A complete device for the evaluation of the respiratory function, including work of breathing and diaphragmatic EMG activity during mechanical ventilation

Abstract

Analysis of diaphragmatic activity and measurement of work of breathing are of great importance during mechanical ventilation when using partial modes. These notions have been integrated in a specific tool, built up to record and to analyze the whole respiratory function, independently from any ventilators or devices. A software was designed after analysis of the clinicians requirements. Height signals including diaphragmatic EMG can be recorded and analyzed. Our data acquisition and signal analysis device provides determination of the usual as well as more complex investigative respiratory parameters.