Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1994-05-19
1995-09-19
Rimell, Sam
Surgery
Truss
Pad
128774, 128775, A61N 100
Patent
active
054508576
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a method and instrumentation for detecting the changes in cervical connective tissues associated with cervical dilation or effacement. This method uses an optical system to determine changes by laser or other light induced native fluorescence spectroscopies (LIF) of cervix. The method is non-invasive and instant. It operates by shining excitation light of a selected wavelength on cervical tissue and measuring fluorescent emissions. The measurement is completed in seconds. This method is an excellent fit with the clinical needs for determining the status of cervical dilation.
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Garfield R. E.
Glassman W. S.
Board of Regents , The University of Texas System
Rimell Sam
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