Optimal design of polymer-based microneedle for improved collection of whole blood from human fingers

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Hoa Le Thanh¹  Hai Le The¹  Vy Nguyen¹  Nhut Tran-Minh¹  Kaiying Wang¹  Frank Karlsen¹ 

[1] Department of Micro and Nano Systems Technology (IMST), Buskerud and Vestfold University College

关键词: blood vessels;    blood;    needles;    polymers;    fracture;    force measurement;    biomedical measurement;    finite element analysis;    skin;    haemodynamics;    haemorheology;    optimal design;    whole blood extraction;    human fingers;    inexpensive mould-based method;    pyramid-shaped SU-8 microneedle;    point-of-care sites;    nurse-home patients;    blood circulation;    Raynaud phenomenon;    geometry optimisation;    fracture force measurement;    finite element study;    practical measurement;    practical verification;    skin penetrability;    safely puncture human skin;    blood vessels;    size 1470 mum;    size 1515 mum;   

DOI  :  10.1049/mnl.2014.0242

学科分类：计算机科学（综合）

来源: Wiley

【 摘 要 】

Various social, cultural, and ethnic factors can play a role even in the use and availability of medical resources; religious belief, although less reported, is one such strong factor. Not much scientific literature is available regarding the use of porcine and bovine derived medications and medical devices for patients practicing Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism. Consideration and knowledge of these issues is necessary to facilitate successful communication with a diverse patient population and respect her religious convictions. The anesthesiologist may also have to face this situation, albeit rarely. To play safely, one needs to have a sound knowledge about the origin of the medications intended to be used and adequate interview with the patient or his attendants to avoid any untoward event. This editorial compliments a case report being published in this issue on a similar topic.

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