A prototype segmental model for blood flow and heat transfer in the limb.
A general modeling technique for characterizing the blood flow and heat tranfer properties in the human limb is reported in this paper. The basic idea is to take the segmental approach so that a lumped model for each segment can be constructed. Consequently, a prototype segmental computer model is proposed which describes, in general terms, the interrelationships between the circulatory system and the thermal system of the limb. Simulation study of digital response to hand cooling is made and the results agree very well with the experimental data.
D001833:Body Temperature Regulation; D003201:Computers; D005121:Extremities / Q000098:blood supply*; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D008433:Mathematics; D008954:Models, Biological; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D012881:Skin Temperature; D014655:Vascular Resistance