Medical Technology

Medical Technology

Introduction

In the begining of the 19th century, physicians stated employing medical technologies to diagnose and treat diseases. One of the first technologies is a Hutchinson's device for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs. Another device is Herisson's sphygmomanometer for blood pressure measurement.

Background of Medical Technology

In the first half of the 20th century, medicine was completely revolutionized with the explosion of the use of medical technology. Some of the medical technologies invented in this period were the thermometer, stethoscope, microscope, ophthalmoscope, laryngoscope, and x-ray. With these medical devices, doctors were able to see and hear parts of patient's body ...