Course contents *

Fields covered by the course are physiological sensing devices, the origins and meaning of biosignals, electrodes for measurements of biosignals, and physiological instrumentation. Methods for measurements of pressure, flow and volume will be discussed in the context of blood and respiratory gases. Signal processing applied to biosignals. Potentials, limitations and sources of errors in various methods.

The material will be presented during a number of lectures. Participants will then apply the material in some homework (of the type calculations), and in 2 laboratory exercises.

Intended learning outcomes *

The course provides insight in principles, applications and design of medical sensing systems and in the signals originating from such systems. Presentation will be on a general level in parallel with clinical examples of devices.

Course Disposition

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Specific prerequisites *

Medical engineering, basic course, 7E1101, HL1007, HL2006 or corresponding course.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Brown BH et al, Institute of Physics Publishing, 1999.

Grading scale *

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination *

• TEN1 - Examinsation, 6.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade *

Written examination 6 cr.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Lars Gösta Hellström

Course web

Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.

Offered by

CBH/Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems

Main field of study *

Electrical Engineering

Education cycle *

Second cycle

Add-on studies

5A1414 Radiation Detectors and Medical Imaging systems, 5 p
7E1112 Implants and biomaterials, 4p,
7E1114 Radiation physics and biology, 4p,
7E1115 Engineering in intensive care and anestehsia, 4p,
7E1110 Quality and regulatory aspects on medical devices, 2p.

Contact

Stig Ollmar, stig.ollmar@scibase.se

Ethical approach *

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Supplementary information

The number of participants is limited.