B.E.
D E G R E E END S E M E S T E R EXAMINATIONS, APRIL/ MAY 2014
Biomedical Engineering
Sixth semester-2008 Regulation
BM 9353 - DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC EQUIPMENT II
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 100
Answer A L L Questions
P a r t - A ( 1 0 x 2 = 20 Marks)
1. Distinguish between Linear and curved array transducer.
2. Find the size of the smallest detail observable in human tissue with 20.0-MHz ultrasound.
Is its effective penetration depth great enough to examine the entire eye (3 cm is needed)?
3. Tabulate the difference between Infusion pump and syringe pump.
4. Mention the significance of Double Modulation in Biotelemetry.
5. What are the two non-thermal effects of ultrasound diathermy?
6. List the various regions in Ultraviolet spectrum and mention their effects on skin.
7. What wave is used for fragmenting kidney stones? Draw and mention its significance.
8. What are the types of filters used in Heart lung machine?
9. Expand the following abbreviations: NFPA, ANSI, AAMI and ECRI.
10. Differentiate Circuit breakers and Fuse.
P a r t - B ( 5 x 1 6 = 80 Marks)
11. What is Biotelemetry? Explain Multichannel Biotelemetry and the various modulation
techniques used to transfer biosignals (16)
12. a) With a neat block diagram explain the basic pulse-echo apparatus in detail (16)
(OR)
12. b) Explain linear B scan technique used in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (16)
13. a) i) Explain the construction and working of Thermographic Equipment, (12)
ii) What are the electrodes used for cutting and coagulation modes in ESU. (4)
(OR)
13. b) Write short notes on the following
i) Mercury Vapour lamp (4)
ii) Air cooled Lamp (4)
iii) Water Cooled Lamp (4)
iv) Luminous and Non-Luminous IR lamps (4)
14. a) Answer the following subdivisions based on Haemodialyzer
i) Principle of Haemodialysis (4)
ii) General block diagram description (6)
iii) Types of Dialyzer membrane (6)
(OR)
14. b) i) Explain the principle, construction and working of an Endoscope (12)
ii) List the distinct features of Laparoscope (4)
15. a) i) What are the Physiological Effects of Electric Current (8)
ii) What are the practical measures taken in setting the patient's electrical environment in
Hospitals? (8)
(OR)
15. b) Write detailed notes on electrical safety analyzer with special mention to the basic protection
measures incorporated to prevent shock. (16)