The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, Second Edition. 2 Volume Set

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Features

  • Complete coverage of every aspect of biomedical engineering in one volume
  • Expert contributions by biomedical professionals from all over the world, presenting a global perspective of the field
  • Thorough reviews of major physiological systems
  • Complete sections on biotechnology and tissue engineering
  • More than 1,000 figures and tables throughout approximately 2,500 pages of text
  • Coverage of regulations affecting technological innovations
  • Historical perspectives on the development of cardiac pacemakers, the electrocardiograph, the recording of action potentials, the electromyograph, and the electroencephalograph
  • Summary

    The Biomedical Engineering Handbook contains comprehensive information on every aspect of biomedical engineering. This singular text reflects the current perception of the field, encompassing emerging and expanding disciplines of investigation and application. It includes a complete review of the major physiological systems and presents current and accepted practices involving bioelectric phenomena, biomechanics, biomaterials, biosensors, biomedical signal analysis, imaging, medical instruments and devices, biological effects of nonionizing electromagnetic fields, biotechnology, tissue engineering, prostheses and artificial organs, rehabilitation engineering, human performance engineering, physiological modeling, clinical engineering, medical informatics, and artificial intelligence.
    The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, an indispensable source of information about the design, developments, and use of medical technology to diagnose and treat patients, serves engineers, medical device and instrumentation manufacturers, and biomedical engineering faculty members and academic departments.
    Edited by one of the pioneers and leaders in biomedical engineering research, education, and bioethics, The Biomedical Engineering Handbook features:

    Table of Contents

    (Section Heads)
    Physiologic Systems, Robert Plonsey, Section Editor
    Introduction to Physiological Systems, R. Plonsey
    An Outline of Cardiovascular Structure and Function, D.J. Schneck
    Endocrine System, D.G. Cramp and E.R. Carson
    Nervous System, E. Micheli-Tzanakou
    Visual System, G. Stetten
    Auditory System, B.M. Clopton and F.A. Spelman
    Gastrointestinal System, B. Bardakjian
    Respiratory System, J.D. Bronzino and A.T. Johnson
    Historical Perspectives: Cardiac Pacing - Historical Highlights, L.A. Geddes
    Bioelectric Phenomena, Craig S. Henriquez, Section Editor
    Introduction, C.S. Henriquez
    Basic Electrophysiology, R.C. Barr
    Volume Conductor Theory, R. Plonsey
    The Electrical Properties of Tissues, B.J. Roth
    Membrane Models, A. Varghese
    Numerical Methods for Bioelectric Field Problems, C.J. Johnson
    Principles of Electrocardiography, E.J. Berbari
    Principles of Electromyography, K.-A. Henneberg
    Principles of Electroencephalography, J.D. Bronzino
    Biomagnetism, J. Malmivuo
    Electric Stimulation of Excitable Tissue, D.M. Durand
    Biomechanics, Daniel J. Schneck, Section Editor
    Introduction, D.J. Schneck
    Mechanics: Basic Concepts, S.L. Hendricks
    Constitutive Modeling of Biological Materials, J. Vossoughi
    Mechanics of Hard Tissue, J.L. Katz
    Mechanics of Blood Vessels, T.R. Canfield and Philip B. Dobrin
    Joint-Articulating Surface Motion, K. Kaufman and K.-N. An
    Joint Lubrication, M.J. Furey
    Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Mechanics, R.L. Lieber and T.J. Burkholder
    Mechanics of the Head/Neck, D. Viano and A.I. King
    Mechanics of the Chest and Abdomen Impact, A.I. King and D. Viano
    Analysis of Gait, R.B. Davis, P.A. DeLuca, and S. 'unpuu
    Exercise Physiology, A.T. Johnson and C.R. Dooly
    Factors Affecting Mechanical Work in Humans, A.T. Johnson and B.F. Hurley
    Mathematical Models of Human Response to Acceleration, K.H. Diggs
    Cardiac Biodynamics, A. McCulloch
    Mechanics of Heart Valves, A.P. Yoganathan, J. Hopmeyer, and R.S. Heinrich
    Arterial Macrocirculatory Hemodynamics, R.E. Mates
    Mechanics and Transport in the Microcirculation, A.S. Popel and R.N. Pittman
    Mechanics and Deformability of Hematocytes, R. Waugh and R.M. Hochmuth
    The Venous System, A. Shoukas and C.F. Rothe
    Mechanics of Tissue/Lymphatic Transport, A.R. Hargens and J. L. Villavicencio
    Cochlear Mechanics, C.R. Steele, G.J. Baker, J.A. Tolomeo, and D.E. Zetes
    Vestibular Mechanics, W. Grant
    Biomaterials, Joon B. Park, Section Editor
    Introduction, J.B. Park
    Metallic Biomaterials, J.B. Park
    Ceramic Biomaterials, P.K. Bajpai and W. Billotte
    Polymeric Biomaterials, H.B. Lee, S.S. Kim, and G. Khang
    Composite Biomaterials, R. Lakes
    Biodegradable Polymeric Biomaterials: An Overview, C.-C. Chu
    Biologic Biomaterials: Tissue-Derived Biomaterials (Collagen), S.-T. Li
    Soft Tissue Replacements: Blood Interfacing Implants, K.B. Chandran
    Non-Blood-Interfacing Implants, S.W. Shalaby
    Hard Tissue Replacements: Bone Repair and Joint Implants, S.-H. Park, A. Llinas, and V.K. Goel
    Dental Implants, J.C. Keller
    Orthopedic Prostheses Fixation, J.B. Park
    Biomedical Sensors, Michael R. Neuman, Section Editor
    Introduction, M.R. Neuman
    Physical Measurements, M.R. Neuman
    Biopotential Electrodes, M.R. Neuman
    Electrochemical Sensors, C.-C. Liu
    Optical Sensors, Y. Mendelson
    Bioanalytic Sensors, R.P. Buck
    Historical Perspectives: The Electrocardiograph, L.A. Geddes
    Biomedical Signal Analysis, Banu Onaral, Section Editor
    Introduction, B. Onaral
    Biomedical Signals: Origin and Dynamical Characteristics; Frequency Domain Analysis, A. Cohen
    Digital Biomedical Signal Acquisition and Processing, L.T. Mainardi, A.M. Bianchi, and S. Cerutti
    Compression of Digital Biomedical Signals, A.E. Çetin and H. Köyman
    Time-Frequency Signal Representations for Biomedical Signals, G.F. Boudreaux-Bartels and R. Murray
    Wavelet (Time-Scale) Analysis in Biomedical Signal Processing, N.V. Thakor and D. Sherman
    Higher-Order Spectra in Biomedical Signal Processing, A.P. Petropulu
    Neural Networks in Biomedical Signal Processing, E. Micheli-Tzanakou
    Complexity, Scaling, and Fractals in Biomedical Signals, B. Onaral and J.P. Cammarota
    Future Directions: Biomedical Signal Processing and Networked Multimedia Communications, B. Onaral
    Imaging, Karen M. Mudry, Section Editor
    Introduction, K.M. Mudry
    X-Ray: X-Ray Equipment, R. Shroy; X-Ray Projection Angiography, M. Van Lysel; Mammography, M. Yaffee
    Computed Tomography: Instrumentation, I.A. Cunningham; Reconstruction Principles, P. Judy
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Acquisition and Processing, S. Conolly, A. Macovski, and J. Pauly; Hardware/Instrumentation, J. Schenck; Functional MRI, K.K. Kwong and D.A. Chesler; Chemical-Shift Imaging, X. Hu, W. Chen, M. Patel, and K. Ugurbil
    Nuclear Medicine: Instrumentation, B.Y. Croft; SPECT, B.M.W. Tsui
    Ultrasound: Transducers, R.L. Goldberg and S.W. Smith; Ultrasonic Imaging, J.G. Motley; Blood Flow Measurement Using Ultrasound, K.W. Ferrara
    Magnetic Resonance Microscopy, X. Zhou and G. A. Johnson
    Positron Emission Tomography (PET): Radiopharmaceuticals, T.F. Budinger and H.F. VanBrocklin; Instrumentation, T.F. Budinger
    Electrical Impedance Tomography, D.C. Barber
    Medical Applications of Virtual Reality Technology, W.J. Greenleaf
    Medical Instruments and Devices, Wolf W. von Maltzahn, Section Editor
    Introduction, W.W. von Maltzahn
    Biopotential Amplifiers, J.H. Nagel
    Noninvasive Assessment of Arterial Blood Pressure and Mechanics, G. Drzewiecki
    Cardiac Output Measurement, L.A. Geddes
    Bioelectric Impedance Measurements, R. Patterson
    Respiration, L.A. Geddes
    Clinical Laboratory: Separation and Spectral Methods, R. Roa
    Clinical Laboratory: Nonspectral Methods and Automation, R.L. Roa
    Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers, M. Forde and P. Ridgely
    Implantable Stimulators for Neuromuscular Control, P.H. Peckham and B. Smith
    External Defibrillators, W.A. Tacker
    Implantable Defibrillators, E. Duffin
    Electrosurgical Devices, W.W. von Maltzahn and J.L. Eggleston
    Mechanical Ventilation, K. Behhehani
    Parenteral Infusion Devices, G.I. Voss and R.D. Butterfield
    Anesthesia Delivery Systems, A.W. Paulsen
    Biomedical Lasers, M.M. Judy
    Noninvasive Optical Monitoring, R. Flewelling
    Medical Instruments and Devices Used in the Home, B.R. Bowman and E. Schuck
    Historical Perspectives: Recording of Action Potentials, L.A. Geddes
    Biological Effects of Nonionizing Electromagnetic Fields, Charles Polk, Section Editor
    Introduction, C. Polk
    Dielectric Properties of Tissues, K.R. Foster
    Low-Frequency Magnetic Fields: Dosimetry, Cellular, and Animal Effects, M.A. Stuchly
    Therapeutic Applications of Low-Frequency Sinusoidal and Pulsed Electrical and Magnetic Fields, C. Polk
    Biologic Effects of Radio Frequency and Microwave Fields: In Vivo and In Vitro Experimental Results, E. Elson
    Radiofrequency Hyperthermia in Cancer Therapy, C.K. Chou
    Electroporation of Cells and Tissues, J.C. Weaver
    Biotechnology, Martin L. Yarmush, Section Editor
    Introduction, M.L. Yarmush
    Protein Engineering, A.J. Russell and C. Vieheller
    Monoclonal Antibodies and Their Engineered Fragments, S. Sundaram and D. Yarmush
    Antisense Technology, J. LeDoux, J. Morgan, and M. Yarmush
    Tools for Genome Analysis, R. Kaiser
    Vaccine Production, J. Aunins, A. Lee, and D. Volkin
    Gene Therapy, J.M. LeDoux, J.R. Morgan, and M.L. Yarmush
    Cell Engineering, D.A. Lauffenburger
    Metabolic Engineering, C. Zupke
    Tissue Engineering, F. Berthiaume and M.L. Yamush
    Preservation Techniques for Biomaterials, R. Coger and M. Toner
    Tissue Engineering, Bernhard Ø. Palsson and Jeffrey A. Hubbell, Section Editors
    Introduction, B.Ø. Palsson and J.A. Hubbell
    Surface Immobilization of Adhesion Ligands for Investigations of Cell/Substrate Interactions, P.D. Drumheller and J.A. Hubbell
    Biomaterials: Protein-Surface Interactions, J.A. Chinn
    Engineering Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering: The 10-100 Micron Size Scale, D. Mooney and R.S. Langer
    Regeneration Templates, I.V. Yannis
    Fluid Shear Stress Effects on Cellular Function, C.W. Patrick, Jr., R. Sampath, and L.V. McIntire
    The Roles of Mass Transfer in Tissue Function, E.N. Lightfoot
    The Biology of Stem Cells, C.T. Jordan and G. Van Zant
    Cell Motility and Tissue Architecture, G.A. Dunn
    Tissue Microenvironments, M.W. Long
    The Importance of Stromal Cells, B.A. Naughton
    Tissue Engineering of Bone Marrow, M.R. Koller and B.Ø. Palsson
    Tissue Engineering of the Liver, T.H. Kim and J.P. Vacanti
    Tissue Engineering in the Nervous System, R. Bellamkonda and P. Aebischer
    Tissue Engineering of Skeletal Muscle, S. Brooks, N.M. Cole, and J.A. Faulkner
    Tissue Engineering of Cartilage, L.E. Freed and G. Vunjak-Novakovic
    Tissue Engineering of the Kidney, H.D. Humes
    Prostheses and Artificial Organs, Pierre M. Galletti, Section Editor
    Introduction, P.M. Galletti
    Artificial Heart and Circulatory Assist Devices, G. Rosenberg
    Cardiac Valve Prostheses, A.P. Yoganathan
    Vascular Grafts, D.N. Ku and R.C. Allen
    Artificial Lungs and Blood-Gas Exchanger Devices, P.M. Galletti and C.K. Colton
    Artificial Kidney, P.M. Galletti, C.K. Colton, and M.J. Lysaght
    Peritoneal Dialysis Equipment, M.J. Lysaght and J. Moran
    Therapeutic Apheresis and Blood Fractionation, A.L. Zydney
    Liver Support Systems, P.M. Galletti and H.O. Jauregui
    Artificial Pancreas, P.M. Galletti, C.K. Colton, M. Jaffrin, and G. Reach
    Nerve Guidance Channels, R.F. Valentini
    Tracheal, Laryngeal, and Esophageal Replacement Devices, Y. Shimizu and T. Nakamura
    Artificial Blood, M. Intaglietta and R.M. Winslow
    Artificial Skin and Dermal Equivalents, I.V. Yannis
    Rehabilitation Engineering, Charles J. Robinson, Section Editor
    Introduction, C.J. Robinson
    Rehabilitation Engineering, Science and Technology, C.J. Robinson
    Orthopedic Prosthetics and Orthotics in Rehabilitation, M. Lord and A. Turner-Smith
    Wheeled Mobility: Wheelchairs and Personal Transportation, R.A. Cooper
    Externally Powered and Controlled Orthotics and Prostratics, D.B. Popovic
    Sensory Augmentation and Substitution, K.A. Kacsmaret
    Augmentative Communication/Control/Computer Access, B. Romich and G. Vanderheiden
    Measurement Tools and Process in Rehabilitation Engineering, G.V. Kondraske
    Rehabilitation Engineering Technologies: Principles of Application, D. Hobson and E. Trefler
    Historical Perspectives: The Electromyograph, L.A. Geddes
    Human Performance Engineering, George V. Kondraske, Section Editor
    Introduction, G.V. Kondraske
    A Working Model for Human System - Task Interfaces, G.V. Kondraske
    Measurement of Neuromuscular Performance Capacities, S.S. Smith
    Measurement of Sensory-Motor Control Performance Capacities, R.D. Jones
    Measurement of Information-Processing Performance Capacities, G.V. Kondraske and P.J. Vasta
    High-Level Task Analysis: Mental Components, K.J. Maxwell
    Task Analysis and Decomposition: Physical Components, S.N. Imrhan
    Human-Computer Interface Design Issues, K.J. Maxwell
    Applications of Human Performance Measurements to Clinical Trials to Determine Therapy Effectiveness and Safety, P.J.H. Beehler and K. Syndulko
    Applications in Rehabilitation Engineering, M. Strauss and J. Gunderson
    Applications of Quantitative Assessment of Human Performance in Occupational Medicine, M. Parniannpour
    Design of Respiratory Masks to Improve Human Performance, A.T. Johnson and C.R. Dooly
    Human Performance Engineering: Computer-Based Design and Analysis Tools, P.J. Vasta and G.V. Kondraske
    Human Performance Engineering: Challenges and Prospects for the Future, G. Kondraske
    Physiologic Modeling, Simulation, and Control, Howard Jay Chizeck, Section Editor
    Introduction, H.J. Chizeck
    Modeling Strategies in Physiology, J.L. Palladino, A. Noordergraaf, and G. Drzewiecki
    Compartment Models for Physiologic Systems, C. Cobelli and M.P. Saccomani
    Cardiovascular Models and Control, W. D. Timmons
    Respiratory Models and Control, C.-S. Poon
    Neural Networks for Physiologic Control, J.J. Abbas
    Methods and Tools for Identification of Physiologic Systems, V.Z. Marmarelis
    Clinical Care of Patients with Closed-Loop Drug Delivery Systems, E.A. Woodruff
    Control of Movement, D.B. Popovic
    The Fast Eye Movement Control System, J.D. Enderle
    Clinical Engineering, Yadin David, Section Editor
    Introduction, Y. David
    Clinical Engineering: Evolution of a Discipline, J.D. Bronzino
    Management and Assessment of Medical Technology, Y. David and T.M. Judd
    Risk Factors, Safety, and Management of Medical Equipment, M.L. Gullikson
    Career Opportunities for Clinical Engineering, W.A. Morse
    Clinical Engineers as Innovators and Product Developers, P.A. Oberg
    Clinical Engineering Program Indicators, D.D. Autio and R.L. Morris
    Quality Improvement and Team Building, J.P. McClain
    Clinical Engineering: Coordinated Services, J.O. Rowan
    A Standards Primer for Clinical Engineers, A. Wald
    Regulatory and Assessment Agencies, M.E. Bruley and V.H. Coats
    Clinical Engineering Issues in Developing Countries, H.O. Al-Fadel
    Medical Informatics, Luis G. Kun, Section Editor
    Introduction, L.G. Kun
    Hospital Information Systems: Their Function and State, T.A. Pryor
    Computer-Based Patient Records, J.M. Fitzmaurice
    Informatics and Clinical Imaging, M.H. Loew
    Computer Networks in Health Care, S. Sengupta
    Overview of Standards Related to the Emerging Health Care Information Infrastructure, J.S. Blair
    Non-AI Decision Making, R. Summers and E.R. Carson
    Design Issues in Developing Clinical Decision Support and Monitoring Systems, J.N. Goethe and J.D. Bronzino
    Artificial Intelligence, Stanley Finkelstein, Section Editor
    Introduction, S.M. Finkelstein
    History and Development of Artificial Intelligence Methods for Medical Decision Making, C.A. Kulikowski
    Artificial Neural Networks: Definitions, Methods, Applications, D.A. Zanher and E. Micheli-Tzanakou
    Clinical Decision Systems, P. Nykänen and N. Saranummi
    Expert Systems: Methods and Tools, R. Summers and E.R. Carson
    Knowledge Acquisition and Representation, C. Garbay
    Knowledge-Based Systems for Intelligent Patient Monitoring and Management in Critical Care Environments, B.M. Dawant
    Medical Terminology and Diagnosis Using Knowledge Bases, P.L.M. Kerkhof
    Natural Language Processing in Biomedicine, S.B. Johnson
    Historical Perspectives: Electroencephalography, L.A. Geddes
    Regulations and Organizations, Joseph D. Bronzino, Section Editor
    The Role of Professional Societies in Biomedical Engineering, S. Laxminarayan, J.D. Bronzino, J.E.W. Beneken, S. Usai, and R.D. Jones
    Health Technology Assessment: The Evidentiary Base of Medical Practice, T.V. Holohan
    Regulation of Biomaterials and Medical Devices, E.P. Mueller, A. Ciarkowski, and K. McDermott
    Index

    Editorial Reviews

    "This book, spanning almost three thousand pages with excellent diagrams, is for the serious student of biomechanics - covering every aspect of the field of bio-engineering."
    - The Swedish Medical and Electrotherapy Journal, March 1995

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