Decision-assist method for resuscitation of patients
US7879020B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/0496
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for providing decision-assist to medical staff resuscitating a burn patient includes receiving patient information, calculating an infusion rate, outputting the infusion rate, obtaining a urinary output, calculating a new infusion rate using infusion rate model based constants, and outputting the new infusion rate. In some embodiments, the method includes notifying medical staff when problems arise, displaying information regarding the resuscitation, and setting limits regarding the infusion rates.
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