Device and method for monitoring and controlling physiologic parameters of a dialysis patient using segmental bioimpedence
US6615077B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention includes a method of determining the dry body weight of a patient undergoing dialysis by means of segmental bioimpedance analysis. In preferred embodiments, dry body weight is determined by comparison to the bioimpedance values of normal subjects or by monitoring changes in bioimpedance during dialysis. One embodiment of the present invention is a device for determining dry body weight during dialysis.
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