Having spent my career on topics involving the acquisition, processing, physiology, and implementation of Electrical Activity of the Diaphragm (EAdi), I initiated this blog to try to create a community for those with an interest in EAdi.… Read the rest
The EAdi signal processing is a fascinating area of development where new materials and increased processing power have allowed us to make endless decisions in real time. The blog below describes the main steps of acquiring and processing the EAdi signal (or Edi on the Servo-i). … Read the rest
Breathing is an extremely complex process and we are still learning. The EAdi waveform adds a new dimension to interpreting breathing at the bedside. It provides information about central respiratory drive, timing of breathing, and synchrony between ventilator assist and patient effort.… Read the rest
Electrical activity (also referred to as the electromyogram – EMG) of respiratory muscles has been used for decades, to for example asses activation and fatigue. I have previously described the signal principles in Post 1 and Post 3.… Read the rest