Clinical engineering : a handbook for clinical and biomedical engineers

Text covers: The role of clinical engineers in supporting patients; Health technology asset management; Health technology assessment and issues in health economics; Good clinical practice; Risk management; Research methodology; Leadership; Information communications technology; Software engineering; Web development; An introduction to clinical measurement; Medical electronics and instrumentation; Electrical safety of medical equipment and systems; Basic anatomy and physiology; Respiratory measurement; Cardiovascular measurement; Urodynamic measurement; Neurological measurement; Visual electrophysiology measurement; Medical engineering design; Regulations and risk management; Functional electrical stimulation; Posture management; Pressure ulceration; Introduction to mobility and wheelchair assessment; Wheelchair prescription; Powered wheelchairs; Electronic assistive technology: introduction and assessment; Environmental control systems; Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC); Access to electronic assistive technology (EAT); Integrated systems; Using and adapting mainstream technology for assistive technology; Disability and smart house technology; Technology enabled care services; Gait and clinical gait analysis; Aids for daily living; Prosthetics; Orthotics; Orthopaedic biomechanics; Mobile arm supports; Robotics.

This book helps professionals and students in clinical engineering successfully deploy medical technologies. The book provides a broad reference to the core elements of the subject, drawing from a range of experienced authors. This book will not only help users keep up-to-date on the fast-moving scientific and medical research in the field, but also help them develop laboratory, design, workshop and management skills.