Title :
Body fluid determinations using multiple impedance measurements
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. Med. & Rehabilitation, Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis, MN, USA
fDate :
3/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
It is shown that a significant potential for error exists when a single measurement from wrist to ankle is used to determine body water volume and percentage of body fat, and that by making measurements of multiple regions of the body (arms, legs, and trunk) a more accurate determination can be obtained. This concept is suggested by the results of multiple impedance measurements made on a group of 11 patients undergoing haemodialysis.<>
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; biomedical measurement; electric impedance measurement; ankle; arms; body fat; body fluid determinations; body water volume; haemodialysis; legs; multiple impedance measurements; trunk; wrist; Area measurement; Electrical resistance measurement; Equations; Extracellular; Frequency; Immune system; Impedance measurement; Leg; Volume measurement; Wrist;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
