Fetal probe having an optical imaging device
US6719686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/303
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing visual feedback to aid in the proper placement and location of a fetal sensor during a fetal oximetry monitoring procedure. An imaging device, such as an optical fiber can be used to image and illuminate the same or nearby region of tissue which the fetal sensor contacts. The image from the illuminated portion of tissue is transmitted along the optical fiber to an optical viewing device such as a hand-held image viewing instrument, camera, or an image processor/video display.
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