Infrared Imaging for Battle Injuries

Abstract

The proposal is based on a hypothesis that certain traumatic injuries produce unique skin temperature signatures that can be identified and quantified. The specific aims are to determine the efficacy of passive JR imaging in diagnosis of life-threatening pneumothoraces and related pulmonary injuries, and of limb-threatening traumatic injuries such as compartment syndrome. Following successful demonstration of effectiveness, specifications will be developed for field deployable JR imaging devices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA480481

Entities

People

  • Laurence M. Katz

Organizations

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Brain Injuries
  • Combat Injuries
  • Health Services
  • Lower Extremity
  • Medical Personnel
  • Patient Care
  • Standards
  • Surface Temperature
  • Thoracic Injuries
  • Tissues
  • Wounds And Injuries

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  • Computer Vision.
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.
  • Trauma or Military Medicine