A New Type of Flow Resistor for Respiratory Studies

Abstract
A porous vitrified abrasive wheel, 1/4 inch thick and cup-shaped, has proved a satisfactory, rugged and economical flow resistor for a respiratory flowmeter. This resistor has a linear response to 200 1/minute [plus or minus] 4.2 1/minute. A simple compact flowmeter designed for use with the vitreous resistor in clinical testing of maximal expiration is described. Also presented is the circuit diagram of a polarized capacitance transducer unit to convert the pressure caused by the resistor into electrical energy recordable on a standard direct-writing ecg.

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