Endoscopic system with integrated patient respiratory status indicator
US7967759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/267
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The system 10 includes an endoscopic probe 20 and an expired air sampling device 24 functionally connected to a control console 28. In use, the endoscopic probe 20 is routed through a body lumen of a patient to, for example, visualize a selected region of a patient's body. As the endoscopic probe 20 is routed through the body lumens, the expired air sampling device 24 collects expired air from the patient, generates signals indicative of patient respiratory status, and outputs the generated signals to the control console 28. The control console 28 processes the signals and monitors the respiratory status of the patient. If the respiratory status of the patient changes based on the processed signals of the expired air sampling device 24, the control console 28 may output an audible or visual alert signal.
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