Biomedical Equipment II
Course Description
This course covers biomedical imaging modalities: {Ultrasound + X-ray + CT +MRI + PET+ SPECT}
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Course Goals
The purpose of this course is to expand the student’s knowledge with new biomedical imaging modalities, advantage, disadvantage, troubleshooting and the future modalities generation.
Course Skills
At the end of this course:
1. Understand the differences between different imaging modalities.
2. Expand and enhance essential knowledge of medical imaging required in the BMET concentration.
3. Increase mathematical and scientific knowledge required for medical imaging.
4. An ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems.
5. Provide the fundamental vocabulary related to medical imaging allowing BMET graduates the opportunities to advance after graduation.
6. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
7. an ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.
8. The application of computer programming, associated software, and microcomputers to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical/electronics systems.
9. The applications of physics or chemistry to electrical/electronics circuits in a rigorous mathematical environment at or above the level of algebra or trigonometry.
10. The ability to analyze, design, and implement control systems, instrumentation systems, and computer systems.
11. The ability to utilize transform methods in support of electrical/electronics systems.
12. Explain the physics of image formation for the various modalities.
13. Identify the sources of image degradation for the different modalities.
14. Understand the basic science behind all major medical imaging modalities and techniques, and to assess the potential applications of these modalities and techniques to complex research and clinical situations.
15. Contrast the uses of the different imaging techniques w.r.t. their advantages and disadvantages.
16. Describe and understand the basic concepts of electricity and ionizing radiation.
17. Describe how x-rays are produced.
18. Describe the two mechanisms by which energetic electrons produce x rays and the energy distribution for each mechanism of x-ray production.
19. Describe the function of the cathode and anode of an x-ray tube and how variations in their design influence x-ray production.
20. Describe how the controls of an x-ray system affect the technique factors used in diagnostic imaging.
21. Define the attributes of an x-ray beam including the function of filtration, spectrum of energies produced, and beam restriction.
22. Describe the heel effect and how it can be used to improve clinical radiographs.
23. Describe the fundamental characteristics of all projection imaging systems that determine the capabilities and limitations in producing an x-ray image.
24. Review the detector types used to acquire an x-ray imaging. Describe how radiation is detected by each detector type and the different attributes of each detector for recording information.
25. Explain the basic principles of MRI as an imaging modality.
26. Analyze the MRI system in terms of physical mechanisms, data generation and acquisition, image creation and processing.
27. Understand the theory and practical construction of radiofrequency coils, magnetic field gradients, and superconducting magnets
28. Comprehend the interactions of the magnetic field produced by a radiofrequency probe and the nuclear spins, the induced precession and the process to give rise to the MRI signal.
29. List strengths and weaknesses associated with the MRI technology.
30. Demonstrate in written or verbal manner their knowledge in the electronic systems and sub systems and components necessary for image formation.
31. Develop a basic knowledge in radiographic health physics.
32. Understand the importance of radiation protection for the operator and patient.
33. Demonstrate knowledge in film processing and quality assurance.
34. Demonstrate knowledge in the basic principles regarding production of special imaging (CT, Fluoroscopy, and Nuclear Medicine).
1. Understand the differences between different imaging modalities.
2. Expand and enhance essential knowledge of medical imaging required in the BMET concentration.
3. Increase mathematical and scientific knowledge required for medical imaging.
4. An ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems.
5. Provide the fundamental vocabulary related to medical imaging allowing BMET graduates the opportunities to advance after graduation.
6. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
7. an ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.
8. The application of computer programming, associated software, and microcomputers to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical/electronics systems.
9. The applications of physics or chemistry to electrical/electronics circuits in a rigorous mathematical environment at or above the level of algebra or trigonometry.
10. The ability to analyze, design, and implement control systems, instrumentation systems, and computer systems.
11. The ability to utilize transform methods in support of electrical/electronics systems.
12. Explain the physics of image formation for the various modalities.
13. Identify the sources of image degradation for the different modalities.
14. Understand the basic science behind all major medical imaging modalities and techniques, and to assess the potential applications of these modalities and techniques to complex research and clinical situations.
15. Contrast the uses of the different imaging techniques w.r.t. their advantages and disadvantages.
16. Describe and understand the basic concepts of electricity and ionizing radiation.
17. Describe how x-rays are produced.
18. Describe the two mechanisms by which energetic electrons produce x rays and the energy distribution for each mechanism of x-ray production.
19. Describe the function of the cathode and anode of an x-ray tube and how variations in their design influence x-ray production.
20. Describe how the controls of an x-ray system affect the technique factors used in diagnostic imaging.
21. Define the attributes of an x-ray beam including the function of filtration, spectrum of energies produced, and beam restriction.
22. Describe the heel effect and how it can be used to improve clinical radiographs.
23. Describe the fundamental characteristics of all projection imaging systems that determine the capabilities and limitations in producing an x-ray image.
24. Review the detector types used to acquire an x-ray imaging. Describe how radiation is detected by each detector type and the different attributes of each detector for recording information.
25. Explain the basic principles of MRI as an imaging modality.
26. Analyze the MRI system in terms of physical mechanisms, data generation and acquisition, image creation and processing.
27. Understand the theory and practical construction of radiofrequency coils, magnetic field gradients, and superconducting magnets
28. Comprehend the interactions of the magnetic field produced by a radiofrequency probe and the nuclear spins, the induced precession and the process to give rise to the MRI signal.
29. List strengths and weaknesses associated with the MRI technology.
30. Demonstrate in written or verbal manner their knowledge in the electronic systems and sub systems and components necessary for image formation.
31. Develop a basic knowledge in radiographic health physics.
32. Understand the importance of radiation protection for the operator and patient.
33. Demonstrate knowledge in film processing and quality assurance.
34. Demonstrate knowledge in the basic principles regarding production of special imaging (CT, Fluoroscopy, and Nuclear Medicine).
Course Textbooks
The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging (2nd Edition) by: Jerrold T. Bushberg, J. Anthony Seibert, Edwin M. Leidholdt Jr., John M. Boone
Course Slides
Lecture presentation of September 13, 2011
Students receive curriculum description and discuss on course polices.
What is the differences between different imaging modalities?
Students receive curriculum description and discuss on course polices.
What is the differences between different imaging modalities?
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Lecture presentation of September 20, 2011
Radiation, Tube Construction, Tube Ratings, X-Ray Production, Transformers,Generator Circuit, Switches
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Lecture presentation of September 25, 2011
X-Ray Generators: Transformers & Rectification, X-Ray Generator Circuit
X-Ray Generators: Transformers & Rectification, X-Ray Generator Circuit
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Lecture presentation of September 27, 2011
Interaction of Radiation with Matter, Attenuation, Filters, Grids
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Lecture presentation of September 28, 2011
The Difference between Mammography, Flurscopy, Tomography
X-RAY Specifications
The Difference between Mammography, Flurscopy, Tomography
X-RAY Specifications
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Course Labs: Eng Husam
Lab1 17 September 2011
601PROXL International Safety Analyzer manual
601PROXL International Safety Analyzer manual
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Assignments:
1- The circuit of sliprings? How slip rings work?
2-_3D pictures of medical equipments like this link?
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Grading Policy
Term Exam: 50 points
Midterm Exam: 15 Points
Lab: 20 Points
Class Project: 20 Points
Other (Homework assignments, quizzes, etc.): 10 points
Grade will be the summation of all of the above weighted by your attendance percentage. Failing to attend at least 80% of the classes will result in a failing grade in this class.
Midterm Exam: 15 Points
Lab: 20 Points
Class Project: 20 Points
Other (Homework assignments, quizzes, etc.): 10 points
Grade will be the summation of all of the above weighted by your attendance percentage. Failing to attend at least 80% of the classes will result in a failing grade in this class.
Course Project
TBA
Useful Links
http://www.radiology.georgiahealth.edu/RadiologyPhysics/ResidentPhysicsCourse.php
http://faculty.etsu.edu/blanton/ENTC_4390.htm
http://www.sprawls.org/resources/
http://www.sprawls.org/ppmi2/How Slipring work?
Eight and Sixteen Slice CT Scanner Comparison
Medical Device Agency Evaluation Groups
Objective measurements of image quality
ImPACT: CT Scanner Evaluation
Ultrasound Machine Comparison: An Evaluation of Ergonomic Design, Data Management, Ease of Use, and Image Quality
http://www.compareultrasound.com/
http://faculty.etsu.edu/blanton/ENTC_4390.htm
http://www.sprawls.org/resources/
http://www.sprawls.org/ppmi2/How Slipring work?
Eight and Sixteen Slice CT Scanner Comparison
Medical Device Agency Evaluation Groups
Objective measurements of image quality
ImPACT: CT Scanner Evaluation
Ultrasound Machine Comparison: An Evaluation of Ergonomic Design, Data Management, Ease of Use, and Image Quality
http://www.compareultrasound.com/