Papers Published

1. Massad, E; Engel, AB; Nicolelis, MA, A mathematical model for spirometry., Computers and Biomedical Research, an International Journal, vol. 20 no. 2 (April, 1987), pp. 105-112 [3595094], [doi] .
   (last updated on 2023/06/01)

   Abstract:
   A model originally designed to fit population growth data was investigated to determine whether it could fit spirometric traces as a function of time in normal and ill humans and in normal rats, obtained, respectively, by spirometer and whole-body plethysmography. The model showed great accuracy when applied to a simple spirometer coupled with an analog-to-digital converter interfaced with a personal computer. It also proved to be a good alternative for the more expensive and less accurate electronic devices, as derivative systems, and may be an attractive method for research and/or diagnostic centers.

   Keywords:
   Animals • Humans • Microcomputers • Models, Theoretical* • Plethysmography, Whole Body • Rats • Rats, Inbred Strains • Spirometry*