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[Pressure transducer for radiotelemetric studies]
Veterinarno-Meditsinski Nauki
|January 1, 1978
Summary
A novel photoelectric effect transformer directly measures system and external pressures, converting mechanical blood pressure manometer fluctuations into electrical signals for analysis. This innovation enables precise pressure recording in biological systems.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Physics
Context:
- Accurate pressure measurement is crucial in physiological monitoring.
- Existing methods may have limitations in direct, real-time pressure transduction.
Purpose:
- To develop a combined transformer utilizing the photoelectric effect for direct pressure measurement.
- To convert mechanical pressure variations into electrical signals.
Summary:
- A modified blood pressure manometer incorporating a photoelement, bulb, and lamella was designed.
- The photoelement, linked to a PC-generator (1600-2000 Hz), converts mechanical membrane movement into electrical signals.
- Original pressure records from a ewe's rumen and a cow's carotid artery demonstrate the device's functionality.
Impact:
- Provides a novel method for direct, real-time pressure monitoring in biological systems.
- Enables detailed analysis of pressure dynamics in animal physiology.
- Potential applications in veterinary medicine and physiological research.