Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Cardiovascular
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-31
2007-07-31
Getzow, Scott M. (Department: 3762)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Cardiovascular
Reexamination Certificate
active
10616126
ABSTRACT:
An improved apparatus and method for determining the cardiac output of a living subject. The improved apparatus generally comprises one or more electrode assemblies or patches affixed to the skin of the subject in the vicinity of the thoracic cavity. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a constant current source impedance cardiography (ICG) monitor adapted as a stand-alone system. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a module adapted for use with a host monitoring system, the latter providing ECG, blood pressure, and/or other inputs to the module. Method of detecting a loss of electrical continuity in one or more of the terminals of the electrode patch, and selecting between a plurality of signal inputs based on signal quality, are also disclosed.
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Baura Gail D.
Elf James O.
Hepp Dennis G.
Malecha Jeremy Robert
Ng Sau Kuen
Cardiodynamics International Corporation
Gazdzinski & Associates
Getzow Scott M.
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