A COMPARISON OF METHODS USING STRAIN GAUGES TO MONITOR PHYSIOLOGICAL MOVEMENTS ON A HOSPITAL BED

Authors

  • Vladimír Socha Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering
  • Patrik Kutílek Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering
  • Pavel Smrčka Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering
  • Luboš Socha Technical University of Košice, Faculty of Aeronautics

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/AP.2014.54.0352

Abstract

Two methods which are suitable to monitor the small movements of the patient in a horizontal position on the bed are compared. The methods use sensors based on strain gauge bridges configured to measure the torsion deformation and sensors based on strain gauge bridges configured to measure the bending deformation of two two-arm brackets. Both methods provide information about the patient's physiological movements. The methods were tested and compared in order to decide which methods may be most appropriate in clinical practice. The two methods have never been compared before, and the results can be used in development of the new methods of patient monitoring.

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Published

2014-10-31

Issue

Vol. 54 No. 5 (2014)

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How to Cite

Socha, V., Kutílek, P., Smrčka, P., & Socha, L. (2014). A COMPARISON OF METHODS USING STRAIN GAUGES TO MONITOR PHYSIOLOGICAL MOVEMENTS ON A HOSPITAL BED. Acta Polytechnica, 54(5), 352-357. https://doi.org/10.14311/AP.2014.54.0352