| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 242 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Series on biomaterials and bioengineering ; 3 |
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Series on biomaterials and bioengineering ; 3
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Physiological environment of the human body -- Ch. 3. Implantation and physiological responses to biomaterials -- Ch. 4. Orthopaedic prostheses -- Ch. 5. Cardiac, vascular and neural implants -- Ch. 6. Dental implants -- Ch. 7. Bioartificial pancreas and bioartificial liver -- Ch. 8. Implants and biomaterials for external bodily functions and cosmetic advantage -- Ch. 9. Tissue scaffolds -- Ch. 10. Physiological reactions to external support systems -- Ch. 11. Drug delivery systems -- Ch. 12. Physiological reaction to medical instrumentation and disposal of used biomaterials -- App. 1. Government and technical society standards for biomedical materials -- App. 2. Experimental apparatus to measure the service characteristics of implants |
| Summary |
"This book collates information and provides a concise text on the performance of different materials used in devices and implants. The knowledge presented is critical for a biomedical engineer, especially for the purpose of selecting the right materials. In addition, topics such as allergies and infection, tissue scaffolds, and drug delivery are reviewed."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Biomedical materials.
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Implants, Artificial -- Materials.
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Prostheses and Implants -- adverse effects.
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Biomedical and Dental Materials -- adverse effects.
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Foreign-Body Reaction -- etiology.
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Prosthesis Failure.
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Prosthesis-Related Infections -- etiology.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Chandrasekaran, Margam.
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| ISBN |
1860944752 |
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1860945368 (electronic bk.) |
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9781860944758 |
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9781860945366 (electronic bk.) |
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