Project description
The main objective of this doctoral proposal is the development of innovative, small, wireless medical equipment based on non-invasive methods. This revolutionary device will consist of a set of sensors that will include: an accelerometer, two microphones and an ECG sensor (electrocardiogram). Through this set of sensors, cardiorespiratory data will be collected and analyzed to calculate an Intelligent Respiratory Index (IRS) and make blood pressure predictions (BPpred).
The project will be developed following a detailed and ambitious plan. The activities will be launched in January 2024 and will be divided the first year into two main stages. The first stage will consist of acquiring in-depth knowledge about respiratory monitoring, as well as the compilation and exhaustive review of relevant documentary resources in this field. Subsequently, records will be carried out with the Core-Safe One sensor, using the following sensors: an accelerometer, two microphones and an ECG sensor. This stage will culminate in the extraction and calculation of cardiorespiratory parameters from the data obtained.
The second year of the project will keep the focus on data collection while developing breath index (IRS). In addition, the development of the blood pressure index (BPpred) will begin. Towards the end of this year, an exhaustive validation of the SRI index will be carried out to ensure its accuracy and clinical usefulness.
The last year of the project will focus on the complete validation of the blood pressure index (BPpred). Studies will be carried out to validate this index and, as a culmination of this work, several scientific articles will be written to present the results and conclusions obtained over the years. These articles will be a fundamental part of the doctoral thesis, which will summarize the studies carried out, the innovative contributions and the clinical implications of the device developed.
In summary, this PhD project offers a unique opportunity to delve into the field of non-invasive cardiorespiratory monitoring. The contributions of this work promise a significant impact on scientific knowledge and the advancement of medical technology.
