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A simple inexpensive device for monitoring patient respiration

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A simple device is described that monitors respiration by sounding an alarm if respiration ceases. It is light and portable and performs well, even in a 60dB noise environment.

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  1. Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK

    J. Sage &  W. Gough

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Sage, J., Gough, W. A simple inexpensive device for monitoring patient respiration. Med. Biol. Eng. Comput. 36, 231–232 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02510749

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