Product Summary
The Breath Rate Sensor measures breath rate by sensing the pressure change within a standard, disposable dust mask. It generates consistently stable output, even when used during exercise. The sensor's tubing connects to the disposable pressure clips that fasten to the sides of the mask.
Two modes:
- One reading every breath
- Running average over last four breaths
Educational Use Only
This is not a medical device. PASCO products are designed for educational use only and should not be used in any apparatus involved with life support, medical testing, patient diagnosis, or industrial control/testing systems.
How It Works
The Breath Rate Sensor measures breathing rate before, during, and after exercise. Measurements are digitally sent to a computer or datalogger, where they're displayed and recorded for analysis. The sensor detects each breath by monitoring changes in air pressure within a mask worn by the subject. It measures the time between exhalations to determine breath rate. This sensor outputs measurements for breath rate and average breath rate.
What's Included
- 1x Sensor with Tubing
- 10x Pressure Clips
- 10x Masks
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Interface Required
This product requires a PASCO Interface to connect to your computer or device. We recommend the following option(s). For a breakdown of features, capabilities, and additional options, see our Interface Comparison Guide »
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the PASPORT Breath Rate Sensor.
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High School / Biology
Use a PASPORT breath rate sensor to measure the resting respiration rates of individuals and determine whether exercise causes a change in respiration rate.
