A wireless sensing system for continuous monitoring of intracompartmental pressures

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...

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Published in:	2015 41st Annual Northeast Biomedical Engineering Conference (NEBEC) pp. 1 - 2
Main Authors:	Jackson, James Z., Dion, Matthew K., Drazan, John F., Forsh, David A., Cady, Nathaniel C., Ledet, Eric H.
Format:	Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	IEEE 01-04-2015
Subjects:	Monitoring Pressure measurement Prototypes Radio frequency Resonant frequency Sensitivity Wireless sensor networks
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Summary:	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.
ISSN:	2160-6986 2160-7028
DOI:	10.1109/NEBEC.2015.7117098