Virtual Bio-Instrumentation & its Applications
Ankit Sharma M.E.(E.I.C.) 80751005
Introduction
What is Virtual-Bio-Instrumentation (VBI)?
History
The field of Virtual bioinstrumentation was emerged after year 2000 and finally after 8 years of research work virtual bioinstrumentation as a fully equipped separate field from virtual instrumentation and bioinstrumentation.
VBI Applications
Basic Research Medical Schools / Universities Private Research Companies (e.g. Pharmaceuticals) Typically Animal based (Human data available in some cases) Freedom to acquire and analyze data according to individual
VBI Applications
Clinical Research Collect data from existing equipment Often includes statistical analysis based on treatment protocols Not many willing to devote time to learn or program in LabVIEW
VBI Applications
Medical Informatics Hospital/Bed Management ICU Data Monitoring / Display Hospital / Clinic Diagnostic Tools Diagnostic Equipment
e.g. Echocardiograph Machine Treatment Equipment e.g. Ventilator
Biomedical Fields for DAQ
Common Mechanical Stimuli Pressures, Flows, Temperatures Biopotentials ECG, EMG, ERG, EEG, ENG, etc micro V/mV levels, > 20 kHz Sample Rate Imaging Techniques Echocardiogram, blood vessel contraction Edge detection, microscopic imaging
Role of Virtual Instrumentation
User-Friendly GUI Interface for Experiments and Analysis Modular Development Scheme Flexibility/Adaptability
VI Development
Simultaneous I/O Data storage for post-processing Automation and HMI
Basic Research
Basic Research Field ideal for incorporation of existing NI hardware & LabVIEW. Requires NI personnel be familiar with biomedical applications and sufficiently able to converse in medical lingo. Requires stronger ties with research equipment suppliers [e.g. World Precision Instruments (WPI)]. BioBench has been retooled to accommodate a wider variety of experiments and analysis. NI, suppliers and users should exercise a substantial list of typical biomedical experiments to understand and document issues.
Basic Research Applications
Electroneurology Cardiopulmonary Mathematical Modeling
Electrophysiology
Conduction Velocity Excitability Excitation-Contraction Coupling
Stimulus Artifact Rejection
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Electrocardiography Vectorcardiography
Cardiovascular Hemodynamics
Cardiac Function P-V Characterization
Lung Tissue Parameter Estimation
Pulmonary System Modeling Work of Breathing Pulmonary Energy Analysis Integrated CO2 / Airway Mechanics Analysis Nonlinear Parameter Estimation
Clinical Research
Clinical Research also has potential for significant infiltration of VBI Requires NI personnel be familiar with biomedical applications and sufficiently able to converse in medical lingo. Requires stronger ties with clinical equipment suppliers. BioBench / LabVIEW incorporate a user-friendly means of collecting and automatically synchronizing data from multiple serial, GPIB, and analog sources. Serial (RS232) output is most common form available from commercial equipment. BioBench now has additional flexibility in allowing data to be analyzed during or after collection
Cardiopulmonary Analysis
Pulmonary Function Testing
Ventilatory Patient Management
Medical Informatics
The process of transforming data into information in healthcare. Electronic Medical Record (EMR)/Computerized Patient Record (CPR) Decision support Information retrieval Imaging / Telemedicine Medical education Consumer health information systems Public health information systems Bioinformatics Patient monitoring
Patient Monitoring
Telemedicine
Hospital Information Management
Commercial Medical Devices
Hospital / Clinical Diagnostic Tools Testing and/or development Requires FDA involvement / approval. Significant time / resource cost for each piece of equipment developed. Recommend this development be left to third party vendors for the near future.
Space Environment
Med Ops Hardware & Operations
Medical Restraint System Integrated with diagnostic/therapeutic equipment Patient transport during return and recovery Cardiac Defibrillator/Monitor Adhesive conductive pads Insulation to protect avionics from EMI
Med Ops Hardware & Operations
Advanced Life Support Pack Stowage of emergency meds and equipment Human factors strongly influence success Med shelf-life and waste concerns Ventilator Self-contained or overboard dump to prevent O2 buildup in confined volume Stored Intravenous Fluids Must use pressure infusion device
Med Ops Hardware & Operations
Medical Computer System Diagnostic Aid Proficiency Medical Records Endoscopic Capability Diagnostic/Therapeutic
Cellular Bio-Technology
Characterization of the response of the human body to the space environment Results are viewed in terms of Scientific Return
Cancer cells cultured in a Bioreactor
Space Medicine
Proactive and Reactive Care of the human organism to optimize physical, physiological and mental well-being Primary outlook is Operational Results are viewed in terms of Mission Impact
Cardiovascular Assessment in Russian Chibis Suit
Space Medicine (Proactive Care)
Exercise is one of the most important proactive medical countermeasures.
Space Medicine (Reactive Care)
Reactive care also requires special attention to operability in micro G.
Conclusions
Academic Applications Instructional Basic Research Clinical Research Commercialization Development Test
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