• 대한기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한기계학회 2008년도 추계학술대회A
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• pp.850-853
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• 2008

In the motorized retractor of the smart seat belt system, anti-overload clutch is a very important element to prevent the excessive belt tensional force. Anti-overload clutch is the essential device to protect drivers from chest damage by the excessive belt tension. It generates slipping motion under excessive webbing moment and the belt tensional force is limited below critical value. In this study, slipping mechanism in the antioverload clutch is investigated by analysis and experiment. On the prototype model, finite element analysis is performed to identify the slipping condition and to determine the critical load. Analysis result is compared with the experimental result and the validity of the analysis model is verified. The purpose of the study is to provide the analytical background for the systematic design of the anti-overload clutch mechanism.

• International Journal of Automotive Technology
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.185-191
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• 2007

The new FMVSS 208, 213, 225 regulations include automatic suppression of airbags to prevent low-risk airbag deployment and the use of child seats with a rigid-bar anchor system. The regulations mean that children must sit in the rear seat, but do not include other specific safety measures for their protection. In the rear, restraint equipment consists of three-point shoulder/lap belts for the outside seats and a static two-point lap belt in the middle, with no additional devices such as pretensioners or load limiters; this is far from optimal for children. This study investigated injury rates using a 3-year-old-child dummy. ECE R44 sled tests used a booster, a speed of 48 km/h, and a 26- to 32-g rectangular deceleration pulse. While seated on a booster, the dummies were restrained by an adult shoulder/lap three-point belt. HIC_15 msec, Chest G and Nij were somewhat lower with an emergency locking retractor (ELR)+pretensioner+load limiter than with only an ELR or with ELR+pretensioner. However, the current seat-belt system results in injury rates that exceed the limit for OOP performance under the new FMVSS 208 regulations.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.459-469
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• 1995

As S-nitrosothiols were proposed as nitrergic carriers in vascular and nonvascular smooth muscle, we have investigated the relaxant properties of several S-nitrosothiols in the porcine retractor penis(PRP) muscle and compared them with the effects of exogenously added NO, electrical field stimulation(EFS) of NANC nerves and sodium nitroprusside(SNP). Also the influences of oxyhemoglobin and hydroquinone on the relaxant responses were investigated. In addition, effects of NO on membrane potentials and its involvement in the generation of inhibitory junction potential(IJP) were investigated with conventional intracellular microelectrode technique. The results were summerized as follows. 1. Frequency-dependent relaxations of PRP muscle were induced by EFS to NANC nerve. Tetrodotoxin($1{\times}10^{-6}M$) abolished the relaxations of PRP muscle induced by EFS, and L-NAME(($2{\times}10^{-5}M$) and methylene blue($4{\times}10^{-5}M$) inhibited the relaxations. L-NAME-induced inhibition of the relaxations was reversed by L-arginine($1{\times}10^{-3}M$), but not by D-arginine. 2. Exogenous NO($1{\times}10^{-5}-1{\times}10^{-4}M$), sodium nitroprusside(($1{\times}10^{-7}-1{\times}10^{-4}M$) induced dose-dependent relaxations of PRP muscle. All S-nitrosothiols($1{\times}10^{-7}-1{\times}10^{-4}M$) tested relaxed the PRP muscle in dose-dependent manner and the potency order was SNAP>GSNO>CysNO>SNAC. 3. Oxyhemoglobin($5{\times}10^{-5}M$) blocked the relaxation induced by exogenous NO and inhibited EFS-, S-nitrosothiols-, and SNP-induced relaxation. 4. Hydroquinone($1{\times}10^{-4}M$) also abolished the relaxations induced by exogenous NO, and reduced the relaxations induced by S-nitrosothiols, but did not affect EFS- and SNP-induced relaxations. 5. SNP($2{\times}10^{-6}-5{\times}10^{-6}M$) relaxed muscle strips but the membrane potentials were not affected. 6. EFS with several pulses(1ms, 2Hz, 80V) produced an inhibitory junction potential(IJP) with muscle relaxation. They were abolished by TTX($2{\times}10^{-6}M$). $N^G$-nitro-$_{\small{L}}$-arginine(L-NNA, $2{\times}10^{-5}M$) abolished the muscle relaxation, but had no effect on IJP.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.32-36
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• 2007

Background and Objective：A post-operative hypertrophic scar of the anterior neck is the leading complaint of the patients who underwent conventional thyroid surgery. In order to minimize the post-operative scar of the anterior neck, we performed thyroidectomy via axillary approach using operating microscope and a specialized retractor to determine technical feasibility. Patients and Methods：From January 2005 to December 2006, we performed thyroidectomy via axillary approach under operating microscope(f=400mm, ${\times}2.5$；OPMI $pico^{(R)}$；Zeiss, Germany) for benign unilateral nodule in 25 cases(all female, average age 34.5yrs). Under general anesthesia less than 7cm of skin incision was made in the axilla of ipsilateral side. A subcutaneous tunnel went over the pectoralis major muscle and the clavicle, and then through the sternocleidomastoid muscle and sternothyroid muscle was excised. The area around the thyroid was sufficiently dissected, and then a retractor designed for exposure via axillary approach was placed within the tunnel and under operating microscope thyroidectomy was performed. Results：There were 17 cases of thyroid nodulectomy and 8 cases of subtotal lobectomy. The mean average operative time was 102.64minutes. Postoperative complications included one case of postoperative bleeding, one case of temporary vocal cord paralysis, two cases of delayed wound healing, two cases of paresthesia of shoulder and arm, and two cases of hypertrophic scar of the axilla. Postoperative histopathology includes 17 cases of adenomatous hyperplasia, six cases of cyst, and two cases of follicular adenoma. For all cases hospitalization period was two days. Conclusion：Thyroidectomy via axillary approach under operating microscope has a good cosmetic advantage without a post-operative scar of the anterior neck. The procedure is simple due to direct vision using operating microscope, easy to identify important structures by magnifying them, and therefore surgical time can be reduced.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.237-242
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• 2014

Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical features and outcomes of pediatric cavernous malformation (CM) in the central nervous system. Methods : Twenty-nine pediatric patients with supratentorial CM underwent microsurgical excision. In selected cases, transparent tubular retractor system (TTRS) was used to reduce retraction injury and intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) was held to preserve functioning cortex. Patients' demographics and symptoms were reviewed and surgical outcomes were discussed. Results : The main initial clinical manifestations included the following : seizures (n=13, 45%), headache (n=7, 24%), focal neurological deficits (n=3, 10%), and an incidental finding (n=6, 21%). Overt hemorrhage was detected in 7 patients (24%). There were 19 children (66%) with a single CM and 10 (34%) children with multiple CMs. In 7 cases with deep-seated CM, we used a TTRS to minimize retraction. In 9 cases which location of CM was at eloquent area, IONM was taken during surgery. There was no major morbidity or mortality after surgery. In the 29 operated children, the overall long-term results were satisfactory : 25 (86%) patients had no signs or symptoms associated with CMs, 3 had controllable seizures, and 1 had mild weakness. Conclusion : With the assistance of neuronavigation systems, intraoperative neuromonitoring, and TTRS, CMs could be targeted more accurately and excised more safely. Based on the satisfactory seizure outcome achieved, complete microsurgical excision in children is recommended for CMs presenting with seizures but removal of hemosiderin-stained areas seems to be unnecessary.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권8호
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• pp.187-195
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• 2021

최근 치과에서 사용되는 10종의 폴리머 기구에 대한 세포독성을 평가하기 위하여 L-929 세포를 이용한 MTT 시험을 시행하였다. 검체를 4g 당 20mL의 비율로 제조한 37℃의 RPMI 1640 용액에서 24시간 동안 용출한 후 식품의약품안전처 고시 제2020-12호 의료기기 생물학적 안전에 관한 공통기준규격에 따라 검체 용출액과 공시험액, 음성 및 양성대조를 사용하여, 37℃, 5% CO₂ Incubator에서 24시간 배양하여 ELISA reader로 판정한 결과, Intraoral camera는 용출물 농도 약 50%에서 약 70% 이상의 세포 생존율을 나타냈나 Plastic impression tray, 3D printing tweezer, Impression disposable syringe, Dental floss holder, Hand implant scaler, Surgical retractor, Oral scanner tip, Dental mirror, Water pick tip은 모두 용출물 농도 100%에서 70% 이상의 세포 생존율로 세포독성을 나타내지 않아 구강점막에 직접 접촉하여 사용이 가능한 기구로 평가되었다.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.131-139
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• 2022

Background: Shoulder impingement syndrome, a major cause of shoulder pain, involves weakness of the scapular retractor muscles. The major scapular retractor muscles are the middle trapezius and rhomboid major muscles; however, the latter is excluded in most studies. Objects: We aimed to measure the thickness of the middle trapezius and rhomboid major muscles using an ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system while performing four different shoulder retraction exercises and comparing the thicknesses and ratio of the thicknesses of these muscles. Methods: The thickness of the middle trapezius and rhomboid major muscles was measured in 24 healthy adults using ultrasound. Muscle thickness was measured three times in the Reference posture and four times while performing four different exercises that involved scapular retraction. The averages and standard deviations of the measured muscle thicknesses were obtained and compared. The ratio of muscle thickness and rate of changes in muscle thickness between the reference posture and the four exercises were compared. Results: For both, male (n = 10) and female (n = 14), there was a significant difference in the thickness of the middle trapezius muscle between the reference posture and the four exercises (p < 0.05) and in the thickness of the middle trapezius and rhomboid major muscles between male and female (p < 0.05); however, there was no significant difference in the ratio of the thicknesses of these muscles. Although a significant difference in the rate of change in muscle thickness during the four exercises was noted, there was no significant difference in the ratio of change in muscle thickness. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the ratio of the thicknesses of the middle trapezius and rhomboid major muscles and the rate of change in their thickness during exercises involving scapular retraction in healthy people in their 20s-30s.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.99-105
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• 2014

목 적 : 본 연구에서는 두경부 암 환자의 방사선 치료 시 Neck node lower region까지 Target이 위치한 환자의 경우 기존의 상품화 된 두 가지 고정용구와 자체개발한 Shoulder Retractor의 유용성을 비교 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법 : 본원에서 치료한 두경부암 환자 6명을 대상으로 사용한 고정용구의 종류에 따라 각각 2명씩 분류하여 좌, 우 Shoulder 위치변화와 Set up의 정확성을 OBI를 이용한 2D/2D 영상정합 위치보정 후 좌표 분석을 통해 비교하여 유용성을 확인해 보았다. 결 과 : 고정용구 종류에 따른 영상정합 위치보정 값(OBI A-P상 좌, 우 Shoulder 위치변화값)에 대한 평균값과 표준편차는 A그룹에서는 RT.Shoulder $1.07mm{\pm}3.99mm$, LT.Shoulder $-4.35mm{\pm}2.09mm$이고, B그룹에서는 RT.Shoulder $-0.37{\pm}5.91mm$, LT.Shoulder $1.26{\pm}5.28mm$, C그룹에서는 RT.Shoulder $-0.63{\pm}2.44mm$, LT.Shoulder $0.25mm{\pm}1.61mm$으로 나타났다. SET UP의 영상유도좌표 분석에서는 평균 및 표준편차 값이 A그룹에서 Vrt $-2.06{\pm}2.68mm$, Lat $-1.11{\pm}8.15mm$, Lng $0.34{\pm}3.78mm$, Rot $0.51{\pm}0.77^{\circ}$이고, B그룹에서 Vrt은 $-1.18{\pm}1.82mm$, Lat $-0.94{\pm}2.13mm$, Lng $-0.67{\pm}1.98mm$, Rot $0.91{\pm}1.04^{\circ}$이고, C그룹에서 Vrt은 $0.12{\pm}2.18mm$, Lat에서 $-0.79{\pm}1.62mm$, Lng에서 $-0.79{\pm}2.64mm$, Rot $0{\pm}0.49^{\circ}$으로 나타났다. 결 론 : 자체개발한 고정용구는 좌,우 Shoulder의 위치변화에 대한 재현성을 유지시킴에 있어 유용함을 알수있었고, 환자 변위요소(환자가 잡은 줄을 놓치는 현상과 발 끝의 위치와 모양에 따라 잡은줄이 한쪽으로 치우치는 현상)와 환자의 체중 변화로 인한 환자 자세의 고정문제를 줄임으로써 Set up의 오차를 줄이고 환자의 재현성을 유지시키는데 도움이 될 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.209-222
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• 1983

Three patients who had Angle's Class II Division 1 malocclusion were treated by Bioprogressive therapy. In spite of their occlusions, the 3 patients did not have any skeletal problems. Their skeletal patterns were within normal range. So headgear or functional appliance therapy were not considered. During the treatment procedure, the most noteworthy results of Bioprogressive therapy were the effect of the Utility arch to intrude 4 mandibular anterior teeth, the effect of the Cuspid retractor in cuspid retraction and the effect of the Double delta retraction arch in the retraction of 4 anterior teeth. The whole treatment results in these cases which were achieved by Bioprogressive therapy were very favorable and the efficiency of this therapy was very excellent.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.522-526
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• 1990

We have experienced 2 cases vocal cord paralysis after open heart surgery. One was a postoperatively developed right unilateral vocal cord paralysis after prosthetic mitral valve replacement with tricuspid valve annuloplasty. The other was a postoperative left unilateral vocal cord paralysis after prosthetic aortic and mitral valve replacement with tricuspid annuloplasty. They were intubated for forty-eight and seventy-two hours but after extubation complained of hoarseness, aphonia, anxiety, and ineffective coughing Indirect laryngoscopy performed at about postoperative one week, revealed partial paralysis and decreased mobility of the vocal cord. After active phonation therapy, symptoms were improved gradually and in the follow up indirect laryngoscopy, the vocal cord paralysis was improved. The symptoms were recovered completely at about postoperative one month in both. The cause of vocal cord paralysis after open heart surgery may be any retraction or stretching injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve, especially right side, during median sternotomy retraction and open heart operation procedures. As a result, avoid of excessive spread of median sternotomy retractor and excessive manipulation and retraction of the heart during open heart procedures will reduce the occurrence of the vocal cord paralysis.