Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Blutdruck-Meßvorrichtung mit einer auf besonders einfache Weise selbsttätig aufpumpbaren Manschette. Das Aufpumpen erfolgt durch Heizung einer Flüs sigkeit, die in einem mit der Manschette gekoppelten Reservoir enthalten ist. Dadurch übersteigt der Dampfdruck in der Man schette den Atmosphärendruck so daß sich die Manschette auf bläht. Der Dampfdruck der Flüssigkeit muß bei Zimmertempera tur niedriger sein als der Atmosphärendruck und bei einer darü berliegenden, vom Menschen wenigstens kurzzeitig noch ertragbaren Temperatur (zB 50° C) muß der Dampfdruck ober halb des Atmosphärendrucks liegen. Der Druck in der Man schette kann in üblicher Weise durch einen geeigneten Druc kaufnehmer gemessen werden. Es kann jedoch auch die Tempe ratur gemessen und daraus auf den Druck geschlossen werden, weil zwischen Temperatur und Dampfdruck in der Manschette ein eindeutiger Zusammenhang besteht.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a monitor respiration movements device to be used on humans and also on animals for controlling the respiration movements and specially to control the apnea periods on infants. Furthermore the present invention is related to reduce the mortality rate caused by the sudden instant death syndrome (SIDS). The device comprises an accelerometer and a micro controller, said accelerometer includes a motion detector and a plurality of output plugs, said micro controller includes a plurality of input sockets, wherein said plurality of output plugs are connected so said plurality of input sockets and the micro controller includes signal outputs which are connected to an alarm means.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a protective cover (20) for a stethoscope (10) with a chestpiece (12) having a generally circular anterior surface (14) which is placed against the skin of a patient during use, a generally circular outer rim (16), and a posterior surface (18). The cover (20) is disposable and adapted to be removably secured to the chestpiece (12) such that the cover (20) completely covers the anterior surface (14) and outer rim (16) of the chestpiece (12), thereby physically isolating the anterior surface (14) from contaminants, and further includes means for effecting a visual change in the appearance of said cover (20) when the stethoscope (10) is used. The cover (20) is preferably formed of a thin, elastomeric, liquid-impervious material and its appearance changes upon exposure to one or more of moisture, pressure, galvanic skin response and skin temperature.
Abstract:
A device and method for determining internal fluid pressure in body cavity during irrigation procedures is presented. The invention relies on non-invasive measurements, and on a calibrated surgical apparatus to determine the dynamic internal fluid pressure. Once the dynamic internal fluid pressure is known, a control signal can be generated to indicate needed changes to pressure regulating equipment (12), such as a pump (16).
Abstract:
A physiological pressure transducer (1) is disclosed which can be adapted for multiple uses, and which employs a low cost semiconductor strain gauge sensor. The transducer (1) is connected to a fluid filled catheter/manometer system for measuring pressures inside a living body in areas of medical interest such as the heart, brain, uterus, or the vascular system. The catheter is coupled to the pressure transducer (1) through a unique, disposable dome (7) containing a shaped, compliant isolation media which is in intimate contact with the transducer diaphragm (12). The complete assembly is adapted for use with standard catheter flushing solutions and flush devices. An improved method of drawing blood samples by using the features of the assembly is also described.
Abstract:
A method for examination of heart/arteries to obtain information in form of measurement results as a basis for exact diagnosis, where electrodes are placed on suitable areas of the body to provide signals, and where, by signal processing, a three-dimensional ECG vector cardiogram is obtained, which is illustrated by a three-dimensional picture of the heart. According to the invention, sound from -say- three places over a period of time is registered, as the signal fluctuations which are synchronized with the heartbeats are calculated, so that sounds from other sources i.e. intestines, lungs are eliminated. The heart's arteries electromagnetic movements are illustrated in order to visualize its pathology. The instrument comprises preferably three or more microphones in addition to poles for electromagnetic registration, attached to a preferably batteryoperated converter, arranged to receive pulses and send on signals to a computer, the computer being programmed to - on the basis of the different part-diversions - calculate and screen a three-dimensional picture of the depolarisation (the electromagnetic movement in the heart).
Abstract:
An arrhythmia detector includes pulse wave detection means for non-invasively detecting the waveform of a pulse wave and arrhythmia detection means for monitoring the change of waveform and detecting arrhythmia. The arrhythmia detection means includes judgement means for judging the occurrence of arrhythmia when the continuity of change is interrupted. Means for examining the continuity includes means of time domain which uses the intervals of pulse waves and means of frequency domain which makes a frequency analysis (FET or wavelet conversion) and examines the continuity on the basis of the analysis results. Arrhythmia is detected by a simpler construction and an easier operation than electrocardiographs. It is also possible to use body motion detection means for detecting body motion and outputting a body motion waveform, and to determine the continuity of change for the pulse wave component obtained by eliminating the body motion component from the waveform of the pulse wave detected by the pulse wave detection means. Therefore, arrhythmia is detected more accurately in daily life.
Abstract:
A Bioenergetic Data Collection Apparatus utilizing a modified oximeter (1) to collect signals characteristic of blood flow in terminal tissue, such as a finger tip (12). A processing means (7) in signal connection with the modified oximeter (1) receives and analyzes the signals to produce pulse waveforms, or a pulse waveform sequence, that is displayed on a high resolution video display (5). An isolation means (8) is provided between the modified oximeter (1) and the processing means (7) to ensure no lethal voltages can threaten a patient. A variety of aids are provided to assist an appropriately skilled practitioner to make a prognosis from the displayed data. The tools include measurement of the ratio of heart activity to heart rest, variation in systolic pulse amplitude, variation in pulse shape, etc.
Abstract:
A balloon catheter includes an elongate pliable catheter tubing (12) with a dilation balloon (24) fixed to the catheter tubing near its distal end. The dilation balloon includes a first wall (44, 46, 48, 50) for dividing the balloon into a plurality of dilation compartments (26, 28, 30, 32) adjacent one another and arranged angularly about the catheter tubing. Each dilation compartment is fluid tight and in fluid isolation from other compartments. The compartments are individually controlled so the pressure within each balloon compartment may be adjusted as determined by the operator. The dilation balloon includes a second wall means (42) composed of the respective outer wall portions (34, 36, 38, 40) of the dilation compartments which defines an outer transverse profile of the dilation balloon and adapted to form surface engagement with the tissue segments surrounding the balloon when the compartments are dilated.
Abstract:
A system and method for detection of electrical bioimpedance signals in a human or animal body segment. The system comprises a constant current generator (12) for generating a periodic high frequency current output across a body segment in response to a periodic control signal, a controller (18) for generating a periodic control signal to control operation of the current generator (12) and an electrical bioimpedance detector (22) for detecting a voltage generated across the body segment by the flow of current in the segment. The electrical bioimpedance detector generates an output signal indicative of bioimpedance in the body segment. The periodic generation of a current across a body segment alleviates the potentially detrimental effects of a continuous current on body segment tissue and reduces interference with the function of certain pacemakers.