Feedback control of ultrafiltration to prevent hypotension
US6706007B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system for the extracorporeal treatment of blood to remove fluid from the fluid overloaded patient is disclosed that non-invasively measures an oxygen level in the venous blood. The oxygen blood level is used to detect when hypotension is about to occur in a patient. The oxygen level measurements are used as feedback signals. These feedback signals are applied to automatically control the rate of fluid extraction to achieve the desired clinical outcome and avoid precipitating a hypotensive crisis in the patient.
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