Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 1996. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [79]-83).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--OGI School of Science & Engineering at OHSU, Aug. 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 125-133).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 1988. / Vita. Bibliography: leaves [160]-170.

Diss. (sammanfattning) Linköping : Univ., 2002. / Härtill 5 uppsatser.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 2002. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 102-108).

Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karol. inst., 2003. / Härtill 5 uppsatser.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1992. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 81-90).

Dissertation (Ph.D.)--University of South Florida, 2006. / Title from PDF of title page. Document formatted into pages; contains 66 pages. Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Modern intelligent monitoring systems use digital computer technology to analyze and evaluate physiological vital signs. This analytical and evaluative process is performed by algorithms developed for this purpose. The degree of 'intelligence' of the monitoring system is dependent on the 'sensitivity' and 'specificity' of these algorithms. In order to develop robust and clinically valid algorithms, a database of representative waveforms is required. The aim of this thesis was to create a neonatal vital signs database to be used for this purpose, by means of a computer-based central station. The computer was interfaced to a number of neonatal monitors (Neonatal ICU, Groote Schuur Hospital). The monitors were interrogated to obtain patient condition, ECG waveforms and respiration waveforms using the impedance technique. When possible, percentage oxygen saturation was also captured. The database contains 509 documented clinical records obtained from 35 patients and 20 records containing examples of technical alarm conditions and high frequency noise. Additional patient record data is included. Clinical events recorded include apnoea, bradycardia, periodic breathing tachycardia, tachypnoea and normal traces. These events were recorded against a variety of signal quality conditions that have been characterized in Appendix C. A prototype rate detection algorithm was checked using samples from the database.

Leong Hok Chong. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 87-103). / Abstract also in Chinese. / Chapter 1. --- Abstract --- p.5 / Chapter 2. --- Introduction --- p.8 / Chapter 3. --- Noninvasive Methodology in Pulse Wave Assessment --- p.20 / Chapter 3.1 --- Applanation Tonometry --- p.20 / Chapter 3.2 --- The Instrument: Sphygmocardiograph --- p.20 / Chapter 3.3.0 --- Reproducibility of Sphygmocardiograph --- p.27 / Chapter 3.3.1 --- Background --- p.27 / Chapter 3.3.2 --- Study Aims --- p.28 / Chapter 3.3.3 --- Subjects and Methods --- p.28 / Chapter 3.3.4 --- Statistical Analysis --- p.29 / Chapter 3.3.5 --- Results --- p.31 / Chapter 3.3.6 --- Discussion --- p.35 / Chapter 4. --- Radial Artery-Derived Aortic Augmentation Indexin Normotensive Subjects --- p.36 / Chapter 4.1 --- Background --- p.36 / Chapter 4.2 --- Study Aims --- p.36 / Chapter 4.3 --- Subjects and Methods --- p.38 / Chapter 4.4 --- Statistical Analysis --- p.38 / Chapter 4.5 --- Results --- p.39 / Chapter 4.6 --- Discussion --- p.52 / Chapter 5. --- Changes of Arterial Pulses in Normotensive Subjects with Family History of Hypertension --- p.56 / Chapter 5.1 --- Background --- p.56 / Chapter 5.2 --- Study Aims --- p.58 / Chapter 5.3 --- Subjects and Methods --- p.58 / Chapter 5.4 --- Statistical Analysis --- p.59 / Chapter 5.5 --- Results --- p.59 / Chapter 5.6 --- Discussion --- p.65 / Chapter 6. --- Radial Artery-Derived Aortic Augmentation Indexin Hypertensive Subjects --- p.67 / Chapter 6.1 --- Background --- p.57 / Chapter 6.2 --- Study Aims --- p.68 / Chapter 6.3 --- Subjects and Methods --- p.68 / Chapter 6.4 --- Statistical Analysis --- p.69 / Chapter 6.5 --- Results --- p.69 / Chapter 6.6 --- Discussion --- p.70 / Chapter 7. --- Changes of Arterial Pulses in Antihypertensive Therapies: Comparison between Diuretic and Long-Acting Calcium Antagonist --- p.72 / Chapter 7.1 --- Background --- p.72 / Chapter 7.2 --- Study Aims --- p.73 / Chapter 7.3 --- Subjects and Methods --- p.73 / Chapter 7.4 --- Statistical Analysis --- p.74 / Chapter 7.5 --- Results --- p.74 / Chapter 7.6 --- Discussion --- p.76 / Chapter 8. --- General Remarks and Conclusion --- p.80 / Chapter 9. --- Acknowledgments --- p.86 / Chapter 10. --- References --- p.87