Title :
Applications of the impedance technique to the respiratory system
Author_Institution :
Biomed. Eng. Program, Texas Univ., Austin, TX, USA
fDate :
3/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The historical background of the use of electrical impedance for respiratory monitoring is sketched, and measurement methods are described. Studies to determine what produces the impedance change are summarized. Some applications are considered.<>
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; biomedical measurement; electric impedance measurement; pneumodynamics; electrical impedance; respiratory monitoring; Biomedical monitoring; Electrodes; Impedance measurement; RLC circuits; Respiratory system; Surface impedance; Thorax; Voltage; Volume measurement; Wrist;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
