MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND MONITORING EDEMA AND RELATED CONDITIONS

摘要

The subject invention provides a Coupled Domain Sensor (CDS) that can be used to, for example, evaluate hydration and occlusion of blood in patients with edema using electrical and optical measurements. Advantageously, the CDS provides a quicker, more effective and accurate way of monitoring this medical condition.

主权项

1. A coupled domain sensor device for quantification of skin hydration and occlusion of blood of a subject, comprises:
an electrical component, wherein the electrical component comprises at least two electrodes and an impedance analyzer, and an optical component, wherein the optical component comprises a light source and a photodetector; the coupled domain sensor device further comprising a microcontroller.