• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제54권9호
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• pp.359-362
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• 2011

There is a delicate balance between too little and too much supplemental oxygen exposure in premature infants. Since underuse and overuse of supplemental oxygen can harm premature infants, oxygen saturation levels must be monitored and kept at less than 95% to prevent reactive oxygen species-related diseases, such as retinopathy of prematurity and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. At the same time, desaturation below 80 to 85% must be avoided to prevent adverse consequences, such as cerebral palsy. It is still unclear what range of oxygen saturation is appropriate for premature infants; however, until the results of further studies are available, a reasonable target for pulse oxygen saturation ($SpO_2$) is 90 to 93% with an intermittent review of the correlation between $SpO_2$ and the partial pressure of arterial oxygen tension ($PaO_2$). Because optimal oxygenation depends on individuals at the bedside making ongoing adjustments, each unit must define an optimal target range and set alarm limits according to their own equipment or conditions. All staff must be aware of these values and adjust the concentration of supplemental oxygen frequently.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.575-583
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• 2000

펄스 옥시메터는 수술실, 회복실, 집중 치료실 등에서 사용되는 산소포화도($SpO_2$)를 측정하는 방법 중 광흡수도를 이용하여 비관혈적인 방법으로 산소포화도륵 측정하는 장비이다. 펄스 옥시메터는 동맥혈의 광흡수도를 측정함으로써 혈액의 산소포화도를 나타낼 수 있다. 산소포화도를 측정하는 기존의 방법은 잡음을 제거하는 필터링 기술과 복잡한 처리 알고리즘, 그리고 많은 연산 수행 시간을 필요로 한다. 본 연구에서는 신호 검출 단계에서 적색광과 적외선광 각각의 AC 성분과 DC 성분을 분리하여 처리함으로써, 연산 알고리즘을 단순화 할 수 있었다. 그리고 시스템을 구현한 결과 기존의 방법(로그연산법, 미분법) 보다 속도향상과 0.3% 이상의 성능개선을 보였다.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.77-80
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• 2006

Background: Painful experiences during procedures such as prolotherapy and intramuscular stimulation are stressful to patients and can affect the treatment outcome. We present a method for relieving pain and increasing the level of patient comfort during the procedure. Methods: Twenty six patients who requested sedation anesthesia during the procedure were examined. All patients were injected with 500 ml of 0.9% normal saline and were monitored by electrocardiography, blood pressure and pulse oximetry. The patients were supplied with oxygen (3 L/min) through a nasal cannula. Midazolam (0.02 mg/kg) and alfentanil ($8{\mu}g/kg$) was injected before the procedure and a bolus injection was administered during the procedure if patients felt any pain. The duration of the procedure, the total amount of drugs, the changes in the systolic blood pressure, heart rate, pulse oxygen saturation, sedation and pain level during procedure, satisfaction scale after the procedure, complications and the incidence of amnesia were evaluated. Results: Twenty one patients had a moderate level of sedation, 15 patients did not feel any pain during the procedure, 17 patients had high level of satisfaction (8-10). No patient experienced complications after the procedure, or unstable vital signs, and 6 patients could not remember the procedure. Conclusions: Sedation anesthesia is a safe method for relieving pain during the procedure, and most patients had a high level of satisfaction.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.573-579
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• 1999

본 논문은 2채널 센서를 이용한 펄스 옥시메터의 산소포화도 계산 모델의 설계 및 분석에 관한 것이었다. 또한 Beer Lambert 법칙에 의거하여 기존 알고리즘 및 새로운 알고리즘들을 이론적으로 분석하였다. 제안된 알고리즘은 손가락을 투과한 2개의 채널에서 나온 광신호를 각각 직류성분 Adc 와 맥동성문 Aasin wt. 잡음성분 Ahnoise , ALnoise 등으로 모델링한다. 모델링 되어진 광신호를 맥동성분이 적분비를 사용하여 고주파 동잡음인 AHnoise 를 제거한 후 각각 산소포화도 계산을 위한 상관계수 그래프를 구한다. 또한 2개의 채널에서 적분비를 사용하여 구해진 상관계수 그래프를 사용하여 산소농도를 추출하는 방법에 관하여 기술하였다. 맥동성분비와 관혈적인 측정에 의한 혈중 산소포화도와의 상관관계 그래프의 선형성을 확보하기 위하여 펄스 옥시메터 시뮬레이터 오차범위를 고려해 75~100%상이의 산소포화도를 중점적으로 관측하였고, 4주기로 면적계산주기를 결정하여 실험하였다. 본 연구에서 제안된 알고리즘의 성능평가는 맥동성분의 적분비를 이용한 방법과 비교하였다. 비교결과는 4주기의 면적계산 주기를 가졌을 때 기존의 방식보다 평균오차가 0.7%정도 향상되었으며, 회귀적선의 신뢰도를 보여주는 결정계수 ${\gamma}$$^2$도 0.995로 기존의 방식에서 나온 0.979보다 더 좋은 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 따라서 2채널을 이용한 방법이 A Lnoise 제거와 성능면에서 우수하다는 결론을 얻을 수 있었다.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제9권5호
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• pp.1780-1787
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• 2014

Arterial oxygen saturation ($SpO_2$) monitoring for newborns requires special attention in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Newborns have very low photo-plethysmogram (PPG) amplitudes and their body movements are difficult to contain. Hardware design and its associated signal processing algorithms should be robust enough so that faulty measurements can be avoided. In this study, improved designs were implemented to deal with low perfusion, motion artifact, and the influence of ambient light. Dynamic range was increased by using different LED intensities and a feedback system. To minimize the effects of motion artifact and to discard other unqualified data, four additional algorithms were used, which were based on dual-trace detection, continuity of DC level, morphology of PPG, and simultaneity check of $SpO_2$. Our $SpO_2$ system was tested with newborns with normal respiration in the NICU. Our system provided fast, real-time responses and 100% artifact detection was accomplished under 84% of $SpO_2$.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.27-30
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• 2016

PURPOSE : The effect of the vestibular caloric stimulation with ice water on the autonomic nervous system was investigated using pulse oximetry. METHOD : Thirty-four healthy men and women were subject to a 2-minute vestibular caloric stimulation with ice water, and autonomic nervous activities (low frequency, high frequency, and total power) were measured before and after the vestibular caloric stimulation. Data were analyzed separately for men and women. RESULT : Low frequency, high frequency, and total power in the men and low frequency in the women were statistically significantly higher after vestibular caloric stimulation. High frequency and total power in the women were higher but not significantly different after vestibular caloric stimulation. CONCLUSION : Vestibular caloric stimulation with ice water increases autonomic nervous activities, with the variation being within the normal range. The test can be considered safe for use.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2007년도 심포지엄 논문집 정보 및 제어부문
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• pp.481-482
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• 2007

This paper describes the design of a l0-bit 100 KSample/S CMOS A/D Converter for biomedical applications such as pulse oximetry, body weight scale, ECG etc. We adopted an asynchronous architecture in the 10-b DAC design and hence reduces the number of switches by 11 and resistors by 64 compared with the conventional l0-b DAC. We also reduced the power consumption compare with the conventional architecture by 0.4mW. Output offset cancellation technique is applied to the design of comparator. The total power consumption of designed circuit is 190uW at the supply voltage of 1.8V with the 0.18um general CMOS technology.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.94-101
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• 2011

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine effects of Recorded Mother's Voice on weight and physiological reactions to the premature infants. Methods: This study was conducted on the nonequivalent control group pre-posttest quasi-experimental design and the subject group was the premature infants who were admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Pusan National University Hospital. Total 50 infants, divided into two groups 25 experimental and control were participated in the study. The data were analyzed using frequency, %, chi-square test, t-test between the two groups. Results: The results of this study were as followingsfollowings; In the physical response(heart rate, respiration rate, pulse oximetry saturation), there were significant statistical difference between two groups. Conclusion: In short, it turned out that the intervention of the recorded mother's voice had some significance as nursing intervention with positive impacts. Such as improving infant's growth and stablizing their physical response. By providing the effectiveness of such intervention, the study will further provide the evidence-based information in developing the practice of pediatric nursing.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.17-24
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• 1997

We have developed a patient monitoring system including module-based bedside monitors, interbed network, central stations, clinical workstations, and DB servers. A bedside monitor with a color LCD can accommodate up to 3 module cases and 21 different modules. Six different physiological parameters of ECG, respiration, invasive blood pressure, noninvasive blood pressure, body temperature, and arterial pulse oximetry with plethysmoyaph are provided as parameter modules. In a single bedside monitor, modules and a module controller communicate with IMbps data rate through an intrabed network based on RS-485 and HDU protocol. At the same time, it communicates with other bedside monitors and central stations through interbed network based on 1 OMbps Ethernet and TCP/IP protocol. Central stations using 20" color CRT monitors can be connected with many bedside monitors and they display 18 channels of waveforms simultaneously. Clinical workstations are used mainly for the review of patient datE In order to accommodate more advanced data management capabilities such as 24-hour full disclosure, we have developed a relational database server dedicated to the patient monitoring system. Software for bedside monitor, central station, and clinical workstation fully utilizes graphical user interface techniques and all functions are controlled by a rotate/push button on the bedside monitor arid a mouse on the central station and clinical workstation. The entire system satisfies the requirements of AAMI and ANSI standards in terms of electrical safety and performances.nces.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.177-183
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• 2012

Purpose: This study was done to examine the incidence of pressure ulcers and associated factors, by inspecting the skin of newborn babies in a newborn unit or newborn intensive care unit (NICU). Methods: The participants were 101 newborn babies in either a newborn unit or NICU in D general hospital. The incidence of pressure ulcer was measured using the skin inspection tool for pressure ulcer, suggested by Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. Results: Incidence rate of pressure ulcer was 19.8%, and 80% of the newborns with pressure ulcers were premature babies. The commonest region of onset was the ear (36.8%), followed by the foot (31.6%), occipital region (15.8%) and knee (15.8%). Those are the regions related to external medical devices like nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Pulse Oximetry. Factors related to pressure ulcers were gestational period of 37 weeks or less, hospitalization for 7 days or more, birth weight under 2,500 g and a low level of serum albumin. Conclusion: The results of the study show that the skin and underlying tissues of premature infants is at risk for pressure-related skin breakdown. As most pressure ulcers are caused by medical devices, nursing interventions are required to prevent further aggravation of the lesions.