System and method for determining a hydration level of a tissue region
US9999352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4875
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In accordance with one aspect of the present technique, a method is disclosed. The method includes applying a mechanical perturbation to a tissue region using a displacement device. The method further includes calculating a compression impedance of the tissue region in response to applying the mechanical perturbation. The method further includes retracting the displacement device and calculating a retraction impedance of the tissue region in response to retracting the displacement device. The method also includes determining a hydration level of the tissue region based on at least one of the compression impedance and the retraction impedances.
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