Abstract
In the real condition, the small sensor found it difficult to detect the position of the pressure sore because of casting displacement clinically. The large sensor will detect the incorrect pressure value due to wrinkles without close to arm. Hence, we developed a simulated arm with physiological sensors combined with an APP and a cloud storage system to detect skin pressure in real time when applying a short arm cast or splint. The participants can apply a short arm cast or splint on the simulative arm and the pressure in the cast or splint could be immediately displaced on the mobile application. The difference of pressure values from six pressure detection points of the simulated arm between the intern and the attending physician with 20-year working experience were 22.8%, −7.3%, 25.0%, 8.6%, 38.2%, 49.6%, respectively. It showed that the difference of pressure values in two farthest points, such as radius stab and ulnar styloid, was maximal. The pressures on the skin surface of the short arm cast were within acceptable range. Doctors would obtain reliable reference data and instantly understand the tightness of the swathed cast which would enable them to adjust it at any time to avoid complications.
Highlights
Combining medical things with the IoT is a trend recently and the object of this paper
We aimed to develop a simulated arm with pressure sensors which can real-time detect skin pressure when applying a short arm cast or splint
We proposed an application of simulated arms with a real-time pressure monitor in casting and splinting by physiological sensors based on [10]
Summary
Combining medical things with the IoT is a trend recently and the object of this paper. An application of simulated arms with real-time pressure monitor in casting and splinting by physiological sensors was proposed in this paper. This system was included medical, physiological sensors, cloud database, network, and mobile device. Cast or splint immobilization remains the primary treatment. Casting is not without risks and complications. The risk of morbidity is higher when casts are applied by less experienced practitioners [1]. The poor blood circulation, compartment syndrome, and pain will occur when the cast is too tight. The fixed therapeutic effect could not be achieved due to a loose cast. The efficient immobilization is important for the fractures in patients
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