Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 19, 2025
08:50
Fabrication and Characterization of a Conformal Skin-like Electronic System for Quantitative, Cutaneous Wound Management
Published on: September 2, 2015
9.0K
Clinical observation on edema based on the thermal sensitivity measurement method
Tian Zheng1, D U Jing1, Liao Wenhao1
1Chengxintang Clinic, Xi'an 710054, China.
Summary
Thermal sensitivity measurement effectively diagnoses edema by analyzing 12 meridians. This method, with a 96% accuracy, offers a new diagnostic tool for edema and prognosis prediction.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Diagnostic Technologies
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
Background:
- Edema diagnosis traditionally lacks objective, quantitative methods.
- The 12 meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are linked to various physiological functions.
- Thermal sensitivity measurement offers a potential objective biomarker.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the diagnostic value of thermal sensitivity measurements across the 12 meridians for edema.
- To identify specific meridians influential in edema diagnosis.
- To validate thermal sensitivity as a reliable method for edema identification.
Main Methods:
- 1426 participants were categorized into edema, non-edema symptomatic, and asymptomatic groups.
- Thermal sensitivity was measured across all 12 meridians for each participant.
- Multivariate analysis and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis were employed.
Main Results:
- Specific meridians (e.g., left Taiyin lung, right Jueyin pericardium) were identified as key indicators for edema.
- The thermal sensitivity measurement achieved a high diagnostic accuracy of 96% (ROC AUC).
- Findings align with established TCM meridian associations for edema.
Conclusions:
- Thermal sensitivity measurement, combined with specific meridians, shows significant potential for diagnosing edema.
- This method may aid in predicting patient prognosis.
- Further research is warranted to explore its utility in evaluating medical care and acupuncture treatments.
Related Concept Videos
01:14Assessing Body Temperature - Axilla
674
Procedural Guide for Assessing Axillary Body Temperature using a Digital Thermometer:
Step 1: Perform hand hygiene and put on clean gloves to maintain infection control and prevent cross-contamination.
Step 2: Prepare the patient by explaining the procedure to ensure understanding and cooperation. Ensure privacy, expose the axilla, and inform the patient that minimal movement is crucial for an accurate reading.
Step 3: Adjust the patient’s clothing to expose only the axilla. It minimizes...
Step 1: Perform hand hygiene and put on clean gloves to maintain infection control and prevent cross-contamination.
Step 2: Prepare the patient by explaining the procedure to ensure understanding and cooperation. Ensure privacy, expose the axilla, and inform the patient that minimal movement is crucial for an accurate reading.
Step 3: Adjust the patient’s clothing to expose only the axilla. It minimizes...
674
01:27Assessment of the Cardiovascular System III: Palpation
505
Palpation involves feeling the body to evaluate texture, size, consistency, and tenderness for assessing cardiovascular health. The following steps are organized in a head-to-toe order:
Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP) Measurement
Position the patient at a thirty- to forty-five-degree angle or in a semi-fowler's position. Look for the highest point of pulsation in the internal jugular vein and measure the vertical distance to the angle of Loius or sternal angle. A normal JVP is 3-4 cm above...
Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP) Measurement
Position the patient at a thirty- to forty-five-degree angle or in a semi-fowler's position. Look for the highest point of pulsation in the internal jugular vein and measure the vertical distance to the angle of Loius or sternal angle. A normal JVP is 3-4 cm above...
505
01:14Assessing Body Temperature - Tympanic membrane
676
Assessing tympanic membrane temperature involves using a tympanic membrane thermometer (TMT). Here is a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Begin by practicing good hand hygiene to prevent the transmission of microorganisms.
Step 2: Turn on the thermometer and wait until the ready sign appears on the screen to ensure accurate measurement.
Step 3: Slide the probe cover in place to prevent cross-contamination.
Step 4: Instruct the patient to tilt their head to the side for comfort and check for cerumen...
Step 1: Begin by practicing good hand hygiene to prevent the transmission of microorganisms.
Step 2: Turn on the thermometer and wait until the ready sign appears on the screen to ensure accurate measurement.
Step 3: Slide the probe cover in place to prevent cross-contamination.
Step 4: Instruct the patient to tilt their head to the side for comfort and check for cerumen...
676
01:27Assessing Body Temperature - Rectal
6.6K
Rectal temperature measurement is considered the most precise method for assessing core body temperature and typically registers higher than oral temperature. For adults, the rectal thermometer should be inserted 1 to 1.5 inches into the rectum to obtain the most accurate reading.
Follow these steps for rectal temperature assessment:
Step 1: Perform hand hygiene and don clean gloves to prevent cross-infection.
Step 2: Position the patient in a side-lying position to better visualize the rectal...
Follow these steps for rectal temperature assessment:
Step 1: Perform hand hygiene and don clean gloves to prevent cross-infection.
Step 2: Position the patient in a side-lying position to better visualize the rectal...
6.6K
01:19Assessing Body Temperature - Temporal Artery
686
Here is a stepwise guide to assessing the body temperature at the temporal artery using a temporal artery thermometer
Step 1: Perform hand hygiene and don a fresh pair of gloves to prevent cross-infection and ensure patient safety.
Step 2: Explain the procedure to the patient to establish trust. Clear communication establishes trust with the patient, ensures they understand what to expect, promotes cooperation, and enhances comfort during the procedure.
Step 3: Assess the patient's...
Step 1: Perform hand hygiene and don a fresh pair of gloves to prevent cross-infection and ensure patient safety.
Step 2: Explain the procedure to the patient to establish trust. Clear communication establishes trust with the patient, ensures they understand what to expect, promotes cooperation, and enhances comfort during the procedure.
Step 3: Assess the patient's...
686
01:43Thermosensation
31.8K
Peripheral thermosensation is the perception of external temperature. A change in temperature (on the surface of the skin and other tissues) is detected by a family of temperature-sensitive ion channels called Transient Receptor Potential, or TRP, receptors. These receptors are located on free nerve endings. Those detecting cold temperatures are closer to the surface of the skin than the nerve endings detecting warmth. These thermoTRP channels, while temperature selective, have relatively...
31.8K