Medical technology / Ann Fullick.
Author/creator |
Fullick, Ann, 1956- |
Format | Book and Print |
Publication Info | Chicago, Ill. : Raintree, ©2012. |
Description | 48 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. |
Subject(s) |
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Series | Sci-Hi: science and technology |
Contents | What is medical technology? -- Some early medical technology -- Diagnosing disease -- Medicines -- Surgery -- Hearts, surgery and technology -- Life support -- Lasers and ultrasound -- Replacement surgery -- Technology at the start of life -- Nanotechnology and genetic technology -- Timeline. |
Abstract | Looks at the application of science and new technologies to health care, including diagnostics, medicines, surgery, life support, lasers, ultrasound, transplants, fertility, neonatal care, nanotechnology, and genetics. |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 46-47) and index. |
LCCN | 2010054325 |
ISBN | 9781410942739 (hc) |
ISBN | 1410942732 (hc) |
ISBN | 9781410942821 (pb) |
ISBN | 1410942821 (pb) |
Available Items
Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 610.28 F9595M | ✔ Available | Place Hold |