Publications by authors named "R NESBAKKEN"
Cooling vest for improving surgeons' thermal comfort: a multidisciplinary design project.
Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol
March 2009
A laparoscopic surgeon sometimes experiences heat-related discomfort even though the temperature situation is moderate. The aim of this project was to design a cooling vest using a phase change material to increase thermal comfort for the surgeon. The project focused on the design process to reveal the most important parameters for the design of a cooling vest that could be demonstrated in a clinical setting.
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- The study explores how phase-change materials (PCM) can enhance thermal comfort for workers in protective clothing by mitigating thermal stress.
- Researchers aimed to optimize cooling performance by strategically positioning PCM, reducing insulation, and enhancing moisture transport in the clothing designs.
- Results from various experiments showed that effective amounts and distribution of PCM led to decreased thermal stress, improved comfort, reduced sweat, and better moisture management.
Laparoscopic surgery has many ergonomic disadvantages often not considered in the design of instruments. The poorly designed surgical tools produce inconveniences in both functional and cognitive aspects; including tactile sensation and visual-motor space coordination. The aim of this article is to find out how laparoscopic handle design can be improved by combining classical ergonomic guidelines with tactile feedback related to handle design.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrognosis as the basis for selection to treatment after severe head injury.
Acta Neurochir Suppl (Wien)
February 1987