Integrated fiber optic sensor umbilical catheter
US11389095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/043
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments described herein relate to a catheter configured to detect at least one blood gas parameter present in blood in an artery of a patient, including, but not limited to, a catheter wall forming at least one lumen configured for umbilical arterial catheterization, at least one optical fiber incorporated in the catheter wall, wherein the at least one optical fiber is configured to detected the at least one blood gas parameter.
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