Lack of patient movement monitor and method
US7557718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/42
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lack of patient movement monitor and method. The monitor and method patient support includes a plurality of sensors located beneath a patient support to determine movement of a patient. An alarm is activated when patient movement over time is determined to be lacking.
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