Embedded Internet For Pulse Oximeters
Embedded Internet For Pulse Oximeters
Embedded Internet For Pulse Oximeters
children. As many as 30% [1] of all children at some stage suffer from some form of sleeping disorder, many of which will never receive the proper diagnosis or treatment. A large number of disorders have been defined and categorized into three main categories.
Polysomnography (PSG) :
physiological variables that are recorded are:
Electroencephalography (EEG) Electro-oculography (EOG) Electrocardiography (ECG) Electromyography (EMG) Airflow Respiratory effort Sound recordings to measure snoring Video monitoring of body positions Core body temperature Pulse Oximetry
Positioned on patient
System overview:
System overview
Final Product:
(front view)
(back panel)
Displays:
Real Time Data
Trend Data Graph Date and Time
Future Work:
Support for other devices
Different Internet Connections
Satellite Implementation
Conclusion:
The Oximeter Internet Interface system was
developed and is able to stream real time SpO2 and pulse rate data to an Internet browser. This data is displayed in a manner that is characteristic of the front panel of the Novametrix Oxypleth pulse oximeter.
References:
J. Garcia, L. Wills, Sleep disorders in children and teens: helping
patients and their families get some rest, Postgraduate Medicine. M.W. Mahowald MD, What is causing excessive daytime sleepiness?,Postgraduate Medicine. D.M. Anderson, Dorlands Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 29 Ed., W.B. Saunders Company. E. Hill, M.D. Stoneham, Practical Applications of Pulse Oximetry. Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists. Novametrix Medical Systems Inc., OXYPLETH Users Manual Rev.02.