Solving the forward problem in electrical impedance tomography for the human head using IDEAS (integrated design engineering analysis software), a finite element modelling tool
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Bayford, R., Gibson, A., Tizzard, A., Tidswell, T. and Holder, D. 2001. Solving the forward problem in electrical impedance tomography for the human head using IDEAS (integrated design engineering analysis software), a finite element modelling tool. Physiological Measurement. 22 (1), pp. 55-64.
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Title | Solving the forward problem in electrical impedance tomography for the human head using IDEAS (integrated design engineering analysis software), a finite element modelling tool |
Authors | Bayford, R., Gibson, A., Tizzard, A., Tidswell, T. and Holder, D. |
Abstract | If electrical impedance tomography is to be used as a clinical tool, the image reconstruction algorithms must yield accurate images of impedance changes. One of the keys to producing an accurate reconstructed image is the inclusion of prior information regarding the physical geometry of the object. To achieve this, many researchers have created tools for solving the forward problem by means of finite element methods (FEMs). These tools are limited, allowing only a set number of meshes to be produced from the geometric information of the object. There is a clear need for geometrical accurate FEM models to improve the quality of the reconstructed images. We present a commercial tool called IDEAS, which can be used to create FEM meshes for these models. The application of this tool is demonstrated by using segmented data from the human head to model impedance changes inside the head. |
Research Group | Biophysics and Bioengineering group |
Publisher | Institute of Physics. |
Journal | Physiological Measurement |
ISSN | 0967-3334 |
Publication dates | |
Feb 2001 | |
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Deposited | 23 Aug 2012 |
Output status | Published |
Web address (URL) | http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0967-3334/22/1/308 |
Language | English |
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