Presenting focused articles (about 50 or so in each approximately-600- page volume), this reference is important for those who create and for those who use the technology--physicians and health care workers in every niche, who must constantly stay abreast of new devices designed to enhance and support health care. The first edition was published in 1988 in four volumes; it takes six volumes to contain this second edition, reflecting the breadth of new developments in diagnostic, therapeutic, and supportive inventions, exclusive of drugs. Webster (U. of Wisconsin-Madison) continues as editor in chief, bringing together fully-referenced articles (supported with b&w illustrations) from contributing experts involved with, for example, nanoparticles, neonatal monitoring, picture archiving and communication systems, tactile stimulation, and various kinds of prostheses--to name just a few of the topics addressed in depth. Arrangement of the articles is alphabetical; indexing is in the sixth volume. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The articles in The Encyclopedia of Medical Devices and Instrumentation focus on what is currently useful or is likely to be useful in future medicine. They answer the question, "What are the branches of medicine and how does technology assist each of them?" Articles focus on the practice of medicine that is assisted by devices, rather than including, for example, the use of drugs to treat disease. The title is the only resource on the market dealing with the subject in encyclopedic detail.
* Accessible to practitioners with a broad range of backgrounds from students to researchers and physicians
* Articles cover the latest developments such as nanotechnology, fiber optics, and signal processing
