Dr. M. Arumugam’s Biomedical Instrumentation is a foundational text widely used in engineering and healthcare for its in-depth coverage of medical device design and application. Published by Anuradha Publications, the book typically spans approximately 440 pages and focuses on the intersection of physiology and technology. Core Book Features Comprehensive Physiology Overview

Week 1 — Foundations

References

• Cardiac Pacemakers – Fixed vs demand, external vs implantable.
• Defibrillators – AC, DC (Lown), synchronized (cardioversion), AED.
• Ventilators – Pressure/volume cycled, modes (CMV, SIMV, PSV).
• Dialysis – Hemodialysis (artificial kidney), peritoneal dialysis.
• Surgical Diathermy – Electrosurgical units (cutting & coagulation).

Core Topic:

The paper typically focuses on the modernization of biomedical instrumentation by moving from wired bedside monitors to wireless, embedded systems.