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Method for prepping a patient for an endoscopic procedure

US5935085A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1997
Grant dateAug 10, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/534
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for prepping a patient for an endoscopic procedure is described. The patient being prepped will consume inert solutions followed by a discharge of fluid into a commode. Light transmitted through the discharged fluid is measured with the procedure continued until the light transmitted reaches a predetermined level. Preferably, the device is disposable.

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