Method and apparatus for non-invasive monitoring of central venous pressure, and improved transducer therefor
US5040540A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/412
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for measuring central venous pressure (CVP) is disclosed, along with an improved transducer (50) for measuring CVP in infants. Changes in CVP may also be monitored by employing the method and apparatus of the invention.
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