Intra-abdominal pressure monitoring urinary catheter
US7381190B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3344
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A urinary catheter and method of its use for measuring the internal pressure of a human or other mammal. The catheter includes three lumens, or channels. The first lumen is dedicated to draining urine, the second lumen is dedicated to a retention balloon, and the third lumen is available for connection to a pressure transducer. In use, the catheter is installed in a patient, the third lumen is filled with a pressure transmitting medium, connected to a pressure sensor, and the patient's intra-abdominal pressure is monitored without interruption of the urine flow.
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