Injected drug identification and fail-safe system
US7991627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N21/65
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is a system and method of pre-delivery drug identification. The system and method is implemented where drugs are being administered, such as in a hospital or clinic, and identifies the drug being administered to the patient before the drug reaches the patient. The system and method may utilize a sensor used for other physiologic monitoring to identify the drug. After identification, the system and method is configured to cross-reference the identified drug with the patient's prescription and allergy information, and to prevent delivery to the patient, if necessary. The system and method also utilizes data collected from the patient with a physiological monitor or a ventilator sensor to further determine whether the drug is appropriate for the patient. The method and system may also include an override system for medical personnel. The method described may be carried out by a software application.
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