A Wireless Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Device for Flap Monitoring: Proof of Concept in a Porcine Musculocutaneous Flap Model

Conclusion The wireless NIRS flap monitor is capable of detecting StO2 changes resultant from arterial vascular occlusive events. In this porcine flap model, the functionality of this novel sensor closely mirrored that of the T.Ox wired platform. This device is waterproof, highly adhesive, skin conforming, and has sufficient battery life to function for 5 days. Clinical testing is necessary to determine if this wireless functionality translates into fewer false-positive alarms and a better user experience. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - August 17, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Wu, Changsheng Rwei, Alina Y. Lee, Jong Yoon Ouyang, Wei Jacobson, Lauren Shen, Haixu Luan, Haiwen Xu, Yameng Park, Jun Bin Kwak, Sung Soo Ni, Xiaoyue Bai, Wubin Franklin, Daniel Li, Shuo Liu, Yiming Ni, Xinchen Westman, Amanda M. MacEwan, Matthew R. Roge Tags: Original Article Source Type: research