Neuropathy Test Device

摘要

A device for testing for the presence of neuropathy by applying a thermal stimulus to a test area of skin includes a temperature sensing arrangement for determining a reference temperature being a reference skin temperature or room temperature, a thermal stimulus application arrangement and a temperature controlling arrangement for controlling temperature of the thermal stimulus. The reference temperature is used in controlling the temperature of the applied thermal stimulus. The device may include a blood flow sensing arrangement which provides a measurement of blood flow in an area of the skin which may be considered to be indicative of a blood flow in response to an applied stimulus.

主权项

1. A neuropathy test device comprising;
a thermal stimulus application arrangement for applying a thermal stimulus to a test area of skin in use, wherein the neuropathy test device further comprises a temperature sensing arrangement for sensing a reference temperature for use in controlling the temperature of a thermal stimulus applied by the thermal stimulus application arrangement, wherein the reference temperature is a temperature of the ambient environment or a reference skin temperature.