MPHY203P: Clinical Engineering – Transducers (2016)
2nd Year B.Sc. Module, Dep. Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, University College London
Course aims and objectives
- To provide sound basic knowledge of the scientific principles and the practical aspects of transducers and physiological monitoring techniques.
- To impart knowledge and understanding on the design and function of practical clinical sensors and transducers.
- To impart knowledge on the theory of commonly used physiological monitoring techniques and provide practical illustrations of their implementation.
Lecture notes
- Lecture 01: Introduction to transducers, ultrasound, piezoelectric elements, accuracy, precision, resolution, non-linearity, calibration [pdf].
- Lecture 02: Example on accuracy/precision/calibration, doppler effect, pressure transducers, capnography, gait analysis [pdf].
- Lecture 03: Spirometry, differential pressure sensing, Bernoulli Equation, calibration of spirometer, blood pressure, ECG [pdf].
Further reading
- “Clinical Engineering” – Taktak, Ganney, Long, White
Acknowledgments
- Dr. Ilias Tachtsidis, University College London
- Imperial College London, Sensors, EE302
- Robarts Research
- Oxford University, Medical Instrumentation 2001