Overview of Biofluids and Flow Sensing Techniques Applied in Clinical Practice

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Diagnostics

Background:

• Biofluid analysis is fundamental to understanding human diseases.
• Continuous research focuses on developing sensors for monitoring biofluid flow in various tissues and organs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide researchers with an overview of key biofluid physiological characteristics relevant to medical conditions.
• To compile and explain established flow sensing techniques currently used in healthcare.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of biofluid properties.
• Compilation and theoretical explanation of established flow sensing methodologies.

Main Results:

• Detailed description of important biofluids and their physiological alterations in disease.
• Overview of current healthcare applications of biofluid flow sensors.

Conclusions:

• This review serves as a foundational resource for researchers entering the field of biofluid flow sensing.
• It aids in selecting optimal sensing approaches based on specific research objectives.