Wireless Urinary Pressure Sensor

描述（由申请人提供）：Physical Optics Corporation（POC）提出基于成熟且广泛使用的射频（RF）询问和电容压力感测技术开发一种新型无线尿压传感器（WUPS）系统。WUPS系统的目的是在延长的时间段内有效且高效地监测患者的膀胱压力，同时最小化用户所经历的不适。这是由于WUPS的以下优点。其直径<5 mm、长度<20 mm的微型包装使其能够使用专门设计的导管轻松插入膀胱和从膀胱中取出。无线传输的使用允许精确测量膀胱压力而不妨碍患者的排尿过程。该系统的人体工程学设计和无创性使患者感到舒适。在第一阶段，POC将通过开发概念验证原型并在定制的合成囊中进行测试来证明WUPS系统的可行性。在第II阶段，我们将对WUPS包装进行加固和加固，并开发用于插入和回收WUPS的专用导管。 公共卫生相关性：项目叙述 膀胱过度活动症和尿失禁（无法控制膀胱）影响当今社会超过5000万美国人。这些问题不仅会导致尴尬，还会导致浪费时间和资源、危险的福尔斯跌倒，甚至感染。随着药物可用于治疗许多类型的膀胱疾病，唯一要克服的障碍是早期检测和诊断，很容易通过适当的监测和分析膀胱活动来完成。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to develop a new Wireless Urinary Pressure Sensor (WUPS) system based on the mature and widely used techniques of radio-frequency (RF) interrogation and capacitive- pressure sensing. The WUPS system is aimed to effectively and efficiently monitor a patient's bladder pressure for extended periods of time while minimizing the discomfort experienced by the user. This is made possible by the following advantages of WUPS. Its miniature packaging of <5 mm in diameter and <20 mm length allows it to be easily inserted into and retrieved from the bladder using a specially designed catheter. The use of wireless transmission allows accurate measurement of the bladder pressure without impeding the urinary process of the patient. The ergonomic design and noninvasive nature of the system make it comfortable for the patient. In Phase I POC will demonstrate the feasibility of the WUPS system by developing a proof-of-concept prototype and testing it in a custom-made synthetic bladder. In Phase II we will miniaturize and ruggedize the WUPS package, and develop a dedicated catheter for inserting and retrieving the WUPS. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: PROJECT NARRATIVE Overactive bladders and urinary incontinence (inability to control the bladder) affect more than 50 million Americans in today's society. These issues can cause not only embarrassment, but lead to wasted time and resources, dangerous falls, and even infection. With the medicines available to treat bladder disorders of many types, the only hurdle to overcome is early detection and diagnosis, easily accomplished with proper monitoring and analysis of bladder activity.