The Biopotentials and Measuring Devices

• Main Author: Mustafa Guven
• Format: Article
• Language: Turkish
• Published: Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine 2012-06-01
• Series: Arsiv Kaynak Tarama Dergisi
• Subjects: biopotentials; measuring devices; electric activity
• Online Access: http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=21450

Many organs in the human body, produces many different types of the electric activity, such as the muscle groups, heart, brain and eyes. These electric activities are also called biopotentials. Measurement of the biopotentials from the human body can indicated vital clues as to normal or pathological functions of the organs. Biopotential signals are small in amplitude and consists of very low frequencies. Therefore, the signals need to be amplified and filtered to make them compatible with devices such as displays, recorders, or analog to digital converters for computerized equipment. In addition, biopotential measurements are corrupted by environmental and biological sources of interference. Amplifiers and filters adequate to measure these signals have to satisfy very specific requirements. This study reviews the origins, acuisition of biopotentials, and design of the medical instruments used in biopotential measurement. [Archives Medical Review Journal 2012; 21(3.000): 174-188]