Title :
Biomedical engineering´s contribution to defending the homeland
Author :
Kikuchi, Makoto ; Ishihara, Masayuki ; Matsui, Takemi ; Wakisaka, Hitoshi ; Ashida, Hiroshi ; Sato, Shunichi ; Ishizuka, Toshiaki
Author_Institution :
Nat. Defense Med. Coll. Res. Inst., Saitama, Japan
Abstract :
Reports on technological and biomedical initiatives being taken in Japan to counter bioterrorism. These include: telemedicine; noncontact vital sign monitoring using microwave radar; biomedical optical imaging of trauma diagnostics; antimicrobial photodynamic therapy; and biological weapon response.
Keywords :
biohazards; biomedical measurement; biomedical optical imaging; photodynamic therapy; telemedicine; terrorism; weapons; Japan; antimicrobial photodynamic therapy; biological weapon response; biomedical engineering; biomedical initiatives; biomedical optical imaging; bioterrorism; microwave radar; noncontact vital sign monitoring; telemedicine; trauma diagnostics; Biomedical engineering; Biomedical monitoring; Biomedical optical imaging; Bioterrorism; Counting circuits; Laser radar; Medical treatment; Radar imaging; Telemedicine; Weapons; Biomedical Engineering; Bioterrorism; Civil Defense; Delivery of Health Care; Environmental Monitoring; Equipment and Supplies; Japan; Security Measures;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEMB.2004.1297190
