METHODS OF AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING RESPIRATION AND CONDUCTIVE GEL USED THEREWITH

摘要

An apparatus for measuring respiration includes a first gauge for positioning around a patient's chest and a second gauge for positioning around the patient's abdomen. Each gauge is comprised of a silicone rubber tube filled with a conductive gel. The conductive gel is a composition comprising glycerol, water, and sodium chloride. Upon securing the gauges about the patient, signals indicative of absolute volume are immediately available, providing a new and improved method of measuring and/or monitoring respiration.