Essays about: "prosthetics"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 42 essays containing the word prosthetics.

  1. 11. CPO Early Pressure Injury Assessment for Different Skin Tones : A Qualitative Study

    University essay from Jönköping University/Hälsohögskolan

    Author : Molly Monaghan; Mariam Said; [2021]
    Keywords : assessment; early pressure injury; prosthetics and orthotics; skin tone;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to explore the knowledge, practices, and the sources of knowledge that certified prosthetists/orthotists (CPOs) have experienced regarding early pressure injury assessment for different skin tones. This was examined across different contexts of skin tone demographics using qualitative semi-structured interviews with CPOs from different contexts. READ MORE

  3. 12. Selection for Antibiotic Resistance Below Minimal inhibitory concentration in Biofilm

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Elin Fermér; [2020]
    Keywords : antibiotic resistance; biofilm; antibiotics;

    Abstract : Antibiotics are today one of the most important cornerstones in modern healthcare when it comes to treating bacterial infections. It is an asset human kind have been leaning on for the last century, but excessive and widespread misuse of antibiotics have left deep scars in the form of multi resistant pathogenic strains of bacteria that we soon will not be able to treat. READ MORE

  4. 13. Development of software for digital manufacturing of children’s prosthetic arms for 3D-printing

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Arantxa Juarez Perez; Lisa Phung; [2020]
    Keywords : 3D-printing; prosthetics; Grasshopper; process development; amputation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The conventional method to manufacture prosthetic arms is a time-\\consuming and complicated process. It is a process that has many manual steps that allow much room for human errors. With today's technology advancement it is possible to offer a more efficient technology that can replace the conventional manufacturing method of prostheses. READ MORE

  5. 14. Can electrical pulses be adapted to create life-like perceptions?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Carolina Rudervall; [2020]
    Keywords : nerve stimulation; electrical stimulation; sensations; TENS; perceptions; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The next big step to improve prosthetics and make the lives of people living with certain physical disabilities less restricted is to provide them with sensory feedback. Today most feedback systems used in prosthetics are mechanical but with the recent developments in sensors and the processing of their input electrical stimulation is becoming an increasingly promising way to convey touch, pressure and movement. READ MORE

  6. 15. Sensory Feedback in Prosthetic Arms

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Nibras Abir Ahad; [2019]
    Keywords : Prosthetic arms; Sensory Feedback; Arduino; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The sense of touch in our body is something that many of us take for granted. It is after all hard to imagine how we would move and utilize our arms and legs without any sensory feedback. READ MORE