Course detail
Special Devices for Healthcare and Ecology
FEKT-LALEAcad. year: 2016/2017
The course deals: principles and use of ultrasound, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, lasers, accelerated electrons and protons. Discussed are ultrasound surgery, vkv hyperthermia and radiofrequency ablation, radiotherapy accelerated electrons and protons, gamma knife, stone crushers ESWL and PEK. Further applications of lasers in medicine, cardiopulmonary and renal extracorporeal circulation of blood, interventional cardiology systems, ventilation and anesthesia systems, defibrillators, prosthetic bodies. Surgical robot. Systems of biochemical and immunological laboratory.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
5
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The student is able to:
- explain the basic laws of ultraacoustics,
- describe the various methods of power ultrasound in surgery, ultrasonic knife
- explain the principle vkv tissue heating and radiofrequency ablation,
- describe the accelerators of electrons and hadrons,
- describe the Leksell gamma knife,
- explain the principle of optical scalpel,
- describe the principle and function blocks cardiopulmonary extracorporeal circulation of blood,
- describe the principle and function blocks hemodialysis monitor
- explain the principle of interventional cardiology,
- describe the various types of functional prostheses,
- describe the function of operating the robot,
- explain the principles applied in biochemical automatic systems,
- describe the external and implantable defibrillator.
- explain the basic laws of ultraacoustics,
- describe the various methods of power ultrasound in surgery, ultrasonic knife
- explain the principle vkv tissue heating and radiofrequency ablation,
- describe the accelerators of electrons and hadrons,
- describe the Leksell gamma knife,
- explain the principle of optical scalpel,
- describe the principle and function blocks cardiopulmonary extracorporeal circulation of blood,
- describe the principle and function blocks hemodialysis monitor
- explain the principle of interventional cardiology,
- describe the various types of functional prostheses,
- describe the function of operating the robot,
- explain the principles applied in biochemical automatic systems,
- describe the external and implantable defibrillator.
Prerequisites
Student who writes this article should be able to:
- explain the basic principles of physical fields,
- apply the basic principles and electrotechnic laws,
- interpret the basic units of physical quantities,
- the basic principles of biology and physiology,
- the basic principles of physical chemistry,
- the basic principles of biochemistry.
General knowledge is required at the level of bachelor's degree.
- explain the basic principles of physical fields,
- apply the basic principles and electrotechnic laws,
- interpret the basic units of physical quantities,
- the basic principles of biology and physiology,
- the basic principles of physical chemistry,
- the basic principles of biochemistry.
General knowledge is required at the level of bachelor's degree.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations. Teaching methods include individual study and practical laboratoies. Course is taking advantage of e-learning. Students have to write a single project and example.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Up to 20 points for lab - student gets points for one protocol and participation in the excursion,
up to 20 points for the development of a thematic project,
up to 60 points for the oral exam.
To pass the examination must be obtained from oral at least 10 points.
The test focuses on the verification of basic knowledge of the principles of ultrasound, vkv and radiotherapeutic systems, laser applications, extracorporeal circulation, ventilation systems, prostheses, defibrillators and biochemical automatic system.
up to 20 points for the development of a thematic project,
up to 60 points for the oral exam.
To pass the examination must be obtained from oral at least 10 points.
The test focuses on the verification of basic knowledge of the principles of ultrasound, vkv and radiotherapeutic systems, laser applications, extracorporeal circulation, ventilation systems, prostheses, defibrillators and biochemical automatic system.
Course curriculum
1. Fundamentals and principles of ultrasonic surgical applications ulktrazvuku.
2. VKV diathermy and hyperthermy, radiofrequency ablation.
3. Radiotherapy by means accelerated electrons and protons.
4. Leksell gamma knife.
5. Concrement crushers ESWL and PEK.
6. Applications of lasers in medicine.
7. Cardiopulmonary extracorporeal circulation of blood. Ventilation systems.
8. Hemodialysis, hemofiltrate, plasmaferesis.
9. Interventional cardiology by means system CARTO and NAVX.
10. Replacements of organs.
11. Surgical robots.
12. External and implantable defibrillators.
13. Biochemical automatic system.
2. VKV diathermy and hyperthermy, radiofrequency ablation.
3. Radiotherapy by means accelerated electrons and protons.
4. Leksell gamma knife.
5. Concrement crushers ESWL and PEK.
6. Applications of lasers in medicine.
7. Cardiopulmonary extracorporeal circulation of blood. Ventilation systems.
8. Hemodialysis, hemofiltrate, plasmaferesis.
9. Interventional cardiology by means system CARTO and NAVX.
10. Replacements of organs.
11. Surgical robots.
12. External and implantable defibrillators.
13. Biochemical automatic system.
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
The aim of the course is to provide students with basic information about ultrasonic surgical devices, vkv diathermy and hyperthermy, accelerator electrons and hadrons, gamma knife, stone crushers and lasers in medicine. Are also discussed extracorporeal circulation of blood cardiopulmonary and renal, ventilation systems, interventional cardiology, defibrillators, surgical robots, the artificial organs and biochemical automatic system.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation:
Laboratory is compulsory, correctly excused absences lab or excursion is in agreement with the substitute teacher.
Choosing thematic project is mandatory submission in 10 pages of text.
Laboratory is compulsory, correctly excused absences lab or excursion is in agreement with the substitute teacher.
Choosing thematic project is mandatory submission in 10 pages of text.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
Bronzino J.D. et al.: The Biomedical Engineering Handbbok. Academic Press, San Diego 1988
Rozman J. a kol.: Elektronické přístroje v lékařství. Academia, Praha 2006
Rozman J.: Terapeutická technika. VUT FEI, Brno, 2000
Rozman J. a kol.: Elektronické přístroje v lékařství. Academia, Praha 2006
Rozman J.: Terapeutická technika. VUT FEI, Brno, 2000
Recommended reading
Not applicable.
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
39 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Methods and construction of the ultrasound surgery systems for application at ophtalmology, urology and orthopaediscs.
Methods and construction of the ultrasound and highfrequnecy hyperthermy, types of applicators.
Methods and construction of devices for radiotheraphy by accelerated particles and Gama - rays, neutrons (accelerators and methods of the radiosurgery). The dose planning.
Methods and systems for cryosurgery and laser surgery. Lithotryptors.
Methods and construction of systems for heart and kidney support (extracorporal blood circulation - cardiopulmonal and renal, types of pacemakers, system for 3D intracardial mapping).
Methods and construction of devices for vision and hearing support. Neural replacements.
Principles and construction of diagnostic systems for gastroentherology and urology.
Principles and construction of endoscopes: flexible endoscope, CCD and ultrasound endo-video cameras.
Principles and construction of monitoring systems for intensive care unit, neonatal systems, cardiotocographs.
Principles and methods for biochemistry laboratories.
Aids for handicaped persons.
Materials and construction of aids for protection against ionize radiation, electromagnetic field, noise, vibrations, high voltage and toxic materials.
Methods and technical solution of the nesting and liquidation of toxic and radioactive waste.
Methods and construction of the ultrasound and highfrequnecy hyperthermy, types of applicators.
Methods and construction of devices for radiotheraphy by accelerated particles and Gama - rays, neutrons (accelerators and methods of the radiosurgery). The dose planning.
Methods and systems for cryosurgery and laser surgery. Lithotryptors.
Methods and construction of systems for heart and kidney support (extracorporal blood circulation - cardiopulmonal and renal, types of pacemakers, system for 3D intracardial mapping).
Methods and construction of devices for vision and hearing support. Neural replacements.
Principles and construction of diagnostic systems for gastroentherology and urology.
Principles and construction of endoscopes: flexible endoscope, CCD and ultrasound endo-video cameras.
Principles and construction of monitoring systems for intensive care unit, neonatal systems, cardiotocographs.
Principles and methods for biochemistry laboratories.
Aids for handicaped persons.
Materials and construction of aids for protection against ionize radiation, electromagnetic field, noise, vibrations, high voltage and toxic materials.
Methods and technical solution of the nesting and liquidation of toxic and radioactive waste.
Laboratory exercise
13 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Generator for electrotherapy using Motorola MHC11 microprocessor.
Active filter(calculation acording to technical parameters, practical design, measurement and appreciation of the results.
The detector for spurious electric field measurement.
Active filter(calculation acording to technical parameters, practical design, measurement and appreciation of the results.
The detector for spurious electric field measurement.