Control of neuromuscular blockade in the presence of sensor faults

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2005

Authors

Lemos, JM (Author) Other; Magalhaes, H (Author) Other; Mendonca, T (Author) FCUP; Dionisio, R (Author) Other

Journal

Title: IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering

Vol. 52

Pages: 1902-1911

ISSN: 0018-9294

Publisher: IEEE

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 19 Citations

Scopus - 29 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Environmental biotechnology

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-000-0PF

DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2005.856259

Abstract (EN): The problem of embedding sensor fault tolerance in feedback control of neuromuscular blockade is considered. For tackling interruptions of feedback measurements, a structure based upon Bayesian inference as well as a predictive filter is proposed. This algorithm is general and can be applied to different situations. Here, it is incorporated in an adaptive automatic system for feedback control of neuromuscular blockade using continuous infusion of muscle relaxants. A significant contribution consists in the experimental clinical testing of the algorithm in patients undergoing surgery.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10