Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to F Yin.
The chromium levels in the hair of patients with hyperlipemia and coronary heart disease were found to be similar to those of healthy controls (p greater than 0.2). In patients with cerebral hemorrhage and cerebral thrombosis, significantly higher hair chromium values were observed than in healthy subjects (p less than 0.001). The possible significance of these findings is discussed.
We present an improved video-based computer system for on-line tracking of small markers moving in a plane. The system consists of a CCD camera, a video monitor, a dedicated 80386/20 microcomputer, a video frame grabber, and custom software. Up to four markers can be tracked at the 30-Hz video frame rate using a two-step, correlation-based search procedure. We discuss the requisite hardware and software requirements and illustrate how this tracking system can be used to collect strain data during biaxial stretching tests on planar soft tissues. Operating at 30 Hz, this system is an improvement over those previously reported, which are either slower or yield less information.
The use of intermittent mandatory ventilation (IMV) and positive and expiratory pressure (PEEP) may demand the patient mount an inspiratory pressure equivalent to the pressure level of the PEEP for spontaneous breathing. During respiratory failure, ineffective inspiratory muscles may be unable to consistently meet such demands, especially if high levels of PEEP are used. A technique which reduces the required inspiratory effort was devised for use in patients being treated with IMV and PEEP. Using this technique, isovolume inspiratory time was dramatically reduced and less inspiratory effort was required. This maneuver may assist spontaneous breathing in patients with respiratory failure on high levels of PEEP.