Monitoring in Lungs using Light Amplification (MILLA)
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Lunds universitet - Lunds Tekniska Högskola Fysiska institutionen |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 643 132 |
| Project duration | April 2023 - March 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Swelife and Medtech4Health - Collaborative Projects for Improved Health |
| Call | Swelife and Medtech4Health - Collaborative projects for better health autumn 2022 |
Important results from the project
We have achieved the goal of improving our optical lung monitoring system by integrating a stronger light source and testing it on a ventilated pig lung to validate its functionality in a larger model. Additionally, we have conducted a systematic study of skin heating caused by exposure to 760 nm laser light to ensure safe and reliable future clinical use.
Expected long term effects
The long-term goal is for the developed system to be used for lung monitoring in patients of all ages. In this project, the focus is on improving monitoring during surgery and intensive care for children, but the progress we have made is an important step toward the broader vision. Through our improvements and testing, we are strengthening the system’s potential for future clinical applications and enabling further development toward use in patients of all age groups.
Approach and implementation
The project was carried out step by step according to the project plan, to ensure technical development and safe use. Collaboration within the project proceeded as scheduled. First, the procurement and design of the new laser system were completed, followed by preliminary tests on a ventilated pig lung with varied measurement geometries. A study on skin heating, not part of the initial plan, was conducted using a 760 nm laser on volunteers with different skin tones.