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The current use of wearable sensors to enhance safety and performance in breath-hold diving: A systematic review.

Authors :
Vinetti, Giovanni
Lopomo, Nicola F.
Taboni, Anna
Fagoni, Nazzareno
Ferretti, Guido
Source :
Diving & Hyperbaric Medicine: Journal of the South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society; Mar2020, Vol. 50 Issue 1, p54-65, 12p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Introduction: Measuring physiological parameters at depth is an emergent challenge for athletic training, diver's safety and biomedical research. Recent advances in wearable sensor technology made this challenge affordable; however, its impact on breath-hold diving has never been comprehensively discussed. Methods: We performed a systematic review of the literature in order to assess what types of sensors are available or suitable for human breath-hold diving, within the two-fold perspective of safety and athletic performance. Results: In the 52 studies identified, sensed physiological variables were: electrocardiogram, body temperature, blood pressure, peripheral oxygen saturation, interstitial glucose concentration, impedance cardiography, heart rate, body segment inertia and orientation. Conclusions: Limits and potential of each technology are separately reviewed. Inertial sensor technology and transmission pulse oximetry could produce the greatest impact on breath-hold diving performances in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18333516
Volume :
50
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Diving & Hyperbaric Medicine: Journal of the South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
142528374
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.28920/dhm50.1.54-65