The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering defines sensors as "tools that detect specific biological, chemical, or physical processes that transmit or report this data." Monitoring devices have multiple and multifunctional sensors that are used for a variety of purposes, including monitoring of critical physiological parameters and clinical diagnosis.
Image source: Wikimedia.org
There are many different types of sensors, ranging from simple to sophisticated. The thermometer is one simple medical instrument that makes use of a sensor for measuring and monitoring body temperature. Home pregnancy tests also consist of sensors that detect hormones indicating pregnancy. On the other hand, medical equipment such as pulse oximeters, dialysis machines, oxygen concentrators, and blood sugar monitoring devices consist of novel and more complex sets of sensors.
Image source: Wikimedia.org
Sensors play an important role in improving healthcare practices and advancing biomedical research. Through them, researchers study diseases in detail and tailor further sophisticated technologies that will greatly benefit people with chronic illnesses and severe disabilities. Current research in biosensors explores the use of sensors as assistive devices for PWDs.
Biomedical sensors are relatively inexpensive and are used in numerous healthcare procedures. They are versatile tools that can be instrumental in lowering health costs and increasing efficiency in diagnosis and treatment. Advances in bioengineering allow the development of sophisticated sensors that can be valuable in medical care and research.
Visit this Linkedin page for more information about Akash Monpara, a biomedical engineering student at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
Biomedical sensors are very easy to use. I have some of these for my children since they are prone to diseases.
ReplyDelete