Biomaterials in the Design and Reliability of Medical Devices

Biomaterials in the Design and Reliability of Medical Devices
Author: Michael N. Helmus
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2003-01-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780306476907

This book highlights the responsibility of medical device designers and engineers to eliminate sites of failure and to test devices to demonstrate their ultimate safety and efficacy. It also evaluates biomaterials and their properties as related to the design and reliability of medical devices. The principles that are described are readily applicable to the biomaterial scaffolds used for generating tissue-engineered constructs.

Catalogue

Catalogue
Author: International Organization for Standardization
Publisher:
Total Pages: 866
Release: 2005
Genre: Standardization
ISBN:

Erythrocyte Engineering for Drug Delivery and Targeting

Erythrocyte Engineering for Drug Delivery and Targeting
Author: Mauro Magnani
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2003-01-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780306476914

The International Symposia on Plant Lipids, the 15th of which was held in Okazaki, Japan, in May 12-17, 2002, is held every two years and is the only international meeting in this field. The contributions from the symposium collected in this book represent the most up-to-date research results on plant lipids, including their structure, analysis, biosynthesis, regulation, physiological function, environmental aspects, and biotechnology, obtained world-wide during 2000-2002

ISO Catalogue

ISO Catalogue
Author: International Organization for Standardization
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1100
Release: 1997
Genre: Standardization
ISBN:

The Ophthalmic Assistant E-Book

The Ophthalmic Assistant E-Book
Author: Harold A. Stein
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 929
Release: 2017-01-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323394787

Freeman, is your go-to resource for practical, up-to-date guidance on ocular diseases, surgical procedures, medications, and equipment, as well as paramedical procedures and office management in the ophthalmology, optometry, opticianry or eye care settings. Thoroughly updated content and more than 1,000 full-color illustrations cover all the knowledge and skills you need for your day-to-day duties as well as success on certification and recertification exams. This comprehensive text provides essential learning and practical guidance for ophthalmic assistants, technicians, medical technologists, physician assistants, and all others involved in ocular care, helping each become a valuable asset to the eye care team. Full-color visual guidance for identification of ophthalmic disorders, explanations of difficult concepts, and depictions of the newest equipment used in ophthalmology and optometry. Quick-reference appendices provide hospital/practice forms for more efficient patient record keeping, conversion tables, and numerous language translations, plus information on ocular emergencies, pharmaceuticals, and more. Updated throughout with the latest information on basic science, new testing procedures, new equipment, the role of the assistant in the practice, and an expanded chapter on OCT imaging. A new bonus color image atlas tests your clinical recognition of disease and disorders of the eye. Four brand-new chapters cover the latest industry advances regarding dry eye, vision function and impairment, uveitis, and surgical correction of presbyopia.

Contemporary Scleral Lenses: Theory and Application

Contemporary Scleral Lenses: Theory and Application
Author: Melissa Barnett
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2017-11-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1681085666

Contemporary Scleral Lenses: Theory and Application, provides comprehensive information about scleral lenses. Chapters of this volume have been contributed by renowned scleral lens experts and cover a variety of interesting topics. These topics include the history and evolution of scleral lenses, basic scleral lens structure, optics and customizable features of scleral lenses, analysis of ocular surface shape, ocular surface topography and advances in optometry technology. These topics give readers an explanation of how to utilize diagnostic equipment in optometry practice and enables practitioners to employ a scientific and objective approach to scleral lens fitting. Key features of this volume include: - A straightforward approach to ophthalmic examination flow, evaluation and documentation - A review of Scleral lens care and handling - Descriptions of a variety of complex medical and ocular indications for scleral lenses - Strategic tips to promote your own scleral lens practice - A unique perspective of esteemed corneal specialists regarding the collaborative care of the patient This textbook is a suitable reference for ophthalmology students and practitioners. This text will assist practitioners in enhancing their scleral lens practice by providing them useful information for improving patient vision, ocular surface rehabilitation and quality of life.