BME Basics
This is what "BME" stands for.
What is...biomedical engineering?
This instrument, used by healthcare professionals, amplifies internal body sounds like the heartbeat and lung sounds.
What is...a stethoscope
This imaging technique is often used to detect bone fractures and is characterized by its use of X-ray beams.
What is...x-ray imaging?
This field of study focuses on techniques and technologies used to visualize the internal structures of the body for diagnosis and treatment.
What is...medical imaging?
This small, portable device clips onto a fingertip to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood.
What is...a pulse oximeter
This type of scan is often used to see babies in the womb using sound waves.
What is...an ultrasound?
This field of study focuses on the design and development of artificial limbs and other body parts to aid those with physical disabilities.
What is...prosthetics?
This device, often used in emergency situations, delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm.
What is...a defibrillator?
This imaging method uses Magnetic fields and Radio waves to create detailed Images of organs and tissues.
What is...MRI? (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
This is the field of study focusing on the design and development of materials that interact with biological systems for medical purposes.
What is...biomaterials?
This implantable medical device helps regulate abnormal heart rhythms by delivering electrical impulses to the heart.
What is...a pacemaker?
This test is used to see cross-sectional images of the body by combining multiple X-ray pictures.
What is...a CT scan?
This is the field of study focusing on development of biological substitutes to restore, maintain, or improve tissue and organ function.
What is...Tissue Engineering (and Regenerative Medicine).
This device is commonly used in hospitals to help patients who are unable to breathe on their own, often seen in intensive care units.
What is...a ventilator?
This scan uses a special dye to highlight areas inside the body and is often used to find cancers.
What is...a PET scan?