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Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, Second Edition provides a historical perspective of the major developments in the biomedical field. Also contained within are the fundamental principles underlying biomedical engineering design, analysis, and modeling procedures. The numerous examples, drill problems and exercises are used to reinforce concepts and develop problem-solving skills making this book an invaluable tool for all biomedical students and engineers.

Introduction to Biomedical Engineering is intended to serve as an introduction to, and an overview of, the field of biomedical engineering. Over the past 50 years, as the discipline of biomedical engineering has evolved, it has become clear that it is a diverse, seemingly all-encompassing field, including such areas as biomechanics, biomaterials, bioinstrumentation medical imaging, rehabilitation, engineering, as well as biosensors, biotechnology, and tissue engineering. Although it is not possible to cover all of the biomedical engineering domains in this textbook, the authors have made an effort to focus on most of the major fields of activity in which biomedical engineers are engaged. Chapters are written to provide historical perspective of the major developments in specific biomedical engineering domains, as well as the fundamental principles that underlie biomedical engineering design, analysis, and modeling procedures in those domains. Numerous examples, drill problems, and exercises are used to reinforce concepts and develop problem solving skills. In addition to the pedagogy within the book, the authors will maintain a Web site for relevant laboratory simulations and links to other biomedical engineering Web sites.