Abstract
The electrode-to-skin interface as a source of artifacts has been investigated. The test device applies a force of 5 newtons to simulate the generation of movement artifacts. Four-day-long tests at 14 thoracic locations identified four optimal locations for electrodes. Artifacts generated by an exercise protocol have been used to evaluate the long-term performance of electrodes. The author describes the design of an ECG amplifier and a QRS detection circuit that has a power consumption of only 150 microwatts and operates on a single 5-volt supply. The performance of the hardware was tested with 15 minutes of a standardized set of recorded arrhythmias and 15 minutes of noise signals encountered under ambulatory conditions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 67-72 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation |
Volume | 14 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1978 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Proc of the Annu Rocky Mt Bioeng Symp, 15th and Int ISA Biomed Sci Instrum Symp, 15th - Ames, IA, USA Duration: Apr 17 1978 → Apr 18 1978 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biophysics
- Medical Laboratory Technology