Physiologic-range flow and pressure sensor for respiratory systems

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Journal Article
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Publisher
Elsevier BV
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Language
eng
Date
2021
Authors
Holder-Pearson, Lui
Chase, Geoff
Abstract

A low-cost but reliable flow and pressure sensor is an impediment to development of medical equipment, and studies of human respiratory function, which is characterised by relatively low pressures and flows. A Venturi tube (D1=15mm,D2=10mm) connected to a differential pressure sensor (SDP816-125 Pa) allows accurate measurement of flow between 5-75L·min-1, with Pearson Correlation over 4 min at 50Hz ⩾0.97, and distance correlation ⩾0.96. The pressure measurement was similarly accurate using a MPVZ4006GW7U. Both sensors provide an analogue output from a 5.0V supply, aiding compatibility and customisation. Each populated PCB costs approximately $50USD, and each Venturi sensor costs approximately $1USD. Multiple configurations exist, allowing flow rates up to 250L·min-1, increased resolution for specific ranges, and different physical characteristics.

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Citation
Holder-Pearson L, Chase JG (2021). Physiologic-range flow and pressure sensor for respiratory systems. HardwareX. 10. e00227-.
Keywords
Customisable sensor, Mechanical ventilation, Respiratory analysis, Reusable sensor
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ANZSRC fields of research
Fields of Research::40 - Engineering::4003 - Biomedical engineering::400305 - Biomedical instrumentation
Fields of Research::32 - Biomedical and clinical sciences::3201 - Cardiovascular medicine and haematology::320103 - Respiratory diseases
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Copyright 2021 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).