DocumentCode :
2134954
Title :
Platform for all-polymer-based pulse-oximetry sensor
Author :
Chuo, Yindar ; Omrane, Badr ; Landrock, Clint ; Patel, Jasbir N. ; Kaminska, Bozena
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. Sci., Simon Fraser Univ., Burnaby, BC, Canada
fYear :
2010
fDate :
1-4 Nov. 2010
Firstpage :
155
Lastpage :
159
Abstract :
The high risk of fatal infections via inappropriately disinfected medical equipment in operative scenarios are progressively prompting for better sterilization procedures in reusable equipment. The cost for thoroughly decontaminating skin-contact medical equipment such as finger-tip pulse oximeters after each use can cost hospitals several dollars per use per device; however, disposable pulse oximeter sensors at appropriately low cost can significantly alleviate healthcare expenses while virtually eliminating the risk of infections. A polymer-based pulse oximeter sensor unit that can replace traditional reusable finger-tip sensors is proposed. The unit consists of an organic photosensor module co-fabricated with an organic light-emitting-diode module under a single process on a polymer substrate. The platform is lightweight, flexible, robust, and potentially recyclable. The design considerations, architecture, and preliminary device performance results are presented. The all-polymer nature of the system promises opportunity to manufacture disposable pulse oximeter sensors at favorably low costs to replace traditional sensor clips.
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; organic light emitting diodes; oximetry; all polymer based pulse oximetry sensor; finger tip pulse oximeter; healthcare; organic light emitting diode; organic photosensor module; skin contact medical equipment;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Sensors, 2010 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Kona, HI
ISSN :
1930-0395
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8170-5
Electronic_ISBN :
1930-0395
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/ICSENS.2010.5690678
Filename :
5690678
Link To Document :
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