Apparatus and methods for non-invasively measuring a patient's arterial blood pressure
US8777862B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/043
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Improved apparatus and methods for non-invasively assessing one or more hemodynamic parameters associated with the circulatory system of a living organism. In one aspect, the invention comprises an apparatus adapted to automatically and accurately place and maintain a sensor (e.g., tonometric pressure sensor) with respect to the anatomy of the subject. The apparatus comprised of a sensor device removably coupled to an actuator which is used to position the sensor during measurements. Methods for positioning the alignment apparatus and sensor, and operating the apparatus, are also disclosed.
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