Module Details

Module Code: BIOE7007
Title: Biomedical Instrumentation 1
Long Title: Biomedical Instrumentation 1
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5212 - Biomedical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the student to a range of clinical based Biomedical devices. For each device the Clinical Applications, Measurement Technique, Design, Calibration, Diagnostics, Safety and future trends are addressed.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the electrical classifications of different electromedical devices and the associated safety standards required, including the importance of safety in the design and use of medical instrumentation.
LO2 Outline the most common design, operation and range of medical devices associated with diagnostic and therapeutic biomedical devices and list the accessories.
LO3 Describe the physiological measurement and calibration procedures, typical faults and maintenance requirements of range of medical devices associated with diagnostic and therapeutic biomedical devices.
LO4 Identify and explain the requirements of an ethics application process and recognise the requirements for informed consent of participants in the capture of data for physiological measurement.
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Module Recommendations

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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Electrical Safety
Classification and type of electromedical devices. Electrical safety standards. Current leakage identification and design features to reduce these effects. Testing methods and resolutions with respect to electrical safety. Environment Applications of these devices.
ECG/NIBP/SPO2
Clinical information that can be obtained from the use of these devices. How the measurements are taken. Transducer designs associated with this equipment.Overall design of these systems. Electrodes/transducers used and their design. Calibration of these systems. basic electronic circuit design Diagnostic techniques used in performance and problem resolving. Safety in the use of these systems. Future trends.
Electrosurgical devices
Effects of ac current on the body and how these effects are minimised with the use of electrosurgical devices. Application of the modes of operation. Design of these systems. Electrodes used and their design. Calibration of these systems. Diagnostic techniques used in performance and problem resolving. Safety in the use of these systems. How the systems are evolving.
Infusion Therapy
The importance in the accuracy of delivery of fluids to a patient. Application and design of these devices, stepper motors, peristaltic pumps, air and pressure detection and measurement techniques. Flow measurements. Self test and calibration methods, electronic and mechanical design. Basic electronic circuit design. Safety in the use of these systems. Future trends.
Defibrillator
The purpose of the machine. How the machine is physically connected and disconnected to the patient. Range and design of these systems. Parameter measurement techniques and interpretation software. Calibration of these systems. Diagnostic techniques used in performance and problem resolving. basic electronic circuit design. Safety in the use of these systems. Positive and negatives of monophasic and biphasic.
Patient ventilators/respirators
The purpose of the machine. How the ventilators are physically connected to the patient. Design of ventilators (basic to sophisticated) and how the design is evolving. Characteristics of the waveforms used. Calibration of these systems. Diagnostic techniques used in performance and problem resolving. Basic electronic circuit design. Safety in the use of these systems. Accessories that are connected to ventilators.
Anaesthetic Machines
The purpose of the machine and connection to the patient. How the machine is driven. Design of these machines. Safety system used in the design of the machine. Calibration of these systems. basic electronic circuit design. Diagnostic techniques used in performance and problem resolving. How the design of these machines are evolving. Standards used in these systems.
Respiratory Therapy Equipment
The purpose of the machine and connection to the patient, overview and terms of ventilation. Medical gasses and safety system used in the design of the machine, Oxygen Therapy, Artificial Mechanical Ventilation, mandatory and spontaneous modes of ventilation, accessory devices used in respiratory therapy apparatus, sterilisation and isolation procedures in respiratory therapy units, typical faults and maintenance procedures for ventilators. Basic electronic circuit design.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 2 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Physiological Measurement 1 - Written report on the investigation of physiological measurement data and its interpretation.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Physiological Measurement 2 - Written report on the investigation of physiological measurement data and its interpretation.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Infusion Device Operation and Performance Verification. A written report on the performance verification process of a typical infusion device.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Ventilator Prescriptions and Performance Verification - Written Report on the operations state of a ventilator.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures and discussions to address the learning outcomes and indicative content Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Physiological Measurement and Electromedical Device Performance Verification Laboratory. Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Engaging with the learning outcomes, contributing to the group work activity and reporting on investigation of physiological data Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures and discussions to address the learning outcomes and indicative content Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Physiological Measurement and Electromedical Device Performance Verification Laboratory. Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Engaging with the learning outcomes, contributing to the group work activity and reporting on investigation of physiological data Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Joseph D. Bronzino, Donald R. Peterson. (2015), The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, 4th. Vols 1-2, CRC Press, [ISBN: 9781439825334].
  • Azzam F G Taktak, Paul Ganney, David Long, Paul White. (2019), Clinical Engineering: A Handbook for Clinical and Biomedical Engineers, 2nd. Academic Press, [ISBN: 978012396961].
  • Khandpur, Raghbir Singh. (2005), Biomedical instrumentation: technology and applications, McGraw-Hill, New York, [ISBN: 9780071447843].
  • Joseph F Dyro. (2004), Clinical Engineering Handbook, Academic Press, [ISBN: 012226570X, 9780122265709].
  • Webb G. Andrew. (2018), Principles of Biomedical Instrumentation, Cambridge University Press, [ISBN: 978110711138].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EBIOM_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering 4 Elective