Apparatus and methods for detecting increase in brain swelling and/or shifting
US11690591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H50/30
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosed subject matter related to methods and apparatus for determining brain swelling and brain shifting in a patient as well as predicting a possible resultant increase in intracranial pressure in the patient. The apparatus can include a transducer such as an ultrasound transducer communicatively connected to a controller via wires or via wireless communications device(s). A monitor and/or alarm device can be provided to notify a practitioner when the controller has determined brain swelling is occurring and/or when an imminent increase in intracranial pressure is likely to occur.
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