Table of Contents

Biomechanics. Biofluid mechanics. Physics of the senses. Biocompatilibity and tissue damage. Ionising radiation dose and exposure: measurements, standards and protection. Radioisotopes and nuclear medicine. Ultrasound. Nonionising electromagnetic radiation: tissue absorption and safety issues. Gaining access to physiological signals. Evoked responses. Image formation. Image production. Mathematical and statistical techniques. Image processing and analysis. Audiology. Electrophysiology. Respiratory function. Pressure measurement. Blood flow measurement. Biomechanical measurements. Ionising radiation: radiotherapy. Safety critical systems and engineering design: cardiac and blood related devices. Bibliography. Index.

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