A simple technique for recording the electromyogram of the external abdominal oblique muscle in the newborn

doi:10.1016/0378-3782(88)90086-2

Early Human Development

Volume 16, Issue 1, January 1988, Pages 55-60

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Abstract

A technique for recording activity in the external abdominal oblique muscles of the human newborn is described. It uses simple, self-adhesive, surface electrodes arranged to reduce electrocardiographic interference. This method is applicable to studies of the respiratory patterns of very pre-term babies undergoing intensive medical care.

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A simple technique for recording the electromyogram of the external abdominal oblique muscle in the newborn

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