Biomedical Engineering: Principles, Designs and Applications

In recent years, Biomedical Engineering is being used extensively in Electronics measurements and Instrumentation, Medical and signal processing research and many other things. This rapid progress in Electronic Measurement & Instrumentation has created an increasing demand for trained Electronics Engineering personnel. Biomedical engineering is the application of the principles and problem-solving techniques of engineering to biology and medicine. This is evident throughout healthcare, from diagnosis and analysis to treatment and recovery, and has entered the public conscience though the proliferation of implantable medical devices, such as pacemakers and artificial hips, to more futuristic technologies such as stem cell engineering and the 3-D printing of biological organs. Biomedical Engineering, also referred to as Bioengineering, BioMed or BME, is a multidisciplinary STEM field that combines biology and engineering, applying engineering principles and materials to medicine and healthcare. The increasing demand for Biomedical Engineers is linked to society's general shift towards everyday utilization of machinery and technology in all aspects of life. The combination of engineering principles with biological knowledge to address medical needs has contributed to the development of revolutionary and life-saving concepts such as:•Artificial organs•Surgical robots•Advanced prosthetics•New pharmaceutical drugs•Kidney dialysisBiomedical Engineering is a broad field with different areas of focus, and the exact nature of the work you can find yourself doing will vary depending on the specifics of your role. A few examples of some of the subdivisions of Biomedical Engineering include:•Biomedical Electronics•Biomaterials•Computational Biology•Cellular, Tissue and Genetic Engineering•Medical Imaging•Orthopedic Bioengineering•Bio nanotechnologyThis book is intended for the undergraduate and postgraduate students specializing in Electronics Engineering. It will also serve as reference material for engineers employed in industry. The fundamental concepts and principles behind Electronics Engineering are explained in a simple, easy- to- understand manner. I shall appreciate any suggestions from students and faculty members alike so that we can strive to make the text book more useful in the edition to come.