Date of Award
Spring 1995
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Biomedical Engineering
First Advisor
Jeutter, Dean
Second Advisor
Prieto, Thomas
Third Advisor
Ropella, Kristina
Abstract
A miniature single-channel heart rate monitoring device has been developed specifically for use in critical care situations. The externally-worn device is placed directly on the chest above the heart, allowing acquisition of the electrocardiogram without the use of leads. The 8-bit microcontroller-based transmitter digitizes the preconditioned ECG and identifies the signal in real-time using a robust QRS detection algorithm. A dual tone multifrequency tone (DTMF) is generated by the microcontroller after a valid QRS complex is detected. A DTMF tone consists of two low frequency sine waves which are added together. Different tones are generated indicating either normal sinus rhythm, bradycardia, tachycardia, or low battery condition. The DTMF tone burst is transmitted by frequency modulation to a nearby nurses' station. At the monitoring station, the transmitted data is demodulated and decoded by the receiver system which then activates the appropriate LED's, and possibly the alarm. In addition, the system's design features minimal power consumption and size, accurate transmission and recovery of data, low cost, repeated use, and reliable heart rate detection.
Recommended Citation
Darnieder, Jean Marie, "A miniature Microcontroller-Based Electrocardiographic Patient Monitoring Device Using Telemetry" (1995). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 4420.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/4420