Textronic Solutions Used for Premature Babies: A Review

Wilgocka, Karolina; Skrzetuska, Ewa; Krucińska, Izabella; Sujka, Witold

doi:10.2478/aut-2021-0034

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“…Research apparatus Arduino or Genuino Board connected to measuring electrodes in Figure 2 , T-shirt with print containing sensors receiving and transmitting information about the tested subject in Figure 1 [ 4 ]. …”

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“…T-shirt with print containing sensors receiving and transmitting information about the tested subject in Figure 1 [ 4 ].…”

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“…This consists of the formation of electrical induction on the surface of these bodies as a result of their mechanical deformation. There is a linear relationship between the generated electric field and the stress applied to a solid [ 4 ]. There are at least a few products on the market that allow for convenient and non-complicated monitoring of the user’s vital functions.…”

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Creation and Analysis of a Respiratory Sensor Using the Screen-Printing Method and the Arduino Platform

Wojciechowski

Skrzetuska

2023

Sensors

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The aim of this paper is to present novel highly sensitive and stretchable strain sensors using data analysis to report on human live parameters using the Arduino embedded system as a proof of concept in developing new and innovative solutions for health care. The article introduces the solution of textile sensor origination with electrical resistance measurement using the mobile Arduino microcontroller in the designed/elaborated textile printed sensor. The textile sensor was developed by the screen printing technique based on the water dispersion of carbon nanotubes during printing composition. By stretching and squeezing the T-shirt during breathing, the electrical resistances of the printed sensor were changed. The measured resistance corresponded to the number of breaths of the person wearing the T-shirt. The microcontroller calculated the number of breaths as a number of electrical resistance peaks, which then led to monitoring human live parameters.

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“…T-shirt with print containing sensors receiving and transmitting information about the tested subject in Figure 1 [ 4 ].…”

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Creation and Analysis of a Respiratory Sensor Using the Screen-Printing Method and the Arduino Platform

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Skrzetuska

2023

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“…In addition, premature babies can be classified by weight. Low weight is about 1500–2499 g, very low weight is 1000–1499 g, and extremely low weight is 500–999 g. [ 1,2 ]…”

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Investigations of Three‐Layer Systems Intended for Protective Clothing for Prematurely Born Babies

Wilgocka

Krucińska

Skrzetuska

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Adv Materials Technologies

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One of the most significant problems occurring among premature babies is high transepidermal water loss and associated heat loss. To prevent this problem protective clothing for premature babies is developed which consists of a membrane that allows partial transmission of water vapor, combined with other textile materials. The purpose of this work is to characterize two pre‐selected three‐layer systems in terms of biophysical properties that fulfill their requirements for premature infants. Samples of materials are investigated to determine biophysical comfort (tests of thermal resistance, water vapor resistance and air permeability), mass per unit area and thickness. In order to visualize the structure and chemical composition of the tested materials, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were performed. The mechanical properties of the investigated materials and the evaluation of the total hand value were also characterized; the samples were tested on a Kawabata Evaluation System (KES) device. Protective garments designed for premature babies should be characterized by high thermal insulation and moisture barrier properties. In addition, it should have optimal air permeability properties and fairly low surface weight in order not to burden the baby's delicate skin.

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“…According to the World Health Organization definition, a preterm baby is an infant born after the 22nd week of gestation and before the 37th week of gestation. Extreme prematurity is defined as infants born before the 32nd week of gestation [ 2 ]. A major problem associated with preterm babies is high transepidermal water loss and related heat loss because of their immature skin, and the fact of having a large external surface area in relation to body weight [ 3 ].…”

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Evaluation of Biophysical Properties of Potential Materials for the Manufacture of Protective Garments for Preterm Infants

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Preterm infants, due to immature and dysfunctional skin, have increased water loss through the skin and consequently a decreased body temperature. In order to develop protective garments for preterm infants, it is important to select materials that will protect the child against water and heat loss. The authors are currently involved in the development of protective garments for premature babies, which are similar to baby clothes and contain a membrane that is partially permeable for vapor in combination with textile materials. This article presents the study of materials intended for the production of protective garments for pre-term infants. Samples of materials were investigated to determine biophysical comfort (tests of heat resistance, vapor resistance according to PN-EN ISO 11092:2014-11 and air permeability according to PN-EN ISO 9237) and porosity, surface mass in accordance with PN-EN 12127, and thickness in accordance with PN-EN ISO 5084. In order to determine the porosity of materials and to visualize the structure, tests on computer microtomography were carried out. The mechanical properties of the tested materials and the evaluation of the total hand value were characterized; the samples were tested on the KES device. The aim of this study was to select the most suitable fabrics for protective garments for premature infants to prevent excessive heat and moisture loss from the body, which can lead to hypothermia. For laminates, the optimal results of vapor resistance and heat resistance were obtained for laminate (15 g·m−2 PE foil + 15 g·m−2 PP non-woven), with a level of thermal resistance of 0.0766 m2·K·W−1 and vapor resistance of 188.729 m2·Pa·W−1, and for laminate (15 g·m−2 PE foil + 10 g·m−2 PP non-woven), with a level of thermal resistance of 0.0683 m2·K·W−1 and vapor resistance of 164.085 m2·Pa·W−1. For knitted fabrics, knitwear single cotton 155 g·m−2 showed the highest thermal resistance (0.0296 m2·K·W−1), and knitwear interlock polyester 120 g·m−2 showed the lowest thermal resistance (0.0179 m2·K·W−1). Knitwear cotton 120 g·m−2 had the highest water vapor resistance (8.402 m2·Pa·W−1), while knitwear interlock polyester 130 g·m−2 sample had the lowest resistance (6.356 m2·Pa·W−1). Garments for premature babies should have moisture barrier properties and high thermal insulation. They should also be characterized by optimal air permeability properties. Sample two-layer laminate (15 g·m−2 PE foil + 15 g·m−2 PP non-woven) had the best vapor resistance and thermal insulation properties. Moreover, this sample was characterized by good air permeability and surface weight compared to the other laminate samples. During the design of garments for premature babies, it is important to reduce the surface weight to as low as possible. Among the knitted fabrics, a knitwear single cotton 120 g·m−2 knitwear polyester interlock 120 g·m−2 was selected for having the best THV or tactile comfort. In addition, these knits were chosen for their lower surface weight. Based on the conducted tests, two-layer laminate (15 g·m−2 PE foil + 15 g·m−2 PP non-woven), the knitwear single cotton 120 g·m−2, and knitwear polyester interlock 120 g·m−2 were selected for further research.

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Textronic Solutions Used for Premature Babies: A Review

Cited by 7 publications

References 18 publications

Creation and Analysis of a Respiratory Sensor Using the Screen-Printing Method and the Arduino Platform

Creation and Analysis of a Respiratory Sensor Using the Screen-Printing Method and the Arduino Platform

Investigations of Three‐Layer Systems Intended for Protective Clothing for Prematurely Born Babies

Evaluation of Biophysical Properties of Potential Materials for the Manufacture of Protective Garments for Preterm Infants

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