a biomedical device is used to…
-Diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment or
alleviation of disease
- Diagnosis, monitoring, alleviation of or compensation
for an injury or handicap
-Investigation, replacement or modification of the
anatomy or of a physiological process
-Control of conception
- and which does not achieve its principal intended action
in or on the human body by pharmacological,
immunological or metabolic means, but which may be
assisted in its function by such means.’’
Pacemaker
A pacemaker is a device that helps regulate the
heartbeat. It does this by sending electrical impulses to the heart
muscle.
Artificial Heart
An artificial heart is a device that replaces a patient’s natural heart. It does this by pumping blood throughout the body.
Defibrillator
A defibrillator is a device that delivers an electrical
shock to the heart. This shock can help to restart a heart that has stopped
beating.
Insulin pump
An insulin pump is a device that delivers insulin to a diabetic patient. It does this by injecting insulin into the body through a small tube.
Hearing Aid
A hearing aid is a device that amplifies sound. It does this by using a microphone to collect sound waves and a speaker to amplify those waves.
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
An ICD is a device that helps to prevent sudden cardiac
arrest. It does this by detecting abnormal heart
rhythms and delivering an electrical shock to the
heart to restore a normal rhythm.
Chemotherapy pump
A chemotherapy pump is a
device that delivers chemotherapy drugs to a
patient. It does this by injecting the drugs into the
body through a small tube (Catheter).
Neuromodulation device
A neuromodulation device
is a device that uses electrical impulses to stimulate the nervous system. This can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as pain, depression, and epilepsy.
Ocular prosthesis
An ocular prosthesis is an
artificial eye. It is used to replace a patient’s natural
eye that has been lost due to injury or disease.
definition of biotechnology…
Biotechnology is the use of living organisms, their systems, or derivatives to create or improve products and processes. This integration of biological and engineering sciences is applied to develop new products, enhance existing ones, and create new processes for human benefit in areas like health, agriculture, and industry
Genetic Engineering
This is the process of modifying an organism’s DNA. It is used to create
genetically modified crops, animals, and even humans
Bioremediation
This is the use of living organisms to clean up pollution.
Bioinformatics
This is the use of computers to analyze biological data.
BT(biotechnology) + IT (information technology)
Theranostics
This is the use of biotechnology to develop drugs and treatments that can both diagnose and treat diseases.
Regenerative medicine
This is the use of biotechnology to repair damaged tissues and organs.
Biosensors
These are devices that can detect biological molecules.
anatomy
refers to the internal and external structures of the
body and their physical relationships
physiology
refers to the study of the functions of those
structures
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