Fields covered by the course are physiological sensing devices, the origins and meaning of biosignals, electrodes for measurements of biosignals, and physiological instrumentation. Methods for measurements of pressure, flow and volume will be discussed in the context of blood and respiratory gases. Signal processing applied to biosignals. Potentials, limitations and sources of errors in various methods.
The material will be presented during a number of lectures. Participants will then apply the material in some homework (of the type calculations), and in 2 laboratory exercises.