Title :
Observation of Pulse and Respiration in the Neonate: A Preliminary Report
Author :
Wallace, J.D. ; Nerlinger, R.E. ; Kane, H. ; Roth, K.S.
Author_Institution :
Departments of Radiology and Pediatrics, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107.
Abstract :
A hemodensitometer (photoelectric plethysmograph) has been utilized to sense the perfusion pulse at the plantar surface of the arch of the foot of premature babies. The sensed pulse-wave signal is then passed through a low-pass filter and then recorded. The resultant signal correlated well with the nasal mask respiration signal.
Keywords :
Absorption; Blood; Electric variables measurement; Electrocardiography; Foot; Impedance measurement; Low pass filters; Pediatrics; Personnel; Wavelength measurement; Blood Volume; Body Weight; Electrocardiography; Female; Foot; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Plethysmography; Pulse; Respiration;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBME.1973.324239
