Non-intrusive respiratory monitoring system using Fiber Bragg Grating sensor

Abstract

This paper presents a novel non-intrusive respiratory monitoring system for detection of life threatening situations in bedridden or bed bound patients, and for monitoring of sleep disorders in elderly or patients. Specifically, we present the subtle design and implementation of a system using Fiber Bragg Grating pressure sensors to monitor the respiratory rate without requiring the patients or elderly to wear any probes. The special packaging design of the sensors allows them to be blended into the natural settings of a normal bed for continuous 24x7 respiratory rate monitoring.