CRC Handbook of chemistry and physics Book

Section I	Physiologic Systems
	Introduction
1	An Outline of Cardiovascular Structure and Function
2	Endocrine System
3	Nervous System
4	Vision System
5	Auditory System
6	The Gastrointestinal System
7	Respiratory System
Historical Perspectives 1	Cardiac Pacing - Historical Highlights
Section II	Bioelectric Phenomena
	Introduction
8	Basic Electrophysiology
9	Volume Conductor Theory
10	The Electrical Conductivity of Tissues
11	Membrane Models
12	Numerical Methods for Bioelectric Field Problems
13	Principles of Electrocardiography
14	Principles of Electromyography
15	Principles of Electroencephalography
16	Biomagnetism
17	Electric Stimulation of Excitable Tissue
Section III	Biomechanics
	Introduction
18	Mechanics of Hard Tissue
19	Mechanics of Blood Vessels
20	Joint-Articulating Surface Motion
21	Joint Lubrication
22	Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Mechanics
23	Mechanics of Head/Neck
24	Biomechanics of Chest and Abdomen Impact
25	Analysis of Gait
26	Exercise Physiology
27	Factors Affecting Mechanical Work in Humans
28	Cardiac Biodynamics
29	Heart Valve Dynamics
30	Arterial Macrocirculatory Hemodynamics
31	Mechanics and Transport in the Microcirculation
32	Mechanics and Deformability of Hematocytes
33	The Venous System
34	Mechanics of Tissue/Lymphatic Transport
35	Cochlear Mechanics
36	Vestibular Mechanics
Section IV	Biomaterials
	Introduction
37	Metallic Biomaterials
38	Ceramic Biomaterials
39	Polymeric Biomaterials
40	Composite Biomaterials
41	Biodegradable Polymeric Biomaterials: An Updated Overview
42	Biologic Biomaterials: Tissue-Derived Biomaterials (Collagen)
43	Soft Tissue Replacements
43.1	Blood Interfacing Implants
43.2	Non-Blood-Interfacing Implants for Soft Tissues
44	Hard Tissue Replacements
44.1	Bone Repair and Joint Implants
44.2	Dental Implants: The Relationship of Materials Characteristics to Biologic Properties
45	Preservation Techniques for Biomaterials
46	Hip Joint Prosthesis Fixation--Problems and Possible Solutions
Section V	Biomedical Sensors
	Introduction
47	Physical Measurements
48	Biopotential Electrodes
49	Electrochemical Sensors
50	Optical Sensors
51	Bioanalytic Sensors
Historical Perspectives 2	The Elecrocardiograph
Section VI	Biomedical Signal Analysis
	Introduction
52	Biomedical Signals: Origin and Dynamic Characteristics; Frequency-Domain Analysis
53	Digital Biomedical Signal Acquisition and Processing
54	Compression of Digital Biomedical Signals
55	Time-Frequency Signal Representations for Biomedical Signals
56	Wavelet (Time-Scale) Analysis in Biomedical Signal Processing
57	High-Order Spectral Analysis
58	Neural Networks in Biomedical Signal Processing
59	Complexity, Scaling, and Fractals in Biomedical Signals
60	Future Directions: Biomedical Signal Processing and Networked Multimedia Communications
Section VII	Imaging
	Introduction
61	X-Ray
61.1	X-Ray Equipment
61.2	X-Ray Projection Angiography
61.3	Mammography
62	Computed Tomography
62.1	Instrumentation
62.2	Reconstruction Principles
63	Magnetic Resonance Imaging
63.1	Acquisition and Processing
63.2	Hardware/Instrumentation
63.3	Functional MRI
63.4	Chemical-Shift Imaging: An Introduction to Its Theory and Practice
64	Nuclear Medicine
64.1	Instrumentation
64.2	SPECT (Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography)
65	Ultrasound
65.1	Transducers
65.2	Ultrasonic Imaging
65.3	Blood Flow Measurement Using Ultrasound
66	Magnetic Resonance Microscopy
67	Positron-Emission Tomography (PET)
67.1	Radiopharmaceuticals
67.2	Instrumentation
68	Electrical Impedance Tomography
69	Medical Applications of Virtual Reality Technology
Section VIII	Medical Instruments and Devices
	Introduction
70	Biopotential Amplifiers
71	Noninvasive Arterial Blood Pressure and Mechanics
72	Cardiac Output Measurement
73	Bioelectric Impedance Measurements
74	Respiration
75	Clinical Laboratory: Separation and Spectral Methods
76	Clinical Laboratory: Nonspectral Methods and Automation
77	Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers
78	Implantable Stimulators for Neuromuscular Control
79	External Defibrillators
80	Implantable Defibrillators
81	Electrosurgical Devices
82	Mechanical Ventilation
83	Parenteral Infusion Devices
84	Essentials of Anesthesia Delivery
85	Biomedical Lasers
86	Noninvasive Optical Monitoring
87	Medical Instruments and Devices Used in the Home
88	Virtual Instrumentation
Historical Perspectives 3	Recording of Action Potentials
Section IX	Biologic Effects of Nonionizing Electromagnetic Fields
	Introduction
89	Dielectric Properties of Tissues
90	Low-Frequency Magnetic Fields: Dosimetry, Cellular, and Animal Effects
91	Therapeutic Applications of Low-Frequency Sinusoidal and Pulsed Electric and Magnetic Fields
92	Biologic Effects of Radiofrequency and Microwave Fields: In Vivo and In Vitro Experimental Results
93	Radio Frequency Hyperthermia in Cancer Therapy
94	Electroporation of Cells and Tissues
Appendix A	Basics of Blood Gas Instrumentation
	Index