Abstract:
A device (10, 10', 10") includes a light source (12) and a light detector (14) spaced from, and in communication with, the light source (12). An electronic processor (18) is programmed to compute pulse oximetry data from output of the light detector (14). A clamping member (26) is included, on or in which the light source (12) and the light detector (14) are disposed. The clamping member (26) is configured for attachment to a human body part with the body part disposed between the light source (12) and the light detector (14) such that light from the light source (12) passes through the body part to reach the light detector (14). The clamping member (26) is configured to attach to the body part by transitioning from a first stable state to a second stable state via a compression force applied to the clamping member (26).
Abstract:
There is provided an apparatus for determining a pain threshold of a subject, the apparatus comprising a processing unit adapted to monitor the subject to identify a suitable time for determining the pain threshold of the subject; control a first electrode to deliver an electric signal to a sural nerve of the subject at an identified suitable time; receive a first output signal from a first sensor that measures a reaction of a muscle of the subject to the electric signal; and determine the pain threshold of the subject from the received first output signal.