Electrocardiogram and Blood Pressure Measurements
Anthony Easty, Ph.D., P. Eng., CCE
Joseph Cafazzo, BASc, MHSc, P. Eng.
Medical Engineering, University Health Network.
| Organizer: IEEE Toronto Section, Instrumentation & Measurement Society |
| Title: Challenges in Physiological Signal
Acquisition: Electrocardiogram and Blood Pressure Measurements |
| Speakers: Anthony Easty, Ph.D., P. Eng., CCE Joseph Cafazzo, BASc, MHSc, P. Eng. Medical Engineering, University Health Network. |
| Summary: Two of the most commonly used vital signs used clinically are the Electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood pressure. Both of these physiological parameters carry a wealth of diagnostic information for the clinician. However, problems in the transduction, processing and display, can lead to distortions of these signals leading an un-informed physician to misinterpret the information. The speakers will outline these technologies and cover potential clinical pitfalls that often occur and that can be avoided. Dr. Anthony C. Easty is the Director of the Department of Medical Engineering at The Toronto Hospital and is co-author of the Clinical Engineering Standards of Practice for Canada. Dr. Easty holds Assistant Professor appointments at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Toronto, where he is a lecturer on Clinical Engineering technology and practice. Joseph Cafazzo, P. Eng., is the Clinical Engineer for Development and Support, Mechanical and Surgical Services, in the Department of Medical Engineering at The Toronto Hospital. His responsibilities include projects in applied research and development and clinical education in medical device technology. |
| Time and Location: Thursday, February 17, 2000, at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments at 6:00 p.m. Ryerson Polytechnic University Rogers Communications Centre, Room V-201 80 Gould Street, Toronto |
| Contact: Dennis Cecic, P. Eng. Digital Security Controls Ltd., Ph. (905)760-3000, Ext. 2375, Fax (905)760-3020 E-mail: d.cecic@ieee.ca Florin Gagiu, M. Sc., Digital Security Controls Ltd., Ph. (905)760-3000, Ext. 2244, Fax (905)760-3020 E-mail: gagiuf@dscltd.com NOTE: All are welcome. IEEE membership not required for attendance.
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