DE19640807A1 - Noninvasive optical detection of oxygen supply to e.g. brain or liver - Google Patents
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Abstract
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Klinisch angewandt werden nichtinvasive Verfahren der Oxime trie in großem Umfang bei der sogenannten Pulsoximetrie, bei der z. B. ein Finger mit Licht geeigneter Wellenlängen durch strahlt wird. Ebenso ist die Überwachung der Sauerstoffversor gung der Gehirnoberfläche, z. B. des Fötus während der Geburt durch auf der Kopfhaut applizierte optische Sensoren bekannt (US 5,494,032).Oxime non-invasive procedures are used clinically on a large scale in so-called pulse oximetry the z. B. a finger with light of suitable wavelengths shines. Monitoring is also the oxygen supply supply of the brain surface, e.g. B. the fetus during childbirth known from optical sensors applied to the scalp (US 5,494,032).
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Vorrichtung zur nichtinva siven optischen Erfassung der Sauerstoffversorgung von Organen wie z. B. Gehirn oder Leber, sowie des Föten, zu entwickeln, wenn diese durch relativ dicke Gewebeschichten vom Detektor getrennt sind.The object of the invention is to provide a device for noninva sive optical detection of the oxygen supply to organs such as B. brain or liver, as well as fetus, if this is due to relatively thick layers of tissue from the detector are separated.
Diese Aufgabe ist erfindungsgemäß gelöst durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruches 1.According to the invention, this object is achieved by the features of claim 1.
Basis der Erfindung ist, die Sauerstoffversorgung eines Or gans, wie z. B. des Gehirns, der Leber oder auch eines ungebo renen Kindes, nichtinvasiv durch Oximetrie mittels Laserlicht geeigneter Wellenlängen zu diagnostizieren.The basis of the invention is the oxygen supply of an Or goose, such as B. the brain, the liver or an ungebo child, non-invasive by oximetry using laser light diagnose suitable wavelengths.
Genutzt wird dabei die Eigenschaft, daß Gewebe relativ trans parent für sichtbares Licht, NIR- und IR-Licht ist. Durch Wahl geeigneter Wellenlängen (mindestens zwei) ist es daher mög lich, die Gewebeoxigenierung zu bestimmen (z. B. Pulsoxime trie). Da bei der nichtinvasiven Oximetrie zur Diagnose der Sauerstoffversorgung z. B. des ungeborenen Kindes relativ dicke Gewebeschichten durchstrahlt werden müssen, kann die sehr hohe Streueigenschaft des Gewebes für Licht im oben ge nannten Wellenlängenbereich nicht vernachlässigt werden.The property that tissue is relatively trans is used parent for visible light, NIR and IR light. By choice suitable wavelengths (at least two) it is therefore possible to determine tissue oxygenation (e.g. pulse oximes trie). Since in non-invasive oximetry for the diagnosis of Oxygenation z. B. the unborn child relative thick layers of tissue need to be irradiated, the very high scattering property of the fabric for light in the above ge mentioned wavelength range should not be neglected.
Die Erfindung ist nachfolgend anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. Es zeigen:The invention is based on one in the drawing illustrated embodiment explained in more detail. Show it:
Fig. 1 eine schematische Darstellung einer Vorrichtung nach der Erfindung und Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of a device according to the invention and
Fig. 2 das Blockschaltbild für die Vorrichtung gemäß Fig. 1. FIG. 2 shows the block diagram for the device according to FIG. 1.
In der Fig. 1 ist ein Meßobjekt 1 dargestellt, das durch eine Schicht 2 von der Körperoberfläche getrennt ist. Die Schicht 2 ist in eine tieferliegende Schicht 3 und eine oberflächennahe Schicht 4 aufgeteilt. Zur Messung ist eine Laser-Lichtquelle 5 vorgesehen, die einen Lichtstrahl aussendet, der entweder di rekt oder über eine Faseroptik 6 auf die Körperoberfläche 7 gerichtet wird. Das Laserlicht wird gestreut und von einem Ma trix-Detektor 8 erfaßt und in entsprechende elektrische Si gnale gewandelt. Die Lichtquelle 5 kann auch von mehreren Ein zel-Lichtquellen, z. B. Dioden, gebildet sein.In FIG. 1, a measurement object 1 is shown, which is separated by a layer 2 of the body surface. Layer 2 is divided into a deeper layer 3 and a layer 4 near the surface. For the measurement, a laser light source 5 is provided, which emits a light beam that is either directly or directed onto the body surface 7 via a fiber optic 6 . The laser light is scattered and detected by a Ma trix detector 8 and converted into corresponding electrical signals. The light source 5 can also be from several single light sources, e.g. B. diodes.
Die Fig. 2 zeigt den von der Lichtquelle 5 ausgesandten Licht strahl 9, der auf den Patienten 10 auftrifft. Das rückge streute Licht (Pfeile 11) wird vom Detektor 8 erfaßt und über eine Elektronik 12 einer digitalen Auswerteeinheit 13 zuge führt, die die Lichtquelle 5 steuert. Fig. 2 shows the light emitted from the light source 5 light beam 9 incident on the patient 10. The backscattered light (arrows 11 ) is detected by the detector 8 and supplied via electronics 12 to a digital evaluation unit 13 which controls the light source 5 .
Die Fig. 2 zeigt eine Ausführungsform mit einem Strahlteiler 14, der einem kalibriertem Meßphantom 15 einen Referenzstrahl zuführt. Das vom Meßphantom 15 rückgestreute Licht (Pfeile 16) wird von einem ebenfalls als Matrix ausgebildetem Detektor 17 erfaßt und entsprechende Signale durch eine Elektronik 18 der Auswerteeinheit 13 zugeführt. FIG. 2 shows an embodiment with a beam splitter 14 , which feeds a reference beam to a calibrated measurement phantom 15 . The light backscattered by the measuring phantom 15 (arrows 16 ) is detected by a detector 17 , which is also designed as a matrix, and corresponding signals are fed to the evaluation unit 13 by electronics 18 .
Aufgrund der starken Streuung im Gewebe durchläuft das Licht einen näherungsweise bananenförmigen Gewebebereich vom Ein strahlpunkt zum Detektionspunkt. Die mittlere Eindringtiefe hängt dabei wesentlich vom Sender-Detektor-Abstand ab, d. h. je größer der Sender-Detektor-Abstand ist, um so größer ist die mittlere Eindringtiefe des detektierten Lichtes.Due to the strong scatter in the tissue, the light passes through an approximately banana-shaped tissue area from the on beam point to the detection point. The mean depth of penetration depends essentially on the transmitter-detector distance, d. H. the larger the transmitter-detector distance, the greater the mean penetration depth of the detected light.
Mittels der Diffusionstheorie ist es möglich, aus den Meßdaten rückzurechnen auf optischen Streu- und Absorptionskoeffizien tenBy means of diffusion theory it is possible to derive from the measurement data to calculate back on optical scattering and absorption coefficients ten
Mit R(ρ) ist die Intensität des rückgestreuten Lichtes im Ab stand ρ vom Sender bezeichnet, I₀ ist die applizierte Lichtin tensität,With R (ρ) the intensity of the backscattered light is down stood ρ by the transmitter, I₀ is the applied light intensity,
µ′s der reduzierte Streukoeffizient,µ ′ s the reduced scattering coefficient,
und A der Reflexionsfaktor, abhängig vom Brechungsindex von Gewebe.and A the Reflection factor, depending on the refractive index of tissue.
Für eine quantitative Bestimmung ist jedoch unter anderem die Kenntnis der applizierten Lichtleistung I₀ notwendig. Dieses Problem kann wie folgt umgangen werden: Es wird vorgeschlagen, das Licht der Lichtquelle 5 aufzuteilen, so daß bei genau be kanntem TeilungsverhältnisHowever, knowledge of the applied light output I der is necessary for a quantitative determination. This problem can be avoided as follows: It is proposed to divide the light of the light source 5 so that with a known division ratio be
der eine Teilstrahl 9 das Meßobjekt durchläuft, der Referenzstrahl 16, z. B. bei glei cher Optrodenanordnung wie am Meßobjekt, d. h. gleichem Optro denabstand, das kalibrierte Meßphantom 15 mit bekannten opti schen Parametern (Fig. 2). Durch geeignete Auswertung der rückgestreuten Intensitäten im Abstand ρ z. B.a partial beam 9 passes through the measurement object, the reference beam 16 , e.g. B. with the same cher optrode arrangement as on the test object, ie the same Optro denabstand, the calibrated phantom 15 with known opti's parameters ( Fig. 2). By appropriate evaluation of the backscattered intensities at a distance ρ z. B.
werden Schwankungen der Lichtquelle 5 eliminiert und haben dadurch keinen Einfluß mehr auf die Bestimmung der opti schen Parameter. Mit dieser Meßkonfiguration ist es dann mög lich, bei homogenen Proben die unbekannten optischen Eigen schaften (Absorptionskoeffizient, reduzierter Streukoeffizi ent) quantitativ zu bestimmen, indem mehrere Messungen bei verschiedenen Optrodenabständen durchgeführt werden.Fluctuations in the light source 5 are eliminated and therefore no longer have any influence on the determination of the optical parameters. With this measurement configuration, it is then possible to quantitatively determine the unknown optical properties (absorption coefficient, reduced scattering coefficient) of homogeneous samples by carrying out several measurements at different optrode distances.
Es wird vorgeschlagen, bei mehreren Wellenlängen obige Messun gen durchzuführen, da dann aus den optischen Eigenschaften des Meßobjektes bei den entsprechenden Wellenlängen der Oxigenie rungsgrad des Meßobjektes bestimmt werden kann.It is proposed to measure the above at several wavelengths gene to carry out because then from the optical properties of the Target at the corresponding wavelengths of oxygen degree of measurement of the measurement object can be determined.
Um der unterschiedlichen Gewebezusammensetzung am lebenden Ob jekt Rechnung zu tragen, wird vorgeschlagen, mit obiger Meß anordnung bis zu einem Abstand von typisch einigen Zentimetern von der Lichtquelle in Inkrementen von typischerweise einigen Millimetern das rückgestreute Licht zu detektieren, in der Da tenanalyse mindestens je zwei Meßpunkte zu einem Auswertein tervall zusammenzufassen und für jedes Auswerteintervall die mittleren optischen Gewebeparameter zu bestimmen (Fig. 1).In order to take into account the different tissue composition on the living object, it is proposed to detect the backscattered light with the above measuring arrangement up to a distance of typically a few centimeters from the light source in increments of typically a few millimeters, in the data analysis at least two measuring points each to an evaluation interval and to determine the mean optical tissue parameters for each evaluation interval ( FIG. 1).
Im Auswerteintervall mit kleinen Sender-Detektor-Abständen von z. B. 5 mm bis 10 mm erstreckt sich die bananenförmige Licht verteilung im wesentlichen z. B. auf die unter der Haut lie gende Fettschicht. Entsprechend werden deren optische Parame ter bestimmt, wenn in diesem Auswerteintervall bei mehreren Sender-Detektor-Abständen die rückgestreute Lichtintensität detektiert wird. Im nächstgrößeren Auswerteintervall erfaßt die Lichtverteilung sowohl die oberflächennahe Fettschicht als auch z. B. den tieferliegenden Bauchmuskel. Wird nun auch in diesem Auswerteintervall bei mehreren Sender-Detektor-Abstän den die rückgestreute Lichtintensität detektiert, wird obige Auswertung optische Absorptions- und Streukoeffizienten lie fern, die eine gewichtete Mittelung der entsprechenden Gewebe schichten darstellen.In the evaluation interval with small transmitter-detector intervals of e.g. B. 5 mm to 10 mm extends the banana-shaped light distribution essentially z. B. on the lie under the skin layer of fat. Their optical parameters are correspondingly ter determines if there are several in this evaluation interval Transmitter-detector distances the backscattered light intensity is detected. Recorded in the next larger evaluation interval the light distribution both the near-surface fat layer and also z. B. the lower abdominal muscle. Now also in this evaluation interval with several transmitter-detector intervals which the backscattered light intensity detects is the above Evaluation of optical absorption and scattering coefficients lie distant, the weighted averaging of the corresponding tissues depict layers.
Da die optischen Eigenschaften der oberflächennahen Schicht 4 bei kleinen Abständen bestimmt wurden, können aus den Daten bei größeren Abständen die optischen Eigenschaften der tiefer liegenden Schicht berechnet werden. Durch sukzessives Auswer ten der folgenden Auswerteintervalle lassen sich somit für jede Gewebeschicht die optischen Parameter bestimmen und wenn, wie vorgeschlagen, zusätzlich bei mehreren geeigneten Wellen längen gemessen wird, läßt sich auch der Oxigenisierungszu stand bestimmen.Since the optical properties of the near-surface layer 4 were determined at small distances, the optical properties of the deeper layer can be calculated from the data at larger distances. By successively evaluating the following evaluation intervals, the optical parameters can thus be determined for each tissue layer and if, as suggested, measurements are also carried out at several suitable wavelengths, the oxygenation status can also be determined.
Vorgeschlagen wird, obiges Verfahren für mindestens zwei unab hängige Lichtwege durchzuführen, deren Signale korreliert aus gewertet werden. Als unabhängige Lichtwege wird verstanden, daß z. B. die eine Meßreihe mit entsprechender Sender-Empfän ger-Anordnung links am Bauch der Mutter durchgeführt wird, die zweite gleichzeitig rechts am Bauch. Als unabhängige Lichtwege wird auch verstanden, z. B. am Patienten die eine Meßreihe mit Sender-Detektor in Richtung oben nach unten durchzuführen, die andere Meßreihe z. B. mit Sender-Detektor in Richtung links nach rechts.It is suggested that the above procedure for at least two independent to carry out dependent light paths, the signals of which correlate get ranked. Independent light paths are understood to mean that z. B. the one series of measurements with corresponding transmitter-receiver ger arrangement is performed on the left of the mother's abdomen second at the same time on the right side of the stomach. As independent light paths is also understood, e.g. B. on the patient with a series of measurements Transmitter detector to perform the top down direction other series of measurements z. B. with transmitter detector in the left direction to the right.
Eine weitere Ausführungsform der Erfindung besteht darin, mit nur einem Sender, aber z. B. einem Detektorarray in x-Richtung und einem zweiten Detektorarray in y-Richtung Oximetrie an Or ganen oder am Föten durchzuführen.Another embodiment of the invention consists in only one transmitter, but e.g. B. a detector array in the x direction and a second detector array in the y-direction oximetry at Or ganen or fetuses.
Eine weitere Ausführungsform der Erfindung besteht darin, mit einem zweidimensionalen Detektorarray die rückgestreuten Lichtintensitäten als Funktion des Sender-Detektor-Abstandes zu erfassen. Die Position des Senders kann dabei am Rand des zweidimensionalen Detektorarrays liegen oder zentral, wobei in geeigneter Weise das Senderlicht durch entsprechende Vorrich tungen (z. B. Bohrung im Detektorarray) dem Meßobjekt zuge führt wird.Another embodiment of the invention consists in a two-dimensional detector array Light intensities as a function of the transmitter-detector distance capture. The position of the transmitter can be on the edge of the two-dimensional detector arrays are located or centrally, wherein in suitably the transmitter light by appropriate Vorrich lines (e.g. drill hole in the detector array) to the test object leads.
Als Sonderfall wird folgende Ausführung vorgeschlagen: Da bei größeren Sender-Detektor-Abständen die optischen Eigenschaften oberflächennaher Schichten zwischen Lichteintrittszone und Lichtaustrittszone verschieden sein können, wird vorgeschla gen, die gleiche Messung durchzuführen, jedoch Lichteinstrahl punkt und Detektionspunkt zu vertauschen. Technisch läßt sich das z. B. wie folgt realisieren: Das Licht wird von der Licht quelle mittels Faser zum Meßobjekt geführt, entsprechend das zu detektierende Licht mittels Faser zum Detektor. Durch z. B. einen optischen Schalter lassen sich dann sehr schnell Ein strahl- und Detektionspunkt vertauschen.The following version is proposed as a special case: larger transmitter-detector distances the optical properties layers near the surface between the light entry zone and Light exit zone can be different is suggested to carry out the same measurement, but with light swap point and detection point. Technically, the Z. B. Realize as follows: The light is from the light source led to the object to be measured using fiber, corresponding to the Light to be detected by means of fiber to the detector. By z. B. an optical switch can then be switched on very quickly Swap beam and detection point.
Um die Meßanordnung unempfindlich gegen Umgebungslicht zu ma chen, wird vorgeschlagen, die Lichtsignale in der Intensität zu modulieren (lock in-Technik). Dadurch ist es auch möglich, während der Messung mit mehreren Wellenlängen gleichzeitig zu arbeiten, wenn deren Modulationsfrequenz leicht unterschied lich ist, z. B. 10 mHz plus/minus einige kHz.To make the measuring arrangement insensitive to ambient light Chen, it is suggested the light signals in intensity to modulate (lock in technique). This also makes it possible during the measurement with several wavelengths simultaneously work if their modulation frequency differed slightly is Lich z. B. 10 mHz plus / minus a few kHz.
Um die Meßanordnung unempfindlich gegen Störungen quasiperi odischer Vorgänge, wie Atmung oder Herzaktivität des Patien ten, bzw. von Mutter und Fötus bedingten Störeinflüssen wie Abstands- oder Lageänderungen, zu machen, wird vorgeschlagen, die Messungen mit der Atemfrequenz synchronisiert durchzufüh ren und auszuwerten und/oder mit EKG oder Puls zu korrelieren.To make the measuring arrangement insensitive to quasiperi interference ical processes such as breathing or cardiac activity of the patient interferences caused by mother and fetus such as It is proposed to make changes in distance or position, perform the measurements synchronized with the respiratory rate and evaluate and / or correlate with ECG or pulse.
Um bei Messungen am Föten aus dem Meßsignal das fötale und das mütterliche Oxigenierungssignal separieren zu können, wird vorgeschlagen, über bekannte Verfahren (Ultraschall, fötaler Herzschall oder EKG) die Messung zusätzlich mit dem Herzschlag des Kindes zu synchronisieren.To determine the fetal and the to be able to separate maternal oxygenation signal suggested using known methods (ultrasound, fetal Heart sound or EKG) the measurement additionally with the heartbeat synchronize the child.
Vorgeschlagen wird, Lichtquelle (Sender) bzw. Detektoren (Empfänger) bzw. die entsprechende Faseroptik mit anderen Ap plikatoren zu kombinieren, wieIs proposed light source (transmitter) or detectors (Receiver) or the corresponding fiber optics with other Ap to combine plicators like
- a) Ultraschallwandler (B-Bild zur Abstandsmessung von der Haut bis zur Organoberfläche, z. B. Cortex, Leber, Kopf oder Rücken des Föten)a) Ultrasonic transducer (B-image for measuring the distance from the Skin up to the organ surface, e.g. B. cortex, liver, head or back of the fetus)
- b) Elektroden für mütterliches/kindliches EKGb) Electrodes for maternal / childish ECG
- c) Druckaufnehmer für Wehendruckc) pressure transducers for labor pressure
- d) Atemsensord) breathing sensor
Zur Realisierung wird folgendes festgehalten:The following is noted for implementation:
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1. Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Untersuchung
von Gewebe mit Licht unterschiedlicher Wellenlängen.
Derartige Vorrichtungen können mit sichtbarem, NIR- oder IR-Licht arbeiten. Die Wellenlänge des sichtbaren Lichtes liegt zwischen 380 nm und 780 nm, die von NIR-Licht, d. h. Nah-Infrarot-Licht, zwischen 780 nm und 1500 nm und die von IR-Licht, also infrarotem Licht, zwischen 1500 nm und 1 mm, wobei für die Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art der Wellenlängenbereich von 500 nm bis 1200 nm besonders geeignet ist.1. The invention relates to a device for examining tissue with light of different wavelengths.
Such devices can work with visible, NIR or IR light. The wavelength of visible light is between 380 nm and 780 nm, that of NIR light, ie near-infrared light, between 780 nm and 1500 nm and that of IR light, ie infrared light, between 1500 nm and 1 mm, the wavelength range from 500 nm to 1200 nm being particularly suitable for the device of the type mentioned at the outset. - 2. Als Lichtquelle kommen z. B. Laserdioden oder LEDs mit geeigneter Emissionswellenlänge in Frage.2. As a light source come z. B. laser diodes or LEDs suitable emission wavelength in question.
- 3. Die Ankopplung des Lichtes an das Meßobjekt kann z. B. direkt oder mit Lichtleiter/Faseroptik realisiert werden.3. The coupling of the light to the measurement object can, for. B. can be realized directly or with fiber optics.
- 4. Detektion des rückgestreuten Lichtes in verschiedenen Abständen, z. B. in 5 mm-Abständen, von Sender-Detektor- Abstand 5 mm bis größer 150 mm, gleichzeitig oder seriell.4. Detection of the backscattered light in different Distances, e.g. B. at 5 mm intervals, from transmitter-detector Distance 5 mm to greater than 150 mm, simultaneously or in series.
- 5. Die Detektoren können direkt am Meßobjekt angekoppelt sein oder aber das rückgestreute Licht wird ebenfalls mit Glasfasern aufgenommen und zu den Detektoren geleitet. Als Detektoren kommen entsprechende Anordnungen von bekannten, empfindlichen und schnellen Lichtempfängern in Frage. Besonders vorteilhaft sind Arrays von Detektoren, wie sie bei Photodioden, aber auch Avalanche-Photodioden verfügbar sind. Ahnliches gilt für Multianodenphotomultiplier bzw. ortsempfindliche Photomultiplier, die mehrere Detektoren in einer Röhre vereinen. 5. The detectors can be coupled directly to the measurement object or the backscattered light is also included Glass fibers picked up and passed to the detectors. As Corresponding arrays come from known, sensitive and fast light receivers in question. Arrays of detectors such as these are particularly advantageous available for photodiodes, but also avalanche photodiodes are. The same applies to multi-anode photomultipliers or location-sensitive photomultiplier that uses multiple detectors unite a tube.
- 6. Zur Unterdrückung des Fremdlichtsignals wird die lock-in- Technik angewandt, d. h. Modulation der Lichtintensität mit bis zu mehreren MHz, wobei die Lichtquellen It bis In mit Modulationsfrequenzen f₁ bis fn betrieben werden.6. To suppress the extraneous light signal, the lock-in technique is used, ie modulation of the light intensity with up to several MHz, the light sources I t to I n being operated with modulation frequencies f 1 to f n .
- 7. Wenn die rückgestreuten optischen Signale eine kritische Schwelle unterschreiten, z. B. wenn der die Lichtquelle enthaltende Applikator sich vom Meßobjekt gelöst hat, erfolgt eine automatische Sicherheitsabschaltung der Lichtquellen (Laserschutz).7. If the backscattered optical signals are critical Falling below the threshold, e.g. B. if the the light source containing applicator has detached from the test object, there is an automatic safety shutdown of the Light sources (laser protection).
- 8. Digitalisierung der einzelnen spektralen rückgestreuten Lichtanteile mittels eines ADCs im Multiplex-Verfahren oder mittels mehrerer ADCs gleichzeitig, um im Computer durch geeignete Algorithmen die Signale dann entsprechend auszuwerten.8. Digitization of the individual spectral backscattered Light components by means of an ADC in the multiplex process or by means of several ADCs at the same time to pass through in the computer suitable algorithms then the signals accordingly evaluate.
- 9. Digitalisierung des Atmungssignals, gemessen z. B. mit einem Atemsensor, mittels ADC, um die optischen Meßsignale auf Atmung von Mann/Frau triggern zu können, d. h. AtmungMann/Frau synchrones Mitteln der optischen Meßsignale.9. Digitization of the respiratory signal, measured z. B. with a breath sensor, by means of ADC, in order to be able to trigger the optical measurement signals for breathing man / woman, ie breathing man / woman synchronous averaging of the optical measurement signals.
- 10. Digitalisierung des Herzschlagsignals, gemessen z. B. mit EKG oder Puls, mittels ADC, um die optischen Meßsignale auf Herzschlag von Mann/Frau korrelieren zu können.10. Digitization of the heartbeat signal, measured z. B. with EKG or pulse, using ADC to record the optical measurement signals To be able to correlate the heartbeat of a man / woman.
- 11. Für die Oximetrie am Föten zusätzlich Triggerung der Meßsignale auf kindliches EKG zum PulsKind synchronen Mitteln der Daten.11. For oximetry on the fetus, additional triggering of the measurement signals on a child's ECG to the child's pulse synchronous data averaging.
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12. Signalauswertung (1. Ausführung):
- a) Korrelieren der optischen Signale der verschiedenen Lichtwege bei gleichem Sender-Detektor-Abstand,
- b) Korrelieren der Daten mit Atmungs-/Herzaktivität,
- c) Bestimmung der jeweils mittleren optischen Gewebeparameter für die einzelnen Sender-Detektor- Abstände,
- d) Bestimmung (z. B. aus Ultraschallbildern) der individuellen Geometrie der Patienten oder Mutter wie z. B. Schichtdicken der einzelnen Gewebekomponenten. Mit diesen Daten und der Kenntnis der ungefähren optischen Eigenschaften läßt sich z. B. mit FEM die Lichtausbreitung in oben beschriebener Meßanordnung näherungsweise berechnen. Wenn diese bananenförmige Lichtausbreitungszonen für alle Sender-Detektor- Abstände einmal bekannt sind, können mit den Daten aus
- (c) und diesem Model die optischen Eigenschaften des Meßobjektes quantitativ für die verschiedenen Tiefenlagen berechnet werden.
- e) Aus den in (d) bestimmten Absorptionskoeffizienten bei verschiedenen Wellenlängen wird die Oxigenierung für die verschiedenen Gewebeschichten berechnet.
- f) Aus den bei verschiedenen Sender-Detektor-Abständen gemessenen Signalen wird derjenige Abstand von Sender- Detektor bestimmt, bei dem die fötale Pulsmodulation der Oxigenierung (d. h. ein Oxigenierungssignal, das phasensynchron zum kindlichen Herzschlag ist) gerade sichtbar wird. Die Signale bei kleineren Sender- Detektor-Abständen (als dieser so bestimmte Abstand) werden dann zur Bestimmung der mütterlichen optischen Gewebeeigenschaften und einer entsprechenden Korrektur des Gesamtsignals verwendet, um den fötalen Anteil des Oxigenierungssignals möglichst fehlerfrei bestimmen zu können.
- a) correlating the optical signals of the different light paths with the same transmitter-detector distance,
- b) correlating the data with breathing / heart activity,
- c) determining the mean optical tissue parameters for the individual transmitter-detector distances,
- d) Determination (e.g. from ultrasound images) of the individual geometry of the patient or mother, such as e.g. B. layer thicknesses of the individual tissue components. With this data and knowledge of the approximate optical properties, z. B. with FEM approximately calculate the light propagation in the measuring arrangement described above. Once these banana-shaped light propagation zones are known for all transmitter-detector distances, the data can be used
- (c) and this model the optical properties of the measurement object are calculated quantitatively for the different depth positions.
- e) The oxygenation for the various tissue layers is calculated from the absorption coefficients at different wavelengths determined in (d).
- f) From the signals measured at different transmitter-detector distances, the distance from the transmitter-detector is determined at which the fetal pulse modulation of the oxygenation (ie an oxygenation signal that is phase-synchronized with the child's heartbeat) is just becoming visible. The signals at smaller transmitter-detector distances (than this distance determined in this way) are then used to determine the maternal optical tissue properties and a corresponding correction of the overall signal in order to be able to determine the fetal portion of the oxygenation signal as error-free as possible.
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