Hyperelastic Properties of Platinum Cured Silicones and its Applications in Active Compression.

ABSTRACT: This paper presents the fundamental research of design, development, and evaluation of an active compression system consisting of silicone based inflatable mini-bladders, which could be used in applying radial pressure for the treatment of venous disease. The use of mini-bladders will nullify the effect of radius of curvature and provide a higher resolution to the pressure distribution. They are designed with two elastomeric layers and inflation is limited only to one side. The mini-bladders apply a radial force onto the treated surface when inflated, and the pressure inside mini-bladders could be measured using the concept of back pressure, which provides the flexibility to inflate mini-bladders to a predefined pressure. The 3-D deformation profile of the mini-bladders was analysed using

SUBMITTER: Nandasiri GK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7022899 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature