The goal of our project is to design a non-invasive device to measure peripheral skin tissue viability. The device should provide real-time feedback for a metabolic indicator that can help physicians assess tissue viability (e.g. oxygen level, blood flow, heat) at the incision and surrounding area. The device should be easy to use for health care providers and it should provide quick measurements while maintaining high sensitivity and accuracy. Our design will include a system that can be prompted to record data from the patient, a pathway for data transmission to the computational module, power supply and safety features that minimize the risk of injury. A software will be programmed to interpret data from the device output and form a plot to show the monitored parameter level across the area of interest. The plot can help dermatologists and surgeons in determining whether tissue is properly vascularized after reattachment. A mock-up of the physical appearance of the device and a demonstration of the associated software will be delivered at the end of the semester.
non-contact | tissue viability diagnosis |