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A Wireless Infrared Thermometry Device for Postoperative Flap Monitoring: Proof of Concept in Patients
Ruijie Xie1, Ya Zhang2, Qianlong Liu1
1Department of Hand & Microsurgery, The Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, China.
Background/Need:
Postoperative flap perfusion assessment methods still rely on the evaluation of traditional clinical indicators, which have the disadvantage of being subjective and burdensome.
Methodology:
This study describes a self-designed infrared wireless thermometer for flap blood supply monitoring and evaluates its efficacy in the postoperative monitoring of 40 free flaps.
Device Description:
The device consists of multiple temperature and humidity modules as well as a wireless module, which has the advantages of low cost and continuous remote monitoring.
Preliminary Results:
The alarm time of the wireless infrared thermometer was 30.5 ± 3.1 hours, and the clinical observation reported 41.7 ± 13.6 hours.
Current Status:
In future studies, the device will be tested on different types of flaps in a porcine model.
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