| abstract |
According to the particular aspects described, multiple acoustic detection elements are used in a variety of beneficial ways to provide improved physiological monitoring, among other benefits. In various embodiments, the sensing elements can be advantageously used in a single sensor package, multiple sensor packages, and various other strategic locations in the monitoring environment. According to another aspect, an acoustic sensor support comprising one or more pressure balance channels is provided to compensate for skin elasticity and attachment variations. A pressure balancing path can provide a path for air flow from the cavity to atmospheric pressure defined by the sensing element and the frame. |