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Presentation
Presentation
In this curricular unit (UC) teaching is based on different theoretical sessions, which illustrate all the fundamental principles of the biomedical instrumentation area. This curricular unit intends that the students acquire profound knowledge about the most recent evolutions related to Biomedical Instrumentation. It is intended that students understand the operation and the main components of various medical devices, diagnostic equipment and radiotherapy.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
3 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT1706-72
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
1. Introduction to Instrumentation in Biomedical Engineering
2.Medical Devices
2.1.Pacemakers; 2.2.Blood pressure meters; 2.3. Defribrillators 2.4. Ventilators; 2.5. Dialysis devices
2.6. Surgical devices; 2.7.Lasers; 3.Medical imaging and diagnostic equipment
3.1.X-ray equipment;Computerized tomography; Magnetic resonance imaging equipment;.Medical imaging equipment
nuclear 3.2. Ultrasound equipment; 3.3.Electrocardiography; 3.4.Electroencephalography; 4.Radiotherapy equipment;.4.1.X-ray radiotherapy equipment. 4.2.Teletherapy equipment.1. Fundamentals of instrumentation and measurements.
2. Types and performance of medical instrumentation.
3. Uncertainty. Sources, reduction, and quantification of systemic errors.
4. Statistical analysis of measurements.
5. Calibration of sensors and medical instruments.
6. Output conversion.
7. Signal transmission.
8. Principles of signal acquisition and processing.
9. Visualization of measurements.
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Objectives
Objectives
This curricular unit intends that the students acquire in-depth skills on the latest developments related to Biomedical Instrumentation. It is intended that students understand the operation and the main components of various medical devices, diagnostic equipment and radiotherapy. The exposure of theoretical concepts combined with the critical analysis of different "case studies" intends that students acquire the instrumental skills in order to understand the components and operation of medical devices, diagnostic equipment and therapy most commonly used. It is also intended that students understand what types of signals obtained by such equipment and how they can be processed. It is also intended that students have knowledge about the most recent techniques of diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
During lectures, the syllabus’s contents are presented using presentations based on slides and case studies, stimulating discussion between students and professor. The subjects addressed are further developed in the context of experimental protocols in practical classes.
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References
References
• Morris & Langari, Measurement and Instrumentation (2021) Elsevier
• Purkait, Electrical and Electronics Measurements and Instrumentation (2013) McGraw Hill
• Ramos & Girão, Instrumentação e Medidas (2022) LIDEL – Edições Técnicas
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
Yes