Title :
A wireless sensing system for continuous monitoring of intracompartmental pressures
Author :
Jackson, James Z. ; Dion, Matthew K. ; Drazan, John F. ; Forsh, David A. ; Cady, Nathaniel C. ; Ledet, Eric H.
Author_Institution :
Rensselaer Polytech. Inst., Troy, NY, USA
Abstract :
Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a true orthopaedic emergency. The potential sequelae of an undiagnosed ACS include muscle necrosis, contracture, and in some cases amputation. We have developed a simple, wireless, passively-powered sensor that has the potential to provide continuous monitoring of intracompartmental pressure in vivo. This will allow clinicians to make an early diagnosis of ACS which is essential to preventing sequelae and unnecessary fasciotomies.
Keywords :
injuries; muscle; patient diagnosis; patient monitoring; pressure measurement; pressure sensors; wireless sensor networks; ACS diagnosis; acute compartment syndrome; continuous monitoring; contracture; intracompartmental pressures; muscle necrosis; orthopaedic emergency; wireless passively-powered sensor; wireless sensing system; Monitoring; Pressure measurement; Prototypes; Radio frequency; Resonant frequency; Sensitivity; Wireless sensor networks;
Conference_Titel :
Biomedical Engineering Conference (NEBEC), 2015 41st Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Troy, NY
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-8358-2
DOI :
10.1109/NEBEC.2015.7117098
