Encyclopedia of Medical Devices and Instrumentation, 6 Volume Set [Hardcover]

John G. Webster (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471263583 | ISBN-13: 978-0471263586 | Publication Date: March 10, 2006 | Edition: 2

The articles in The Encyclopedia of Medical Devices and Instrumentation focus on what is currently useful or is likely to be useful in future medicine. They answer the question, "What are the branches of medicine and how does technology assist each of them?" Articles focus on the practice of medicine that is assisted by devices, rather than including, for example, the use of drugs to treat disease. The title is the only resource on the market dealing with the subject in encyclopedic detail.
* Accessible to practitioners with a broad range of backgrounds from students to researchers and physicians
* Articles cover the latest developments such as nanotechnology, fiber optics, and signal processing

Editorial Reviews

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"…this set would provide scientific researchers with a useful initial understanding of technologies…" (American Reference Books Annual, March 2007)

"...highly desirable for biomedical engineering programs and health-care providers in need of an in-depth discussion of the design and function of medical devices...highly recommended." (CHOICE, September 2006)

"This is a monumental work...all who have been involved are to be credited for a significant and worthy contribution to our accessible body of knowledge!" (IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, July/August 2006)

From the Publisher

This objective, referenced collection of over 300 articles will cover every aspect of medical devices and instrumentation in four volumes, totalling about 3,000 pages. The Encyclopedia will define the discipline by bringing together the core of knowledge from all the fields encompassed by the application of engineering, physics, and computers to problems in medicine. Some of the many areas covered will include: anaesthesiology; burns; cardiology; clinical chemistry and engineering; critical care medicine; dermatology; dentistry; endocrinology; genetics; gynecology; microbiology; oncology; pharmacology; psychiatry; radiology; surgery; and urology. Cross-references and index included. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 3666 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 2 edition (March 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471263583
• ISBN-13: 978-0471263586
• Product Dimensions: 17.7 x 12.1 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 22.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,389,264 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Encyclopedia of medical devices and instrumentation, January 19, 2001

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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Medical Devices and Instrumentation (4-Volume Set) (Hardcover)

This set of 4-volume encyclopedia is a great and comprehensive resource of information on biomedical instrumentation.