The Clinical Engineering Handbook, Second Edition, offers a comprehensive resource on the rapidly evolving field of clinical engineering. Edited by Ernesto Iadanza, this edition features contributions from leading international experts and covers both traditional practices like healthcare technology management and medical device service, as well as cutting-edge topics such as health technology assessment, disaster preparedness, decision support systems, mobile medicine, and future prospects in the field. As biomedical engineering expands globally, clinical engineers are becoming crucial intermediaries between the medical, engineering, and business sectors, influencing procedures and policies at research facilities, universities, private organizations, and government agencies. This book explores their current and continuing role and its significance. It presents a definitive, up-to-date guide for experienced professionals in this field.
Key topics include:
- Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
- Decision Support Systems (DSS)
- Mobile Apps
- Success Stories in Clinical Engineering
- Human Factors Engineering
Contributors to this volume include experts from IFMBE, IUPESM, Global CE Advisory Board, IEEE, ACCE, and more. The book is a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the clinical engineering field and its future directions.
