Electrical Stimulation and Electropathology

ISBN-13: 9780521417914 / Angielski / Twarda / 1992 / 524 str.

J. Patrick Reilly; Michael A. Chilbert; James D. Sweeney

Opis

This book is the first to offer a cohesive treatment of the subject, covering fundamental principles, specific human responses, and electrical safety. The book begins with a description of fundamental bioelectric principles. Subsequent chapters treat human reactions to electrical stimulation according to the nature of the response--sensory reactions, cardiac reactions, muscle reactions, electric and magnetic field exposure, and high-voltage and high-current injuries. The last chapter discusses standards and protective measures in consumer products.

Recenzje

'The contents in this book are well organized into clearly-defined chapters, and within the chapters, the text and visual elements are presented in a way that they are easy to browse through, as well as read in depth. This is an excellent work on a relatively new subject.' Nano Khilnani, Biz India Online News (www.bizindia.net)

Spis treści

List of contributors; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Impedance and current distribution; 3. Electrical principles of nerve and muscle function; 4. Excitation models; 5. Electrical properties of the heart Hermann Antoni; 6. Cardiac sensitivity to electrical stimulation; 7. Sensory responses to electrical stimulation; 8. Skeletal muscle response to electrical stimulation James D. Sweeney; 9. Stimulation via electric and magnetic fields; 10. High-voltage and high-current injuries Michael A. Chilbert; 11. Standards and protective measures Walter Skuggevig; References; Index.