DocumentCode
1348450
Title
Instrumentation II: Software (and hardware) for the `medics¿: Medical instrumentation engineers have great expectations for the application of microprocessors in the hostile hospital environment
Author
Jurgen, R.K.
Volume
13
Issue
4
fYear
1976
fDate
4/1/1976 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
40
Lastpage
43
Abstract
The use of microprocessors in medical instruments centers on their power and flexibility. The ability to perform logical decisions and computations quickly and cheaply, coupled with the ability to use software programs to handle specific functions, has opened up a new era in medical instrumentation.
Keywords
biomedical applications of computers; microcomputers; anesthesia delivery system; beta ray counter; computations; gamma ray counter; logical decisions; medical instrumentation; microprocessors; respiratory measurement system; software programs; Biomedical measurements; Computers; Hospitals; Instruments; Microprocessors; Monitoring; Software;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MSPEC.1976.6367450
Filename
6367450
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