Measuring respiratory and heart rate using a fiber optic interferometer: A pilot study in a neonate model

• Main Authors: Jakub Cubík (Author), Stanislav Kepak (Author), Hana Wiedermannova (Author), Adela Vrtkova (Author), Hana Burckova (Author), Pavla Zarubova (Author), Carlos Fernandez (Author), Jan Pavlicek (Author), Jan Jargus (Author), Vladimir Vasinek (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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IntroductionThe study aim was to test the safety and efficacy of a pad with optic fibers developed for monitoring newborn respiratory rate (RR) and heart rate (HR).MethodsThirty New Zealand White rabbits were included, divided by weight into three groups. RR and HR were measured using two methods fo...