35372 - Biomedical Equipment M

Academic Year 2021/2022

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Electronic Engineering (cod. 0934)

Learning outcomes

Analysis and design of simple biomedical diagnostic systems. The electrical safety of biomedical equipment.

Course contents

Part I

Development of the Biomedical Instrumentation and his current classification. The architecture and the functional description of the systems for biomedical measures. Their static and dynamic performance and key techniques to improve their behavior.

Part II

The three parts of the elementary chain of measurement: the sensors, amplifiers and display systems for biomedical use.

Part III

Analysis and design of systems for the measurement and monitoring of blood pressure. Analysis and design of an electrocardiograph: the main specifications, block diagram, specific electronic circuits, the automatic processing of the electrocardiogram.

Part iV

The electrical safety of medical devices. The physiological effects of electricity in humans. The danger of macroshock and the related security systems. The danger of microshock and the related security systems.

Readings/Bibliography

G. Avanzolini, E. Magosso. Strumentazione biomedica: progetto e impiego dei sistemi di misura. Patron Editore. Bologna, 2015. 3° Edizione.

J.G. Webster. Strumentazione biomedica, Progetto ed Applicazioni. EdiSES, Napoli, 2010.

W. Welkowitz, S. Deutsch, M.Akay, Biomedical Instruments, Theory and Design, Academic Press, San Diego,1992, 2nd Edition.

R.S. Khandpur. Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation. Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2003, 2nd Edition.

E.O. Doebelin. Strumenti e metodi di misura. Mc Graw Hill, Milano, 2008

Teaching methods

The course includes classroom lessons in which the different topics are illustrated. Developed exercises and specific issues aimed at promoting understanding of the presented concepts are also included. It' also will also be a laboratory practice that allows the student to become familiar with the application of the course content.

Assessment methods

The assessment takes place, first, through a written test "in itinere" and, later, through an oral test. The written exam is a test of self-assessment and do not preclude participation in the final oral examination. The latter aims to test the student ability to expose the course subjects organically, concisely and with propriety of language.

Teaching tools

Blackboard and PowerPoint slides during classroom lessons. Educational software, usually in Matlab, for laboratory exercises.

Office hours

See the website of Guido Avanzolini