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Course: Translational & Clinical Technologies

Therapeutic Medical Devices

Imagine a world where technology not only saves lives but enhances the quality-of-care patients receive every day. Therapeutic medical devices, from cardiac pacemakers to insulin pumps, are at the forefront of this revolution, bridging the gap between medicine and cutting-edge technology. This course provides an in-depth look at the essential devices used to treat, support, and monitor patients, focusing on how they operate, their clinical applications, and the impact they have on patient outcomes. Each chapter delves into specific devices such as ventilators, defibrillators, and drug.

• Translational & Clinical Technologies
• Human-Centric Specializations

12 chapters. Online and self-paced, in English, on the BMEssentia Platform.

What you will learn

• Understand how pacemakers restore heart rhythm and learn about the latest advancements in pacing technology.
• Gain insights into defibrillator types, energy requirements, and their life-saving role in cardiac emergencies.
• Master IABP functions to assist patients with severe heart conditions, improving coronary perfusion and reducing cardiac workload.
• Explore hemodialysis technology that aids kidney function, essential for patients with renal failure.
• Understand how shock wave lithotripsy offers a noninvasive solution to break down kidney stones.
• Learn the mechanisms behind ventilators and their critical role in supporting patients with compromised breathing
• Discover the importance of drug infusion pumps in administering medications with precise control and minimal error.
• Develop skills in electrosurgical units for tissue cutting and coagulation, enhancing surgical safety and efficiency.
• Study devices that restore hearing and improve quality of life for individuals with hearing impairments.
• Get acquainted with implants and prosthetics that enhance mobility, offering new possibilities for patient rehabilitation.

Modules

1. INTRODUCTION
2. CARDIAC PACEMAKERS
3. DEFIBRILATORS
4. CARDIAC ASSIST DEVICES (IABP)
5. RENAL\HEMODYALISIS
6. LITHIOTRIPSY
7. VENTILATORS
8. DRUG INFUSION PUMPS
9. ELECTROSURGICAL UNITS
10. Cochlear Implants
11. Orthopedic Implants and Prosthetics
12. Insulin Pumps

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