Electronic devices

Electronic Devices in Medicine

Electronic devices in medicine, also known as medical devices, are any apparatus, appliance, software, material, or other article—whether used alone or in combination, including the software intended by its manufacturer to be used specifically for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes and necessary for its proper application—intended by the manufacturer to be used for human beings.

Pronunciation

• Electronic: /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/
• Devices: /dɪˈvaɪsɪz/

Etymology

The term "electronic" comes from the Greek word "electron" meaning amber, from which the word "electricity" is derived. "Device" comes from the Old French "devis," meaning division or separation.

Related Terms

• Medical Equipment
• Diagnostic Equipment
• Therapeutic Equipment
• Medical Software
• Biomedical Engineering

Types of Electronic Devices in Medicine

Diagnostic Equipment

Diagnostic equipment includes devices such as Ultrasound, MRI, CT Scan, and X-Ray machines. These devices are used to identify diseases and other conditions.

Therapeutic Equipment

Therapeutic equipment includes devices such as Infusion Pumps, Defibrillators, and Ventilators. These devices are used to treat diseases and other conditions.

Medical Software

Medical software includes programs used to analyze data (such as Electronic Health Records), control devices (such as Pacemakers), and assist in diagnosis (such as Artificial Intelligence in medicine).

See Also

• Biomedical Engineering
• Health Technology
• Medical Technology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Electronic devices
• Wikipedia's article - Electronic devices

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