baxter Starling - Figure 2-1 Application of Starling Sensors

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Theory of Operation
As the heart expands and contracts, a time delay (phase shift) is created in the current by
blood flow. The Starling Monitor then uses this Phase Shift as a baseline for measurement
- illustrated in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-1 Application of Starling Sensors
Outer Sensor
Inner Sensor
Inner Sensor
Outer Sensor