Computer
Medical Science
• Bioengineering
• Hematology
• Oncology
• Cytology
• Urology
• Genetics
3 Main uses of Computer in Medical.
“A computer is a device that accepts
information (in the form of digitalized
data) and manipulates it for some result
based on a program or sequence of
instructions on how the data is to be
processed”
”the science of dealing with the maintenan
ce of health and the prevention
and treatment of disease”
Bioengineering
The use of engineering for medical purposes, for example
the use of artificial body parts, organs etc. to replace
damaged ones.
Hematology
The scientific study of
Blood.
Oncology
The study and treatment
of cancer.
Cytology
The study of how cells grow and change,
for example cells that cause cancer
Urology
the study of diseases of the urinary
system, or medical treatment for
them.
Genetics
the study of how the individual features and behavior of
living things are passed on through their genes.
Radiology
A medical treatment in which radiation is used for
treating an illness, or the study of this type of
treatment.
Gynecology
The type of medicine that deals with the study and
treatment of medical conditions and diseases that
affect women and their reproductive organs
Biomedicine
The principles of biology and biochemistry applied to the practice of medicine.
Cardiology
The area of medicine that deals
with the heart and the diseases
that affect it.
Embryology
The scientific study of
embryos.
1- Patient Monitoring
Different electronic scanning devices (medical equipment) are used in hospitals. They are connected with computers. These devices are used to monitor the patient continuously.
Computers are normally used in the following
medical units of hospitals for monitoring
patients.
ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
Operation Theater
Recovery Room
Medical Ward
ECG (Electrocardiograph)
The medical equipment with sensors is attached to the patient. It detects changes in heart rate, pulse rate, blood pressure, breathing and brain activity. If any unbalancing situation occurs, computer activates the alarming device, which creates sound and alerts the medical staff.
The complete bio-data as well as medical history of a patient is recorded into the computer. The medical history is delivered to the related doctor for the check up of the patient..
In addition to patient history, other information about doctors, medicines, and medical equipment is also maintained through computers. These information can be retrieved very easily and quickly.
Computer is also used in hospitals for diagnosing diseases.
Different medical tests depend upon the computerized devices such as laboratory test of blood.
Use of computer in hospitals is to scan the body of patient. A special scanner is used for this purpose. the CAT (Computerized Axial Tomography)
Its scanner passes rays over the patient.
It displays an image of bone and tissue
structure of patient on a computer screen.
This image is printed on the printer.
It is also store in computer for later use.