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Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Objective assessment of respiratory rate (RR) is crucial for monitoring respiratory function.
  • Traditional methods like visual inspection and spirometry have limitations in certain conditions.
  • Thoracic movement monitoring offers a potential non-invasive alternative for RR assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reliability of accelerometers in measuring respiratory rate (RR).
  • To compare accelerometer-based RR measurements with spirometry and visual inspection.
  • To assess RR monitoring during spontaneous breathing, modified breathing, and exercise.

Main Methods:

  • Respiratory rate (RR) was measured using visual inspection, spirometry, and torso-mounted accelerometers.
  • Measurements were taken during relaxed breathing, voluntarily augmented breathing, and handgrip exercise.
  • Data were collected from normal subjects, and additionally, resting measurements were compared in scoliotic and obese patients.

Main Results:

  • Accelerometer and spirometric RR values showed no significant differences during relaxed and augmented breathing.
  • RR measurements were unaffected by body position (recumbence).
  • Accelerometers provided comparable RR readings to spirometry during handgrip exercise and at rest across different subject groups.

Conclusions:

  • Accelerometers are a reliable and accurate tool for objective respiratory rate (RR) monitoring.
  • This technology is effective during both normal breathing (eupnoea) and stressed breathing conditions.
  • Accelerometers offer a viable method for assessing thoracic movements related to respiration.