Connector for thermodilution catheter

Details Connector for thermodilution catheter Connector for thermodilution catheter

1981-07-16

1983-10-04

Howell, Kyle L.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128691, A61B 502

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044072988

ABSTRACT:
A thermodilution catheter assembly for use in determining cardiac output includes a special connector for joining the catheter to the output computer. Catheter size indicator links housed in the connector automatically communicate the size of the catheter to the computer when the connection is made. As an optional feature, the connector additionally includes means to automatically energize the computer when the connection is made.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3235830 (1966-02-01), Newton
patent: 3671918 (1972-06-01), Mitchell
patent: 3720199 (1973-03-01), Rishton et al.
patent: 3995623 (1976-12-01), Blake et al.
"The EDSLAB.RTM. Thermodilution Catheters": Published by Edwards Laboratories, 6/73.
"Thermodilution Cardiac Output Determination with a Single Flow-Directed Catheter": American Heart Journal 83(3), 306-11, (1972).
"The Swan-Ganz.RTM. Flow-Directed Thermodilution Catheter": Published by Edwards Laboratories, Inc., 7/78, pp. 1-8.

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