| Energy sources and their development for application in medical devices. | |
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PMID: 20822391 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Electronic medical devices have become an indispensable part of modern healthcare. Currently, a wide variety of electronic medical devices are being used to monitor physiological parameters of the body, perform therapy and supplement or even entirely replace complex biological functions. Cardiac pacemakers, cardioverter-defibrillators and cochlear implants are a few examples of such medical devices. Proper functionality of these devices relies heavily on the continuous supply of a sufficient amount of electricity to them. In this sense, a reliable, safe and convenient method for the provision of energy is very crucial. Various approaches have been developed to fulfil the divergent and challenging energy requirements of medical devices. In this article, we present a brief overview of the energy requirements of medical devices and review the existing and emerging energy sources for application in these devices, particularly wearable and implantable devices. |
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Authors:
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Mahdi Rasouli; Louis Soo Jay Phee |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Expert review of medical devices Volume: 7 ISSN: 1745-2422 ISO Abbreviation: Expert Rev Med Devices Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-08 Completed Date: 2011-01-27 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101230445 Medline TA: Expert Rev Med Devices Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 693-709 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Robotics Research Centre, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. |
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Biomechanics Electric Power Supplies* Equipment and Supplies* Humans Wireless Technology |
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