History of biomedical engineering

Application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology

For the journal known as Biomedical Engineering, see Meditsinskaya Tekhnika.

Biomedical engineering (BME) or medical engineering is the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare applications (e.g., diagnostic or therapeutic purposes).

BME is also traditionally logical sciences to advance health care treatment, including diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy.^[1][2] Also included under the scope of a biomedical engineer is the management of current medical equipment in hospitals while adhering to relevant industry standards.

This involves procurement, routine testing, preventive maintenance, and making equipment recommendations, a role also known as a Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) or as a clinical engineer.

Biomedical engineering has recently emerged as its own field of study, as compa