body.
• Includes a separate chapter on the basic concepts of electronics.
• Statistical coverage prepares you for determining trial size.
• Coverage of microscopy provides the background you need to understand topics such as tissue engineering.
• Each chapter includes homework problems and references for further study.
• Web site contains extensive laboratory instructions, examination and quiz questions, and PowerPoint Slides of figures.