Feasibility research of non-invasive methods for interstitial fluid level measurement

Biomed Mater Eng. 2017;28(6):601-612. doi: 10.3233/BME-171699.

Abstract

This article explores a non-invasive method to determine interstitial fluid level and pressure in tissue. Interdigital electrodes were chosen by simulated results in software "Comsol multiphysis 4.3a". Environment model similar to human body was created. Measurements were carried out at different situations which can occur during preoperative and afterwards surgery. Non-invasive method decreases possibility of infection and will improve recovery process in postoperative period.

Keywords: Impedance; conductivity; fluid therapy; interstitial fluid; non-invasive; stretch sensor.

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Biosensing Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Elasticity
  • Electric Conductivity
  • Electric Impedance
  • Electrodes
  • Equipment Design
  • Extracellular Fluid / metabolism*
  • Fluid Therapy / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Models, Biological