Skip to Content

The Physiological Measurement Handbook

Edited by John G. Webster

To Be Published May 15th 2013 by CRC Press – 1,000 pages

Series: Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering

Purchasing Options:

  • Hardback: 978-1-43-980847-4: $149.95
    Not Yet Available
  • eBook: 978-1-43-980848-1:
    Not Yet Available

Description

Providing baseline information on the quantitative measurement and visualization of physiological structures in a range of disciplines, this comprehensive yet accessible handbook draws on contributions from leaders in the field under the editorship of the highly respected John G. Webster. It represents one of the first major single volumes in the field and offers reviews and discussions from the editorial board of the journal Physiological Measurement. Focusing on the electrical, mechanical, and chemical engineering aspects of instrument design and use, imaging modalities, and data analysis, the book covers sensors, amplifiers, signal processers, displays, and imaging techniques.

Contents

Overview of Physiological Measurement. Cardiology-Electrocardiography. Cardiology-Blood Pressure. Dermatology-Skin. Gastrology. Nephrology-Renal Function. Neurology-Central Nervous System. Neurology-Peripheral Nerves and Muscles. Obstetrics. Ophthalmology-Visual System. Orthopedics. Otolaryngology. Pathology-Chemical Tests. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Pulmonology-Respiration. Urology-Bladder Function. Data Processing, Analysis and Statistics.

Author Bio

A pioneer in the biomedical engineering field, John G. Webster is Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin.

Name: The Physiological Measurement Handbook (Hardback) – CRC Press 
Description: Edited by John G. Webster. Providing baseline information on the quantitative measurement and visualization of physiological structures in a range of disciplines, this comprehensive yet accessible handbook draws on contributions from leaders in the field under the editorship of...
Categories: Radiology, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering