A novel physiologic sampling pump capable of rapid response to breathing

Larry Lee, Michael Flemmer, Eun Gyung Lee, Martin Harper, Ming I. Lin, William Groves, Andris Freivalds, James Slaven

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Abstract

The merits of using physiologic sampling pumps (PSPs) instead of using constant-flow sampling pumps, i.e., "traditional sampling pumps" (TSPs), are discussed. A novel PSP that overcomes shortcomings of previous PSP designs is presented. Calibrated valves are used to obviate pump inertia that has limited the system response and accuracy of prior work. Technologies that provide minute ventilation (VE) of subjects in real time may therefore be used to the limit of their own accuracies to sample inhalation exposures. Analysis of the design and data from a prototype are presented to show how air sampling can be modulated to follow breathing.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1020-1027
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Environmental Monitoring
Volume11
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

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