Non-invasive respiratory monitoring using long-period fiber grating sensors

Marija D. Petrović, Jovana Petrovic, Aleksandar Daničić, Miodrag Vukčević, Bosko Bojović, Ljupčo Hadžievski, Thomas D.P. Allsop, Glynn Lloyd, David J. Webb

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Abstract

In non-invasive ventilation, continuous monitoring of respiratory volumes is essential. Here, we present a method for the measurement of respiratory volumes by a single fiber-grating sensor of bending and provide the proof-of-principle by applying a calibration-test measurement procedure on a set of 18 healthy volunteers. Results establish a linear correlation between a change in lung volume and the corresponding change in a local thorax curvature. They also show good sensor accuracy in measurements of tidal and minute respiratory volumes for different types of breathing. The proposed technique does not rely on the air flow through an oronasal mask or the observation of chest movement by a clinician, which distinguishes it from the current clinical practice.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1136-1144
Number of pages9
JournalBiomedical Optics Express
Volume5
Issue number4
Early online date12 Mar 2014
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2014

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