Biomedical Engineers and Artificial Organs - Frontiers of Biomedical Engineering
Offered By: Yale University via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of artificial organs and synthetic biomaterials in this 51-minute lecture from Yale University's Frontiers of Biomedical Engineering course. Delve into the body's immunological and scar healing responses to foreign materials, and learn about various polymer and plastic materials like Dacron and GORE-TEX. Discover the design and function of artificial organs, including lens implants, heart valves, vessels, hip replacements, dialyzers, heart/lung bypass machines, and artificial hearts. Gain insights into the challenges and areas for improvement in the field of biomedical engineering. The lecture covers topics such as introduction to biomaterials, polymers, coagulation and clotting threats, physical responses to biomaterials, joint replacement, dialysis, and concludes with a discussion on artificial organs.
Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Introduction to Biomaterials
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- Chapter 2. Polymers
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- Chapter 3. Threat of Coagulation and Clotting
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- Chapter 4. Physical Responses to Biomaterials
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- Chapter 5. Joint Replacement Using Biomaterials
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- Chapter 6. Dialysis
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- Chapter 7. Artificial Organs and Conclusion
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