WSEAS Transactions on Systems and Control
Print ISSN: 1991-8763, E-ISSN: 2224-2856
Volume 10, 2015
Human Factors Based TEE Probe Positioning Control System Design
Authors: , , , , ,
Abstract: Transesophageal Echocardiography is a portable, relatively non-invasive modality of the heart. It is intensively used in operating theaters as a surgical monitoring device. Moreover, it is applied as a diagnostic tool before cardiac surgeries are performed. The procedures utilizing TEE require wide ranges of duration, which highly depends on the operators’ experiences as well as other human factors. It is sometimes performed under exposure of fluoroscopy like X-Rays. This results in health risks caused by radiation to the operator. In order to decrease health related hazards, this paper proposes a remote control of the TEE probe position based on radiofrequency with considering the human factors. We analysed the performance of 433 MHz radiofrequency in different indoor environments. Furthermore, the developed remote control was evaluated and showed in all cases successfully positioned the probe positions.
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Keywords: Transesophageal Echocardiography, human factors, remote control, radiofrequency, medical device, interference, clinical applications
Pages: 552-561
WSEAS Transactions on Systems and Control, ISSN / E-ISSN: 1991-8763 / 2224-2856, Volume 10, 2015, Art. #60