Effects of autonomic nervous system on the quality of non-invasive blood diagnosis by PPG-based sensor system

Hongwei Yuan, Gabriel Leen, Elfed Lewis

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Abstract

The collection of photoplethysmography (PPG) signals from optical based sensor probe has been used extensively for the monitoring of heart rate (HR), respiration rate and oxygen saturation (SpO2). Prior research by the Optical Fibre Sensor Research Group has extended the information provided by PPG based devices from monitoring HR and SpO2 to include total haemoglobin concentration (Hb). Research presented here demonstrates that PPG signals are severely influenced by the autonomic nervous system (ANS) variations induced by physiological events, such as yawning and coughing. Using a finger sensor probe with an embedded accelerometer, further investigation demonstrates that PPG based measurements including HR, SpO2 and Hb are strongly degraded by ANS both during a) movement of body position and b) physiological variation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 11th Conference on Ph.D. Research in Microelectronics and Electronics, PRIME 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages373-376
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479982295
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Sep 2015
Event11th Conference on Ph.D. Research in Microelectronics and Electronics, PRIME 2015 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 29 Jun 20152 Jul 2015

Publication series

Name2015 11th Conference on Ph.D. Research in Microelectronics and Electronics, PRIME 2015

Conference

Conference11th Conference on Ph.D. Research in Microelectronics and Electronics, PRIME 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period29/06/152/07/15

Keywords

  • accelerometer
  • autonomic nervous system
  • haemoglobin concentration
  • photoplethysmography
  • wearable biosensor

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