Design of finger-probe holder for continuous non-invasive blood glucose monitoring device for intensive care unit

• Main Author: Soh, Phey Hong.
• Other Authors: Yeo Joon Hock
• Format: Theses and Dissertations
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Surgical assistive technology; DRNTU::Science::Medicine::Biosensors
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/41797
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is a promising technique for non-invasive blood glucose measurement. Specific wavelength of NIR light is known to be sensitive to glucose absorption. In this project, NIR light is directed via an optical probe onto the nail bed. The NIR light penetrates the nai...