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Proceedings of the Annual International Conference
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IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
New Orleans, Louisiana • November 4-7, 1988
PART 4/4: BIOENGINEERING IN PHYSICS AND MEDICINE
THIS PART CONTAINS:
Track 18:
Track 19:
Track 20:
Track 21:
Track 22:
Track 23:
Rehabilitation EngineeringNeuromuscular Systems
Biophysics: Channel DynamicsCritical Care Monitoring(& Perinatal Monitoring)
Sleep and RespirationClinical Engineering
Track 24: Health Care Technology in
Third World Countries
Track 25: Bioengineering in
Reproduction MedicineTrack 26: Bioengineering in DentistryTrack 27: Bioengineering Education
Volume 10:1988
EDITED BY
Gerald Harris
Cedric Walker
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
Part 4/4: Bioengineering in Physics and Medicine
This part contains:
Track 18: Rehabilitation Engineering
Track 19: Neuromuscular Systems
Track 20: Biophysics: Channel Dynamics
Track 21: Critical Care Monitoring
Track 22: Sleep and Respiration
Track 23: Clinical Engineering
Track 24: Health Care Technology in Third World Countries
Track 25: Bioengineering in Reproduction Medicine
Track 26: Bioengineering in Dentistry
Track 27: Bioengineering Education
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TRACK 18: Rehabilitation Engineering
Session 18.01: Functional Electrical Stimulation Methods
18.01.01 A Nerve Cuff Technique for Selective Motor Control 1517
J.D. Sweeney, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH; D.A. Ksienski,J.T. Mortimer
18.01.02 Quantitative Verification for Effective Electrical Stimulation in Muscle 1519
H. Tomita, Tokyo Denki University, Saitama Japan; Y. Akiyama, A. Maeda S.
Ishigami, M. Munechika, M. Suzuki
18.01.03 Closed-Loop Recruitment and Frequency Modulation of Antagonistic Muscles
During Co-Activation in FNS 1521
N. Lan, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH; P.E. Crago, HJ.Chizeck
IEEE EMBS 1988--i
18.01.04 An Implantable Cuff Electrode for Collision Block of Pudendal Nerve Motor Activity 1523
J.T. Mortimer, Case Western Reserve Univ., Cleveland OH; J.D. Sweeney, D.R.
Bodner, A.S. Ferguson
18.01.05 Multichannel Computer Controlled Stimulation System to Assist the Spinally Injured 1525
M.S.Morse, Auburn University, Auburn University AL; T.A. Roppel, A. Cilia,S.M. Wixson, J. Walker
Session 18.02: Speech I
18.02.01 Applying Automatic Phoneme Analysis to the Assessment of Motor Impaired Speech 1527
P.A. O'Neill, Univ. of New Brunswick, Fredericton NB Canada; D.F. Lovely,R.N. Scott
18.02.02 An Acoustic Investigation of the Interactive Dynamics ofSpeech Motor Performance 1529
M. Jafari, University of Texas Arlington, Arlington TX; G.V. Kondraske
18.02.03 Intelligibility and Comprehension of French Normal, Accelerated and CompressedSpeech 1531
A.Richaume, INSERM U279, Lille France; F. Steenkeste, P. Lecocq, Y.
Moschetto
18.02.04 Speech Therapy Using Computer Based Minimal Consonant Pair Discrimination 1533
M.S. Glassman, Siemens Corp. Res. &Technol. Labs, Princeton NJ; M.B.
Starkey
Session 18.03: Speech II
18.03.01 Application ofVocal Tract Shapes to Vowel Production 1535
N.D. Black, University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Newtonabbey Northern Ireland
18.03.02 Improvement in Tracking of Articulatory Movements with the X-Ray Microbeam
System 1537
Q. Xue, University of Wisconsin, Madison WI; R. Nadler, J. Abbs, W. Tompkins
18.03.03 Color Display of Vowels as a Speech Articulation Training Aid 1539S.A. Zahorian, Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA
Session 18.04: Hearing
18.04.01 An Alternative Way to Encode Voicing in Multichannel Cochlear Implants 1541M.A. Svirsky, LSU Medical Center, New Orleans LA; G.R. Feinman, J.K. Cullen,C.F. Walker
18.04.02 Evaluation and Measurements at the Cochlear Implantations 1543J. Hruby, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, Prague Czechoslovakia; S.Sedlak, J. Picka, M. Topol, E. Klier
18.04.03 A Digital Speech Processor with Lateral Inhibition for Artificial Hearing 1545O. Ozdamar, University of Miami, Coral Gables FL; C.N. Lopez, R.E. Delgado
ii—IEEE EMBS 1988
18.04.04 Discrimination of Synthetic Vowels by Using a Tactile Vocoder and a Comparisonwith That ofan Eight Channel Cochlear Implant 1547
T. Ifukube, Hokkaido University, Sapporo Japan
18.04.05 ACMOS Amplifier with Digital Gain Control for the Hearing Impaired 1549
D.P. Leach, Santa Clara Univ., Santa Clara CA
18.04.06 Interactive Videodisc for Teaching and Evaluating Lipreading 1551
I. Guilliams, Univ. Paris VII, Paris France; A. Segui
Session 18.05: Artificial Intelligence & Information Systems
18.05.01 Computer Aided Prescription ofArtificial Limbs 1553
T.W. Hruczkowski, University ofNew Brunswick, Fredericton NB Canada; R.N.
Scott, R,R. Caldwell
18.05.02 Aids for Handicapped 1555
J.-M. Toulotte, Univ. des Sciences et Techniques, Villeneuve D'Ascq France
18.05.03 An Trainer for Neuromuscular Re-Training Therapy by Using Ergometer 1557
T. Yamamoto, Toyama Prefectural Rehabilitation Hosp., Toyama Japan; K.
Hayashi, S. Tamura, T. Nagao
18.05.05 Driving ADES 1558
S.A. Napper, Louisiana Tech Univ., Ruston LA; M.K. Shipp, S.A. Sabo
Session 18.06: Upper Extremity FES and Powered Prostheses
18.06.01 Computer Aided Myoelectric Training 1560
D.F. Lovely, University ofNew Brunswick, Fredericton NB Canada; T.W.
Hruczkowski, R.N. Scott
18.06.02 Rule-Based Control for FES Using Firmware Transitional Logic 1562
C.A. Kirkwood, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Scotland United Kingdom;B.J. Andrews
18.06.03 A Sensory Feedback System for Grasping Pressure in a Myoelectric Hand 1564
P.E. Patterson, Iowa State University, Ames LA; J.A. Katz
18.06.04 A Voice Controlled FES System for Restoring Hand Functions in Quadriplegics 1566
L. Bohs, Duke University, Durham NC; J. McElhaney, E. Cooper, M, Joost, D.
Han, F. Clippinger
18.06.05 A Research on Some of the Problems of Myoelectrically Controlled Prostheses 1567
T.-P. Hu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Peoples Repub. China; G.-Q.
Liu
IEEE EMBS 1988—iii
Session 18.07: Lower Extremity FES
18.07.01 Basic Problems in Development of FNS-Aided Crutch Walking in the ParaplegicIndividual 1569
E.B. Marsolais, Case Western Reserve Univ., Cleveland OH; R. Kobetic, H.J.
Chizeck
18.07.02 FES for Joint Stabilization During Stance Phase of Locomotion in Spinal Cord
Injured 1571
I. Anderson, WalkerInst, Pacific Palisades CA; E. Parkinson, B. Scroggins, J.B.
Walker, M. Morse
18.07.03 The EMS-RGO: A Physician Prescribable FES Ambulation Exercise System 1573
C.A. Phillips, Wright State University, Dayton OH; D.M. Hendershot
18.07.04 FES Controlled Ambulation with Surface Electrodes and No Orthotics 1575
B. Scroggins, Walker Institute, Pacific Palasades CA; R. Scopp, J.B. Walker, M.
Morse
18.07.05 Improvement of Efficiency in a Quadriplegic Individual Using an FES-RGO System 1577
D.M. Hendershot, Wright State Univ., Dayton OH; CA. Phillips
18.07.06 Control of Kinematics in Paraplegic Gait by Functional Electrical Stimulation 1579
R. Kobetic, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH; E.B. Marsolais,
H.J. Chizeck
Session 18.08: Assistive Devices I
18.08.01 An Electronic Device for Intermittent Auditory Cues 1580
J. Devasundaram, Schieffelin Leprosy Res. &Trng. Ctr., Karigiri India; N.
Suryawanshi, R. Prem Kumar
18.08.02 Some New Sensory Aids for the Visually Impaired 1582
J. Brabyn, The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Inst., San Francisco CA
18.08.03 Interfacing Computers to the Severely Disabled 1583
B.A. Rowley, Wright State University, Dayton OH; C.A.Davis
18.08.04 Image Processing Techniques to Perform an Autonomous System to Translate Relief
Braille into Black Ink, Called: Lectobraille 1584
J.P. Dubus, Univ. des Sci, & Tech., Villeneuve D-Ascq France; M. Benjelloun,V. Devlaminck, F. Wauquier, P. Altmayer
18.08.05 Computer Simulation of Novel Augmentative Communications Devices 1586
C.J. Lord, Triangle Research & Development Corp., Research Triangle Park NC;D.P. Colvin, R.D. Thurman, J.L. Duncan
18.08.06 Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Pain Management 1588
S. Ravichandran, Inst. Magneto Biology, Madras India; U.H. Narayanan, U.N.
Sujatha J. Shree
iv—IEEE EMBS 1988
Session 18.09: Assistive Devices II
18.09.01 Voice Command Recognition System for Handicapped Persons Using SimpleMulti-Layered Networks 1590
S. Maruno, Univ. of Utah Health Science Center, Salt Lake City UT; A.
Schoenberg
18.09.02 Aerospace Methodology Applied to Development ofan Advanced Powered MobilitySystem 1592
O.H. Fedor, NASA, Retired, Melbourne FL
18.0903 Wheelchair Directional Control, Digital and Analog Simulation 1594
J.W. Moore, University of Virginia, Charlottesville VA
18.09.04 Simulation of a Penile-Prosthesis with Stress Evaluation 1595
A.M. Ahmed, California State Polytechnic. Univ., Pomona CA
18.09.05 A Pressure Indicating Ring for Patients with Hand Pressure Sense Loss 1597
G.L. Jain, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi India; S.K. Guha, J.S.
Pasricha
Session 18.10: Human Performance Measurement & Analysis I
18.10.01 A Microprocessor-Based Data-Acquisition System for Monitoring Foot Pressures 1599
H. Zhu, University of Wisconsin, Madison WI; N. Maalej, J.G. Webster, WJ.
Tompkins, P, Bach-y-Rita, J.J. Wertsch
18.10.02 Microprocessor Based Measurements of the Range of Motion of a Human Body Joint 1601
M.Y. Niamat, Univ. of Toledo, Toledo OH; R.G. Molyet, D.D. Raftopoulos
18.10.03 Design and Development of an Electromagnetic Cervical Range of Motion System 1603
M.J. Schendel, Univ. of Minnesota Rehab. Engrg. Center, Minneapolis MN; R.
Patterson, J. Allison
18.10.04 Clinical Evaluation of Rehabilitative Procedures by a 1024-Sensing Elements
Platform 1605
A. Starita, University of Pisa, Pisa Italy; P. Dario, M. Bergamasco, N. Fiorillo,C.C. Perfetti
Session 18.11: Human Performance Measurement & Analysis H
18.11.01 On-Line Analysis of Neuromuscular Function 1607
R.S.Jones, Radiotherapy Centre, Bristol United Kingdom; D.L. Preece, J.L.
Murfin, A.W. Preece
18.11.02 Electromyographic Evaluation of Operator Performance in Manual Control
Tracking 1608
R.E. Barr, Univ. of Texas, Austin TX; R.D. Hamlin, L.D. Abraham, D.E. Greene
18.11.03 Effects of Crank Length and Seat Position on Arm Cranked Ergometry Performance 1610
T.K. Hight, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara CA; M.R. Zomlefer
18.11.04 Experimental Evaluation of an Elemental Resource Model for Human Performance 1612
G.V. Kondraske, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington TX
18.11.05 Child Gait Patterns on the Basis of Temporal and Distance Factors 1614
S. Hirokawa, Kyushu Univ., Fukuoka Japan; K. Matsumura
IEEE EMBS 1988—V
Session 18.12: Human Performance Measurement & Analysis HI
18.12.01 System for Quantitative Assessment ofSpinal Muscular Atrophy 1616
D.S. Glass, Texas Scottish Rite Hosp. for Crippled, Dallas TX; J.D. Ross, J.D.
Probe, J.D. Cook
18.12.02 Evaluation of Physical Exercise Using Photoplethsysmography 1617
M.L. Heimer, Florida International University, Miami FL; A.B. Barreto
18.12.03 Interface Considerations for the Wheelchair Aerobic Fitness Trainer 1619
CJ. Robinson, VA Hospital, Hines IL; W.E. Langbein, C.J, Kampschoer, L.T.
Kynast
18.12.04 Analysis ofMuscular Load Sharing in Wheelchair Propulsion Cycles 1621
P.N. Sheth, University of Virginia, Charlottesville VA; N. Nayar, C.E. Brubaker
18.12.05 A Non-invasive Ultrasonic System to Determine Residual Bladder Volumes 1623
P.J.C. Kruczkowski, Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson AZ; K.C. Mylrea,
R.R. Roemer, G.M. Drach
18.12.06 Microprocessor Based Audiometer for Mass Screening 1625
Mudduveerappa, Sri Jayschamarajendra Col. ofEngrg., Mysore Kamataka India;
S.N. Rao, H.D. Maheshappa, R. Sriram
Session 18.13: Human Performance Measurement& Analysis IV
18.13.01 Counting Beans May Improve Levodopa Therapy in Parkinson's Disease 1626
S.S. Hacisalihzade, University of California, Berkeley CA
18.13.02 Biped Model for Determining Selected Performance Resource Requirements DuringGait 1628
J.J. Carollo, University of Texas, Arlington TX; G.V. Kondraske
18.13.03 Evaluation of Vibration-Induced Changes in Oculo-Manual Tracking Using Process
Identification 1630
B.J.Martin, INRS, Vandoeuvre France; J.P. Roll, N. Di Renzo, Y. Goussard
18.13.04 Evaluation ofParkinsonian Patients Using Pursuit Manual Tracking ofTernary
Targets 1632
A. Abdel-Malek, Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles CA; C. Markham, V.
Marmarelis
18.13.05 A Correlation Study of Phase Plane and Step Response Measures of Upper ExtremityPerformance for Parkinsonian Patients 1634
K. Behbehani, Univ. of Texas, Arlington TX; G.V. Kondraske
Session 18.P1: Rehabilitation Engineering: Poster Session I
18.P1.01 Hemodynamic Responses of Quadriplegics to Maximal Arm-Cranking and FNS LegCycling Exercise 1636
S.F. Figoni, Wright State University, Dayton OH; R.M. Glaser, D,M. Hendershot,
S.C. Gupta, A.G. Suryaprasad, M.M. Rodgers, B.N. Ezenwa
18.P1.02 Physiologic Responses of SCI Subjects to Electrically Induced Leg Cycle Ergometry 1638
R,M. Glaser, Wright State University, Dayton OH; S.F. Figoni, S.R. Collins,M.M. Rodgers, A.G. Suryaprasad, S.C. Gupta, T. Mathews
I8.P1.03 Simulation of Hand Grasp Control by Force and Position Feedback 1641
L.Liu, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH; P.E. Crago
vi—IEEE EMBS 1988
18.P1.05 Design and Development of the Rotator CuffTherapeutic Mechanism 1643
M.D. Christolear, Jr., Wright State Univ., Dayton OH; D.B. Reynolds
18.P1.06 A Hybrid Orthosis for Paraplegic Standing with Percutaneous Electrodes 1645
K. Bamicle, Cleveland Veterans Admin. Medical Ctr., Cleveland OH; B.J.
Andrews, G.F. Phillips, H.J. Chizeck
Session 18.P2: Rehabilitation Engineering: Poster Session II
18.P2.01 Evaluation of the Assessment Component of a System for Shaping Vocal Behavior in
Severely Speech Disabled Individuals 1647
M. Desrochers, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg Manitoba Canada; W. Kinsner,J.J. Pear
18.P2.02 Design and Implementation of Two-Dimensional Neural Interfaces 1649
G.T.A. Kovacs, Stanford University, Stanford CA; C.W. Storment, B. Jemes,V.R. Hentz, J.M. Rosen
18.P2.03 Stanford University General Purpose Microelectrode Fabrication Process 1651
G.T.A. Kovacs, Stanford University, Stanford CA; C.W. Storment, D.H. Liang,R.L. White, J.M. Rosen
18.P2.04 A Software Structure for Implementing Multi-State Feedback Controllers in FNS
Systems 1653
J.J. Abbas, Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland OH; H.J. Chizeck, G.
Borges, P. Chow, P. Lambert, M. Moynahan
18 .P2.05 Vehicle Adaptation Aided by Spreadsheet Graphics 1655
R.L. Seaman, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston LA
TRACK 19: Neuromuscular Systems
Session 19.01: Muscle Biomechanics
19.01.01 The Frequency Response Model of Fast and Slow Twitch Muscles at Various Control
Strategies 1657
R. Baratta, LSU Medical Center, New Orleans LA; B.-H. Zhou, M. Solomonow
19.01.02 Identifying Isometric Recruitment Curves of Electrically Stimulated Muscle 1658
W.K.Durfee, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge MA; K.E.
MacLean
19.01.03 Pulse Train Frequency Demodulation by a Muscle-Load System 1660
R.N. Stiles, University of Tennessee, Memphis TN; D.W. Hahs
19.01.04 The Relation Between Intrinsic and Steady-State Stiffnesses in Active Human Muscle 1661
D. Chen, Washington University, St. Louis MO; G.I. Zahalak
IEEE EMBS 1988—vii
19.01.05 Homeomorphic Decomposition of the 6th Order Non-Linear Model of Human
Movement 1663
B. Hannaford, Jet Propulsion Lab., Caltech, Pasadena CA
19.01.06 Determinants ofLength Range ofActive Force Exertion by Muscle 1665
P.A. Huijing, Vrije University, Amsterdam The Netherlands
Session 19.02: Functional Electrical Stimulation
19.02.01 A High Performance Multichannel FES System with Self-learning Capabilities 1667
N. Hoshimiya, Tohoku University, Sendai Japan; M. Yasojima, R. Futami, Y.
Handa
19.02.02 Development of a Portable FES System for the Paralyzed Extremities 1669
A. Naito, Shinshu Univ., Matsumoto Japan; Y, Handa, M. Yajima, M. Tanaka, S.
Ishikawa, K. Okubo, N. Hoshimiya
19.02.03 Finite State Control of Paraplegic Gait Using a Hybrid FNS Orthosis 1671
G.F.Phillips, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Scotland; B.J. Andrews, H.
Chizeck, K. Barnicle
19.02.04 FES Powered Locomotion of Paraplegics Fitted with the LSU Reciprocating Gait
Orthoses (RGO) 1672
M. Solomonow, LSU Medical Center, New Orleans LA; R. Baratta, H, Shoji, M.
Ichie, S. Hwang, N. Rightor, W. Walker, R. Douglas, R. D'Ambrosia
19.02.05 On-Off Control in FES-Induced Standing Up 1673
A.J. Mulder, Rehab. Centre "Het Roessingh", Enschede The Netherlands; H.J.
Hermens, A.J.G. Klomp, G. Zilvold
19.02.06 Characterization ofthe Electrically Excited Flexion Withdrawal Response Used in
Restoration of Locomotion in Spinal Cord Injured Paraplegic 1675
M.H. Granat, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Scotland; A.C. Smith, G.F.
Phillips, CA. Kirkwood, R.W. Barnett, B.J. Andrews
Session 19.03: Muscular Stimulation
19.03.01 A Newly Developed EMS Unit: Some Preliminary Results Demonstrating Its Efficacy 1677
M.R. Duvoisin, NASA/Biomed. Engrg. Safety & Reliab. Of, Kennedy Space Cen¬
ter FL; H.E. Reed, D.F. Doerr, G.A. Dudley, P. Buchanan
19.03.02 Tetanic Responses of Electrically Stimulated Paralyzed Muscle 1936
S.G. Carroll, VA Medical Center, Cleveland OH; R.J. Triolo
19.03.02 Tetanic Responses of Electrically Stimulated Paralyzed Muscle at Varying InterpulseIntervals 1936
S.G. Carroll, VA Medical Center, Cleveland OH; R.J. Triolo
19.03.03 Myoelectric Manifestations of Muscle Fatigue During Electrically Stimulated
Contractions 1679
R. Merletti, Politecnico di Torino, Torino Italy; M. Knaflitz, C.J. De Luca, L. Lo
Conte
19.03.04 Properties of Orderly Recruited Motor Units with Tripolar Cuff Electrode 1681
R. Baratta, LSU Medical Center, New Orleans LA; M. Ichie, M. Solomonow
19.03.05 A Model Study on Fascicle Selective Stimulation of Multi-Fascicular Nerves 1682
P.H. Veltink, University of Twente, Enschede The Nedierlands; H.B.K. Boom,
B.K. van Veen
viii—IEEE EMBS 1988
Session 19.04: Nerve Stimulation
19.04.01 Intrafascicular Electrodes for Nerve Stimulation 1684N. Nannini, University of Utah, Salt Lake City UT; K. Horch
19.04.02 Studies on Ultrafine Intramuscular Electrode and Skin Button for FES 1686
Y. Handa, Tohoku Univ., Sendai Japan; T. Oda, S. Ito, Y. Iguchi, N. Hoshimiya
19.04.03 Sensitive and Selective Neural Control Using an Intraneural Multi-electrode
Stimulation Device in Silicon Technology 1688
W.L.C. Rutten, Twente University, Enschede The Netherlands; HJ. van Weir,J.H.M. Put, J.H. Meier
19.04.04 Threshold Excitations ofSensory and Motor Nerves Using Different Biphasic PulseBursts 1690
G. Kantor, FDA Or. for Devices & Radiol. Health, Rockville MD; G. Alon, H.S.
Ho
19.04.05 Analysis of Dorsal Column Stimulation 1692
J.J. Struijk, University of Twente, Enschede The Netherlands; J. Holsheimer,B.K. van Veen
19.04.06 Electrophysiological Assessment of Focal Nerve Lesions 1694
S.J. Xiao, VA Medical Center, Palo Alto CA; K.C. McGill, V.R. Henta
Session 19.05: Electromyography
19.05.01 Automatic Decomposition of Myoelectric Signals 1696
H. Broman, Chalmers Univ. of Technology, Goteborg Sweden
1905,02 A Mode! of the Surface-Recorded Motor-Unit Action Potential 1697
K.C.McGill, VA Medical Center, Palo Alto CA; A.Huynh
19.05.04 A Study of Motor Unit Activation Pattern by an All Poles Model of the Muscular
Sound 1700
B.Diemont, Politechnico di Milano, Milan Italy; M. Maranzana-Figini, C.
Orizio, R. Perini, A, Veicsteinas
19.05.05 The Influence of Temperature and Excitation Pattern on Noninvasively DetectedConduction Velocity in Single Motor Units 1702
G. Rau, Helmholtz Inst, for Biomedical Engr., Aachen Fed. Repub. Germany; J.
Schneider, J. Silny
19.05.06 Synchronous Firing Behaviour in Human Motor Units 1704
C.J. De Luca, Boston University, Boston MA; D. Stashuk, G. Karmen
Session 19.06: Muscle Fatigue
19.06.01 Simulation of Fatigue Related Changes in Spectral Parameters of Surface EMG 1706
H.J. Hermens, Rehabilitation Centre Het Roessingh, Enschede The Nedierlands;T.A.M. v. Bruggen
19.06.02 Comparison Between Myoelectric Signal Mean and Median Frequency Estimates 1708
G. Balestra, Politecnico di Torino, Torino Italy; M. Knaflitz, R. Merletti
19.06.03 EMG Amplitude Patterns in Rat Soleus and Medial Gastrocnemius Following Seven
Days of Hindlimb Suspension 1710
R.R. Roy, UCLA, Los Angeles CA; D.L. Hutchison, J.A. Hodgson, V.R.
Edgerton
IEEE EMBS 1988—ix
19.06.04 A Non-Invasive Device for Evaluating the Anaerobic Threshold of Athletes 1712
G.Q. Qin, Tianjin University, Tianjin Peoples Repub. China; N. Xu, J.-Q. Chen,S.-Y. Liu
Session 19.07: Highlights of Motor Control
19.07.01 Innervation Zones in the Biceps Brachii Measured with a Surface Grid Electrode 1714
T. Masuda, Industrial Products Research Institute, Tsukuta Sci City Ibaraki Japan;T. Sadoyama
19.07.02 Muscle Imbalance and Back Pain Related Through Muscle Fatigue 1716
C.J. De Luca, Boston University, Boston MA; S.H. Roy, L.D. Gilmore
Session 19.08: Motor Control I
19.08.01 First Results Concerning Early Motor Reaction During Perturbed Forearm
Movement 1718
M. Guglielmi, CNRS 823 ENSM, Nantes France; J.F. Mathe, B. Devauchelle, I.
Richard
19.08.02 Adaptation of Simple Movements to Changes in Load 1720
SX. Lehman, University of California, Berkeley CA
19.08.03 Muscle Activity During 3-D Movements at Complex "Joints": Changing Synergism 1722
J.M, Winters, Arizona State University, Tempe AZ; J.J. Fuller, M.B. Silver-Thorn
19.08.04 The Impact of Limb Velocity on the Coactivation Pattern of the Elbow and Knee
Antagonists 1724
S. Hagood, LSU Medical Center, New Orleans LA; R. Baratta, M. Solomonow,R. D'Ambrosia
19.08.05 Heuristic Versus Optimization Methods for Solving Muscle Load-sharing Problems 1726
J.M. Winters, Arizona State University, Tempe AZ; J.J. Fuller, A.H. Seif-Naraghi
Session 19.09: Motor Control H
19.09.01 Comparison of Linearly Predicted Multichannel EMG Signals: Amplitu Phase
Dissimilarities 1728
M.S. Mobin, Univ. of South Alabama, Mobile AL; P.S. Neelakanta, K.JL.
Pilgreen, L.D. Aides
19.09.02 An Intrinsic Mechanism for the Oscillatory Contraction of Muscle 1730N. Akamatsu, Tokushima Univ., Tokushima Japan; B. Hannaford, L. Stark
19.09.03 EMG Spectral Analysis of Muscle Fatigue Associated with Chronic Lower Back Pain 1732
S.H. Roy, Boston University, Boston MA; D. Casavant, M. Emley, L.D, Gilmore,C.J. De Luca
19.09.04 Exploring the "Behavior Space" of a Nonlinear Model for the Stretch Reflex 1734C.F. Ramos, University of California, Berkeley CA; S.S. Hacisalihzade, P.D.
Ayme, L.W. Stark
5 Effects of Muscle Thixotropy on Spindle Afferent Activity in the Hindlimb of the Rat 1736J.E.A. Warner, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston MA; A.W. Wiegner
IEEE EMBS 1988
Session 19.P1: Neuromuscular Systems: Poster Session
19.P1 01 Evaluation ofFES Control System Employing Adaptive and PI Controllers 1738
N. Itakura, Keio University, Yokohama Japan; K. Fujita, K. Kubo, Y. Iguchi, H.Minamitani
19.P1.02 Fusional Information Processing 1741
A.E. Kertesz, Northwestern University, Evanston IL
19.P1.03 Current Distribution and Motor Unit Recruitment in Multiplane FES 1743
N. Debnath, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi India; S. Anand, S.K.
Guha
19.P1.04 Speed, Precision and Resolution of a TV-Based Motion Analysis Computer 1745
E.H. Furnee, Delft University of Technology, Delft The Netherlands
TRACK 20: Biophysics: Channel Dynamics
Session 20.01: Biophysics I
20.01.01 Cross-Correlation Study of Chromatic Encoding by Horizontal Cells in Goldfish and
Turtles 1746
E.M. Lasater, Univ. of Utah, Salt Lake City UT; J.L, Hunsaker
20.01.02 Decay of Sodium Currents: Second Order Kinetics in Nerve Membranes 1748
H.G. Sethumadhavan, Central Food Technical Res. Inst., Mysore India; S.K,
Majumder, J.S. Venugopal
20.01.03 Removal of Middle-Molecule Substances from Patient's Hemofiltrates 1750
C.J. Lee, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu Taiwan Republic of China;S.-T. Hsu
20.01.04 Theoretical Approach to Ion Channel Dynamics 1752
H, Kijima, Kyushu University, Fukuoka Japan; S. Kijima
TRACK 21: Critical Care Monitoring
Session 21.01: Neurologic Monitoring and Analysis Techniques
21.01.01 Fractal Dimensions, Lyapunov Exponents, and Predictability of Human EEG Signals 1754
G. Mayer-Kress, The Santa Fe Institute, Santa Fe NM
21.01.02 EEG Analysis for Long Term Monitoring in the ICU 1755
R.S. Moberg, Interspec, Inc., Conshohocken PA; C. Woodruff, E. Iida, S.
Mesibov
21.01.03 Clinical Applications of Combined EEG/EMG Monitoring 1757
H.L. Edmonds, Jr., University of Louisville, Louisville KY; LJ. Couture, M.P.
Paloheimo
21.01.04 EEG Power Drop as a Function ofPerfusion Pulsahlity During Clinical Bypass 1759
P, Emerson, Midwestern Heart-Lung Research Fndn., Minneapolis MN; P.
Gannon, M. Macres, J. Templin
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21.01.05 Towards a Standardised Anaesthetic State 1761
A.J. Asbury, Univ. of Glasgow, Glasgow Scotland; A. McLeod, H. Robb, W.
Gray, D. Linkens
Session 21.02: Anesthesia Monitoring
21.02.01 Esophageal Contractility Monitoring for Anesthetic Depth Assessment 1763
R.C. Watt, Univ. of Arizona, Tucson AZ; S.R. Hameroff, N.O. Suwarno, E.S.
Maslana, K.C. Mylrea, P.J. Scipione
21.02.02 Development Directions in Integrated Anesthesia Monitoring 1765
C.K. Waterson, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill NC
21.02,07 Review: Capnography & Mass-Spectrometry in Anesthesia 1767
W.T. Frazier, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta GA
Session 21.03: Physiological Modeling and Signal Processing
21.03.01 PC-Based ST-Segment Monitoring with the VCG 1768
B.Dube, University of Montreal, Montreal Quebec Canada; A.-R. LeBlanc, J.L.
Dutoy, D. Derome, R. Cardinal
21.03.02 Alignment of Successive Cardiac Signals for Analyzing Changes in Performance 1771
H.A. Silber, Tulane Univ., New Orleans LA; P.V. Moulder, A,B. Martinez, C,F.
Walker
21.03.03 Beat-to-Beat Prediction of Left Ventricular Output During Left Ventricular Bypass
Pumping 1773
H. Sekii, National Cardiovascular Center, Research Inst. Osaka Japan; H. Takano,Y. Taenaka, S, Takatani, H. Noda, M. Kinoshita, E. Noda, A. Yagura, T. Akutsu
Session 21.04: Hemodynamic Monitoring
21.04.01 Vibration Patterns of the Human Chest Wall Recorded with a Microwave
Interferometer 1776
P.E. Engler, New Jersey Inst, of Technology, Newark NJ; S.S. Reisman, T.K.
Basu, S. Chakravarthi
21.04.02 A Catheter Mounted Doppler System for the Continuous Measurement of Cardiac
Output 1778
A.C. Roth, Southern Illinois Univ. School of Med., Springfield EL; S. Kalita, H.
Suchy
Session 21.05: Pulse Oximetry
21.05.01 Pulse Oximeter Measurements ofOxygen Saturation in Sickle Cell Blood 1779
E.C. Walker, NIH Div. of Research Services, Bethesda MD; G.P. Rodgers, C.T,
Noguchi, A.N. Schechter
21.05.02 Measurement of Percent Carboxyhemoglobin with Pulse-Oximetry Technique 1781
J.C.S.Lee, Univ. of Washington, Seattle WA; P.W. Cheung, D.R. Marble, M.A.
Kenny, D. Landicho
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Session 21.06: Computers and Computer Networks in Intensive Care Units
21.06.01 The Assessment of a Data Management System for Critical Care 1783
A. Kari, Kuopio University Central Hospital, Kuopio Finland; J. Saijonmaa, E.
Ruokonen, J, Takala
21.06.02 A Data-Acquisition and Control System for Closed Loop Liquid Control 1785
J. Kampmann, Medizinische Hochschule, Hannover Fed. Repub. Germany; G.
Koch
21.06.03 Integrated Monitoring of Cardio-Respiratory Variables 1787
B. Arcay, University of Santiago, Santiago de Compostela La Coruna Spain; V.
Moret, C. Hernandez
21.06.04 Elements of Planning in the Area ofComputerized Intensive Care 1789
J. Kampmann, Medizinishe Hochschule Hannover, Hannover Fed. Repub, Ger¬
many
Session 21.07: Medical Care Aboard NASA Space Station: A Systems Approach
21.07.01 Session Overview - Medical Care Aboard NASA's Space Station: A Systems
Approach to Critical Care Monitoring 1791
B.A. McKinley, KRUG International, Houston TX
21.07.02 The Crew Medical Officer (CMO) as a Primary Bedside Monitor for Space Station
Health Maintenance Facility (HMF) 1793
B.A. Houtchens, University of Texas, Houston TX
21.07.03 A Ventilator and Ventilation Supervisor for the NASA Space Station 1794
D.R. Westenskow, Univ. of Utah, Salt Lake City UT; J.X. Brunner, J. Byrd
Session 21.08: Medical Care Aboard NASA Space Station: A Systems Approach
21.08.01 Clinical Chemistry Laboratory Requirements for the Critically HI or Injured Patient 1795
A.S. Tonnesen, Univ. ofTexas Health Science Center, TX
21.08.02 Instrumentation for Bedside Clinical Chemistry: Clinical Analysis Capability for
NASA's Space Station 1797
R.F. Jakubowicz, Eastman Kodak Co. Life Sci. Res. Labs., Rochester NY
21.08.03 Implementation ofMedical Information Bus (MIB) at LDS Hospital 1799
H. Tariq, LDS Hospital/Univ. ofUtah, Salt Lake City UT; R.M. Gardner, W.L.
Hawley
TRACK 22: Sleep & Respiration
Session 22.01: Sleep and Respiration I
22.01.01 New Directions in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Research 1801
T. Hoppenbrouwers, University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA
22.01.02 Biological Rhythms of Apnea in Relation to Sleep Deprivation in S.A.V.E. (Sudden
A-Ventilatory Event) and Control Infants 1803
A.C. Comwell, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Flushing NY; S.
Laxminarayan
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22.01.03 Trying to Understand the Reasons for "Cot Death" 1805
P. Aubergier, Ecole Nationale Superieure des Telecomm, Brest France; D. Alix,
B. Solaiman, A. Hillion, A. Lasquellec
22.01.04 Cardiorespiratory Patterns During Sleep & Wakefulness in Infants Who
Subsequently Died of SIDS 1930
P.D. Peirano, INSERM & AEPMSIN, Paris France; B. Singh, J. Lacombe, H.
Cherrier, N. Monod
22.01.06 Computerized Polygraphic Audiovisual Monitoring in Infants with
Apnea-Bradycardia 1807
P.I. Yutsis, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Ctr„ Brooklyn NY; M.J.
Bucksbaum
Session 22.02: Sleep and Respiration II
22.02.01 Intrapulmonary Small-Sized Bubble Formation Is Governed by Solute-LiquidDensity and Airspace Geometry 1809
E.M. Scarpelli, Schneider Children's Hospital - LIJMC, New Hyde Park NY
22.02.02 Respiratory Modeling in Infants: Parameter Sensitivity and Right-to-Left Shunt 1811
S.T. Nugent, Dalhousie University, Halifax NS Canada; G.A. Tan, J.P. Finley
22.02.03 Evaluation of EEG in Central Sleep Apnea for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 1814
T.H. Nisbimura, Oita University, Oita Japan; S. Maeda
Session 22.03: Circadian Modeling
22.03.01 A Feedback Model for an Insect Circadian Clock 1816
R.D.Lewis, University ofAuckland, Auckland New Zealand
22.03.02 Circadian Rhythm of Hepatic Lipogenic Enzyme Activity 1818
A.H. Cincotta, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge LA; A.H. Meier
22.03.03 Seasonal Change in the Phase Relations of Circadian Neurotransmitter Rhythms in
the Anterior Hypothalamus 1820
J.M. Wilson, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge LA; A.H. Meier
22.03.04 Modeling the Circadian Substructure: Coupled Oscillators and Entrainment 1822
S. Yang, New Jersey Inst, ofTechnology, Newark NJ; S.S. Reisman, W.N. Tapp,B.H. Natelson
22.03.05 Extracting Information from Apparent Randomness in Cardiovascular Data 1824
N.K. Huang, University ofMinnesota, Minneapolis MN; F. Halberg
22.03.06 Prediction Region for Plasma Cortisol Parameters Obtained by Linear
Rhythmometry 1825
L. Garcia, Hospital Materno-Infantil, La Coruna Spain; R.C. Hermida, D.E.
Ayala, F. Halberg
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TRACK 23: Clinical Engineering
Session 23.01: Clinical Engineering Programs
23.01.01 Application of Bar Codes to Enhance a Clinical Engineering Service System 1827
D.H. Darnel, University Hospital, Stony Brook NY
23.01.02 Financial Models and Productivity Controls in Clinical Engineering 1828
A.R. Mahachek, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore MD
23.01.03 Achieving Strategic Goals at a Multispecialty Clinic 1830
C.H. Porth, Scott & White, Temple TX; J.D. Taylor
23.01.04 The Limits of Standards in Clinical Engineering 1832
A. Wald, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Ctr., New YorkNY
23.01.05 Measuring the Level ofMedical Technology in Hospitals 1834
M.F. Baretich, Univ. of Colorado Health Sciences Ctr., Denver CO
Session 23.02: Clinical Engineering Practices
23.02.01 AIDS and Clinical Instrumentation: The Need for In-House Education 1835
R.F. Crumley, National Institutes ofHealth DRS, Bethesda MD; C.L.Green
23.02.02 A Computerized Method for Environmental Gas Analysis in the Hospital Setting 1837
D. Walding, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston TX; Y. David, J. Klasen
23.02.03 A Model Design Layout of Circular Operation Theatres Complex and ICCU for
Hospitals 1838
N.M, Murali, Osmania University, Hyderabad India
23.02.04 Responsible Clinical Engineering 1840
R.N. Scott, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton NB Canada; P.E. Paasche
Session 23.03: Physiological Measurements
23.03.01 Closed-Loop Postoperative Autotransfusion 1842
H.B, Blankenship, Univ. of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham AL; F.D. Wallace
23.03.02 Non-Invasive Physiological Measurements 1844
P. Escourrou, CNRS UA 1159, Clamart France
23.03.03 Quantitative Electroglottograph - Signal Processing Methods for Clinical
Instrumentation 1845
D.T. Teaney, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark NJ
23.03.04 New Approach to Haemoglobinometry Based on Reflectance Photometry 1847
V. Koul, Indian Institute ofTechnology, New Delhi India; N. Debnath, S. Anand,S.K. Guha
23.03.05 Gated Laser Doppler Flowmetry Using a Proximity-Contact Probe 1849
D. Talley, USUHS, Beuiesda MD; D. Fortney, N. Fiala, A. Dubois
23.03.06 EEG Monitoring for Anesthetic Depth Assessment 1851
S.R. Hameroff, Univ. of ArizonaHealth Sciences Center, Tucson AZ; R.C. Watt,T. Jolly
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Session 23.04: Systems and Instrumentation for Clinical Assessment
23.04.01 An Autoadaptive Volumetric Inspiratory Aid for Mechanical Ventilation 1853
M.-C. Chambrin, INSERM U279, Lille France; C. Chopin, J. Mangalaboyi, P.
Lestavel, F. Fourrier
23.04.02 Thermodilution Cardiac Output and Ejection Fraction: A Mathematical Analysis 1856
S.E. Conrad, Louisiana State Univ. Medical Ctr., Shreveport LA; M. Jones, P.
Unkel
23.04.03 Intracranial Measurements for Neurosurgical Aid 1857
Y. Kosugi, Tokyo Inst, of Technology, Nagatsuta Yokohama Japan; E. Watanabe,
J. Dcebe, K. Takakura
23.04.04 Monitoring CNS Function in the OR and ICU 1859
R.S. Moberg, Interspec, Inc., Conshohocken PA
Session 23.P1: Clinical Engineering: Poster Session
23.P1.01 Influence of Visualization Parameters on Linear Size Determination in CT-Image 1861
S.D, Tabakov, Medical Academy, Plovdiv Bulgaria
23.P1.02 Automatic Motion Detection in Rhesus Monkeys 1862
J, Shires, U.S.U.H.S., Bethesda MD; N. Fiala, A. Dubois
TRACK 24: Health Care Technology of Third World
Countries
Session 24.01: Biomedical Engineering in Third World Countries
24.01.01 Biomedical Engineering in Developing Nations - Clinician View Point 1864
R.M.Varma, NIMHANS, Bangalore India
24.01.02 Simple Nuclear Medical Techniques 1865
T.K. Dayalu, Bangalore Nursing Home Trust, Bangalore India; T.G.Krishna
Murthy
24.01.05 Imaging Techniques - Relevance to Developing Nations 1867
A.C. Sreeram, Mallige Medical Centre, Bangalore India
Session 24.02: Role of Rehabilitation Engineering in Third World Countries
24.02.01 Prevention of Deafness in Developing Countries - Role of Engineering Technology in
the Rehabilitation 1869
Y.N. Mehra, Postgrad. Inst, of Med. Educ. & Res., Chandigarh India
24.02.02 Management of Tension by Yoga Techniques 1870
S.Singh, Alkem Labs, Bombay India; H.R. Nagendra, R. Nagarathna, T,G,
Krishnamurthy
Session 24,03: Technology and Manpower
24.03.01 Automation and Man Power Utilisation - Ethical Aspects 1872N. Krishna Swamy, Bangalore India; T.G. Krishna Murthy
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24.03.02 Technology for Basic Health Care in Developing Nations 1874
T.G.Krishna Murthy, ELICO PVT., Bangalore India; D.V.S.Raju
24.03.03 The Challenge of Rural Health Care in Third World Nations 1875
S.B. Sapre, Technical Teachers Training Institute, Bhopal India
24.03.04 Databases for Planning and Procurement of Health Equipment 1877
W. Binseng, State Univ. of Campinas, Sao Paulo Brazil
TRACK 25: Bioengineering in Reproduction Medicine
Session 25.01: Bioengineering in Reproductive Medicine
25.01.01 Electrical Pacing of the Ampullary Isthmic Junction for Contraception 1879
S. Anand, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi India
25.01.02 Electrical Effects an Mammalian Sperm 1881
S.K. Guha, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi India
25.01.03 Microwave Male Contraception Studies in China 1883
H. Chiang, Zhejiang Medical University, Hangzhou Peoples Repub. China
25.01.04 Computer-Assisted Simulation Model of the Counter-Current Heat-ExchangeMechanism at the Testicular Vascular Pedicle 1884
G. Tritto, University ofBari-Italy, Bari Italy
TRACK 26: Bioengineering in Dentistry
Session 26.01: Bioengineering in Dentistry I
26.01.01 A Finite Element Based Study of the Biomechanics of the Mandible 1886
R.T, Hart, Tulane University, New Orleans LA; N. Thongpreda
26.01.02 Automated Attachment Level Probing: Effect of Probing Force 1888
M.K. Jeffcoat, Univ. ofAlabama, Birmingham AL; K. Captain, R.L. Jeffcoat
26.01.05 Comparison of Three Test Methods for a Novel Dentin Bonding Agent and
Simulation of Microleakage in Filled Cavities 1890
S. Odak, New Jersey Inst, ofTechnology, Newark NJ; D. Kristol, J. Stackhouse,
D. Blackmore
Session 26.02: Bioengineering in Dentistry II
26.02.01 Realtime Mandibular Motion Analysis - Recent Developments 1892
S. Curry, Vexcel Corp., Boulder CO; S. Baumrind
26.02.02 Compensating for the Reflectance ofthe Human Face 1893
R. Keizer, Rutgers University, Piscataway NJ; S.M. Dunn, P.J. Desjardins, M.
Milles
26.02.03 Analysis and Automatic Classification of the Occlusal Sounds in Dentistry 1895
V. Burlui, Polytechnic Inst, of Iasi, Iasi Romania; H.N. Teodorescu, S. Cotutiu,
K. El Sakka
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26.02.06 Measurement of Oral Electric Impedence and its Application L. Huang, Hospitalof Stomatology, Xian Shaanxi Peoples Repub. China; Y. Li
Session 26.03: Bioengineering in Dentistry HI
26.03.01 Digital Imaging and Display System for Craniofacial X-Ray Analysis 1897
S. Baumrind, Univ. of California, San Francisco CA; S.Curry
26.03.02 Geometry Guided Radiograph Segmentation 1898
S.M. Dunn, Rutgers University, Piscataway NJ; T. Liang, P.J. Desjardins, M.
Milles
26.03.03 Digitized Quantification ofAngular Periodontal Bone Defects 1900
P.F. van der Stelt, Academic Center for Dentistry, Amsterdam The Netherlands;W.G.M. Geraets
26.03.04 A Holographic Ruler for Simple Measurements in Opaque Reflection Holograms 1902
K.R. Koops, Univ. of Groningen, Groningen The Nedierlands; V.G.M. Althof,J.J. ten Bosch
TRACK 27: Bioengineering Education
Session 27.01: Education I
27.01.01 Where to Go? Chinese Biomedical Engineering Students 1904
E.X. Zheng, Chongqing University, Chongqing Sichuan Peoples Repub. China;J.-N. Qin
27.01.02 Pattern of a Graduate Program in B.M.E. Suitable for Developing Countries 1906
C. Raja Rao, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati India; T.M. Srinivasan
27.01.03 Undergrad Biomedical Engineering Program to Be Offered in Colombia 1907
F. Ortiz-Nieto, Univ. Antonio Narino, Bogata Colombia
27.01.04 Computer Aided Instruction in Undergraduate Physiology: Solar Cell Helps 1909L, Bozinovska, University of Skopje, Skopje Yugoslavia; O. Nikodijevic, S.
Bozinovski, M. Sestakov
27.01.05 Biomedical Engineering Education in Saudi Arabia Kingdom 1911Y. Haggag, King Saud University, Riyadh Saudi Arabia Kingdom; M.Al-Turailci, A. Nassef
Session 27.02: Education II
27.02.01 Biomedical Engineering Educational Programs in Mexico City 1912V.M. Carbajal Castaneda, Univ. Autonoma Metropolitana-IZTAPALAPA,Mexico Mexico
27.02.02 Are University Enterprises an Alternative for Clinical Engineering Services in
Venezuela?1914
L.O. Lara-Estrella, Universidad Simon Bolivar, Caracas Venezuela; G.Passariello, F, Mora
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27.02.03 Bioengineering Education in Argentina 1916
M.E. Valentinuzzi, Universidad Nacional de Tucuman, Tucuman Argentina
27.02.06 A New Approach of Biomedical Engineering Training 1928
F.F. Nobre, Univ. Federal do Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Session 27.P1: Education: Poster Session
27.PI.02 Cooperative Education and Internships for Biomedical Electronics Students 1917
S.J. Yelton, Cincinnati Technical College, Cincinnati OH
LATE PAPERS
TRACK 01: Cardiology
Session 01.01: Cardiac Arrhythmia Analysis
01.01.06 An ECG Video Editor for Modelling Sensing and Detection of Arrhythmias 1924
R.M.T. Lu, Telectronics & Cordis Pacing Systems, Sydney Australia; T. Murphy,J. Wickham
TRACK 04: Biomechanics
Session 04.01: Gait Analysis
04.01.07 Arthritic Gait 1934
U.P. Wyss, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston ON Canada
Session 04.03: Joint Biomechanics II: Joint Dynamics and Control
04.03.06 Co-Contraction of Antagonist Muscles: Predictions and Observations 1926
W.R. Murray, Resources Engineering Systems, Inc., Burlington MA; N. Hogan
TRACK 09: Bioelectric Potentials
Session 09.01: Nerve and Electrical Stimulation
0901.06 A Distributed-Parameter Model of the Myelinated Nerve Fiber 1923
J.A. Halter, Rice Univ., Houston TX; J.W. Clark, Jr.
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