Title :
A Differential Pressure Approach to Spirometry
Author :
Carta, R. ; Turgis, D. ; Hermans, B. ; Jourand, P. ; Onclin, R. ; Puers, R.
Author_Institution :
K.U. Leuven, Leuven
Abstract :
This paper presents the design, implementation and measurements of a spirometer based on differential pressure sensing. A system which fulfills the last medical standard specifications has been designed exploiting the Venturi tube principle. A fully operating prototype has been tested, and data have been subsequently analyzed. Air flows up to 14 L/s can be measured with an accuracy of 0.2 L/s. Data acquisition software and user interface were developed.
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; biomedical measurement; lung; pneumodynamics; pressure measurement; pressure sensors; Venturi tube principle; air flow; data acquisition software; differential pressure sensing; spirometry; user interface; Electrical resistance measurement; Fluid flow measurement; Immune system; Information retrieval; Lungs; Medical diagnostic imaging; Performance evaluation; Pressure measurement; Probes; Testing; Differential Pressure Sensor; Homecare; Spirometer; Spirometry; Venturi tube;
Conference_Titel :
Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, 2007. BIOCAS 2007. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1524-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1525-0
DOI :
10.1109/BIOCAS.2007.4463295
