Method and apparatus for determining a backflow of a substance

Details Method and apparatus for determining a backflow of a substance Method and apparatus for determining a backflow of a substance

2006-11-21

2010-06-22

Ahmed, Samir A (Department: 2624)

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Biomedical applications

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ABSTRACT:
A method for determining a backflow of a substance along a track of a delivery device includes: a) obtaining parameters that influence the flow of the fluid or substance; b) acquiring information about delivery data; and c) computing the backflow along the delivery device using the information in steps a) and b).

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