<P>This book draws on material from the medical instruments and devices section of <EM>The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, Fourth Edition</EM>. Edited by Schreiner, Bronzino, and Peterson, this reference brings together contributions by world-class experts in the field. Offering comprehensive treatment of the latest developments and research being conducted in biomedical instruments and devices, this is a useful resource for practitioners, scientists, and researchers working in the areas of medical devices and instrumentation as well as graduate students studying bioengineering, instrumentation, and medical devices.</P>