ABSTRACT
A new wearable data capture system for gait analysis is being developed. It consists of a pantyhose with embedded conductive yarns interconnecting customized sensing electronic devices that capture inertial and electromyographic signals and sends aggregated information to a personal computer through a wireless link. The use of conductive yarns to build the myoelectric electrodes and the interconnections of the wired sensors network, as well as the topology and functionality of the sensor modules are presented.
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Computer Communication Networks/instrumentation , Electrodes , Electromyography/instrumentation , Locomotion/physiology , Monitoring, Ambulatory/instrumentation , Telemetry/instrumentation , Clothing , Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted/instrumentation , Equipment Design , Equipment Failure Analysis , Humans , Precision Medicine/instrumentation , Telemedicine/instrumentationABSTRACT
Surgical clothing and sheets have to meet all the requirements set in the health-care industry regarding body comfort, absorption capacity and general recognition of physiological safety and sterilisation capacity. The disposable surgical gown market is growing and the demand will increase in all product groups and market sectors, where the health care industry is the most dynamic growth area. The aim of this study was to analyse some of the thermal properties of disposable surgical gowns before and after different sterilisation methods, and therefore the influence of the sterilisation process on their thermal comfort. The apparatus used to measure heat transfer properties was the Thermo Labo device (KES FB7) which evaluates the cool/warm sensation, thermal conductivity and insulation properties of the test item. The results obtained highlight the influence of the sterilisation process on the thermal and comfort properties.
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Hot Temperature , Protective Clothing , Sterilization , Convection , Disposable Equipment , Gamma Rays , Humans , Materials Testing , Operating RoomsABSTRACT
Apresenta-se em linhas gerais o levantamento de recursos da comunidade para a criaçäo de um curso de Tecnico de Enfermagem em um Territorio Federal. O conteudo curricular com seus objetivos, programa e procedimentos didaticos servem de orientaçäo para estruturar cursos semelhantes em outras regiöes do Brasil.
