A microprocessor-controlled clinical tromometer

A microprocessor-controlled clinical tromometer has been developed to permit routine monitoring of disease processes where tremor is a principal sign and in behavior studies where tremor may be used to index anxiety, stress, or response to Ethan. Emphasis is placed on the measurement technique and the design and construction of the device. The important role played by the microprocessor in providing for human factoring of the instrument to make it compatible with the clinical setting is examined.