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== XO tools == |
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* Now we have an excellent way to do an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrocardiogram ECG] measurement, through [[Measure]]. |
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== Why to do it == |
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* This is an excellent way to help children learn about the behavior of the heart. |
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* Can be a way of prevent and diagnose diseases. |
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* Can be a way to recognize congenital defects of the heart. |
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== How to do it == |
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* The first part is the actual hardware part. A circuit, possibly USB powered, using op-amps, would amplify the signal received by the sensor array(of three to twelve electrodes in contact with the skin, in proximity to the heart), to a level readable by the sound-card. |
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* The second part is the safety part, when we are dealing with the heart there is a very real risk of causing serious problems via current leakage. |
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* The third part is adapt [[Measure]] to increase functionality as a [[Telemedicine]] platform. |
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** To increase interface functionality |
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** To add software selections for pulse oximeter, EKG, to accommodate the difference in waveform type |
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** To add diagnosis functionality |
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** To add graphical depictions of biosign activity(heart-beat?) |
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== Key features == |
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* Safety |
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* Low Cost |
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* Simplicity of interface |
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* Good documentation, possibly via svg/javascript animations. |
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== Extensions == |
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* EEG - Electroencephalography |
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* EMG - Electromyography |
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* EOG - Electro-oculography |
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* SpO2 - Pulse-oximetry. |
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== The long time consuming part == |
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* Get approval from the health organizations. |
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[[category:hardware]] |
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Revision as of 03:46, 21 November 2007
An electrocardiogram or ECG is a graph which reproduces the electric behaviour of the heart over time. This graphs and its derivatives/integrals yield critical information about diseases and overall behaviour of the heart
See: TeleHealth Module