Non-invasive measurement of blood components: Sensor for an in vivo hemoglobin measurement

Jens Kraitl, Ulrich Timm, Hartmut Ewald, Elfed Lewis

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Abstract

NIR-spectroscopy and Photoplethysmography (PPG) is used for a measurement of blood components. The absorption-coefficient of blood differs at different wavelengths. This fact is used to calculate the optical absorbability characteristics of blood which is yielding information about blood components like hemoglobin (Hb) and arterial oxygen saturation (SpO 2). The measured PPG time signals and the ratio between the peak to peak pulse amplitudes are used for a calculation of these parameters. The newly developed optical sensor system uses up to five wavelengths in the range of 600 nm to 1400 nm for a measurement of the hemoglobin concentration, oxygen saturation and pulse. This non-invasive multi-spectral measurement method was tested with prototype-devices based on radiation of monochromatic light emitted by laser diodes and by using light emitting diodes (LED) through an area of skin on the finger. The sensors assembled in this investigation are fully integrated into wearable finger clips.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 5th International Conference on Sensing Technology, ICST 2011
Pages253-257
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event2011 5th International Conference on Sensing Technology, ICST 2011 - Palmerston North, New Zealand
Duration: 28 Nov 20111 Dec 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Sensing Technology, ICST
ISSN (Print)2156-8065
ISSN (Electronic)2156-8073

Conference

Conference2011 5th International Conference on Sensing Technology, ICST 2011
Country/TerritoryNew Zealand
CityPalmerston North
Period28/11/111/12/11

Keywords

  • blood components
  • Non-invasive
  • photoplethysmographic

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