Physiological monitor
US7761128B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A physiological monitor varies perfusion at a tissue site and measures resulting perfusion values and corresponding oxygen consumption values. A constant oxygen consumption relationship between the perfusion values and the oxygen consumption values is characterized, and changes in that relationship are monitored so as to indicate changes in metabolism at the tissue site.
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