Photoplethysmograph
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A photoplethysmograph is a device used to optically obtain a volumetric measurement of an organ. The trace generated by the device is called photoplethysmogram.
[edit] Applications
The most established use of photoplethysmography can be found in pulse oximeters.
Further use of photoplethysmographic measurements for cardiovasculary monitoring, respiration detection and pulse wave analysis is discussed. [1] [2] [3]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Reisner et al., "Utility of the photoplethysmogram in circulatory monitoring.", Anesthesiology, 2008, vol. 108 (5), pp. 950-8.
- ^ Kyriacou, "Pulse oximetry in the oesophagus.", Physiological Measurement, 2006, vol. 27 (1), pp. R1-35.
- ^ Asada, "Mobile monitoring with wearable photoplethysmographic biosensors.", Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE (2003), vol. 22 (3), pp. 28-40
