Measuring member and device for determining the blood flow of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as for registrating the intestinal peristalsis
US8147431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A measuring member and a device to be used for determining the blood flow of the gastrointestinal tract, includes an intestinal probe, having its distal end provided with a flexible inflatable body and at least one pressure sensor mounted on this supporting body. After bringing the inflatable flexible body to predetermined pressure, the pressure sensor will abut the intestinal wall and the measured pressure development, which represents a measure for the blood flow of the gastrointestinal tract, is transformed into a graphical image with the help of the device and/or is transformed into actual values for the blood flow of the gastrointestinal tract. Further, the measuring member measures the development of the pressure within the inflatable flexible body, which represents a measure for the intestinal peristalsis.
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