Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Cardiovascular
Patent
1997-04-14
1998-09-15
Kamm, William E.
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Cardiovascular
A61B 802
Patent
active
058072713
ABSTRACT:
A monitoring system for monitoring detectable intermittent signals generated by a living being. In one embodiment, a pregnancy monitoring system monitors fetal heat beat and/or uterine contractions. A belt is configured to fit around the abdomen of a pregnant woman, with belt ends fastened together at her back. A number of sensors are mounted on the belt to detect fetal heartbeat and transmit corresponding electrical systems, preferably by wireless means, to a distant monitoring station. At least one uterine contraction sensor may also be mounted on the belt for detecting uterine contractions and transmitting a corresponding electrical signal to the monitoring station. In a second embodiment, an apron or jacket for placement in tight, uniform contact over the chest contains a plurality of sensors for detecting cardiac signals. These electrocardiographic signals are transmitted by a wireless transmitter to a distant, central monitoring system to produce a valid data signal at the remote station. Preferably, the belt and apron are in the form of a double-walled, spaced-sheet, receptacle that can be inflated, such as by an automatic air pump, to assure that the sensors are pressed tightly against the skin.
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Souluer Farid
Tayebi Jalil
Tayebi Masood K.
Tayebi Massih K.
Tayebi Sean
Duncan John R.
Gilliam Frank D.
Kamm William E.
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