A QUANTITATIVE IMPEDANCE PNEUMOGRAPH

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Abstract:

The report describes an impedance pneumograph capable of measuring quantitatively respiratory volumes. Features of this system include the use of a higher frequency 300 KHz excitation voltage than is normally used in impedance pneumography and the use of pasteless electrodes which are insulated from the subject by a layer of polyethylene, thus forming a capacitive coupling of the electrodes to the subject and eliminating the problems associated with skin-to-electrode impedance changes. A near perfect empiric correlation was found to exist between the transthoracic impedance measured by this device and pulmonary volume.

Author(s):
Bergey, George E. ; Sipple, William C. ; Hamilton, William A. ; Squires, Russell D.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTERPA AEROSPACE MEDICAL RESEARCH DEPT
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0643687
Pagination:
0030

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NADC-MR-6622
Monitor Series:
NADC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*RESPIRATION, *MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, MEASUREMENT, VOLUME, ELECTRODES, LUNG, MONITORS, THORAX, ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE, SKIN(ANATOMY), POLYETHYLENE PLASTICS, TELEMETER SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies, Telemetry
Keyword(s):
BIOTELEMETRY, PNEUMOGRAPHS
Report Date:
1966 Nov 10