Get a Unique Insight into Recent Developments in the Smart Textiles for Medicine and Healthcare Industry.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c52988) has announced the addition of Smart Textiles for Medicine and Healthcare: Materials, systems and applications to their offering. Edited by L Van Langenhove, University of Ghent, Belgium * unlocks the significant potential of smart textiles within the healthcare industry * provides a unique insight into recent developments in this exciting field Smart or intelligent textiles are a relatively novel area of research within the textile industry with enormous potential within the healthcare industry. This book provides a unique insight into recent developments in how smart textiles are being used in the medical field. The first part of the book assesses trends in smart medical textiles. Chapters cover topics such as wound care materials, drug-based release systems and electronic sensors for health care. The second part of the book discusses the role of smart textile in monitoring the health of particular groups such as pregnant women, children, the elderly and those with particular physical disabilities. With its distinguished editor and team of international contributors, this book provides a unique and essential reference to those concerned with intelligent textiles in healthcare. About the editor Dr Lieva Van Langenhove is Professor of Textiles at the University of Gent, and is internationally acclaimed for her research on smart textiles, in particular for applications relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc comfort and the health sector. Topics Covered PART 1 TYPES OF SMART MEDICAL TEXTILE PART 2 SMART MEDICAL TEXTILES FOR PARTICULAR TYPES OF PATIENT PART 1 TYPES OF SMART MEDICAL TEXTILE - Trends in smart medical textiles S Black, University of the Arts London It was previously called The London Institute, but changed its name upon being awarded university status in 2004. The site at 65 Davies Street is the Student Hub, a place for students with learning resources, student support services and a Students' Union bar and café. , UK Introduction. Advantages of textiles in medical and healthcare. Drivers for smart textiles in medical care. Examples of research and product development. Future trends. Conclusions. References. - Smart woundcare materials Y Qin, Jiaxing College, China Introduction. Functional requirement for modern wound care materials. Smart materials used in modern wound care products. Composite wound care products. Current developments and future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References. - Textile-based drug release systems - V A Nierstrasz, University of Twente (body, education) University of Twente - A university in the east of The Netherlands for technical and social sciences. It was founded in 1961, making it one of the youngest universities in The Netherlands. , The Netherlands Introduction. Mechanisms of drug release. Characteristics and application of drug release systems. Future trends. Acknowledgements. References. - Application of phase-change and shape-memory materials in medical textiles B Pause, Textile Testing and Innovation, USA Introduction. Physical effects Physical effects is the term given to a sub-category of special effects in which mechanical or physical effects are recorded. Physical effects are usually planned in preproduction and created in production. . Materials. Application in medical textiles. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References. - The use of electronics in medical textiles M Catrysse, Centexbel, Belgium Introduction. Challenges when integrating electronics in textiles. Textile-based electronic components. Power management. Packaging issues. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. Acknowledgements. References. - Textile sensors for health care L Van Langenhove, C Hertleer and P Westbroek, Ghent University It is a relatively young university, founded 9 October 1817. The year before, king William I of the Netherlands had proclaimed the establishment of three universities in the Southern Netherlands. , Belgium and J Priniotakis, TEI 1. (communications) TEI - Terminal Endpoint Identifier. 2. (text, project) TEI - Text Encoding Initiative. Pireaus, Greece Introduction. Smart textiles. Conductive conductive having the quality of readily conducting electric current. conductive flooring flooring or floor covering made specially conductive to electrical current, usually by the inclusion of copper wiring that is earthed fibres and fibrous fibrous /fi·brous/ (fi´brus) composed of or containing fibers. fi·brous adj. Composed of or characterized by fibroblasts, fibrils, or connective tissue fibers. materials. Testing of ECG ECG electrocardiogram. ECG abbr. 1. electrocardiogram 2. electrocardiograph ECG Also called an electrocardiogram, it records the electrical activity of the heart. electrodes Electrodes Tiny wires in adhesive pads that are applied to the body for ECG measurement. Mentioned in: Electrocardiography . Testing of strain sensors. Future application of smart textiles. Conclusions. References. - Smart dyes for medical and other textiles S Bracko, University of Ljubljana The University of Ljubljana (in Slovenian, Univerza v Ljubljani; in Latin, Universitas Labacensis) is the first and the largest university in Slovenia; with 56,000 enrolled students, it ranks among the biggest universities in the world. , Slovenia Introduction. Colour change mechanisms. Advantages and limitations of application. Examples of application. Application processes. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References. PART 2 SMART MEDICAL TEXTILES FOR PARTICULAR TYPES OF PATIENT - Intelligent garments for prehospital emergency care N Lintu, M Mattila and O Hanninen, University of Kuopio The University of Kuopio (Finnish Kuopion yliopisto) is situated in the town of Kuopio in Eastern Finland. The University's Foundation Act was passed in 1966, and teaching started in 1972. , Finland Introduction. Different cases and situations. Circumstances. Vital functions (Physiol.) those functions or actions of the body on which life is directly dependent, as the circulation of the blood, digestion, etc. See also: Vital . Monitoring of vital functions. Selection of monitoring methods. Interpretation of monitored parameters. Telemedicine. Negative effects of transportation on vital parameters. Patient chart. Data security. Day surgery. Protective covering. An integrated monitoring of vital functions. Mobile isolation. Optimal smart solution for prehospital emergency care. Conclusions. References. - Smart medical textiles for monitoring pregnancy J McCann, University of Newport, UK Introduction. Smart textiles in rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. . Applications. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References. - Smart medical textiles for monitoring pregnancy P Bougia, University of Ioannina The University of Ioannina (Greek: Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων, Panepistimio Ioanninon) is a university lying in the plains 5 km southwest of Ioannina, Greece. , Greece Introduction . Methodology. Results. Discussion. Acknowledgements. References. - Smart textiles for monitoring children in hospital C Hertleer and L Van Langenhove, Ghent University, Belgium Introduction. Concepts. Smart textiles for children in a hospital environment. Conclusion. Acknowledgements. References. - Wearable textiles for rehabilitation of disabled patients G Belforte, G Quaglia, F Testore, G Eula and S Appendino, Politecnico di Torino, Italy Introduction. Deformable pneumatic actuators. State of the art: applications and research. Future trends. References. - Wearable assistants for mobile health monitoring T Kirstein, G Troster, I Locher and C Kung, ETH Zurich “ETH” redirects here. For other uses, see ETH (disambiguation). The ETH is an internationally oriented university. It is a founding member of the IDEA League and the International Alliance of Research Universities IARU. , Switzerland Introduction. Vision of wearable health assistant. Approach. Electronic textile technology. Context recognition technology. Wearable components. Applications. Outlook. Acknowledgement. References. - Smart medical textiles for monitoring patients with heart conditions O Amft, ETH Zurich, Switzerland and J Habetha, Philips Research Labs, Germany Introduction. Personal health care: from monitoring to coaching. Technical challenges for monitoring, analysis and feedback. Evolution of MyHeart approach and related work. Sources of further information and advice. Acknowledgements. References. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c52988 |
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