Retinopathy of prematurity determination and alarm system
US8428677B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to determining a likelihood of possible retinopathy of prematurity and alerting a caregiver of such likelihood. According to certain embodiments, an apparatus for displaying an indication of a risk of retinopathy of prematurity in a patient may include a processing unit. The processing unit is configured to determine whether an oxygen saturation history of the patient places the patient at risk of developing retinopathy of prematurity. The apparatus may also include a display unit configured to present an indication of a risk of prematurity in the patient when the processing unit determines that the oxygen saturation history of the patient places the patient at risk of developing retinopathy of prematurity, the indication comprising at least one of a number associated with the risk, an audible alarm, or a visual alarm.
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