Electromagnetic Susceptibility Testing of Neurophysiological Equipment.

Abstract

A series of electromagnetic susceptibility tests were conducted on electromyographs, electroencephalographs, and an echoencephalograph. The tests were to determine the amount of electromagnetic shielding required to provide the proper operational environment needed in hospital neurophysiological departments. The results showed that careful arrangement of the electrode conductors can significantly decrease the susceptibility of the equipment. In addition, it was found that electromagnetic shielding provides minimum protection for the electroencephalograph because of its limited frequency response. Therefore, it is not recommended unless electromyographs (wide frequency range) are present or their use is anticipated. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA085521

Entities

People

  • James L. Brooks

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bandwidth
  • Electric Fields
  • Electrodes
  • Electromagnetic Shielding
  • Electromagnetic Susceptibility
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Frequency
  • Health Services
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neurology
  • Radio Frequency
  • Repetition Rate
  • Shielding
  • Signal Generators

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