Evaluation and Calibration of a Novel Non-invasive Wearable Device for Monitoring Vital Signs

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Vital Signs ◽  
Wearable Device ◽  
Non Invasive

scholarly journals Welfare Health and Productivity in Commercial Pig Herds

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1176
Author(s):  
Przemysław Racewicz ◽  
Agnieszka Ludwiczak ◽  
Ewa Skrzypczak ◽  
Joanna Składanowska-Baryza ◽  
Hanna Biesiada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Visual Assessment ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Warning Systems ◽  
Herd Management ◽  
Pork Production ◽  
Antimicrobial Substances ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Frequency Identification

In recent years, there have been very dynamic changes in both pork production and pig breeding technology around the world. The general trend of increasing the efficiency of pig production, with reduced employment, requires optimisation and a comprehensive approach to herd management. One of the most important elements on the way to achieving this goal is to maintain animal welfare and health. The health of the pigs on the farm is also a key aspect in production economics. The need to maintain a high health status of pig herds by eliminating the frequency of different disease units and reducing the need for antimicrobial substances is part of a broadly understood high potential herd management strategy. Thanks to the use of sensors (cameras, microphones, accelerometers, or radio-frequency identification transponders), the images, sounds, movements, and vital signs of animals are combined through algorithms and analysed for non-invasive monitoring of animals, which allows for early detection of diseases, improves their welfare, and increases the productivity of breeding. Automated, innovative early warning systems based on continuous monitoring of specific physiological (e.g., body temperature) and behavioural parameters can provide an alternative to direct diagnosis and visual assessment by the veterinarian or the herd keeper.

Non Invasive Wearable Device for Fetal Movement Detection

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
U.H. Delay ◽  
B.M.T.M. Nawarathne ◽  
D.W.S.V.B. Dissanayake ◽  
M.P.B. Ekanayake ◽  
G.M.R.I. Godaliyadda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fetal Movement ◽  
Wearable Device ◽  
Movement Detection ◽  
Non Invasive

Non-Invasive Measurement of Vital Signs Based on Seven-Core Fiber Interferometer

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 10703-10710
Author(s):  
Weijuan Chen ◽  
Yi Zhang ◽  
Huicheng Yang ◽  
Yishen Qiu ◽  
Hui Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vital Signs ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Core Fiber ◽  
Invasive Measurement

scholarly journals Palpreast—A New Wearable Device for Breast Self-Examination

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Arcarisi ◽  
Licia Di Pietro ◽  
Nicola Carbonaro ◽  
Alessandro Tognetti ◽  
Arti Ahluwalia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Procedure ◽  
Wearable Device ◽  
Human Hand ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Self Examination

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide. Although targeted screening programs using mammography have facilitated earlier detection and improved treatment has resulted in a significant reduction in mortality, some negative aspects related to cost, the availability of trained staff, the duration of the procedure, and its non-generalizability to all women must be taken into consideration. Breast palpation is a simple non-invasive procedure that can be performed by lay individuals for detecting possible malignant nodules in the breast. It is a simple test, based on the haptic perception of different stiffness between healthy and abnormal tissues. According to a survey we carried out, despite being safe and simple, breast self-examination is not carried by women because they are not confident of their ability to detect a lump. In this study, a non-invasive wearable device designed to mimic the process of breast self-examination using pressure sensing textiles and thus increase the confidence and self-awareness of women is proposed. Combined with other screening methods, the device can increase the odds of early detection for better prognosis. Here, we present the physical implementation of the device and a finite element analysis of the mechanics underlying its working principle. Characterization of the device using models of large and medium breast phantoms with rigid inclusions demonstrates that it can detect nodules in much the same way as does the human hand during breast self-examination.

scholarly journals Factors to Consider in the Use of Vital Signs Wearables to Minimize Contact With Stable COVID-19 Patients: Experience of Its Implementation During the Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther Monica Pei Jin Fan ◽  
Shin Yuh Ang ◽  
Ghee Chee Phua ◽  
Lee Chen Ee ◽  
Kok Cheong Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Healthcare Facility ◽  
Wearable Device ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Healthcare Industry ◽  
Patient Contact ◽  
Vital Signs Monitoring ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Patients Experience

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a huge burden on the healthcare industry worldwide. Pressures to increase the isolation healthcare facility to cope with the growing number of patients led to an exploration of the use of wearables for vital signs monitoring among stable COVID-19 patients. Vital signs wearables were chosen for use in our facility with the purpose of reducing patient contact and preserving personal protective equipment. The process of deciding on the wearable solution as well as the implementation of the solution brought much insight to the team. This paper presents an overview of factors to consider in implementing a vital signs wearable solution. This includes considerations before deciding on whether or not to use a wearable device, followed by key criteria of the solution to assess. With the use of wearables rising in popularity, this serves as a guide for others who may want to implement it in their institutions.

scholarly journals A Case report on non-invasive ventilation in the management of acute COPD exacerbation (AECOPD)

KYAMC Journal ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 152-155
Author(s):  
Mohammed Yousuf ◽  
Khan Assaduzzaman ◽  
Mohammad Saiful Islam ◽  
SM Niaz Mowla
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Non Invasive Ventilation ◽  
Stay Time ◽  
Patient Stay

Recent years have seen the emergence of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) as an important tool for management of patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Several well-conducted studies in the recent years have established its role in the initial, as well as later management of these patients. The aim of this case report is to encourage ICU physician to use NIV on selected AECOPD patients, therefore to reduce the need for endotracheal intubation, the length of hospital stay, and the risk of death. In this case report, we selected a case of AECOPD whose symptoms were getting worse in spite of adequate conventional treatment. He was given NIV for 20 hours following a standard protocol. Final result showed significant improvement in patient's symptoms, vital signs and ABG parameters ultimately patient stay time in ICU was reduced and patient was also benefited financially. From this first ever-successful application of NIV in our ICU we learned that we can use it successfully in next cases.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/kyamcj.v2i1.13522 KYAMC Journal Vol.2(1) 2011 pp.152-155

scholarly journals Vital Block and Vital Sign Server for ECG and Vital Sign Monitoring in a Portable u-Vital System

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 1089
Author(s):  
Tae Wuk Bae ◽  
Kee Koo Kwon ◽  
Kyu Hyung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Vital Sign ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Detection Algorithm ◽  
Smart Device ◽  
Blood Oxygen Saturation ◽  
Real Time Processing ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Wireless Protocols ◽  
Point Detection

An important function in the future healthcare system involves measuring a patient’s vital signs, transmitting the measured vital signs to a smart device or a management server, analyzing it in real-time, and informing the patient or medical staff. Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) incorporates information technology (IT) into patient monitoring device (PMD) and is developing traditional measurement devices into healthcare information systems. In the study, a portable ubiquitous-Vital (u-Vital) system is developed and consists of a Vital Block (VB), a small PMD, and Vital Sign Server (VSS), which stores and manages measured vital signs. Specifically, VBs collect a patient’s electrocardiogram (ECG), blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), non-invasive blood pressure (NiBP), body temperature (BT) in real-time, and the collected vital signs are transmitted to a VSS via wireless protocols such as WiFi and Bluetooth. Additionally, an efficient R-point detection algorithm was also proposed for real-time processing and long-term ECG analysis. Experiments demonstrated the effectiveness of measurement, transmission, and analysis of vital signs in the proposed portable u-Vital system.

scholarly journals Doctor Drone: Non-invasive Measurement of Humpback Whale Vital Signs Using Unoccupied Aerial System Infrared Thermography

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Travis W. Horton ◽  
Nan Hauser ◽  
Shannon Cassel ◽  
K. Frederika Klaus ◽  
Ticiana Fettermann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infrared Thermography ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Humpback Whale ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Invasive Measurement

scholarly journals A dataset of clinically recorded radar vital signs with synchronised reference sensor signals

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sven Schellenberger ◽  
Kilin Shi ◽  
Tobias Steigleder ◽  
Anke Malessa ◽  
Fabian Michler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Continuous Wave ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Radar System ◽  
Tilt Table ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Impedance Cardiogram ◽  
Wave Radar ◽  
Reference Device ◽  
Sensor Signals

Abstract Using Radar it is possible to measure vital signs through clothing or a mattress from the distance. This allows for a very comfortable way of continuous monitoring in hospitals or home environments. The dataset presented in this article consists of 24 h of synchronised data from a radar and a reference device. The implemented continuous wave radar system is based on the Six-Port technology and operates at 24 GHz in the ISM band. The reference device simultaneously measures electrocardiogram, impedance cardiogram and non-invasive continuous blood pressure. 30 healthy subjects were measured by physicians according to a predefined protocol. The radar was focused on the chest while the subjects were lying on a tilt table wired to the reference monitoring device. In this manner five scenarios were conducted, the majority of them aimed to trigger hemodynamics and the autonomic nervous system of the subjects. Using the database, algorithms for respiratory or cardiovascular analysis can be developed and a better understanding of the characteristics of the radar-recorded vital signs can be gained.

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