The course introduces different types of medical equipment used for diagnosis and treatment. Emphasis is placed on the equipment's principled operation and function.
Learning outcome
Understand the significance of the bioelectrical signals found throughout the body.
Understand the principle behind and be familiar with the medical equipment for:
measuring pressure and flow in circulatory systems
spirometry (measurements of the lungs)
measuring blood gases and gases in breathing air
defibrillators
respirators
infusion pumps
pulse oximeters
invasive/non-invasive blood pressure monitors
diathermy
pacemakers
biomedical optics and lasers
ultrasound, blood flow measurements and therapeutic use
Understand the principles of clinical imaging techniques:
diagnostic ultrasound imaging
X-ray planar radiography
computed tomography (CT)
positron emission tomography (PET)
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Understand the implications of the use of artificial intelligence in medical equipment.
Forkunnskapskrav
Ingen
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
Electrical Engineering 1 (ELE100), Applied Mathematics and Physics in Programming of Robots (ELE130)
Exam
Form of assessment
Weight
Duration
Marks
Aid
Written exam
1/1
4 Hours
Letter grades
No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed
Written exam with pen and paper.
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Compulsory assignments
This course includes 5 theoretical and 4 compulsory lab assignments that must be approved within the specified deadlines to be allowed to sit for the final exam.
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology
Emneevaluering
There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1