Abstract
The number of patients with chronic respiratory deficiency, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or Sleep Apnea Syndrome (SAS), is increasing. For patients with comparatively serious symptoms, the Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV) may be prescribed. However, pressure necrosis or anaclisis could affect treatment by occurring at the contact area of nasal mask. In response to this problem, the construction of a simulation environment can be applied. The system consists of leaser measurement technology and ultrasonic and the Free Form Deformation (FFD) technique. The shape of the face is measured by laser technology, while ultrasonic technology is used to measure he shape of soft tissue and bone. This personal simulation model was created based on these measurement results and the interpolation results using the FFD. A fundamental numerical analysis was performed, and Von Mises stress distribution was shown when the NPPV nasal mask made contact with the face. This also compared with the actually measured results. In conclusion, the finite element model made by the proposed system can reproduce the actual stress state. By using this system, the shape of a nasal mask suitable for each patient can be determined.
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