This module focuses on the technologies and systems that underpin modern digital health solutions, with particular emphasis on biomedical instrumentation and patient safety. Students will explore the physiological origins of biosignals, the selection and application of appropriate biomedical sensors, and the safe use of electrostimulation technologies. The module also investigates wearable sensor innovations and the design and implementation of IoT and IoMT systems in healthcare. Through practical design projects, learners will develop and evaluate biomedical instrumentation systems, considering performance, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
Electrical Safety: Physiological effects of electricity, Earthing, macroshock, microshock, isolation, line isolation monitor,grounding, protection devices, EMI, Classification of medical equipment, Standards and codes.
Bio-medical sensors: Biomedical sensor characteristics, driven bridges, signal-conditioning amplifiers, instrumentation and isolation amplifiers.
Electrophysiology measurement: Physiological source of biopotentials, Surface and fine wire electrodes, electrode application and arrangements. Acquisition and analysis of ECG, EMG, EEG signals.
Data Acquisition: Data acquisition, sampling theory, Digital signal processing, Noise and interference reduction techniques.
Electrostimulation: Muscular electrostimulation, pacemakers, Brain stimulation
Biosensors: Biosensors systems, electrical sensing, mechanical sensing, optical sensing.
Wearable sensors: Applications, communications, remote sensing, body sensor networks, data security.
