Title :
Breath detection and tracking for efficient oxygen therapy
Author :
Dietz, C. ; Dietz, P.
Author_Institution :
Bucknell Univ., Lewisburg, PA, USA
Abstract :
Discusses the algorithms developed for use in the Halatus 1 which tracks breathing patterns and dispenses oxygen only during inhalation. The approach has many advantages over continuous oxygen flow and existing oxygen conservation techniques
Keywords :
biocontrol; medical computing; oxygen; patient treatment; pneumodynamics; pressure sensors; Halatus 1; O2; algorithms; breath detection; breath tracking; breathing patterns; efficient oxygen therapy; inhalation; Computer displays; Control systems; Hardware; Hazards; Medical treatment; Microcontrollers; Oxygen; Safety; Technological innovation; Valves;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 1995., Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE 21st Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Bar Harbor, ME
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2692-X
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.1995.513748
