Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
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.asp; e-mail: info@bmes.org.)
The activities of these biomedical engineering societies are critical to the continued
advancement of the professional status of biomedical engineers. Therefore, all biomedical
engineers, including students in the profession, are encouraged to become members of
these societies and engage in the activities of true professionals.
1.8 EXERCISES
1.
Select a specific “medical technology” from the historical periods indicated. Describe
the fundamental principles of operation and discuss their impact on health care delivery:
(a) 1900-1939; (b) 1945-1970; (c) 1970-1980; (d) 1980-2003.
2.
Provide a review of the effect that computer technology has had on health care delivery,
citing the computer application and the time frame of its implementation.
3.
The term
implies an engineering function. Is there one? Should this activity
be included in the field of biomedical engineering?
4.
Discuss in some detail the role the genome project has had and is anticipated having on the
development of new medical technology.
5.
Using your crystal ball, what advances in engineering and/or life science do you think will
have the greatest impact on clinical care or biomedical research?
6.
The organizational structure of a hospital involves three major groups: the Board of Trustees,
the administrators, and the medical staff. Specify the major responsibilities of each. In what
group should a Department of Clinical Engineering reside? Explain your answer.
7.
Based on its definition, what attributes should a
genetic engineering
clinical engineer
have?
8.
List at least seven (7) specific activities of clinical engineers.
9.
Provide modern examples (i.e., names of individuals and their activities) of the three
major roles played by biomedical engineers: (a) the problem solver; (b) the technological
entrepreneur; and (c) the engineer scientist.
10.
Do the following groups fit the definition of a
? Discuss how they do or do not.
(a) registered nurse; (b) biomedical technician; (c) respiratory therapist; (d) hospital
administrator.
11.
List the areas of knowledge necessary to practice biomedical engineering. Identify where in
the normal educational process one can acquire knowledge. How best can administrative
skills be acquired?
12.
Prosthetic limbs are often created for specialized activities, such as mountain biking or
driving. Create a design for an upper- or lower-extremity prosthetic for a particular specialty
activity.
13.
What steps must be taken to become a licensed prosthetician?
14.
What are the two means of powering a neural prosthetic?
15.
What is the difference between an adult stem cell and an embryonic stem cell? Where does
each come from?
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