Advanced instrumentation for research in diving and hyperbaric medicine

Area of Science:

• Physiological measurements
• Hyperbaric medicine
• Underwater instrumentation

Background:

• Clinical health monitoring devices are unsuitable for underwater or hyperbaric conditions.
• Improved diving safety and human adaptation knowledge necessitate specialized equipment.
• Existing technology does not meet the demands of in-water physiological monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop novel underwater instrumentation for physiological measurements.
• To create dedicated devices for in-water health monitoring.
• To advance the field of hyperbaric physiology research.

Main Methods:

• Development of an underwater data logger for O2 saturation, ECG, depth, and temperature.
• Implementation of an underwater blood pressure meter using the oscillometric method.
• Creation of an underwater echography system for physiological assessment.

Main Results:

• Successfully developed and tested three novel underwater physiological measurement devices.
• Demonstrated the capability of the devices to record key physiological parameters in underwater environments.
• Presented examples of recordings validating the functionality of the developed instrumentation.

Conclusions:

• The developed underwater devices are suitable for physiological measurements in hyperbaric environments.
• These novel instruments enhance the safety and scope of diving research.
• The technology facilitates a deeper understanding of human adaptation to underwater conditions.