Development of Multichannel On-line Thermometry System.
10.12701/yujm.1999.16.2.193
- Author:
Sei One SHIN
1
;
Hyun Jin SHIN
;
Myung Se KIM
;
Sung Kyu KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Taegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Thermometry system;
Multichannel;
Real-time;
On-line;
Temperature
- MeSH:
Body Temperature;
Data Collection;
Hot Temperature;
Human Body;
Humans;
Inpatients;
Long-Term Care;
Nursing Staff;
Thermometry*
- From:Yeungnam University Journal of Medicine
1999;16(2):193-199
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Measurement of body temperature is an important parameter inpatient management in many clinical condition. Failure to reach minimal acceptable and has necessitated the application of additional therapy. The authors developed a new, simple, accurate thermometry system, which could be used to undertake precise temperature measurement for various clinical conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A new thermometry system using a specially designed temperature detecting and display system was developed. This system contains a temperature detecting sensor(LM 35CZ), which enables multiple serual checking of heat, data collection and processing computer, and 3-dimensional display system. It provides realtime volumetric visualization of temperature of a defined volume and stores and prints the data. RESULTS: With this system, temperature can be measured at multiple interesting sites simultaneously , demonstrated as a 3-dimensional temperature distribution and stored. In well-controlled, systematic experiments a significant correlation has been observed between standard temperature using this system at carious measuring points. CONCLUSION: This thermonetry system is a real-time measurement system, which can demonstrate 3-dimensional heat distribution in experimental phantom and human body and can be used for diagnosing abnormal conditions. In addition, this system reduces the nursing staff work load, providing them more time for long term care to patients.
