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 Experiment Videos

Airway area by acoustic reflection: the two-microphone method

B Louis1, G Glass, B Kresen

  • 1Harvard School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health, Boston, MA 02115.

Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a novel two-transducer acoustic reflection method for noninvasive airway imaging. This technique allows for the reconstruction of airway dimensions using advanced computational algorithms.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Power sharing in community-engaged research with Syrian refugees in Lebanon: Using community engagement to shape intervention fit to context.

SSM. Mental health·2026
Same author

Characterization of the ciliary beating efficiency in primary diffuse chronic rhinosinusitis.

Rhinology·2024
Same author

Improving the colonization and functions of Wharton's Jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells by a synergetic combination of porous polyurethane scaffold with an albumin-derived hydrogel.

Biomedical materials (Bristol, England)·2020
Same author

Comparison of pleural and esophageal pressure in supine and prone positions in a porcine model of acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985)·2020
Same author

Relationship between Mastery and Caregiving Competence in Protecting against Burden, Anxiety and Depression among Caregivers of Frail Older Adults.

The journal of nutrition, health & aging·2018
Same author

Nasal compliance measurement for diagnosis of idiopathic non-allergic rhinitis: A prospective case-controlled study of 63 patients.

Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery·2017

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Imaging
  • Acoustics

Background:

  • Current noninvasive airway imaging relies on single-transducer acoustic reflection systems.
  • Limitations exist in the resolution and scope of existing methods.
  • Accurate airway geometry is crucial for diagnosing and managing respiratory conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a new theoretical approach for noninvasive airway imaging.
  • To create a miniaturized apparatus based on a novel two-transducer system.
  • To implement and test computational algorithms for reconstructing airway dimensions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a two-transducer acoustic reflection system, a variant of Shroeder's original concept.
  • Developed and implemented computational algorithms for data analysis.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Tested the system's ability to reconstruct airway dimensions from acoustic reflection data.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully developed a new theoretical framework for airway imaging.
    • Created a miniaturized apparatus utilizing the two-transducer strategy.
    • Validated the computational algorithms for accurate airway dimension reconstruction.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel two-transducer acoustic reflection method offers a promising approach for noninvasive airway imaging.
    • The developed apparatus and algorithms enable accurate reconstruction of airway geometry.
    • This advancement has potential applications in respiratory diagnostics and research.