Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals, Third Edition

Fully updated fundamental biomedical engineering principles and technologies


This state-of-the-art resource offers unsurpassed coverage of fundamental concepts that enable advances in the field of biomedical engineering. Biomedical Engineering Fundamentals, Third Edition, contains all the information you need to improve efficacy and efficiency in problem solving, no matter how simple or complex the problem. Thoroughly revised by experts across the biomedical engineering discipline, this hands-on guide provides the foundational knowledge required for the development of innovative devices, techniques, and treatments.


Coverage includes:
Modeling of biomedical systems and heat transfer applications

Physical and flow properties of blood

Respiratory mechanics and gas exchange

Respiratory muscles, human movement, and the musculoskeletal system

Electromyography and muscle forces

Biopolymers, biomedical composites, and bioceramics

Cardiovascular, dental, and orthopedic biomaterials

Tissue regeneration and regenerative medicine

Bioelectricity, biomedical signal analysis, and biosensors

Neural engineering and electrical stimulation of nervous systems

Causes of medical device failure and FDA requirements

Cardiovascular, respiratory, and artificial kidney devices

Infrared and ultrasound imaging, MRIs, and nuclear medicine

Imaging, laser Doppler, and fetal and optical monitoring

Computer-integrated surgery and medical robotics

Intelligent assistive technology and rehabilitators

Artificial limbs, hip and knee replacement, and sensory augmentation

Healthcare systems engineering and medical informatics

Hospital information systems and computer-based patient records

Sterile medical device package development