The overall aim of the course of Measurements for Clinical Engineering is providing the students with basic knowledge and skills about the measurement systems in dependance of the needs of the experiment and/or the user of the instrumentation within Clinical Engineering measurements and applications of mechanical quantities. In particular the main characteristics of specific components of each measuring system will be explained in dependance on principal measuring characteristics and their working principles.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Velocity and Flow measurements.
• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J.G. WEBSTER “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION:APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Programme
Introduction to the course. Review of metrology. Review of statistics for measurements in clinical engineering applications . Main physical quantities in biomedical equipment and measurement systems. Review of measurement data acquisition and signal processing.Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Velocity and Flow measurements.
Core Documentation
• NOTES AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE COURSE.• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J.G. WEBSTER “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION:APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Attendance
Highly recommendedType of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises. teacher profile teaching materials
Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J.G. WEBSTER “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION:APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Programme
Introduction to the course. Review of metrology. Review of statistics for measurements in clinical engineering applications . Main physical quantities in biomedical equipment and measurement systems. Review of measurement data acquisition and signal processing.Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Core Documentation
• NOTES AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE COURSE.• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J.G. WEBSTER “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION:APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Type of delivery of the course
Frontal teaching.Attendance
Class attendance is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises. teacher profile teaching materials
Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. Torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Velocity and Flow measurements.
• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA, “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J. G. WEBSTER, “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION: APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Programme
Introduction to the course. Review of metrology. Review of statistics for measurements in clinical engineering applications. Main physical quantities in biomedical equipment and measurement systems. Review of measurement data acquisition and signal processing.Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. Torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Velocity and Flow measurements.
Core Documentation
• NOTES AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE COURSE.• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA, “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J. G. WEBSTER, “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION: APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Reference Bibliography
Any reference bibliography will be indicated during class lectures.Attendance
Class attendance is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises. teacher profile teaching materials
Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Velocity and Flow measurements.
• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J.G. WEBSTER “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION:APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Programme
Introduction to the course. Review of metrology. Review of statistics for measurements in clinical engineering applications . Main physical quantities in biomedical equipment and measurement systems. Review of measurement data acquisition and signal processing.Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Velocity and Flow measurements.
Core Documentation
• NOTES AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE COURSE.• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J.G. WEBSTER “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION:APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Attendance
Highly recommendedType of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises. teacher profile teaching materials
Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J.G. WEBSTER “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION:APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Programme
Introduction to the course. Review of metrology. Review of statistics for measurements in clinical engineering applications . Main physical quantities in biomedical equipment and measurement systems. Review of measurement data acquisition and signal processing.Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Core Documentation
• NOTES AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE COURSE.• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J.G. WEBSTER “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION:APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Type of delivery of the course
Frontal teaching.Attendance
Class attendance is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises. teacher profile teaching materials
Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. Torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Velocity and Flow measurements.
• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA, “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J. G. WEBSTER, “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION: APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Programme
Introduction to the course. Review of metrology. Review of statistics for measurements in clinical engineering applications. Main physical quantities in biomedical equipment and measurement systems. Review of measurement data acquisition and signal processing.Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. Torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Velocity and Flow measurements.
Core Documentation
• NOTES AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE COURSE.• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA, “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J. G. WEBSTER, “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION: APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Reference Bibliography
Any reference bibliography will be indicated during class lectures.Attendance
Class attendance is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises. teacher profile teaching materials
Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Velocity and Flow measurements.
• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J.G. WEBSTER “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION:APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Programme
Introduction to the course. Review of metrology. Review of statistics for measurements in clinical engineering applications . Main physical quantities in biomedical equipment and measurement systems. Review of measurement data acquisition and signal processing.Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Velocity and Flow measurements.
Core Documentation
• NOTES AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE COURSE.• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J.G. WEBSTER “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION:APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Attendance
Highly recommendedType of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises. teacher profile teaching materials
Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J.G. WEBSTER “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION:APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Programme
Introduction to the course. Review of metrology. Review of statistics for measurements in clinical engineering applications . Main physical quantities in biomedical equipment and measurement systems. Review of measurement data acquisition and signal processing.Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Core Documentation
• NOTES AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE COURSE.• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J.G. WEBSTER “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION:APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Type of delivery of the course
Frontal teaching.Attendance
Class attendance is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises. teacher profile teaching materials
Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. Torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Velocity and Flow measurements.
• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA, “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J. G. WEBSTER, “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION: APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Programme
Introduction to the course. Review of metrology. Review of statistics for measurements in clinical engineering applications. Main physical quantities in biomedical equipment and measurement systems. Review of measurement data acquisition and signal processing.Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. Torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Velocity and Flow measurements.
Core Documentation
• NOTES AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE COURSE.• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA, “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J. G. WEBSTER, “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION: APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Reference Bibliography
Any reference bibliography will be indicated during class lectures.Attendance
Class attendance is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises. teacher profile teaching materials
Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Velocity and Flow measurements.
• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J.G. WEBSTER “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION:APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Programme
Introduction to the course. Review of metrology. Review of statistics for measurements in clinical engineering applications . Main physical quantities in biomedical equipment and measurement systems. Review of measurement data acquisition and signal processing.Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Velocity and Flow measurements.
Core Documentation
• NOTES AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE COURSE.• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J.G. WEBSTER “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION:APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Attendance
Highly recommendedType of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises. teacher profile teaching materials
Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J.G. WEBSTER “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION:APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Programme
Introduction to the course. Review of metrology. Review of statistics for measurements in clinical engineering applications . Main physical quantities in biomedical equipment and measurement systems. Review of measurement data acquisition and signal processing.Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Core Documentation
• NOTES AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE COURSE.• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J.G. WEBSTER “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION:APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Type of delivery of the course
Frontal teaching.Attendance
Class attendance is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises. teacher profile teaching materials
Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. Torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Velocity and Flow measurements.
• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA, “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J. G. WEBSTER, “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION: APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Programme
Introduction to the course. Review of metrology. Review of statistics for measurements in clinical engineering applications. Main physical quantities in biomedical equipment and measurement systems. Review of measurement data acquisition and signal processing.Measurements of length and displacement: mechanical optical and electric instrumentation, contactless transducers.
Strain measurement: load classification, stress and strain, mechanical extensometers, resistance and optical strain gauges.
Mass and force measurements. Weight scales. Load cells. Torque and power measurements. Clinical engineering applications.
Pressure measurements: pressure concepts and sensing principles, piezometer, u-tube and bourdon tube manometers, pressure transducers and their calibration. Principles and techniques of blood pressure measurement.
Velocity and Flow measurements.
Core Documentation
• NOTES AND PRESENTATIONS FROM THE COURSE.• FRANCESCO PAOLO BRANCA, “FONDAMENTI DI INGEGNERIA CLINICA - VOL. 1”, SPRINGER-VERLAG ITALIA 2000.
• J. G. WEBSTER, “MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION: APPLICATION AND DESIGN”, ED. WILEY AND SONS.
Reference Bibliography
Any reference bibliography will be indicated during class lectures.Attendance
Class attendance is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The written test may concern theory and practical exercises of the topics covered in the classroom. The oral interview may include the discussion of topics addressed in the classroom and in the written test, as well as the resolution of small exercises.