Review Article

A Comprehensive Review on Smart Health Care: Applications, Paradigms, and Challenges with Case Studies

Table 4

Various sensors are utilized in healthcare to sense and acquire data.

SensorsBiosignal typeFunction

TemperatureBody temperatureBody or device temperature is measured
AccelerometerBody movementAcceleration force is measured
GyroscopeAngle rotation, vibration, and axisThe rotation rate of the device is measured
Pulse oximeterOxygen saturationMeasures level of oxygen in the blood
Magnetic sensorsBody motion, and position parametersMeasures surroundings magnetic field
Chest electrodesECGHeartbeat measurement
PhonocardiographCardiac auscultationCardiac auscultation measurement by using a stethoscope
Piezoelectric sensorBreathing rateMeasures breathing rate
ElectrodesElectrodermal activityMeasures cardiac health condition
Optical infrared thermopilePhoto-plethysmography, and skin temperatureMeasures quality of sleep, and stress
Global positioning sensorsPhysical activitiesMeasures human physical activity
Force sensorsKidney dialysisEmployed in kidney dialyzing devices
Implantable pacemakerHeart rhythmProvides synced electric stimulus heart rhythm to the heart muscle to figure control heart rhythm
Pressure sensorSleep disorders, BP controlMonitors BP, employed in sleep apnea devices and infusion pumps
GlucometerGlucose concentrationMeasures glucose concentration in blood
Electroencephalogram sensorEEGMeasures brain electrical activity
Electromyogram sensorSkeletal musclesMeasures electrical activity of skeletal muscles
Airflow sensorsHeart pumps, laparoscopy, etc.Employed in various devices like heat pumps, anesthesia delivery devices, laparoscopy, etc.