A microfluidic sensor for human hydration level monitoring

The importance of monitoring human hydration level is nowhere more critical than for soldiers operating in extreme outdoors conditions. A wearable non-invasive hydration level monitoring system can benefit its wearer by preventing prolonged dehydration. This paper proposes an intraoral sensor design...

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Main Authors: Hoe, Yen Yi Germaine, Johari, Badrul Hisam, Meongkeun Ju, Sangho Kim, Vaidyanathan, Kripesh, Tae Goo Kang
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Capacitance
Capacitance measurement
capacitive sensing
human hydration
Humans
Microchannel
Monitoring
Polymers
saliva osmolarity
saliva viscosity
Viscosity
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Summary:The importance of monitoring human hydration level is nowhere more critical than for soldiers operating in extreme outdoors conditions. A wearable non-invasive hydration level monitoring system can benefit its wearer by preventing prolonged dehydration. This paper proposes an intraoral sensor design, targeting the changes in salivary markers, such as viscosity and osmolality, as a method of monitoring human hydration. The sensor performance, as sample viscosity and osmolality changes, is detailed.
DOI:10.1109/DSR.2011.6026879