Table 2. Studies reporting measurement of arterial blood pressure. BH = breath hold. S = SCUBA, trans = transmission .
Sensor | Ref. | Diving mode | Setting | Tested depth (m) | Manufacturer | Real-time display | Data storage or display | Data trans | Water-and pressure-proofing of the wearable sensor | Max. depth (m) |
Cuff + differential pressure sensor + microcontroller (based on Korotkoff sounds) | 6 | S | Pool | 3 | Bosch & Sohn (BoSo) | Yes | On screen via a video-camera | Cable | Plexiglass housing for inflator/display (downwardly open for hydrostatic pressure equalisation); silicone sheath for cuff microphones | – |
Cuff + differential pressure sensor + microcontroller (based on Korotkoff sounds) | 20 21 48 49 | BH[20,21,48],S[49] | Pool | 10.5 | Prototype | Yes | Microcontroller | Cable | Lexan tube, inflation air coming from a SCUBA tank | 200 |