Title :
A Neonatal Fiberoptic Probe for Oximetry and Dye Curves
Author :
Volz, R.J. ; Christensen, D.A.
Author_Institution :
Department of Bioengineering, University of Utah
fDate :
7/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Development of a miniaturized fiberoptic/dye probe is described for intended application with a neonatal 5 French (FR) umbilical artery catheter (UAC). A simplified model of the optical system leads to the choice of 5 mil plastic fibers for which a large numerical aperture compensates for high absorption losses at 930 nm over short distances. Initial dog trials have yielded excellent in situ oximetry measurements and dye curves that clearly show the recirculation component.
Keywords :
Arteries; Blood; Catheters; In vivo; Monitoring; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Optical reflection; Pediatrics; Probes; Animals; Cardiac Output; Catheterization; Dogs; Dye Dilution Technique; Fiber Optics; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Methacrylates; Miniaturization; Neonatology; Oximetry; Oxygen;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBME.1979.326421
