摘要:
The invention relates to an ultrasonic spirometer with a graduated tube where a transmitter/receiver cell pair is positioned in a graduated portion diagonally or perpendicularly to the graduated tube axis, with an easily replaceable breathing tube being insertable into the graduated tube. The breathing tube is at least partially made from essentially one material which is permeable for ultrasonic waves, but wholly or at least largely impermeable to germs and contaminants. In accordance with the invention, the material permeable for the ultrasonic waves and wholly or at least largely impermeable to the germs and contaminants is positioned at least in the area in which the graduated portion intersects the graduated tube over the whole circumference of the breathing tube.
摘要:
The invention relates to an apparatus for measuring the parameters of respiratory gases comprising a respiratory tube, ultrasonic sensors and pre-amplifier electronic circuitry arranged in a separate housing. In order to prevent dangerous cross infections between patients following repeated utilization of the such measuring apparatus the ultrasonic sensors are permanently integrated in the respiratory tube so that they constitute a single part therewith and in that at least the respiratory tube together with the integrated ultrasonic sensors is designed in the form of an interchangeable part for use once only.
摘要:
In order to improve a one-way measuring element, which may be inserted into an analyzer for analyzing gaseous or liquid samples and which comprises a measuring channel with a measuring zone and one or more sensors located therein, the proposal is put forward that the one-way measuring element be provided with a sensor part whose measuring channel has seals on both ends, and with a sample-taking part, and that a coupling element be placed at the inlet end of the measuring channel for direct coupling of the sample-taking part containing the gaseous or liquid sample, and that the measuring channel be filled with a calibrating and storage medium prior to the measuring process, and that the calibrating and storage medium contained in the measuring channel be displaced by the sample flowing in after the sample-taking part has been coupled to the sensor part. The one-way measuring elements obtained in this way are characterized by great simplicity of design and ease of handling.
摘要:
A method and device are provided for measuring state of lung function of a patient using ultrasonic flow and molar mass measurement. Flow and molar mass signals are recorded during tidal breathing without requiring patient cooperation. Statistical analysis of the recorded data in combination with anthropometirc data and/or data form a questionnaire can be used to diagnose various pulmonary ailments or diseases.
摘要:
A method and device are provided for measuring state of lung function of a patient using ultrasonic flow and molar mass measurement. Flow and molar mass signals are recorded during tidal breathing without requiring patient cooperation. Statistical analysis of the recorded data in combination with anthropometirc data and/or data form a questionnaire can be used to diagnose various pulmonary ailments or diseases.
摘要:
The invention relates to a method for the measurement of the molar mass of a gas or gas mixture and an apparatus for the performance of the method. The gas or gas mixture to be investigated is passed through at least one holder, on which at least one sonic or ultrasonic transmit-receive cell is arranged defining a baseline and preferably arranged obliquely to the axis of the tube. The sonic or ultrasonic transmit-receive elements radiate a pulsed sonic signal, which measures the transit times of the sonic pulses along the baseline. Using a temperature probe for instance the variations in gas temperature along the at least one sonic transmission path is determined. From the transit time of the sonic pulses and the measured or assumed temperature the molar mass is found. The apparatus in accordance with the invention may be employed with advantage in pulmonary function diagnostics.
摘要:
The invention relates to a spirometer, more particularly an ultrasonic spirometer, in the case of which a pair of cells, of which one is a transmitter cell and the other is a receiver cell, are arranged in a test section with an oblique or perpendicular alignment to the axis of the duct containing the test section. For this purpose in accordance with the invention a readily replaced duct, which if necessary is sterile, is inserted into the test duct. In order to design such an ultrasonic spirometer so that it may be employed for clinical purposes, it is necessary for it to be kept sterile in a simple fashion. For this purpose in accordance with the invention a sterile duct in inserted into the test duct with an accurate fit and at the transition between it and the test section it has test windows such that inserts are inserted into corresponding openings which are transparent for acoustic waves but substantially impermeable for microorganisms and dirt.
摘要:
In order to simplify manufacture of the interior electrode of a polarographic electrode with an electrically insulating shell containing a wire lead and carrying a reactive surface at its front end, which surface is formed by the free cross-sectional areas of wires arranged in the shell and in electrical contact with the wire lead, the wires and the site where they are connected to the wire lead are embedded in a plastic compound filling the front end of the shell.
摘要:
An electrochemical measuring apparatus may be charged with an option of several media by providing a feeder part with the respective media connections, and by guiding a piece of pipe in a bore, which is sealed off and is movable relative to this feeder part. On its end facing away from a measuring chamber in the apparatus, the piece of pipe has a connection for additional media. Besides, it carries at least one circumferential bore which may be brought to coincide with at least one of the input openings into the bore connecting to the feed lines, by means of a relative motion - preferably controlled via a stepping motor - between the pipe piece and the above bore.