ABSTRACT
The measurement methods of respiration can be mainly divided into contact and non-contact.Contact detection methods include volumetric flowmeter,velocity flowmeter,temperature detection,displacement detection,impedance detection,wearable technology and sleep mattress,etc.Although these methods are noninvasive and mature,they all require electrodes or sensors to touch the body of human subjects,which limit the users’ freedom and are not suitable for severely bumed patients and newborns.In non-contact monitoring,the respiration is measured by using the media such as electromagnetic waves,optical media,etc,and without any electrodes or sensors to touch the body whiles the human subject keeping natural status.Non-contact detection method using infrared and biological radar has been a research focus both at home and abroad,which can be used for clinical,community and family care.