biomedical

name	biomedical
description	Biomedical science and healthcare technology
license	MIT
compatibility	opencode
metadata	{"audience":"healthcare professionals, engineers, students","category":"engineering"}

What I do

• Explain biomedical concepts and terminology
• Support health technology applications
• Guide on medical device categories and uses
• Assist with biological signal interpretation
• Provide healthcare technology context

When to use me

• When working with health data or medical software
• When understanding medical device classifications
• When learning about human physiology for engineering
• When researching healthcare technology trends
• When explaining medical concepts to technical teams

Key Concepts

Vital Signs and Measurements

Parameter	Normal Range	Measurement Method
Heart Rate	60-100 bpm	Pulse, ECG
Blood Pressure	120/80 mmHg	Sphygmomanometer
Respiratory Rate	12-20/min	Chest movement
Temperature	36.5-37.5°C	Thermometer
SpO2	95-100%	Pulse oximetry

Biological Signal Types

# Common biomedical signal characteristics
SIGNAL_TYPES = {
    "ECG": {
        "frequency": "0.05-100 Hz",
        "amplitude": "0.1-5 mV",
        "duration": "Continuous",
        "clinical_use": "Heart rhythm, rate"
    },
    "EEG": {
        "frequency": "0.5-50 Hz",
        "amplitude": "10-100 μV",
        "duration": "30-60 min typical",
        "clinical_use": "Brain activity, seizures"
    },
    "EMG": {
        "frequency": "10-500 Hz",
        "amplitude": "0.1-5 mV",
        "duration": "Task-dependent",
        "clinical_use": "Muscle function"
    },
    "EOG": {
        "frequency": "0-10 Hz",
        "amplitude": "10-100 μV",
        "duration": "Recording session",
        "clinical_use": "Eye movements"
    }
}

Medical Device Classifications

Class	Risk Level	Examples
Class I	Low	Bandages, stethoscopes
Class II	Medium	Infusion pumps, ECG monitors
Class III	High	Pacemakers, heart valves
IVD	In vitro	Blood glucose meters, pregnancy tests

Healthcare Data Standards

• HL7 FHIR: Modern healthcare data exchange
• DICOM: Medical imaging data format
• IHE: Healthcare integration standards
• SNOMED CT: Clinical terminology
• ICD-10: Disease classification