Hand Brace with Infrared Heating and Blood Perfusion Monitoring System

Lin Yen Chang; Bor Shyh Lin; Jui Yi Weng; Jinn Rung Kuo

doi:10.1109/ECBIOS57802.2023.10218638

Hand Brace with Infrared Heating and Blood Perfusion Monitoring System

Lin Yen Chang, Bor Shyh Lin, Jui Yi Weng, Jinn Rung Kuo

Institute of Imaging and Biomedical Photonics

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Abstract

Thermotherapy is often used as an adjunctive treatment for subacute musculoskeletal injuries. It has been proven effective in accelerating the recovery of injured tissues, pain control, and improving tissue flexibility. However, hot packing is potentially risky for the elderly or those suffering from sensory impairment. We invented a safe and efficient device to facilitate treatment outcomes and ensure user safety. 2 circuit patches were inserted into the custom-made hand brace volarly and dorsally. The heating and monitoring system was driven by a controller, attached to the brace. The heating temperature was set under 45°C. The monitored parameters were total hemoglobin (HbT) concentrations and tissue oxygen saturation (StO2). Through the controller, therapists checked blood perfusion status and applied for adequate training programs. After 4 times wearing tests, the detected data of HbT and StO2 improved on average by about 1.03% and 2.26%. This invented innovative device was effective to musculoskeletal injured patients. Due to the temperature-controlled system, patient safety was properly ensured, too. The device was proved to be an excellent treating method for rehabilitative specialists and useful to improve tissue recovery. The test result seemed feasible, while the further test is needed for more health and sub-health participants.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2023 IEEE 5th Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, ECBIOS 2023
Editors	Teen-Hang Meen
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages	41-43
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9798350320978
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ECBIOS57802.2023.10218638
State	Published - 2023
Event	5th IEEE Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, ECBIOS 2023 - Tainan, Taiwan Duration: 2 Jun 2023 → 4 Jun 2023

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Name	2023 IEEE 5th Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, ECBIOS 2023

Conference

Conference	5th IEEE Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, ECBIOS 2023
Country/Territory	Taiwan
City	Tainan
Period	2/06/23 → 4/06/23

Keywords

Hand brace
Musculoskeletal injury
Patient safety
Thermotherapy

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Chang, L. Y., Lin, B. S., Weng, J. Y., & Kuo, J. R. (2023). Hand Brace with Infrared Heating and Blood Perfusion Monitoring System. In T.-H. Meen (Ed.), 2023 IEEE 5th Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, ECBIOS 2023 (pp. 41-43). (2023 IEEE 5th Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, ECBIOS 2023). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/ECBIOS57802.2023.10218638

Chang, Lin Yen ; Lin, Bor Shyh ; Weng, Jui Yi et al. / Hand Brace with Infrared Heating and Blood Perfusion Monitoring System. 2023 IEEE 5th Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, ECBIOS 2023. editor / Teen-Hang Meen. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023. pp. 41-43 (2023 IEEE 5th Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, ECBIOS 2023).

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Chang, LY, Lin, BS, Weng, JY & Kuo, JR 2023, Hand Brace with Infrared Heating and Blood Perfusion Monitoring System. in T-H Meen (ed.), 2023 IEEE 5th Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, ECBIOS 2023. 2023 IEEE 5th Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, ECBIOS 2023, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., pp. 41-43, 5th IEEE Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, ECBIOS 2023, Tainan, Taiwan, 2/06/23. https://doi.org/10.1109/ECBIOS57802.2023.10218638

Hand Brace with Infrared Heating and Blood Perfusion Monitoring System. / Chang, Lin Yen; Lin, Bor Shyh; Weng, Jui Yi et al.
2023 IEEE 5th Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, ECBIOS 2023. ed. / Teen-Hang Meen. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023. p. 41-43 (2023 IEEE 5th Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, ECBIOS 2023).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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Chang LY, Lin BS, Weng JY, Kuo JR. Hand Brace with Infrared Heating and Blood Perfusion Monitoring System. In Meen TH, editor, 2023 IEEE 5th Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, ECBIOS 2023. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2023. p. 41-43. (2023 IEEE 5th Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, ECBIOS 2023). doi: 10.1109/ECBIOS57802.2023.10218638

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