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ArticleIEEE journal of translational engineering in health and medicine2025

Feasibility Analysis of a Portable Diaphragmatic Efficiency Monitor for CSCI Patients.

Jack Curley, Esteban Gomez, Laith Adnan, Isabelle Ablao, Jayden Sumbillo, Henry York, Hakan Toreyin

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Article in IEEE journal of translational engineering in health and medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Jack CurleyElectrical and Computer Engineering DepartmentSan Diego State University San Diego CA 92182 USA.
Esteban GomezElectrical and Computer Engineering DepartmentSan Diego State University San Diego CA 92182 USA.
Laith AdnanSan Diego Gas and Electric San Diego CA 92123 USA.
Isabelle AblaoElectrical and Computer Engineering DepartmentSan Diego State University San Diego CA 92182 USA.
Jayden SumbilloElectrical and Computer Engineering DepartmentSan Diego State University San Diego CA 92182 USA.ORCID 0009-0003-0973-7586
Henry YorkVA San Diego Healthcare System San Diego CA 92161 USA.ORCID 0000-0001-7091-5722
Hakan ToreyinElectrical and Computer Engineering DepartmentSan Diego State University San Diego CA 92182 USA.ORCID 0000-0002-8126-3886

Funding

Technology Development ComponentP2CHD101899 · NICHD · REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO D/B/A SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB · PI DEWALD, JULIUS P · 2020 to 2024
$5.6M
NICHD NIH HHS P2C HD101899
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study evaluates the feasibility of a noninvasive system for monitoring diaphragmatic efficiency in people with cervical spinal cord injury (CSCI).

methodsTwo versions of a portable hardware system were developed using impedance pneumography (IP) to measure tidal volume (TV) and surface electromyography (sEMG) to assess diaphragm electrical activity (EAdi). Version 1 was used to determine optimal electrode positions, while Version 2 integrated these sensor systems into a compact, portable design. Data from eight healthy male participants were analyzed to assess the correlation and accuracy of TV and respiration rate (RR) prediction using IP and the correlation between sEMG signals and maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP).

resultsFor IP, measurements between the upper sternum and the midclavicular line (MCL) at the 4th intercostal (IC) space showed the highest correlation with true tidal volume. For sEMG, measurements between the mid-sternum and the 6th IC space demonstrated the strongest correlation with MIP. The integrated version 2 hardware demonstrates simultaneous IP and sEMG measurement while dissipating 2.17 mW. DISCUSSION/

conclusionThe proposed system and the results presented may lead to a practical, cost-effective solution for continuous diaphragmatic efficiency monitoring, and thus enabling home-based respiratory care of CSCI patients. Clinical and Translational Impact Statement- This work presents the feasibility of building a wearable system that can unobtrusively monitor diaphragmatic efficiency, and thus enabling noninvasive, cost-effective, and home-based respiratory care for CSCI patients, facilitating early intervention and improved long-term health outcomes. This study is categorized under the early/pre-clinical research category of the NIH Clinical spectrum.

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DiaphragmSpinal Cord InjuriesAdultElectromyographyEquipment DesignFeasibility StudiesHumansMaleMonitoring, PhysiologicSignal Processing, Computer-AssistedTidal VolumeYoung AdultDiaphragmatic electrical activity (EAdi)impedance pneumography (IP)maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP)surface electromyography (sEMG)tidal volume (TV).

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PMID40740834
PMCPMC12310168

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