Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Pipe Flowrate Measurement01:28

Pipe Flowrate Measurement

342
In pipe flow measurement, orifice, nozzle, and Venturi meters are commonly used to determine fluid flowrates by constricting the flow area, which increases fluid velocity and reduces pressure. This pressure difference, governed by Bernoulli's principle and adjusted for real-world conditions, is essential for calculating flowrate. Each meter type is suited to specific applications based on accuracy, efficiency, and compatibility with various flow conditions.
The orifice meter is a simple,...
342
Pipe Flowrate Measurement: Problem Solving01:28

Pipe Flowrate Measurement: Problem Solving

310
A spray tank system is engineered to uniformly distribute a pest-control liquid across plants by using a pressurized mechanism. The tank, pressurized to 150 kPa, holds the pesticide at a height of 0.80 meters. Liquid flows from the tank through a 1.9 meter pipe with a diameter of 0.015 meters, angled at 0.698 radians, ultimately reaching a 0.007 meter nozzle that sprays the pesticide. Accurate calculation of the system's flow rate is crucial to ensure uniform application, and this is...
310
Inhaled Medications01:23

Inhaled Medications

237
Inhaled medications are crucial for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. They are essential for effective treatment and control, ensuring optimal respiratory health and well-being. Inhaled medication delivers drugs directly to the lungs, providing a rapid onset of action and reducing systemic side effects compared to oral or injectable medications. Three primary types of inhalation devices are used to administer these medications: nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers...
237
Oxygen Delivering System I: Nasal Cannula and Face Mask01:26

Oxygen Delivering System I: Nasal Cannula and Face Mask

244
The human body requires oxygen to function, and when the natural process of respiration is hindered, external devices, including the following, are needed to help deliver this vital gas.
Nasal Cannula
A nasal cannula is a lightweight tube split at one end into two prongs and placed in the nostrils. It is typically used to deliver low to medium levels of oxygen.
Suggested flow rate: The suggested flow rate for a nasal cannula typically ranges between 1 and 6 L/min.
Oxygen percentage setting:...
244
Assessment of Ventilation I: Respiratory Rate01:20

Assessment of Ventilation I: Respiratory Rate

1.0K
Assessment of Ventilation
A Ventilation assessment is critical for monitoring a patient's health status. Respiration, one of the most accessible vital signs, provides insights into the function of numerous body systems and can indicate serious health issues, such as brainstem injuries from head trauma.
Critical Guidelines for Assessing Ventilation:
1.0K
Special considerations while measuring oxygen saturation01:19

Special considerations while measuring oxygen saturation

550
Assessing respiratory rate concurrently with pulse measurement is fundamental to patient care, providing valuable insights into the patient's respiratory function. The normal breathing rate for an adult usually falls within a normal range of 12 to 20 breaths per minute. Abnormal respiratory rates can signal underlying health conditions or the need for immediate intervention.
Ensuring accuracy in vital sign recordings while prioritizing patient comfort and minimizing anxiety is...
550

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Comparison of Stiffness Measurements of Wooden Rods Using Acoustic Guided Wave and Static Bending Test Techniques.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

Grape Maturity Estimation Using Time-of-Flight and LiDAR Depth Cameras.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2024
Same author

Experimental Performance Analysis of a Scalable Distributed Hyperledger Fabric for a Large-Scale IoT Testbed.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2022
Same author

Analysis of Depth Cameras for Proximal Sensing of Grapes.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2022
Same author

Autonomous Fingerprinting and Large Experimental Data Set for Visible Light Positioning.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2021
Same author

Occluded Grape Cluster Detection and Vine Canopy Visualisation Using an Ultrasonic Phased Array.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2021
Same journal

RETRACTED: Zhang et al. A Novel Framework for Reconstruction and Imaging of Target Scattering Centers via Wide-Angle Incidence in Radar Networks. <i>Sensors</i> 2025, <i>25</i>, 6802.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Enhancing Unsupervised Multi-Source Domain Adaptation for Person Re-Identification via Mixture of Experts and Graph-Based Relation.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Development of an Instrumented Glove for Palmar Pressure Assessment in Kayakers.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Development and Experimental Validation of an Autonomous IoT-Based Monitoring System for Real-Time Water Quality Assessment in the Amazon River.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Semi-Supervised Adversarial Learning Framework for Controller Area Network Bus Intrusion Detection.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Smart Optimization Method for Safety Signs in Innovative Manufacturing Environments Integrating Industrial Field IoT Sensors and Knowledge Graphs.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 8, 2025

Real-time Breath Analysis by Using Secondary Nanoelectrospray Ionization Coupled to High Resolution Mass Spectrometry
08:23

Real-time Breath Analysis by Using Secondary Nanoelectrospray Ionization Coupled to High Resolution Mass Spectrometry

Published on: March 9, 2018

8.9K

Flowrate Sensing and Measurement in Portable Smart Inhalers.

Ivan Mysovskikh1, Mathew Legg1,2, Serge Demidenko1,3

  • 1College of Sciences, Massey University, Auckland 0632, New Zealand.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 9, 2024
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Smart inhalers use flowrate sensing to improve respiratory disease management by ensuring proper inhalation technique. Acoustic analysis and air-pressure sensing show promise for better treatment outcomes.

Keywords:
airflow measurementinhalation flowratereviewsmart inhaler

More Related Videos

Evaluation of Capnography Sampling Line Compatibility and Accuracy when Used with a Portable Capnography Monitor
07:51

Evaluation of Capnography Sampling Line Compatibility and Accuracy when Used with a Portable Capnography Monitor

Published on: September 29, 2020

8.7K
A Microfluidic Model of Biomimetically Breathing Pulmonary Acinar Airways
09:39

A Microfluidic Model of Biomimetically Breathing Pulmonary Acinar Airways

Published on: May 9, 2016

7.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 8, 2025

Real-time Breath Analysis by Using Secondary Nanoelectrospray Ionization Coupled to High Resolution Mass Spectrometry
08:23

Real-time Breath Analysis by Using Secondary Nanoelectrospray Ionization Coupled to High Resolution Mass Spectrometry

Published on: March 9, 2018

8.9K
Evaluation of Capnography Sampling Line Compatibility and Accuracy when Used with a Portable Capnography Monitor
07:51

Evaluation of Capnography Sampling Line Compatibility and Accuracy when Used with a Portable Capnography Monitor

Published on: September 29, 2020

8.7K
A Microfluidic Model of Biomimetically Breathing Pulmonary Acinar Airways
09:39

A Microfluidic Model of Biomimetically Breathing Pulmonary Acinar Airways

Published on: May 9, 2016

7.9K

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Sensor Technology

Background:

  • Effective management of respiratory diseases relies on patient adherence to proper inhaler technique.
  • Inconsistent inhalation patterns can lead to suboptimal treatment outcomes.
  • Smart inhaler technology offers a potential solution to monitor and improve patient technique.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and compare methods for flowrate sensing and measurement in smart inhalers.
  • To evaluate the potential of different sensing technologies for improving respiratory disease management.
  • To highlight the role of smart inhalers in enhancing patient compliance and treatment efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on flowrate sensing technologies for smart inhalers.
  • Analysis of commercial and prototype smart inhaler devices.
  • Comparison of sensing approaches including acoustic analysis and air-pressure sensing.

Main Results:

  • Various methods for flowrate sensing in smart inhalers have been developed and implemented.
  • Acoustic analysis and air-pressure sensing are identified as promising approaches.
  • These technologies can accurately detect and evaluate inhalation actions.

Conclusions:

  • Flowrate sensing in smart inhalers is crucial for effective respiratory disease management.
  • Acoustic and air-pressure sensing technologies offer significant potential for improving inhaler use.
  • Enhanced monitoring through smart inhalers can lead to better patient outcomes and quality of life.