Development of a low profile laser Doppler probe for monitoring perfusion at the patient – mattress interface

Authors: Cobb, J.E. and Hadley, G.J.M.

Publisher: Smart Technology Research Centre, Bournemouth University

Place of Publication: Poole, England

Abstract:

The clinical importance of pressure ulcers is reviewed confirming the need for continuous monitoring of skin blood perfusion at the patient – mattress interface. The design of a low profile (H≈1mm) laser Doppler probe is then described together with the experimental setup used for evaluation. The results show that the performance of the new sensor does not vary significantly from that of currently available probes over a wide range of operating parameters. The authors conclude that the sensor design provides a low cost perfusion monitoring solution with potential to significantly reduce the risk of bed sores in hospital patients.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/14550/

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Preferred by: Jon Cobb and Glyn Hadley

Development of a low profile laser Doppler probe for monitoring perfusion at the patient – mattress interface

Authors: Cobb, J.E. and Hadley, G.J.M.

Place of Publication: Poole, England

ISSN: 0140-0118

Abstract:

The clinical importance of pressure ulcers is reviewed confirming the need for continuous monitoring of skin blood perfusion at the patient – mattress interface. The design of a low profile (H≈1mm) laser Doppler probe is then described together with the experimental setup used for evaluation. The results show that the performance of the new sensor does not vary significantly from that of currently available probes over a wide range of operating parameters. The authors conclude that the sensor design provides a low cost perfusion monitoring solution with potential to significantly reduce the risk of bed sores in hospital patients.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/14550/

Source: BURO EPrints