Biomedical Field Monitoring System

The Biomedical Field Monitoring System (BFMS) was designed to telemeter body core temperature, ambient and two skin temperatures, heart rate, and physical activity estimates from untethered military personnel engaged in high-stress activities. A laboratory human study of controlled exercise and thermal stress showed the expected relations among the monitored variables. The BFMS was also used in an exploratory study of river otters anesthetized for handling, tagging, and minor surgery. Continuous monitoring showed distinct differences in core temperature responses to different anesthetics and their reversal agents.<<ETX>>