Method and apparatus for monitoring cerebral physiology

Details Method and apparatus for monitoring cerebral physiology Method and apparatus for monitoring cerebral physiology

2008-01-08

2008-01-08

Winakur, Eric F (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body...

C600S361000

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11313470

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for predicting the outcome of head injury trauma by monitoring cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) characteristics, preferably by monitoring the pH of CSF. The apparatus includes a catheter with a wall section adapted to permit CSF to flow therein, and a sensor located within the catheter such that the CSF is permitted to flow adjacent the tip of the sensor.

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