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Oximeter with monitor for detecting probe dislodgement

US4901238A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 1988
Grant dateFeb 13, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/14553
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An examination apparatus measures the oxygenation of body organs by using the near infrared transmission spectrophotometry. To assure the measurement reliability and the object person's safety, the examination apparatus monitors the variation of the fitting position of an illumination-side fixture by detecting the reflection light quantity from the measuring object.

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