Comparing lung oscillometry with a novel, portable flow interrupter device to measure lung mechanics
Lennart K. A. Lundblad, Nicolas Blouin, O M Grudin, Lyudmila Grudina, Guy Drapeau, Natalia Restrepo, Francine M. Ducharme
Abstract
We have developed a novel version of the interrupter technique to measure respiratory resistance. The Rapid Expiratory Occlusion Method (REOM) is a small handheld device that measures respiratory resistance and demonstrates excellent correlation with airway oscillometry. With its ease of use, REOM may be promising for use in community practice, patient's homes, and, if paired with a telemedicine application, could enable the healthcare provider to monitor patients in their homes.
Topics & Concepts
InterrupterMedicineRespiratory physiologyAirway resistanceRespiratory systemCardiologyLungLung volumesBiomedical engineeringInternal medicineEngineeringElectrical engineeringChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ResearchAsthma and respiratory diseasesRespiratory Support and Mechanisms