CBM333 Assistive Technology Syllabus:

CBM333 Assistive Technology Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The student should be made to:
 To know the hardware requirement various assistive devices
 To understand the prosthetic and orthotic devices
 To know the developments in assistive technology

UNIT I CARDIAC ASSIST DEVICES

Cardiac functions and parameters, principle of External counter pulsation techniques, intra aortic balloon pump, Auxillary ventricle and schematic for temporary bypass of left ventricle, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemaker.

UNIT II HEMODIALYSERS

Physiology of kidney, Artificial kidney, Dialysis action, hemodialyser unit, membrane dialysis, portable dialyser monitoring and functional parameters.

UNIT III HEARING AIDS

Anatomy of ear, Common tests – audiograms, air conduction, bone conduction, masking techniques, SISI, Hearing aids – principles, drawbacks in the conventional unit, DSP based hearing aids.

UNIT IV PROSTHETIC AND ORTHODIC DEVICES

Hand and arm replacement – different types of models, externally powered limb prosthesis, feedback in orthotic system, functional electrical stimulation, sensory assist devices.

UNIT V RECENT TRENDS

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, bio-feedback, assistive devices in drug delivery

TOTAL :45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:

On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
CO1: Interpret the various mechanical techniques that will help in assisting the heart functions.
CO2: Describe the underlying principles of hemodialyzer machine.
CO3: Indicate the methodologies to assess the hearing loss.
CO4: Evaluate the types of assistive devices for mobilization.
CO5: Explain about TENS and biofeedback system.

TEXT BOOKS

1. Joseph D. Bronzino, The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, Third Edition: Three Volume Set, CRC Press,2006
2. Marion. A. Hersh, Michael A. Johnson,Assistive Technology for visually impaired and blind,Springer Science & Business Media, 1st edition, 12-May-2010
3. Yadin David, Wolf W. von Maltzahn, Michael R. Neuman, Joseph.D, Bronzino, Clinical Engineering, CRC Press, 1st edition,2010.

REFERENCES

1. Kenneth J. Turner Advances in Home Care Technologies: Results of the match Project, Springer, 1stedition, 2011.
2. Gerr M. Craddock Assistive Technology-Shaping the future, IOS Press, 1st edition, 2003.
3. 3D Printing in Orthopaedic Surgery, Matthew Dipaola , Elsevier 2019 ISBN 978 -0-323-662116
4. Cardiac Assist Devices, Daniel Goldstein (Editor), Mehmet Oz (Editor), Wiley-Blackwell April 2000 ISBN: 978-0-879-93449-1